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North State Live Music & Open Mics August 12–August 18

The Blackwell Brothers will play the Post Office Saloon in Redding on Friday, August 14. They'll play the State of Jefferson Brewfest in Dunsmuir on Saturday, August 15.

The Blackwell Brothers will play the Post Office Saloon in Redding on Friday, August 14. They’ll play the State of Jefferson Brewfest in Dunsmuir on Saturday, August 15.

Wednesday, August 12

Sami Jo at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.

Jimi Earl at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.

Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee. All ages. (530) 247-7200.

Pickleback appears at the Mosquito Summer Serenade in Anderson River Park at 7 p.m., with the opening act taking the stage at 5:30 p.m.

Phil Johnson at the Win River Casino in Redding at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 243-3377.

In Paradise, the “Open Mikefull” group hosts an open mic at the Paradise Grange. Signups at 6:45 p.m. All ages. Admission $2. 5704 Chapel Drive in Paradise.

Carey Robinson and Greg D’augelli at Farm Star Pizza in Chico, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 343-2056.

In Chico, the second-Wednesday Blues Jam happens at Scotty’s Landing, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. All ages. (530) 710-2020.

In Eureka, Old Town Coffee & Chocolates has an open mike beginning at 6:30 pm. (707) 445-8600.

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Thursday, August 13

Casey Johnson performs at the weekly Country Night at Brick’s Roadhouse in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 245-9158.

The Jazzmos at the Savory Spoon in Redding. All ages. (530) 222-7200.

Open mic at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Hal Johnson. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

Upstate appears at Grilla Bites in Redding at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 605-1688.

Radio Relapse, Himp C, Erin Haley, and Eastwind Bellydance at the “Random Thursdays” event at the Tackle Box in Chico. Performances start at 8 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. $3. (530) 345-7499.

Jeremy Gerrard at the Argus Bar & Patio in Chico, beginning at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 520-8233.

In Chico, Has Beans Coffee House has an open mike beginning at 7 pm, hosted by Dan Casamajor. All ages. (530) 894-3033.

In Mount Shasta, the Mt. Shasta Vets Club  has an open mike beginning at 8:30, hosted by Robert Renick. This Thursday will feature a “ladies night.” The event will be “coed” until 10 p.m.; after 10 p.m. women will be featured. All ages. (530) 926-3565.

In Arcata, Blondies Food and Drink has an open mic beginning at 7 p.m. All ages. (707) 822-5303.

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Friday, August 14

The Buckhorn Mountain Stompers play at the Wildcard Brewing Company in Redding at 6 p.m. Proceeds will go to people affected by the recent wildfires, as well as the firefighters who’ve put their lives on the line to fight them. All ages. (530) 722-9239.

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

The Alley Cats at Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165.

Mumblefinger at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Charles Valona will perform at Cafe Paradiso in Redding at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 215-3499.

Stephanie Foos and Bernie Baker appear at the Woodside Grill in the Gaia Hotel in Anderson at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 365-7077.

Silverbridge will play the “Friday Night in the Park” event at Clair Engle Park in Shasta Lake. They’ll beginThe  at 6 p.m. All ages.

Tracy Lawrence appears at the Win-River Casino in Redding, starting at 9:30 p.m.

Mystic Roots at the CookHouse at Bridge Bay in Redding at 8 p.m. All ages. (800) 752-9669.

Hal Johnson at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

Mark McAbee at View 202 in Redding at 6 – 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8439.

Ryan Marchand, Jeremy Price, and Terri Cote perform at the Shasta Inn in Mount Shasta at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3411.

Running in the Shadows at the Tackle Box in Chico. Performance starts at 8 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. $3. (530) 345-7499.

Open mic at the Lewiston Hotel in Lewiston. 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 778-3823.

Champion Club at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

Blue Relish at Cooper’s Bar & Grill (in the Best Western Tree House) in Mount Shasta at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3101.

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Saturday, August 15

Joe Steele at the Grape Escape in Redding at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 244-8463.

The Blues Rollers at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449.

Allison & Victor perform at Paint the Town at the Mercantile Building in McCloud, starting at 4 p.m. All ages.

The Richard Morris Project at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739.

California Country at the CookHouse at Bridge Bay in Redding at 8 p.m. All ages (800) 752-9669.

Mumblefinger at the French Gulch Hotel in French Gulch at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 359-2045.

Blackout Betty at the Firehouse Lounge in Anderson at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 365-7844.

The Pine Dogz play at the Plumas Pines Resort at Lake Almanor, beginning at 9 p.m. (530) 259-4343.

Heavy Dose of Blues at Pioneer Hillside Pizza in Shingletown, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 474-4007.

The Hill Street Band at the Lakeshore Inn in Lakehead, starting at 8 p.m. (530) 238-2004.

The Blackwell Brothers will play the State of Jefferson Brewfest in Dunsmuir at 8 p.m. (530) 235-2177.

Overdrive 70’s & 80’s Rock at the Tackle Box in Chico. Performance starts at 9 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. $5. (530) 345-7499.

Tom Scott and Leslie Tift at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

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Sunday, August 16

Linda Bott and her jazz ensemble (Bernie Baker and Bruce Calin) play the View 202 brunch in Redding at from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. All ages. (530) 226-8439.

Brew Coffee in Redding has an open mic beginning at 1 p.m., hosted by Grant and Justine. All ages. (530) 242-1998.

The Watkins Family Hour will appear at the Cascade Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 243-8877.

Alex Brown, Jay Pothier, Peter Berkow, Mark Zempel, and Randy Morton appear at the Sunday Songwriter Showcase event at the Tackle Box in Chico. Performances start at 6 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. $3. (530) 345-7499.

Patti Hill, “The Village Harpist,” appears at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works in Dunsmuir at noon. All ages. (530) 235-1900.

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Monday, August 17

Open mic at the Rock Slide Bar & Grill in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff. (530) 629-3899.

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

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Tuesday, August 18

Sugar Pine Station at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200.

Jimmy Limo at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363..

In Chico, Madison Bear Garden’s open jam begins at 9 pm. (530) 891-1639.

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Thanks to Claudia Hastings for providing information on the 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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