Sacramentos Troubadour: The Boardwalk | Ep 02

In this episode of Between 2 Palms, Derek Clark sits down with producer and host Mikey Muscatello to uncover decades of stories behind The Boardwalk. From its origins as a country-western bar to becoming the hard rock hub of Northern California.Highlights include:How The Boardwalk went from “Williams Place” in 1955 to today’s multi-genre performance venue.Legendary acts that cut their teeth here — Green Day, Paramore, Cake, Tesla, Deftones, and more.Derek’s mission to keep the venue alive while giving back over $90,000 to local charities.The uphill battle of booking bands in the Live Nation era.Future plans for comedy nights, tribute shows, and major charity events.The conversation is equal parts music nostalgia, business insight, and heartfelt commitment to keeping local stages alive.Timestamps0:00 – Intro & history of the property before it was The Boardwalk5:33 – Bootleg booze, horses, and the early saloon days9:53 – The Aquarius Club, Cowtown Saloon, and other past lives12:02 – Big names that played The Boardwalk before they blew up16:36 – Fighting to keep small venues alive20:56 – Saving The Boardwalk after Mark’s passing27:03 – Why giving back is part of the mission31:07 – Diversifying into comedy, tribute bands & more34:18 – The nostalgia factor: bringing back ’80s, ’90s & local favorites42:10 – The case for secret shows & grassroots marketing53:23 – Why The Boardwalk matters to the community56:53 – What’s next for the venue🎶 Love live music? Subscribe to Between 2 Palms and follow The Boardwalk for upcoming shows, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories.📍 Visit rocktheboardwalk.com for tickets & events.💖 Support our mission — come to a show, bring a friend, and keep Sacramento’s music scene alive.