The Colonial Theatre has been home to many fun and interactive events put on by the Sacramento Horror Film Festival including shadowcast performances, film festivals and even concerts. On Friday, May 11, the Sacramento Horror Film Festival will sponsor, “The Devil’s Carnival,” a traveling musical horror film that will be playing at the Colonial Theatre. “The Devil’s Carnival” is the next project from the minds of Darren Lynn Bousman, director of several of the “Saw” films and “Repo! The Genetic Opera,” and Terrance Zdunich, co-writer of “Repo! The Genetic Opera.” “The Devil’s Carnival,” which began its tour of the U.S. on April 5, tells the tale of three types of people as they tour a c

Ace of Spades served up a smorgasbord of rock ‘n’ roll variety Thursday night. The main act of the night was the Murderdolls, plus five opening bands whose sounds ranged from old school hair metal to rockabilly. First on the agenda was Spider City, a local group. They played songs such as “Unbreakable” and “Love Sick,” both of which were characterized by a heavy sound and screaming, emotional vocals. Next on the roster was Avenue Saints, a band with few members and a rockabilly sound. Lead singer Dusty Graves put on quite a lively show, playing an upright bass topped with a Nosferatu head and still managing to look spiffy in his hat and tie. Another local band, Blownload, took the stage