Live Music in the North State: July 13–July 19

 

Kickin' It performs Saturday, July 16 at Palo Cedro Inn, and hosts the ToeJamz open mic at the Moose Family Center in Anderson on Sunday, July 17

Kickin’ It performs Saturday, July 16 at the Palo Cedro Inn, and hosts the ToeJamz open mic at the Moose Family Center in Anderson on Sunday, July 17

 

Wednesday, July 13

Jonathan Foster and Morgan Hannaford open the show for the Mosquito Serenade at the Anderson River Park at 5:30 p.m. Kings of 88 play at 7 p.m. All ages and no cover.

Lisha and Friends appear at the Savory Spoon in Redding, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.

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

Johnson Blythe performs at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m., with special guests Patti Kirby-Anglin and Lin Halsey from Wild Card performing at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

Acoustic open mic every Wednesday at the Silver Dollar Club in Shasta Lake. 21 and over. (530) 605-4288.

Open mic at Silk Road Chai Shop in Mt. Shasta, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3300.

Open mic at Etna Brewing Company in Etna, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 467-5277.

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, July 14

Justin Werner at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

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

Charles Valona & Bruce Calin at the Elements Restaurant in Win River Casino in Redding, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Reservations suggested. (530) 243-3377.

Sami Jo at the Market Street Faire in Redding, from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

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

The Mt. Shasta Brewing Company in Weed presents it’s every-Thursday “BrewGrass,” a bluegrass, folk, and classic rock open jam. The jam begins at 7 p.m. (530) 938-2394.

Jimmy Limo performs at the Wayside Grill in Mt. Shasta, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages.  (530) 918-9234.

In Mount Shasta, the Mt. Shasta Vets Club  has their Ladies Night Open Mic starting at 8 p.m. The guys are welcome to perform 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, July 15

Morris -n- Love at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar, beginning at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

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

Al Mires & Tyler Mansfield at Cafe Paradisio in Redding. All ages. (530) 215-3499.

Chris Laterzo & Buffalo Robe, with Cold Sweat opening, at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Northbeat at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

The Ruckus Band at Silverthorn Resort  in Jones Valley, beginning at 9 p.m.

Humdinger will play Shasta Lake’s “Friday Night at the Park,” beginning at 6 p.m. at Claire Engle Park. All ages. 1525 Median Avenue, just north of Shasta Dam Boulevard in Shasta Lake.

The Chuck Epperson Jr. Band at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

In Dunsmuir, Jimmy Limo plays the Dunsmuir Brewery Works, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

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Saturday, July 16

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

Kickin’ It will appear at the Palo Cedro Inn, beginning at 7 p.m. (530) 547-2022.

Grant Ditzler appears at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 9 a.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.

Wild Card plays Pioneer Hillside Pizza in Shingletown, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. All ages. (530) 447-4007.

Heavy Dose of Blues at Billy’s Cafe at 30356 Highway 299E in Montgomery Creek. All ages. (530) 337-6142.

The Ruckus Band at Silverthorn Resort in Jones Valley, beginning at 9 p.m.

Odessa at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Premonition plays a benefit for the VFW, beginning at 2:30 p.m. 1251 Oregon Street (next door to Woody’s Brewing Company), Redding.

Tom Gibson and Josh Cannon at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Dieselhorse plays the Lakeshore Inn in Lakehead, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 238-2004.
Calvin Black at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.
 In Dunsmuir, Tom Scott and Leslie Tift play the Dunsmuir Brewery Works, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
In Chico, Scotty’s Saturday Evening Music Showcase happens at Scotty’s Landing from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. (This event happens most Saturdays.) All ages. (530) 710-2020.

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Sunday, July 17

The ToeJamz Open Mic & Jam happens at the Moose Family Center in Anderson from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. The event features a backing band, Kickin’ It, to help folks out with performances. All ages allowed, and kids are encouraged to participate. 1597 South Street in Anderson.

Jefferson State Blues Society hosts a blues jam from, 5 p.m until 9 p.m. Bridge Bay Resort, Redding. Admission is free. This event happens on the first and third Sundays every month.

The Linda Bott Jazz Ensemble plays the View 202 brunch in Redding at from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8439.

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

Open mic at Cedar Lanes in Weed, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Hosted by Greg Jeter. (530) 938-3278. This open mic happens most Sundays.

Open mic at Has Beans Creekside (the Humboldt Avenue location) in Chico, beginning at 11 a.m. All ages. (530) 332-9645.

Monday, July 18

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, July 19

Tom Rhodes at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Normandie Wilson performs at Sweet Spot in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m.

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

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

Jimmy Limo makes his nearly-every-Tuesday appearance at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363.

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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.