I first met saxophonist Eric Arellano when he came to Redding with beatbox vocalist Butterscotch, who performed at Old City Hall. Since then I have heard considerably more about the progress of his outstanding musical career. Last year I attended… Continue Reading
The Redding Improv Players embark on a new adventure with their first non-improvisational production, “Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll,” written by Eric Bogosian. Improv Player, Russell Piette talks about the cast, the show and the spirit of Christmas. Anything with… Continue Reading
Dave Short chats with Zach Brown of the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet (BIJQ), comprised of the five Brubeck Institute Fellows at University of the Pacific in Stockton. The Brubeck Fellowship Program is a one or two-year full-scholarship program in jazz… Continue Reading
Singer Noel Ross and saxophonist Dave Short have teamed up with pianist/arranger John Gonsalves to create “Brazilectro,” a jazz band that performs bossa nova music from Brazil. Noel, with roots in New Orleans, is fluent in French, and sings lyrics… Continue Reading
To celebrate winter and extreme winter sports, Boardmart, Redding’s snow, skate and wake store, presents a screening of “Neverland” in conjunction with it’s first equipment swap of the year. Neverland by Absinthe Films from Absinthe Films on Vimeo. What: Screening… Continue Reading
Joe Gilman exploded onto the jazz world when he won the 2004 Great American Jazz Piano competition in Sarasota, Florida. The following year he won the Brubeck Scholar Award at the Brubeck Institute’s 2005 Festival. Dr. Gilman is revered by… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Arts Council is throwing its annual Juried Art Show. About 80 pieces of local high school students’ best works are on display at the Old City Hall off Market Street in Redding. The show began Feb. 25… Continue Reading
Veterans are especially in my thoughts this week after I saw an emotional exhibit at Old City Hall Gallery Saturday during an Art Hop reception. It featured artist and veteran Chuck Prudhomme, and his portraits of North State World… Continue Reading
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