Hardcore Veterans Hoods Set to Shake Vibes Underground

On Saturday, September 20, Sacramento hardcore legends Hoods take over Vibes Underground for what promises to be a tightly packed night of sweat, movement, and impact. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and if past shows are any indication, this is the kind of room that goes from zero to pit in under a minute.

Formed in 1994 and helmed by vocalist Mike "Hood" Mraz, Hoods emerged from California’s heavy scene with a New York-style backbone—pulling from the raw urgency of bands like Madball, Cro-Mags, and Sick of It All. Their music has always leaned toward direct confrontation: short songs, heavy riffs, and lyrics that waste no time getting to the point. That approach hasn’t changed much over the years—and neither has their fan base, which still shows up looking for connection through chaos.

HOODS, Sacramento Hardcore King

HOODS is a hardcore punk band from Sacramento, California. Formed in 1994 by Mike (Hood) Mraz who later added Logan Murray, Tony Goodloe and Billy Gaffney. HOODS shows influences such as Madball, Sick of It All, Minor Threat and Cro-Mags. They released their first EP entitled Once Again in 1996 and concentrated on live performances. After

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Support matters on a night like this, and Dolores are built for pressure—Bay-area hardcore with a pocketed, heavy swing that travels well in small rooms. Expect atleast one local opener to keep turnover tight; Twin Productions has a habit of handing that first slot to emerging acts and letting the crowd decide the rest.

Call it a recalibration more than a reunion: Hoods test the room; the room answers back; everyone leaves with the volume reset. If you track this city’s heavy calendar, this is one of those nights where the variables are known and the result depends on how hard people push.  

VENUE

Vibes Underground

LINEUP

Hoods

Dolores

TBA