Hellogoodbye in Sacramento

About Hellogoodbye

Hellogoodbye formed in 2001 in Huntington Beach, California, with Forrest Kline as the primary creative force. They're best known for their 2006 debut album 'Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!' which spawned the indie pop-punk hit 'Here In Your Arms,' a song that somehow became ubiquitous on MySpace and early YouTube despite its jangling, almost twee sensibilities. The track's infectious energy and Kline's breathy vocals defined a particular strain of mid-2000s pop-punk that was equal parts earnest and ironic. Beyond that one big moment, Hellogoodbye continued churning out albums with diminishing mainstream attention, but maintained a devoted cult following who appreciated Kline's songwriting approach—simultaneously clever and heartfelt, nerdy and romantic. They've become something of a comfort band for millennials who grew up with their music on scene playlists and Warped Tour lineups.

Their shows tend toward the enthusiastic and self-aware, with crowds that actually know the words to deeper cuts. Kline performs with dry, understated stage presence, letting the music do the work. Expect singalongs and genuine affection from attendees, though the energy is more earnest than raucous.

Known for Here In Your Arms, Chemicals, Everlong, Shattered, Baby It's Fact

Hellogoodbye + Sacramento

Hellogoodbye rolled through Sacramento in March 2025, landing at Goldfield Trading Post for a tight eight-song set that felt less like a greatest-hits run and more like a band still digging into their catalog. They opened with "Oh, It Is Love" and built momentum through "Hang Loose" and "You've Got an Expensive Heart," the kind of mid-album cuts that separate casual listeners from people who actually know the band. "Here (In Your Arms)" landed midway through, that perfect singalong moment where the room shifted. Closing with "Touchdown Turnaround (Don't Give Up on Me)" gave the whole thing an unexpectedly earnest ending—less ironic pop-rock goodbye, more genuine send-off. It was the kind of show where a smaller Sacramento venue felt just right.

Hellogoodbye in Sacramento News

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Live Music in Sacramento

Sacramento's music scene has always been more hip-hop and indie rock focused, which makes pop-rock acts like Hellogoodbye feel refreshingly out of step with the city's usual programming. The capital has warmed to emo and pop-punk revival acts in recent years, creating space for bands that balance hooks with genuine melodic ambition. Venues like Goldfield Trading Post have become essential for mid-tier touring acts, giving Sacramento audiences access to bands that often skip over the region entirely.

Sacramento road trip to see Hellogoodbye?

Stay in Midtown Sacramento, where the neighborhood actually feels alive—walk to restaurants, bars, and galleries without planning logistics. Dinner at The Kitchen restaurant offers precise, ingredient-focused cooking that pairs well with the area's wine bar culture. Spend an afternoon at the Crocker Art Museum, one of the country's oldest art institutions, or wander the American River Bike Trail if you need to clear your head before the show. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets and vintage architecture beat anywhere else in town.