North State Live Music December 30–January 5

Jimmy Limo plays the Etna Brewing Taphouse in Yreka December 30, the Mt. Shasta Resort in  Mount Shasta New Year's Eve, Cooper's Bar & Grill in Mt. Shasta January 1, California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro January 2, and the Mt. Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta January 5

Jimmy Limo plays the Etna Brewing Taphouse in Yreka December 30, the Mt. Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta New Year’s Eve, Cooper’s Bar & Grill in Mt. Shasta January 1, California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro January 2, and the Mt. Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta January 5

 

Wednesday, December 30

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

The Andre Thierry Band at the Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Johnson Blythe plus Grant Ditzler & Friends perform for “Folkytonk Pint Night” 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 GrangeSignups at 6:45 p.m. All ages. Admission $2. 5704 Chapel Drive in Paradise.

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Thursday, December 31

Magic Bus at California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 222-2739.

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

The Pine Dogz at the Loyal Order of Moose in Anderson, beginning at 8 p.m.

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

Left Hook at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

The Billies at Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 222-6555.

The Jazzmos at The Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.

Superlicious at the Win River Casino in Redding from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. 21 and over.(530) 243-3377.

Redding Shreddical Center at The Dip in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. (530) 241-2662.

Loose Arrow at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.

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

Hippy Chuck and the Rusty Pipes at Northern Delights in Hayfork. All ages. (530) 628-5246.

Jimmy Limo  at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta, beginning at 7 p.m.  (800) 958-3363.

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.

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.
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, January 1

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

Loose Arrow at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.

TBA at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

Open mic at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

Jimmy Limo 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, January 2

Loose Arrow at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.

TBA 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.

Jimmy Limo returns to 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.

TBA at the French Gulch Hotel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.

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, January 3

Old Time Fiddle and Bluegrass Jam from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Redding. Hosted by the California State Old Time Fiddlers, District 6. This jam happens on the first Sunday of each month.

The Fourth Annual Dinner Dance for the Jefferson State Blues Society takes place from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Bridge Bay Resort north of Redding. 21 and over. (530) 549-3005.

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, January 4

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, January 5

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.

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.