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Author: Hal Johnson

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Live Entertainment in the North State: October 23 – October 29

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Hal Johnson

It’s not as busy on our local scene this week, but there is still a wealth of entertainment out there for the having. Enjoy. Wednesday, October 23 Joe Steele at Cedar Crest Brewing in Redding, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 727-9016.… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: October 16 – October 22

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Hal Johnson

The Redding Roots Revival Music Festival offers two days and nights of fun music from regional and national touring acts, Angelo Moore of the legendary band Fishbone appears at The Dip, American Idol finalist Gabby Barrett performs at Hawes Farms,… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: October 9 – October 15

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Hal Johnson

  “In late 2015 a local musician named John Kirk rang up his buddy and fellow musician Joseph Blythe. Friends since high school in Red Bluff back in the 1970s, John had an idea; Joe was the guy who could… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: October 2 – October 8

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Hal Johnson

The summer outdoor music season is waning, largely because it’s no longer summer. Still, you can find outdoor live music at the Sunset River Jam at Anderson River Park, and at The Park, near the intersection of California and Placer… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: September 25 – October 1

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Hal Johnson

    The Sunset River Jam keeps the ball rolling on our summer outdoor scene, the North State Symphony performs at the Cascade, the 8th Annual Jazz in the Canyon event comes to Dunsmuir, the Redding Fire Festival is back,… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: September 18 – September 24

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Hal Johnson

  Some cool touring acts are coming through this week, and a number of popular local groups are at large as well. Enjoy. Wednesday, September 18 Cadence at the Sunset River Jam at Anderson River Park. The opening act begins at 5 p.m.,… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: September 11- September 17

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Hal Johnson

Identity Crisis plays Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding this Saturday. After evacuating for the Mountain Fire, I decided it would be a good time to take a break from this column. That was a problem when I wanted… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: August 21 – August 27

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Hal Johnson

  Next week, the Sunset River Jam will replace the Mosquito Serenade at Anderson River Park. Eddie Sadler, the front man for one of Shasta County’s most popular bands, Cold Sweat, will perform at Sweetspot in Redding on Thursday. The… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: August 14 – August 20

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Hal Johnson

  The final week of the play “Little Women,” another great show at the Mosquito Serenade, some interesting touring bands passing through The Dip, and a host of local favorites await us this week. It’s out there, folks. Go get… Continue Reading →

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Live Entertainment in the North State: August 7 – August 13

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Hal Johnson

The summer outdoor music venues in the area still have life left in them, some cool touring bands are coming through The Dip, the play Little Women continues its run at the Riverfront Playhouse, and Jackson Browne comes to Redding.… Continue Reading →

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