Molly Mahoney Joins North State Symphony to Celebrate the Holidays

The North State Symphony and Music Director Scott Seaton have announced the program for their annual Christmas Holiday Concerts in Red Bluff, Chico, and Redding. The program, conducted by Seaton, features mezzo-soprano Molly Mahoney and a small orchestra, in a… Continue Reading

North State Live Music December 9–December 15

  Wednesday, December 9 The Salamanders at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Johnson Blythe plus Sami Jo performing at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Jimmy Limo performs at the Etna Brewery… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Sticky Notes, My Stepson & Bob The Poptart

My desk is a freaking mess. It’s covered with cds I haven’t opened,entertainment and trade magazines I haven’t read, scripts and underwriting contracts I need to file, checks I need to deposit, coffee mugs I need to wash, and underneath… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music December 2–December 8

    Wednesday, December 2 The Shasta College Student Jazz Band performs at the Shasta College Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Chris Uchibori. (530) 242-7500. Mark McAbee at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.… Continue Reading

North State Live Music November 25–December 1

  Monday, November 30 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. The Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band at the Sierra Nevada Big… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: First Thanksgiving

As I write this, I’m fixin’ to sit down and eat my first Thanksgiving dinner. And when I say that, I don’t mean it’s my first Thankgiving dinner ever, like back in 1621, which is when the first documented Thanksgiving… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music November 18–November 24

  Thursday, November 19 Open mic at The Rex Club in Burney, starting at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency. All ages. (530) 335-4184. Open mic at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by… Continue Reading

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Maestro in the Spotlight: Weekend Concerts Will Range from 1788 to 1995; With a Surprise

Today we speak with Scott Seaton, the North State Symphony’s new music director, whose talents will be featured in his second concert, “Maestro in the Spotlight”, this coming weekend, 7:30 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 14 at Laxon Auditorium in Chico,… Continue Reading