Matthew Songmaker and the December Bicyclists perform at the Cottonwood Community Center on Saturday, March 26.
If you enjoy live, local music, you’re in for a treat this week in the north state.
Wednesday, March 23
The Shasta College Jazz Big Band performs in the Shasta College Theatre at 7:30 p.m. All ages. $3. (530) 242-7730.
Lisha Kim and Joe Walker appear at The Savory Spoon in Redding, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (530) 222-7200.
Acoustic open mic every Wednesday at the Silver Dollar Club in Shasta Lake. 21 and over. (530) 605-4288.
Chris Lauer appears at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Johnson Blythe plus Sami Jo perform at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. (The Pint Night Showcase happens every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month.) All ages. (530) 222-2739.
Jimmy Limo performs at the Etna Brewery Taphouse in Yreka, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 841-0370.
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 Grange. Signups at 6:45 p.m. All ages. Admission $2. 5704 Chapel Drive in Paradise.
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Thursday, March 24
Open mic at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. (The CBC open mic happens each Thursday except the first Thursday of the month.) All ages. Hosted by Hal Johnson. (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.
The Women in Music show happens at POPS Performing Arts and Cultural Center in Dunsmuir, beginning at 7 p.m. The show features Ananta Fiddle-Hooper, Leslie Tift, and Allison Scull. All ages. (530) 925-0115.
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.
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.
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Friday, March 25
Pat Karch performs at the Oregon Street Art Gallery in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. 1261 Oregon Street in Redding. (530) 242-1524.
Raven and Rose appear at the Bohemian Art Loft in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. All ages.
Gambler’s Mark, The Gamut, Aces Over Jacks, and Don’t Care play at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.
Sami Jo performs at Sweetspot in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. (530) 226-8086.
Mike Brown appears at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
Mark McAbee entertains at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar, beginning at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
Johnson Blythe performs at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
Mumblefinger appears at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors perform at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-2787.
The Billies appear 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.
Allison Scull and Victor Martin perform at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
The Ron Lovelace Band appears at Cooper’s Bar & Grill (in the Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3101.
The SoundFarm Band performs at Handsome John’s Speakeasy in Mt. Shasta, beginning at 7 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 261-0456.
Springtime Drum Circle at Silk Road Chai Shop in Mt. Shasta, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3300.
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Saturday, March 26
Matthew Songmaker and the December Bicyclists appear at the Cottonwood Community Center from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. It’s a benefit show for the American Cancer Society’s Ride for Life event. All ages. (530) 347-1230.
Sami Jo performs at the French Gulch Hotel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.
The Pine Dogz appear at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.
The Torpedoes play at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Odessa appears at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
Calvin Black and St. Jame perform at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.
Mumblefinger appears at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.
George Rogers plays at The Grape Escape in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (530) 244-8463.
Allison Scull and Victor Martin appear at Northern Delights in Hayfork, starting at 7:30 p.m. All ages. $5 donation. (530) 628-5246.
The Billies perform at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.
The John Dough Boys appear at the Mt. Shasta Vets Club in Mount Shasta, beginning at 9:30 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. (This event happens most Saturdays.) All ages. (530) 710-2020.
Rick Garrett performs at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
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Sunday, March 27
Jay Leno appears at the Redding Civic Auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-0022.
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.
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.
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Monday, March 28
Blues Guitar Seminar at Lulu’s Eating and Drinking Establishment, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. Presented by the Jefferson State Blues Society. (530)243-6251.
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, March 29
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. Open to 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.
