North State Live Music March 16–March 22

The Redding Songwriters for Darfur concert takes place at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 19. The concert features Jim Dyar, George Rogers, and Greg Lawson

The Redding Songwriters for Darfur concert takes place at the United Methodist Church in Redding on Saturday, March 19. The concert features Jim Dyar, George Rogers, and Greg Lawson.

 

Wednesday, March 16

Acoustic open mic every Wednesday at the Silver Dollar Club in Shasta Lake. 21 and over. (530) 605-4288.

Lisha Kim and Joe Walker at The Savory Spoon in Redding, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (530) 222-7200.

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

Johnson Blythe plus Dairyville Reunion at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

Uli Jon Roth at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Fountainsun, Taboo, and Reggae 90210 at Northern Delights in Hayfork, starting at 7:30 p.m. All ages. $5 donation. (530) 628-5246.

Open mic at Silk Road Chai Shop in Mt. Shasta, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3300.

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, March 17

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

Morris ~n~ Love at the Palo Cedro Inn from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. (530) 547-2022.

Open mic at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. Hosted by Hal Johnson. (530) 222-2739.

The Sons of Jefferson at the Round Up Saloon in Red Bluff, starting at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-9901.

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

The Mt. Shasta Brewing Company in Weed presents it’s every-Thursday “BrewGrass,” a bluegrass, folk, and classic rock open jam. The jam begins at 7 p.m. (530) 938-2394.

The Cornerboys at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

Mike McQuinn at Cooper’s Bar & Grill (in the Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3101.

Jimmy Limo performs at the Wayside Grill in Mt. Shasta, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages.  (530) 918-9234.

In Mount Shasta, the Mt. Shasta Vets Club  has an open mic starting at 8 p.m. 21 ande 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, March 18

Sami Jo at Brick’s Roadhouse in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 605-4703.

Charles Valona and Bruce Calin at Cafe Paradisio in Redding. All ages. (530) 215-3499.

Black Vinyl 45 at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

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

Wild Bill and the Mudwhompers at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar, beginning at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield at Cafe Paradisio in Redding. All ages. (530) 215-3499.

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

Jimmy Limo at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.

The Chuck Epperson, Jr. Band at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

The Real Joe Steel at The Grape Escape in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (530) 244-8463.

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

An open mic takes place at Northern Delights in Hayfork, beginning at 7 p.m. Open mics take place most Fridays at Northern Delights when a concert isn’t scheduled. (530) 628-5246.

Soda Creek at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

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.

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Saturday, March 19

Allison Scull and Victor Martin appear at Westside Wines in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. (530) 941-1890.

Redding Songwriters for Darfur perform at the First United Methodist Church in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. Songwriters Jim Dyar, George Rogers, and Greg Lawson will perform, and the event will also feature a Japanese Banquet dinner. The church is located on the corner of South and East Streets. All ages. (530) 229-3661.

Rita Hosking at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. All ages. Presented by the Oaksong Music Society.

Pat Karch at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar, beginning at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

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

Vandella, Surf Bored, and Gringo at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Mumblefinger at View 202 in Redding, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8439.

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

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

The Andrew Thierry Band appears at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Jimmy Limo at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.

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

The High Street Band at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-2787.

Heavy Dose of Blues at Billy’s Cafe in Montgomery Creek, starting at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 337-6142.

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.

Tom Scott & Leslie Tift at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

Sami Jo appears at Oberon’s Tavern in Ashland, beginning at 6 p.m. 21 and over. (541) 482-2316.

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Sunday, March 20

The third-Sunday ToeJamz open mic happens at the VFW in Redding (1251 Oregon Street, next door to Woody’s Brewery) from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The group Kickin’ It serves as a backing band. All ages.

Blues Jam at Bridge Bay Resort in Redding, beginning at 5 p.m. Presented by the Jefferson State Blues Society. (530) 549-3005.

Loreena McKennitt at the 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.

Open mic at Cedar Lanes in Weed, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Hosted by Greg Jeter. (530) 938-3278. This open mic happens most Sundays.

Open mic at Has Beans Creekside in Chico, beginning at 11 a.m. All ages. (530) 332-9645.

Monday, March 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.

Polecat at the Mt. Shasta Vets Club in Mount Shasta, beginning at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 926-3565.

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Tuesday, March 22

Peter Frampton appears in an acoustic show at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, starting at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 243-8877.

Au Revoir at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

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 compliation 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.