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Author: Hal Johnson

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Live Entertainment in the North State: May 4 – May 10

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  We have some really entertaining local acts on deck for this week, and fun touring acts are coming through as well. Also, don’t forget Playwright’s Night Out Jr. at the Riverfront Playhouse, spotlighting the works of young playwrights. Enjoy.  … Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: April 20 – April 26

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Hal Johnson

    From a children’s musical to a Chicago punk-rock band to a burlesque variety show, you can find it in Redding this week. Enjoy.   Wednesday, April 20 Steve Hermann at Three Shastas Bar & Grill in Redding. Starts at 7:30… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: April 13 – 19

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  As I was gathering the events for this week’s column, I couldn’t help but take note of Dennis & Brad’s Great Brewery Tour. Dennis O’Hagan is a performing songwriter active in the music scene for over 30 years. Brad… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: April 6 – 12

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Hal Johnson

The band PopRocs will perform at the Overtime Lounge in the Win-River Casino Thursday evening, Fratelli’s Pizza Parlor on Friday evening, and Karma’s House of Spirits Saturday evening.   Another great week of live entertainment awaits. Enjoy. Wednesday, April 6… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: March 30 – April 5

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  Local favorites and a very interesting mix of touring acts abound this week. Enjoy. Wednesday, March 30 Mumblefinger at Enjoy Local in Red Bluff. Starts at 5 pm. The Coyotes at the Westside Grange in Red Bluff. Starts at… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: March 16 – 22

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  Edit: I’m taking a break next week. I’ll be back with this column on March 30.   Kenny Wayne Shepherd rolls into town with a performance at the Cascade Theatre. You can catch Mumblefinger three nights in a row–Wednesday… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: March 9 – 15

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  It’s a great week for our live entertainment scene, with some noted local bands getting back into circulation, and Randy Houser at the Cascade Theatre. Also, we have three plays running locally: Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play at Shasta… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: March 2 – 8

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  We have a healthy list of live entertainment events this week, and the list will likely grow as the weekend approaches. Thanks for reading.   Wednesday, March 2 Mumblefinger at Enjoy Local in Red Bluff. Starts at 5:30 pm.… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: February 23 – March 1

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  We have a play, two comedy events, and a great mix of live music shows in the north state this week. Enjoy.   Wednesday, February 23 Mumblefinger at Enjoy Local in Red Bluff. Starts at 5:30 pm. The Coyotes… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: February 16 – 22

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Hal Johnson

  Another good week is in store for us in our local live entertainment scene. Enjoy.   Wednesday, February 16 Hal Johnson at Enjoy Local in Red Bluff. Starts at 5:30 pm. The Coyotes at the Westside Grange in Red… Continue Reading →

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