Sami Jo plays at the Post Office Saloon Wednesday, March 11, and Señor Rosas Saturday, March 14.
Wednesday, March 11
John Craigie appears at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 7 p.m. All ages. $10. (530) 229-9449.
Sami Jo at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding has an open jam starting at 8 pm, hosted by the band Cold Sweat. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee. All ages. (530) 247-7200.
Jazzy Strings at Market Street Steakhouse in Redding at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 241-1777.
In Paradise, the “Open Mikefull” group hosts an open mic at the Paradise Grange. Signups at 6:45 p.m. All ages. Admission $2. 5704 Chapel Drive in Paradise.
In Chico, the second-Wednesday Blues Jam happens at Scotty’s Landing, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. All ages. (530) 710-2020.
In Eureka, Old Town Coffee & Chocolates has an open mike beginning at 6:30 pm. (707) 445-8600.
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Thursday, March 12
Grant Ditzler and Ken Simmons play at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
Landon Britton at Señor Rosas in Redding at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 241-8226.
The Jazzmos at the Savory Spoon in Redding. All ages. (530) 222-7200.
In Chico, Has Beans Coffee House has an open mike beginning at 7 pm, hosted by Dan Casamajor. All ages. (530) 894-3033.
In Mount Shasta, the Mt. Shasta Vets Club has an open mike beginning at 8:30, hosted by Robert Renick. All ages. (530) 926-3565.
In Arcata, Blondies Food and Drink has an open mic beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (707) 822-5303.
The Claire Lynch Band performs at the Palms Playhouse in Winters at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530)795-1825.
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Friday, March 13
Blades of Grass, with Matthew Songmaker and Daniel Sperry, will perform at the Playwright Public House in Ashland, beginning at 7 p.m. (541) 488-9128.
Left Hook at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Ambition Clique performs at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
Honeybee at the Heritage Roasting Company in Shasta Lake at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 605-1990.
Sara Hoxie appears at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
Memory Lane at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.
The Chop Tops and Them Wreckin’ Boys at Bombay’s in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. (530) 241-2662.
Chad Bushnell at Cody’s OK Corral in Cottonwood at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 347-5375.
Road Kill Band at Cooper’s Bar & Grill (in the Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3101.
The LoLos, Fera, and Sid Prinz at The Maltese in Chico at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915.
Blue Lotus at the Mt. Shasta Vets Club in Mount Shasta at 10 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 926-3565.
Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers at the Tackle Box in Chico at 9:00 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. (530) 345-7499.
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Saturday, March 14
The 16th Annual Mall Jazz Day, sponsored by the Rivercity Jazz Society, will start in the food court at the Mt. Shasta Mall at 10 a.m., finishing at around 4 p.m. Eight schools are scheduled: Sequoia Middle School, Manzonita Elementary School, Turtle Bay Elementary School, CV High School, Anderson Middle School, Parsons Middle School, Enterprise High School, and Foothill High School. There will be no admission fee, but there will be a raffle and donations will be accepted. To donate or for more information, call Steve or Nancy Fischer at (530) 221-3398.
Mumblefinger performs at Grilla Bites in Redding at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 605-1688.
Johnsmith at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Redding at 8 p.m. Presented by the Oaksong Society. All ages. Tickets $20, $10 for students 18 and under with a valid ID, available at Redding Music Connection. (530) 223-2040.
Sami Jo at Señor Rosas in Redding at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 241-8226.
Art/Wine/Music Show at Cottonwood Community Center in Cottonwood, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. 20595 Gas Point Road.
Landon Britton at the French Gulch Hotel in French Gulch at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.
Lou White and the Band at Fusaro Hall in the Shasta District Fair Grounds in Anderson. $45 includes dinner. (530) 359-2078.
Open mic at the Heritage Roasting Company in Shasta Lake at 6 – 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 605-1990.
Chris Joel and LeAnn Cooley at Wine Time in Chico at 7 p.m. All ages (530) 899-9250.
Boys Night Out at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Wild Bill and the Mudwhompers at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
Dr. Luna, Headswell, Sherman’s Ashes at Bombay’s in Redding at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.
The Simpson University Music Department presents “The Loud Show: Jazz and Electronics,” beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Chris Joel at Wine Time in Chico at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 899-9250.
Josh Budro at the Tackle Box in Chico at 9:00 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. (530) 345-7499.
Looking 4 Eleven at The Maltese in Chico at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915.
Gypsy Soul at Mama Llama’s in Weaverville at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 623-6363.
Barwick and Siegfried perform at the Palms Playhouse in Winters at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530)795-1825.
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Sunday, March 15
The State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico will appear at Laxson Auditorium in Chico at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 898-6333.
Brew Coffee in Redding has an open mic beginning at 1 p.m., hosted by Grant and Justine. All ages.(530) 242-1998.
The Jefferson State Blues Society presents an open jam on the first and third Sundays of each month. The jam begins at 5 p.m. at Angelo’s Pizza Parlor in Redding. All ages. (530) 246-9200.
In Chico, Has Beans Coffee & Tea Company (Humboldt Ave. location) has an open mic beginning at 11 a.m. Hosted by Rita Serra. (530) 332-9645.
In Woodland, Mojo’s Lounge & Bar has an open mike starting at 7 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 661-0428.
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Monday, March 16
Open mic at Simon LeGree’s Roadhouse in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff. (530) 629-3899.
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Tuesday, March 17
Colin Hay at the Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico at 7:30 p.m. All ages. $20. (530) 896-2198.
The Count Basie Orchestra at the State Theatre in Red Bluff at 7;30 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-2787.
The Southern Troubadours in The Round (Joe Ely, Ruthie Foster, and Paul Thorn) will appear at Laxson Auditorium in Chico at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 898-6333.
Jimmy Limo at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363.
The Haymarket Squares appear at Northern Delights in Hayfork, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. $5. (530) 628-5246.
In Chico, Shenanigan’s has an open mic beginning at 7 pm. All ages. Hosted by Brad Peterson. (530) 809-1088.
In Chico, Madison Bear Garden’s open jam begins at 9 pm. (530) 891-1639.
Left Hook performs at the Post Office Saloon Friday, March 13. Photo by Brian Martinson.
Thanks to Claudia Hastings helping me with the jazz events.
Hal Johnson lives in Shasta County with his wife and son, having escaped from Southern California 21 years ago. At the end of 2013, he returned to strumming the guitar and singing following a 30-year hiatus from performing in public. Want to include your gig here? Send him an email at shastalivemusic@gmail.com, Please send your information 2 – 3 weeks prior to the event, and include the date, the time you’ll begin performing, the location and any cover charge.
