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 Grange. Signups 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.