A series of snow storms pounded Mount Shasta this week and left thousands without power. It continues to be a very hazardous situation. One of the biggest problems has been the weight of the snow, which has snapped trees into… Continue Reading
A big blowup between NBC and Conan O’Brien has sent ratings for “The Tonight Show” soaring. But it appears the boost will be too little too late for Conan to save his position with the illustrious program. For those who… Continue Reading
On the short list of incredible songwriters I absolutely must see in my lifetime is John Prine. It appears I’ll get a chance right here in Redding on April 12 at the Cascade Theatre. Though not yet listed on the… Continue Reading
I did some 2nd Saturday ArtHopping last weekend and a few key thoughts occurred to me. • At first it seemed like the numbers of people participating might be down, but several venues reported having excellent nights. • When I… Continue Reading
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 6.5 offshore earthquake 27 miles southwest of Eureka. The quake happened at 4:27 p.m. Saturday at a depth of 10.2 miles, according to preliminary information on the USGS website. I certainly felt the… Continue Reading
I’m so glad I didn’t miss the Andrew Heringer Band on Thursday night. I was staying home watching the college football championship game (Alabama beat Texas in a good one) when some friends called and said get on down to… Continue Reading
The new Redding bar Capone’s has been in business about three weeks and co-owner Jayson Burris says the speakeasy-style lounge has exceeded the business plan so far. Located across from the Cascade Theatre at 1724 Market St., Capone’s has been… Continue Reading
There was something so stripped down, honest and emotionally connective about Haggard’s set. The sold-out show was a benefit for the Northern California Veterans Home and it generated about $15,000 for the cause. It was also Merle’s first concert in his hometown since recovering from his recent bout with lung cancer. Continue Reading
It’s good to see that tonight’s Merle Haggard concert at the Cascade Theatre in Redding is sold out. Haggard is waiving his fee to make the show a benefit for the Northern California Veterans Home. That’s a nice gesture by… Continue Reading
Considering there was a failed terrorist attack on a U.S.-bound airliner on Christmas Day, the fact that I made all my connections on flights from Oakland to Grand Junction, Colo., the day after Christmas seems like a miracle. … Picture me in the Salt Lake City airport on the way out — I’m running on a moving pathway with a laptop bag in one hand and guitar in the other… Continue Reading
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