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Author: Hal Johnson

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Live Music in the North State: June 20 – June 26

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Hal Johnson

The Shasta District Fair is happening this week from Wednesday through Saturday, with lots of live music to enjoy. Thanks for reading, and thanks for supporting our local live music scene. Wednesday, June 20 The Coffis Brothers & The Mountain… Continue Reading →

Events, Lead Story, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics
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Some Thoughts on Fathers and Dads

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Hal Johnson

  Uncles and Grudges For a time, my life’s ambition was to kick my Uncle Owen’s ass. Owen had four sons. Of all of my eleventy-seven cousins on my mom’s side, I was closest with Jim, the second-oldest of Owen’s… Continue Reading →

Columns, Humor, Lead Story, Opinion Father's Day, Hal Johnson, parenthood
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Live Music in the North State: June 13 – June 19

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Hal Johnson

We have some great touring acts and local favorites on tap in our live music scene this week. Wednesday, June 13 The 37th season of the Mosquito Serenade continues at the Anderson River Park with the band High Tide. The show starts at… Continue Reading →

Events, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics
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Live Music in the North State: June 6 – June 12

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Hal Johnson

  More outdoor music: in addition to the Mosquito Serenade at Anderson River Park, Shasta Lake’s Fridays in the Park kicks off its 2018 season this week. Wednesday, June 6 The 37th season of the Mosquito Serenade kicks off at the… Continue Reading →

Events, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics
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Live Music in the North State: May 30 – June 5

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Hal Johnson

Our live music events this week take place in venues as varied as the Redding Civic Auditorium to a motorcycle shop in Red Bluff. Enjoy. Wednesday, May 30 Jake Carter performs for “Piano Night” at Market Street Steakhouse, beginning at 5:30 p.m.… Continue Reading →

Events, Lead Story, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics

Live Music in the North State: May 23 – 29

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Hal Johnson

Wednesday, May 23 Open Mic Night at The Grape Escape in Redding, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This open mic will normally happen on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Hosted by Hannah Danielle. 21 and over. (530) 244-8463. (The… Continue Reading →

Events, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics
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Live Music in the North State: May 16 – May 22

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Hal Johnson

While this isn’t the busiest week ever on our local music scene, we have plenty of tasty events going on with touring acts and local favorites. As for me, I’m kind of curious as to whether Weird Al Yankovic can… Continue Reading →

Events, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics
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Live Music in the North State: May 10 – May 15

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Hal Johnson

You know it’s a special week when the Buckhorn Mountain Stompers and the jazz duo Honeybee appear on the live music scene on the same weekend. Also, the North State Symphony will perform its final concert o the 2017-2018 season… Continue Reading →

Events, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics
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Live Music in the North State: May 2 – May 8

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Hal Johnson

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… Continue Reading →

Events, Lead Story, Music bands, Hal Johnson, live music, open mics
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Live Music in the North State: April 25 – May 1

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Hal Johnson

On tap this week, we have Kool April Nights and some great live music. Wednesday, April 25 Open Mic Night at The Grape Escape in Redding, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This open mic will normally happen on the second and fourth… Continue Reading →

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