Feral Tortie leads off for the Redding Songwriters for Darfur benefit concert this Saturday, May 5, at the First United Methodist Church in Redding.
After a hiatus of nearly a year, the Bohemian Art Loft in Redding comes back to life this Thursday as a live music venue, featuring Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomas.
Wednesday, May 2
Ashley Black performs at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
The Shasta College Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Shasta College Theatre in Redding. (530) 242-7500.
Open Mic Night at Final Draft Brewing Company in Redding, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 338-1198.
Shyy at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. (530) 221-8700.
Mumblefinger at Enjoy the Store in Red Bluff, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mumblefinger will play Enjoy the Store most Wednesday evenings. All ages. (530) 727-9016.
The Reunion Beatles appear at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-2787.
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, May 3
Open Mic Night at Mason’s Pizza in Bella Vista, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 549-4554.
Eddie Sadler and JD Silva at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. (530) 221-8700.
Miss Tess and the Talkbacks at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomas at the Bohemian Art Loft in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-7818.
Trebuchet, americas, and Black Magnet at Fratelli’s Pizza Parlor in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8086.
Dirty Revival at The Dip in Redding, starting at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.
Open mic at Yantra in Weaverville, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. All ages. 480 Main Street in Weaverville. This open mic is scheduled for every Thursday. (530) 784-1091.
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Friday, May 4
Annie Coty and the Boys at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding, starting at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Bernie Baker and Bruce Calin at Cafe Paradisio in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 215-3499.
Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, starting at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.
Jazz Night at Sweetspot in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8086.
The Singer and the Songwriter at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
Jinx at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
California Country at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.
Allison Scull & Friends play the Dunsmuir Brewery Works, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
Bamboozle at the Palace Theater in Weed, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 340-2262.
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Saturday, May 5
David Jacobs-Strain and the Crunk Mountain Boys perform at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:15.) All ages. Presented by the Oaksong Music Society. Tickets available in advance from Music Connection in Redding or from brownpapertickets.com. (530) 223-2040.
Redding Songwriters for Darfur, a benefit concert, happens at the First United Methodist Church in Redding. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with a Japanese dinner, followed at 5:30 by an evening of music from local songwriters. Performers include Feral Tortie, Hal Johnson, Harmonica Steve, George Rogers, Ariel Pemberton, and Dawgs with Thumbs. No cover, but donations gratefully accepted. Hosted by Greg Lawson. The church is located on the corner of South and East Streets. All ages. (530) 229-3661.
Brandon Antakk and the Hellhounds, Sons of Jefferson, and Don’t Care appear at the Firehouse Lounge in Anderson, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 365-7844.
Mumblefinger at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.
Birdfeeder at Frost School of Music in Anderson, starting at 7 p.m. All ages.
California Country at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.
Blackwell Brothers at the French Gulch Hotel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.
Ira Walker Blues Band at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center in Weaverville, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages.
Buckhorn Mountain Stompers at Tangle Blue Saloon in Weaverville, beginning at 9 p.m. All ages until 8 p.m. 21 and over after 8:30 p.m. (530) 623-4436.
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, May 6
Sugarkane & Co at Final Draft Brewing Company in Redding, beginning at 4 p.m. All ages. (530) 338-1198.
Blues Jam at the Moose Family Center in Anderson, starting at 5 p.m. Presented by the Blues Society. ALL AGES. 1597 South Street in Anderson.
Old Time Fiddle and Bluegrass Jam from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Redding. A free concert takes place at 2 p.m., followed by an open mic. Hosted by the California State Old Time Fiddlers, District 6. This jam happens on the first Sunday of each month. 2500 Shasta View, Redding.
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Monday, May 7
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Tuesday, May 8
Dan Bankhurst and Jonathan Foster at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.
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, beginning at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363.
Thanks to Claudia Hastings for sharing her compilation of jazz events.
