Forget the Hills, Head for the City – Strictly Bluegrass is Back

Every fall, San Francisco billionaire and banjo player Warren Hellman throws himself one heck of a shindig. His guests: the most distinguished bluegrass, country, rockabilly, and world music performers, plus the immediate world. Price of admission: good will, a peaceful… Continue Reading

Chamber Music Concert Remembers Sept. 11 After 10 Years

This special performance will feature a Chamber Music concert with Middle Eastern and Western Music by SonaTrio + One (Bruce Belton: clarinet, Cherie Gans: violin, Alan Clark: cello, and Ellen Southard: piano). SonaTrio brings a concert that blends the musical… Continue Reading

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The B-52s in Redding: They’ll Party Like Rock Lobsters – & Tidy Up, Too

“We’ve never been a typical rock band. That’s pretty obvious.” So says Keith Strickland, a founding member of the B-52s, and he’s right. Few typical bands have been able to stay together for 35 years. For further proof, consider how… Continue Reading

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From Hatchet Mountain to Mine Shaft, a Soulful Howl Resounds

Rita Hosking’s music has taken her throughout the Pacific Northwest, across the Atlantic to the United Kingdom and even to the Netherlands, but at the end of the day, it takes her home to Shasta County’s Hatchet Mountain. The Davis-based… Continue Reading

Fever Thursday, Third Seven Friday at Redding’s Loft

What: Fever & Third Seven in concert When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday (June 30); Friday (July 1), at 8 p.m. Where: The Bohemian Art Loft, 3304B Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 Cost: $10 Thursday: Jazz/classical septet Fever in concert, featuring Dick… Continue Reading

Aussie Legend Tommy Emmanuel Plays in Redding

What: Tommy Emmanuel in Concert
When: Saturday, June 11, 8 p.m.
Where: David Marr Theater, 2200 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001
Cost: $30-$35 in advance (ticketmaster)

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is … Continue Reading

MarketFest Begins Thursday with Hot Club Sandwich

What: MarketFest begins June 9 in downtown Redding
When: Thursday, June 9, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Library Park, 1527 Yuba St, Redding

The Downtown Redding MarketFest begins its summer run of free community concerts starting this week … Continue Reading

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Sonatrio Plus One to Play Old City Hall Friday

What: Performing Arts Society Monthly Concert
When: Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Old City Hall, 1313 Market St., Redding.
Cost: Free (donations gratefully accepted)

This month, the Performing Arts Society Monthly Concert will feature the music of Sonatrio Plus One. Cellist … Continue Reading

Mike Gibbons, Andy Weller to Perform at Vintage

What: Mike Gibbons & Andy Weller
When: Saturday (June 4) 8 p.m.
Where: Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant, 1790 Market Street, Redding, CA 96001

With his nomadic, adventure-seeking nature, open eyes and mind, and honest, intellectual songwriting … Continue Reading

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Today: Megan Slankard CD Release Tour at Vintage

What: Megan Slankard CD Release Tour at Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant When: Tonight (May 26), 8 p.m. Where: Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant, 1790 Market Street, Redding, CA 96001 “Slankard’s vocal style is so distinctive that simply naming influences… Continue Reading