Live Music in the North State: June 27 – July 3

Major 7th performs at Old City Hall in Redding this Saturday, June 30. Image by Rhonda Ball-Alvey.

With the summer gig season now in full swing, it’s a great week for live music in the north state. Enjoy.

Wednesday, June 27

Chris Isaak 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.

Clint Black appears at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Chad Bushnell opens. All ages. (530) 529-2787.

The 37th season of the Mosquito Serenade continues at the Anderson River Park with the band Rolling Heads. The show starts at 6 p.m., ending at 9 p.m. Ashley Black opens.  All ages.

Jake Carter performs for “Piano Night” at Market Street Steakhouse, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 241-1777.

Peach Kelli Pop and Barry Helefonte at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Open Mic Night at Final Draft Brewing Company in Redding, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Hosted by Birdfeeder. 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.

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.

Thursday, June 28

Jack Singleton at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 246-2190.

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

Open Mic Night at the Pit River Casino in Burney, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Hosted by Richard Bersbach. All ages until 9 p.m. (888) 245-2999.

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

Briefcase Full of Blues will perform at the Win River Casino in Redding, starting at 7 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 243-3377.

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

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, June 29

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

The 2018 season of Shasta Lake’s “Friday Night at the Park” continues with California Country, beginning at 6 p.m. at Claire Engle Park. All ages. 1525 Median Avenue, just north of Shasta Dam Boulevard in Shasta Lake (close to Farmers Sentry supermarket).

The Sam Chase & The Untraditional at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Jim Dyar and the Barefoot Band at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant in Redding, beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Steve Hermann performs at the Redding Senior Center, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Must be 50 or older to attend. 2290 Benton Drive in Redding. (530) 246-3042.

Bernie Baker and Al Mires perform at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.

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

Loose Arrow Band at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30. All ages. (530) 243-3377.

The Alvord Brothers perform at the Round Up Saloon in Red Bluff, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-9901.

Kickin’ It at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.

Buckhorn Mountain Stompers at Trailhead Pizza in Coffee Creek at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 266-3222.

Open mic at Northern Delights in Hayfork, starting at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 628-5246.

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Saturday, June 30

Major 7th at Old City Hall in Redding. Show begins  at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Shasta County Arts Council. All ages.

Bernie Baker and Al Mires perform at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.

There will be a benefit show for The Hub Creative Co-Op at Mod Pizza in Redding, beginning at 8 p.m. The show features Gio & Marie CanalesKayla Nichols, and Logan Hill. All ages. 530) 605-4727.

HEED appears at the Firehouse Lounge in Anderson, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 365-7844.

Strawberry Girls, Night Verses, Andres, and Ghost Town Atlas at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Derek Kilpatric and the HFD Band at Silverthorn Resort in Redding (Jones Valley), beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 238-2004.

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

Heffer Wolfe and Lucid Apparition at Armando’s Gallery House in Redding, starting at 10 p.m. All ages. (530) 768-1241.

Triple Threat at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 8:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 246-2190.

Kickin’ It at the Pit River Casino in Burney, beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (888) 245-2992.

California Country at the Lakeshore Inn in Lakehead, beginning at 8 p.m. (800) 332-3044.

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, July 1

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.

Monday, July 2

The Rad Trads at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

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Tuesday, July 3

Steve Poltz 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.

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.