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Just Sayin’: Hindsight Subject (Does It) Matter?

So, I whined to Doni the other day, “What happens if I run out of stuff about which to write?” She answered something to the effect of, “If you’re still alive, you’re making new material!” Oh! Well, there’s a bit… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: March 4–10

Wednesday, March 4 The California Honeydrops perform at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449. Adrian Taylor performs at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:00 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Cowboy and Indian (Matthew Songmaker and Eldon Williams) at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m.21… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: February 25–March 3

Wednesday, February 25 Black Vinyl 45 at Shameless O’Leary’s Irish Pub, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. (530) 246-4765. Hal Johnson at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee.… Continue Reading

23rd Annual STARSHIP Variety Hour – Feb 26-28, 2015

Enterprise High School’s 23rd Annual Starship Variety Hour will be held Thursday through Saturday, February 26-28, 2015, at 7 p.m., with a matinee Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m., at the David Marr Theatre, 2200 Eureka Way, Redding, CA. Tickets are $8. The Variety Hour showcases… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: February 18 – February 24

Wednesday, February 18 Cory Robinson at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Charles Valona and Bruce Calin at Market Street Steakhouse in Redding at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 241-1777. In Eureka, Old Town Coffee & Chocolates has an open mike beginning at 6:30 pm. (707) 445-8600.… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: February 11 – February 17

Folks, starting this week, the live music listing will start on Wednesday and go through Tuesday. Wednesday, February 11 The Ken and Bill Show (Ken Brown and Bill Ruess) play at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, starting at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Jazzy Strings (Sylvia… Continue Reading

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Just Sayin’: The Fine Art of Procrastination

Ah, the fine art of procrastination. It is an art, you know. And there are rules; very important ones. Admittedly, the rules and the art are usually only known to the perpetrator. How do I know all this? Because I,… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: February 2 – February 8

Monday, February 2 Open mic at Simon LeGree’s Roadhouse in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff. (530) 629-3899. In Chico, The Maltese has an open mic beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915. Garrison Keillor… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: January 27 – February 1

Tuesday, January 27 Jimmy Limo performs at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363. In Chico, Shenanigan’s has an open mic beginning at 7 pm. Hosted by Brad Peterson. (530) 809-1088. In Chico, Madison Bear Garden’s open jam begins at 9 pm. (530) 891-1639. —– Wednesday, January 28… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: January 19 – 25

Monday, January 19 The open mike and jam at Simon LeGree’s Roadhouse in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff. (530) 629-3899. In Chico, The Maltese has an open mic beginning at 9 pm. (530) 343-4915. —–… Continue Reading