Live Music in the North State: December 19 – December 25

The Jimi Earl Band plays Kelly’s Pub and Wine bar Friday, December 21.

Matthew Songmaker returns from Tennessee to play in Red Bluff, Loose Arrow plays the Post Office, the Rusting Roses play in Redding and French Gulch, and Joe Steele proves that Sunday mornings work for live music, too. Those are just a few of the north state music events going on this week. Enjoy.

Wednesday, December 19

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

Robin Sample plays piano at Yama Sushi in Redding from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All ages. (530) 223-6868.

Mumblefinger at Cedar Crest Brewery & Winery (Enjoy the Store) in Red Bluff, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mumblefinger will play there most Wednesday evenings. All ages. (530) 727-9016.

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

Jimmy Limo plays Lily’s Restaurant in Mount Shasta on most Wednesdays, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3372.

Thursday, December 20

A Celtic Christmas at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. Tickets available at the Cascade box office by calling (530) 243-8877.

Cloud Crest at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding, starting at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

Open mic at The Hub Creative Co-op in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. (530) 378-9190.

Hill Street Band at the Win River Casino in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 243-3377.

Robin Sample plays piano at Yama Sushi in Redding from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All ages. (530) 223-6868.

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.

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, December 21

Jimmy Limo at Dry Creek Station in Bella Vista, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 549-5386.

Annie Coty at the Cedar Tree Restaurant in Palo Cedro, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 547-4290.

The Rusting Roses perform at Sweetspot in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8086.

Loose Arrow Band at the Post Office Saloon and Grill, beginning at 8:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 246-2190.

Jimi Earl Band at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding, starting at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

Robin Sample plays piano at Yama Sushi in Redding from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All ages. (530) 223-6868.

2Shyy at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.

Open mic night at the Lakeshore Inn in Lakehead, beginning at 8 p.m. (530) 238-2004.

Matthew Songmaker at the Firehouse Pizza Restaurant in Red Bluff, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 690-2477.

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

Saturday, December 22

Kickin’ It at Palo Cedro Feed, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. (530) 547-3216.

J. Norman Stewart performs at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. 530) 365-7077.

Pine Dogz Duo at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding, starting at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

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

2Shyy at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.

Robin Sample plays piano at Yama Sushi in Redding from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All ages. (530) 223-6868.

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Sunday, December 23

Joe Steele at Basshole Brews in Lakehead, beginning at 9 a.m. All ages until 9 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m.(530) 962-3050.

Monday, December 24

Tuesday, December 25

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.

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.