North State Live Music December 9–December 15

Sami Jo performs at California Brewing Company on December 11, and at the French Gulch Hotel on December 12

Sami Jo performs at California Brewing Company on December 11, and at the French Gulch Hotel on December 12

 

Wednesday, December 9

The Salamanders at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

Johnson Blythe plus Sami Jo performing at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

Jimmy Limo performs at the Etna Brewery Taphouse in Yreka, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. He will appear at the Etna Brewery Taphouse most Wednesdays. All ages. (530) 841-0370.

Open mic at the Maltese in Chico, starting at 6 p.m. Hosted by Jeff Coleman and Jimmy Reno. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915.

In Paradise, the “Open Mikefull” group hosts an open mic at the Paradise GrangeSignups at 6:45 p.m. All ages. Admission $2. 5704 Chapel Drive in Paradise.

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Thursday, December 10

Open mic at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Hosted by Hal Johnson. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

In Chico, Has Beans Coffee House has an open mike beginning at 7 p.m., hosted by Dan Casamajor. All ages. (530) 894-3033.

In Mount Shasta, the Mt. Shasta Vets Club  has a Ladies Night Open Mic beginning at 8 p.m., hosted by Paula Reynolds. From 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. the event will feature female artists; men can sign up after 10 p.m. The open mic features a four-piece backing band after 10 p.m.  21 and over. (530) 926-3565.

In Arcata, Blondies Food and Drink has an open mic beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (707) 822-5303.

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Friday, December 11

Linda Bott, Jeff Jones, and Cleveland Boney perform at View 202 in Redding for a Toys for Tots benefit. Show begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. $50, with $10 going to Toys for Tots. All ages. (530) 226-8439.

Black Vinyl 45 at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield perform at Cafe Paradiso in Redding at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 215-3499.

Sami Jo at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

The Torpedoes at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

Blue Relish at Cooper’s Bar & Grill (in the Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3101.

Northern Traditionz at the Empire Club in Durham, beginning at 9 p.m. This is a benefit for DJ Lisa Kelly to help with her costs associated with fighting cancer. 21 and over. (662) 705-8014.

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Saturday, December 12

Woody’s Brewing Company hosts an acoustic show featuring Benny Roxx and Joe Bull, beginning at 8:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 768-1034.

Mark McAbee at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

The Wooden Nickel Band at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Mumblefinger at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.

The Pine Dogz at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

Paul Howell at the Grape Escape in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 244-8463.

Grant Ditzler & Friends at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.

Sami Jo at the French Gulch Hotel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.

Chad Bushnell at the Palamino Room in Red Bluff, starting at 10 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-5470.

Allison Scull & Victor Martin at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

Blue Lotus at the Mt. Shasta Vets Club in Mount Shasta, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 926-3565.

Scotty’s Saturday Evening Music Showcase happens at Scotty’s Landing in Chico from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 710-2020.

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Sunday, December 13

Pink Martini at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages.

Linda Bott and her jazz ensemble (Bernie Baker and Bruce Calin) play the View 202 brunch in Redding at from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8439.

The Oak Ridge Boys at Redding Civic Auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-0022.

Patti Hill, “The Village Harpist,” appears at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at noon. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

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Monday, December 14

Fernanda Froes performs at the LP13 Christmas party at the Purple Plum restaurant in Yreka, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 842-0640.

Open mic at the Rock Slide Bar & Grill in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff(530) 629-3899.

Comedy open mic at The Maltese in Chico at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915.

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Tuesday, December 15

The California Honeydrops appear at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Jimmy Limo appears at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363.

In Chico, Madison Bear Garden’s open jam begins at 9 pm. (530) 891-1639.

Open mic at Gogi’s Cafe in Chico, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. Hosted by Dan Casamajor. (530) 891-3570.

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Thanks to Claudia Hastings for sharing her compilation of jazz events.

Hal Johnson

Born and raised in Ventura County, Hal Johnson moved to Shasta County in 1994. After a 38 year career flying helicopters, he can now sometimes be spotted around the North State singing and wrestling his guitar into submission. He always feels funny writing about himself in the third person. Contact him at shastalivemusic@gmail.com.