The North State Symphony performs in Red Bluff on Friday, December 13, and in Redding on Saturday, December 14.
The holidays are here. Don’t forget to take the time to decompress and enjoy our local live entertainment.
Time flies: as of last week’s column, I’ve been doing these live entertainment posts for five years.
Wednesday, December 11
Shasta High Annual Madrigal Dinner at Pilgrim Congregational Church, starting at 7 p.m.
Open Mic Night at Fratelli’s Pizza Parlor in Redding, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Hosted by Carly Jean May. All ages. (530) 226-8086.
Mumblefinger at Cedar Crest Brewing in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 727-9016.
Jonny Yarbrough at Sweetspot in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8086.
Francisco Bobadilla at Cedar Crest Brewing/Enjoy the Store in Red Bluff, starting at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 727-9016.
Shyy at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (530) 221-8700.
The Coyotes at the Westside Grange in Red Bluff, starting at 7 p.m. 20794 Walnut Street.
Open Mic at Klub Klondike in Lakehead, beginning at 6 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 238-2009.
Open mic at Silk Road Chai Shop in Mount Shasta, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3300.
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Thursday, December 12
Open Mic Night at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding, starting at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
The Coffis Brothers and Sugarkane & Co at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over.
Shasta High Annual Madrigal Dinner at Pilgrim Congregational Church, starting at 7 p.m.
Rough Cut Band plays for the “Thursday Night Dance Club” at Frontier Senior Center in Anderson, beginning at 7 p.m. Ages 50 and over. (530) 365-3254.
Robin Sample plays piano at Yama Sushi in Redding from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. All ages. (530) 223-6868.
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 13
The Billies at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.
Ashley Black at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding, starting at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.
Red Phoenix at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. (530) 246-2190.
Al Mires at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. 530) 365-7077.
Open Mic Night at Cedar Crest Brewing in Redding, from at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. (Last signups at 8 p.m.) All ages. (530) 727-9016.
Tony Faith Band at Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill in Redding, starting at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 222-6555.
Mumblefinger at Cafe Paradisio in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 215-3499.
The Incredible Sheep Shrinking Invention and the Dixon Chicks atFratelli’s Pizza Parlor, starting at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 244-4121.
Nick Ciampi at Sweetspot in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8086.
Tammie Brown at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over.
James Street at Dry Creek Station in Bella Vista, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 549-5386.
Shasta High Annual Madrigal Dinner at Pilgrim Congregational Church, starting at 7 p.m.
Robin Sample plays piano at Yama Sushi in Redding from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Robin plays Thursday through Saturday. All ages. (530) 223-6868.
Jinx at Cody’s OK Corral in Cottonwood, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over.
Open mic at Northern Delights in Hayfork, starting at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 628-5246.
Jimmy Limo at Bomba’s Bistro and Bar, beginning at 6 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 918-8509.
Rock It at Cooper’s Bar and Grill (Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta, beginning at 7 p.m. (800) 958-3363.
John W. Abbott at the Gold Room Saloon in Mt. Shasta, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 926-4125.
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Saturday, December 14
Shasta High Annual Madrigal Dinner at Pilgrim Congregational Church, starting at 7 p.m.
Heavy Dose of Blues celebrates their 14th year as a band at the Downtown Ale House in Red Bluff, beginning at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 727-9288.
Black Vinyl 45 at Fall River Brewing (Eastside Rd.) in Redding, beginning at 5 p.m. All ages.
Motor City Riot and Quips & Chains at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over.
Mountain eeh-hees, Bekkah McAlvage Duo, and Anna Jae at Sweetspot in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8086.
Hill Street Band at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. (530) 246-2190.
The Billies at Three Shastas Bar & Grill (Red Lion Hotel) in Redding, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 221-8700.
The Alvord Brothers at the Round Up Saloon in Red Bluff, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-9901.
Jinx at Cody’s OK Corral in Cottonwood, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over.
North State Symphony Holiday Concert at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-2787.
Something Beautiful at Tangle Blue Saloon in Weaverville, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages until 9 p.m., 21 and over after 8:30 p.m. 530) 623-4436.
Tony Faith Band at Klub Klondike in Lakehead, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 238-2009.
Open Mic at the Weed Mercantile Mall, from noon until 4 p.m. every Saturday. All ages. 590 Main Street in Weed. (530) 938-3229.
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Sunday, December 15
Joe Steele at Basshole Brews in Lakehead, beginning at 10 a.m. All ages until 10 p.m. 21 and over after 10 p.m.(530) 962-3050.
Jamey Johnson 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.
Old Time Fiddle and Bluegrass Jam from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Palo Cedro Community Hall. 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 third Sunday of each month.
North State Symphony Holiday Concert at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Redding, beginning at 5 p.m. All ages.
Blues Jam at Lulu’s Eating and Drinking Establishment, beginning at 5 p.m. Across the Grain opens. All ages. Presented by the Blues Society.
Comedy with Gina Stahl-Haven at Woody’s Brewing Co., starting at 8 p.m. (530) 768-1034.
Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale & Orchestra at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, beginning at 3 p.m. All ages. (530) 529-2787.
Andre Mottershead plays the Dunsmuir Brewery Works, beginning at 4 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.
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Monday, December 16
Dave Bradley at Cedar Crest Brewing in Redding, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 727-9016.
Spoken Word Night at Brew Craft Coffee in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. Spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, rap battles, slam, and roasts are welcome. Hosted by Carly Jean May. All ages. (530) 242-1998.
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Tuesday, December 17
Ezza Rose at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over.
Kreative Tuesdays at KFOI FM 90.9. This event takes place at Sweetspot in Redding, and features a different act for live music or entertainment each week. All ages.
The Coyotes perform for the “Tuesday Night Dance Club” at Frontier Senior Center in Anderson, from 7 until 10 p.m. Ages 50 and over. (530) 365-3254.
Jimmy Limo makes his 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.
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Thanks to Claudia Hastings for graciously sharing her compilation of jazz events.