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Live Music in the North State: June 14–June 20

 

Black Vinyl 45 plays the Three Shastas Bar and Grill at the Red Lion Hotel on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17.

Black Vinyl 45 plays the Three Shastas Bar and Grill at the Red Lion Hotel on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17.

 

The Rock of Ages show begins its six-night run at the Cascade Theatre this Thursday, and with outdoor concert series in Anderson, Shasta Lake, and Mount Shasta back for the summer, as well as a few other seasonal venues, this will be one heck of a week on the live music scene in the north state.

Wednesday, June 14

Open Mic Night at The Grape Escape in Redding, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Richard Bersbach. (530) 244-8463.

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

Rockin’ Down the Hiway performs at the Mosquito Serenade at the Anderson River Park, beginning at 7 p.m. Hal Johnson and Harmonica Steve open at 6 p.m. All ages and no cover.

Gunshy at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. (530) 221-8700.

After-Thot appears at the Red Bluff Art Gallery, beginning at 5 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-1332

Open mic at Silk Road Chai Shop in Mount Shasta, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3300.

In Paradise, the “Open Mikefull” group hosts an open mic at the Norton Buffalo Hall. Signups at 6:45 p.m. This open mic normally happens each Wednesday evening. All ages. Admission $2. 5704 Chapel Drive in Paradise.

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Thursday, June 15

The Rock of Ages show kicks off its six-night run tonight at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, starting at 7 p.m. All ages admitted, but due to mature content, parental discretion is advised. The show will run from June 15 through 17, and June 22 through June 24. (530) 243-887.

Rachel Shannon & Kane McGee perform at Majestic Oak Family Cellars in Redding, from 6:30 until 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-9463.

Front Country at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Vibe at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. (530) 221-8700.

Open mic at Mason’s Pizza in Bella Vista, from 5:30p.m. until 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 549-4554.

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 its every-Thursday “Brewgrass,” a bluegrass, folk, and classic rock open jam. The jam begins at 7 p.m. (530) 938-2394.

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Friday, June 16

Jimmy Limo at Dry Creek Station in Bella Vista, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 549-5386.

Hill Street Band will play Shasta Lake’s “Friday Night at the Park,” beginning at 6 p.m. at Claire Engle Park. All ages. 1525 Median Avenue, just north of Shasta Dam Boulevard in Shasta Lake.

Rock of Ages at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, starting at 7 p.m. All ages. All ages admitted, but due to mature content, parental discretion is advised. The show will run from June 15 through 17. (530) 243-8877.

Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield at Cafe Paradisio in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 215-3499.

Downtown Band at the Palo Cedro Inn, from beginning at 7 p.m. (530) 547-2022.

Black Vinyl 45 at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.

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

Life in the Fast Lane, an Eagles tribute band, will perform at the Win River Casino in Redding, starting at 7:30 p.m. (530) 243-3377.

Triple Threat at Mark’s Cotton Club in Cottonwood, beginning at 6 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 347-1047.

Open Mic Night at Enjoy the Store in Red Bluff, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Hosted by Hal Johnson. All ages. (530) 727-9016.

Rival at Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 549-4554.

In Dunsmuir, Sound Farm  plays the Dunsmuir Brewery Works, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

The Scott Valley Bank Summer Concerts in the Park series kicks off with Deady Bears. The concert series takes place in Hoy Park at Lake Shastina, and the concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Saturday, June 17

J. Norman Stewart performs at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, starting at 6 p.m. Reservations suggested. All ages. (530) 365-7077.

Rock of Ages at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, starting at 7 p.m. All ages. All ages admitted, but due to mature content, parental discretion is advised. (530) 243-8877.

Nighttime Safari at the Heritage Roasting Company in Shasta Lake at 7 p.m.  All ages. (530) 605-1990.

Native Flutes and World Percussion at the Bohemian Art Loft in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-7818.

Triple Threat plays the Wonderland Tavern in Mountain Gate, beginning at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 275-5669.

Tango Alpha Tango, Marshall Poole, and Goldberg at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Full Throttle at Silverthorn Resort in Redding (Jones Valley), beginning at 9 p.m. (800) 332-3044.

Black Vinyl 45 at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.

TBA at Final Draft Brewing Company in Redding, from 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 338-1198.

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

The Annie Coty Band, featuring Harmonica Steve and Michael Bockelman, will appear at the French Gulch Hotel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.

Merit Parcel plays Tangle Blue Saloon in Weaverville, starting at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 623-4436.

Pine Dogz at Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 549-4554.

In Dunsmuir, Tom Scott and Leslie Tift play the Dunsmuir Brewery Works, beginning 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, June 18

The Not For Profit Band, featuring Pat Karch, Lou White, Paul Senn, Joe Larsen, Andy Ooley, Rob Swendiman, and Bob Cosdindas, will perform for a Rivercity Jazz Society event at the Redding Elks Lodge, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. (530) 921-3159.

CANCELED: The ToeJamz Open Mic & Jam happens at the Moose Family Center in Anderson, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Hosted by the band Kickin’ It. All ages. 1597 South Street in Anderson. “ToeJamz Open Mic & Jam cancelled this month. Happy Father’s Day! We’ll resume on the third Sunday of the month, July 16 at the Moose Family Center in Anderson, 1-4 p.m.”

The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association District 6 presents a free concert and open mic at the Palo Cedro Community Hall (formerly the Millville Grange). The event will lead off with a free concert at 2 p.m., and the open mic will follow. The address is 20237 Old Forty-Four Drive in Palo Cedro, and the event takes place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. (530) 604-8706.

Americas, Team Skins, and Barry Helafonte appear at The Dip in Redding, starting at 7 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Comedy on Tap at Woody’s Brewing Company in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 768-1034.

Open Mic at Cedar Lanes in Weed, starting at 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Greg Jeter. (530) 938-3278. This open mic happens most Sundays.

Monday, June 19

New Move, Strange Familia, and Gringo at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Comedy open mic at The Maltese in Chico at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915.

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Tuesday, June 20

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 Cooper’s Bar and Grill (Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363.

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.

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