Mark McAbee hosts an open mic at Maxwell’s Eatery on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Wednesday, May 13
Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee. All ages. (530) 247-7200.
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.
Manzanita at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
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, May 14
There will be an open mic at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
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 Jazzmos at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.
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Friday, May 15
Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield at Cafe Paradiso in Redding at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 215-3499.
Mumblefinger (full band) at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
Mark McAbee at View 202 in Redding at 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8439.
Bernie Baker and Bruce Calin at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.
Northbeat at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Pine Dogz at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
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Saturday, May 16
After-Thot at Grilla Bites in Redding at 5 p.m. All ages. (530) 605-1688.
Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield at the Bohemian Art Loft in Redding at 7 p.m. $10. All ages.
Mumblefinger at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.
Boys Night Out at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Hal Johnson and Ken Simmons at the French Gulch Hotel in French Gulch at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.
Left Hook at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
California Country at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
Jimmy Limo at Señor Rosas in Redding at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 241-8226.
Manzanita at the Grape Escape in Redding at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 244-8463.
Tom and Leslie at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at 1 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
World’s Finest at the Mt. Shasta Vets Club in Mount Shasta at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 926-3565.
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Sunday, May 17
The Original Senn Jazz Band will perform at the Redding Elk’s Lodge from 1:00 until 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Rivercity Jazz Society. $15.
Brew Coffee in Redding has an open mic beginning at 1 p.m., hosted by Grant and Justine. All ages.(530) 242-1998. (Call first. Sometimes the gathering is moved to an outdoor location.)
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.
Matthew Szatchetka and Jamie Kent at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
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, May 18
Open mic at Simon Legree’s Roadhouse Saloon 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, May 19
Sugar Pine Station performs at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.
Jimmy Limo at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363.
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.
Rita Hosking with the T Sisters at the Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 896-2198.
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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.
