After-Thot will perform live on KKRN’s “Local Motion” show on Friday, December 18 at noon
Wednesday, December 16
The Ken and Bill Show at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Johnson Blythe plus Richard Morris and Jane Love perform for “Folkytonk Pint Night” at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
Open mic at the Etna Brewing Company in Etna, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 467-5277.
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 17
Open mic at California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro, starting at 6:30 p.m. 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 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.
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Friday, December 18
After-Thot will be interviewed and will perform live on KKRN FM 88.5, from noon until 1 p.m. during Shane Houchins’ “Local Motion” show. You can also catch the show by streaming it on kkrn.org, and the show will be archived and available for streaming on demand the following day.
Heavy Dose of Blues at Lulu’s Eating & Drinking Establishment in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. This will be the band’s 10 Year Anniversary Reunion Party, when current and past members of the band will perform together for the show. 21 and over. (530) 243-6251.
The Downtown Band at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant, beginning at 8 p.m. (530) 229-9449.
Bernie Baker and Bruce Calin perform at Cafe Paradiso in Redding at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 215-3499.
The Billies at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 7 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
Bear Creek Revival at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
The North State Symphony performs a holiday chamber concert at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-2787.
HFD at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.
Mumblefinger at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Will Hennessy and Blake McCoy at House of Brews in Corning, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 824-9000.
Rick Garrett at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
Soda Creek at Cooper’s Bar & Grill (in the Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3101.
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Saturday, December 19
The Torpedoes at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
Honeybee at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 7 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
George Rogers performs at the Grape Escape in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 244-8463
HFD at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.
Jonathan Foster, Jim Dyar, and Torri Pratt appear at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Mumblefinger performs at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.
Annie Coty at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
Grant Ditzler & Friends appear for their nearly-every-Saturday gig at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.
The Blackwell Brothers perform at the French Gulch Hotel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.
The Pine Dogz perform at Billy’s Cafe (formerly The Station) in Montgomery Creek, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. 30356 State Highway 299 E. (530) 337 6142.
Tom Scott and Leslie Tift appear at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
Scotty’s Saturday Evening Music Showcase happens at Scotty’s Landing in Chico from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. (This event happens most Saturdays.) All ages. (530) 710-2020.
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Sunday, December 20
The North State Symphony at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Redding, beginning at 4 p.m. (530) 222-3424.
Blues Jam at Bridge Bay Resort north of Redding, beginning at 5 p.m. This event features a performance by the Blackwell Brothers. Hosted by the Jefferson Blues Society. 21 and over. This jam is now back to a regular schedule of the first and third Sundays of the month. (530) 549-3005.
MarchFourth appears at Veterans Memorial Hall in Redding at 6 p.m. The Buckhorn Mountain Stompers will open. All ages. Tickets available through the Cascade Theatre.
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.
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 21
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 22
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. 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.
