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Butte Folk Music Society has t-shirts for sale at $15 in sizes L
and XL, natural color (light beige) and a darker green/brown with a colorful
logo. Get yours now. More info at 895-1952 by leaving message or email MissSChico@sbcglobal.net.
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Saturday, July 5, 2 - 5 PM:
Butte Folk Music Society sponsors a free Acoustic Jam one Saturday per month,
2 PM - 5 PM. at the Upper Crust Bakery (130 Main St., Chico). Jams are scheduled
for
the first Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome (including children) to come
play music, share songs, sing-along and get acquainted with others who love folk
music and Americana. Everyone has fun, even the listeners!!
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Saturday, July 12, 2 - 5 PM: Music Circle at Augie's (230
Salem St., Chico, 894-3764). Bring your instruments and musical energy to the
acoustic music circle -- folk, bluegrass, old timey, etc. Meet local musicians
to play, sing or just enjoy. Tell your friends!!! For more info contact David at
530-872-2084.
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The Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley Open Mic is taking July and
August off as a summer break and will resume on September 12 at 6:30
PM:///// Ragtime / Tin Pan Alley Open Mic! Music of mid 1800 to 1950 and
acoustic music that fits the era Boogie-Woogie, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass,
Country, Folk, Cajun, Blues, & Classical. * Fans and performers are invited.
It's a special place for showcasing talent. So far, we've had piano, guitar,
mandolin, banjo, organ, harmonica, accordion, clarinet, and lots of singing.
Attendees have come from as far away as Oregon and Germany. * Performances are a
maximum of 10 minutes. Brief presentations about the era's musical history
are encouraged. This event is ongoing, 2nd Friday of each month starting
at 6:30pm. Location: The Lodge at the Terraces, 2750 Sierra Sunrise
Terrace, off Bruce Road in Chico. Contact: Bernie or Bob LoFaso
894-6854; b_lofaso@hotmail.com
rglofaso@hotmail.com
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Saturday, July 19, 2 PM - 4 PM: Old Time music jam, at Augie's (230
Salem, Chico) hosted by Michael Springer, old time fiddler. This event is
set to happen on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Encouraging those who play
clawhammer banjo, fiddle, or guitar to come participate. Of course
listeners are always welcome.
~~~Check out http://www.folkjam.org/
. It's a database of folk jam sessions connected to Google maps.
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Saturday, July 26, 2 PM - 5:30 PM at Augie's: Bluegrass Jam on the
4th Saturday of the month. People who play mandolin, banjo, guitar,
fiddle, dobro, bass, and bluegrass harmonica are encouraged to come and jam with
us. People who like to sing bluegrass songs, or listen to bluegrass, or
simply want to know what the heck bluegrass IS are encouraged to come.
~~~While the jam will be from 2 to 5:30, the first hour is a SLOW JAM (for those
who like to hear and/or play ALL the notes). Songs will be played at a
slow to moderate tempo, and jam etiquette will be discussed. ~~~~~The regular
jam starts at 3 PM. We
encourage folks to bring songs and tunes of the "founding fathers" of
bluegrass-- Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, Osborne
Brothers, Jim & Jesse--as well as "second generation" bands.
Hosted
by Lucy, California Bluegrass Association N. CA Area Activities Vice President.
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Events for the month of June at Augie's (2nd St. & Salem, Chico): June 28th
– The Crosswalk with For Summer Hopes and Micheal Williams (3 young super
talented local bands playing original indie style rock)
7-9 pm $3.00 cover.
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At the Sierra Nevada Big Room: TICKETS ON SALE at the Sierra Nevada Pub or by
phone at 530-345-2739. Tickets on sale one month before each of these shows.
CHECK THE WEBSITE ww.sierranevada.com for details about the concerts.
~~Sunday, June 29: TODD SNIDER: singer/songwriter;
~~Monday, July 7: NewmanAmiYumi Reunion/Anniversary Ale Party in the Pub:
~~Tuesday, July 8: PAUL THORN BAND;
~~Monday, July 14: The GRASCALS: fine bluegrass national touring band;
~~Monday, July 21: BLUE HIGHWAY: Bluegrass super-group.
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Every 1st Sunday of the Month: Northern California Harp Ring meets at
various homes in Chico. Anyone who plays any kind of harp, or is interested in
learning to play the harp, is welcome. Contact Janice at 530-893-8026 or nchr@sbcglobal.net
or website at www.ncharpring.com
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Blues News:
~~Thursday, July 31: Upper Ridge Blues Society hosts a weekly blues
jam/open mic every Thursday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM - 11 PM;
~~Wednesday, July 2, 8 PM - 11 PM: Midnight Blues Society
Monthly Jam Sessions at The Market Cafe (1357 E. 8th St., Chico);
Subsequent jam sessions to be held the first Wednesday of each month as follows:
This is a "blues jam", blues players welcome. More info at www.midnightbluessociety.org
.
~~Shasta Blues Society blues jam every Thursday @ LULU's, Pine @ Cypress
Street., Redding, 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
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Saturday, July 12, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) : Summer house
concert (12679 Merritt Horning Road
Butte Creek Canyon) with Chad and Jeremy (www.chadandjeremy.net/cj/).
One of the first groups to make it big in America during the 'British Invasion'.
With 11 top 40 hits, you may recall songs like "Distant Shores",
"A Summer Song", "The Way You Look Tonight", "Willow
Weep for Me" and "Yesterday's Gone". Advance
Reservations REQUIRED. $25 per person (Please note this show has an
increased price). Reminder: When making reservations, please be sure you
get a confirmation from the McCunes of your reservation. For Reservations
and/or directions: (530) 345-2479 or coopers_bluff@wildblue.net
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Jazz events:
~~thursday, july 10, 7PM - 9 PM: groovediggers @ left coast pizza;
~~Thursday, July 10, 9:30 PM: newmanamiyumimarrufo + rocky winslow @ cafe
coda (Humboldt Ave., Chico).
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Christine LaPado with others gigs:
--friday, june 27, 4-7 p.m., duffy's, w/ pub scouts (cannon & co.);
--sunday, june 29, 1-2:30 p.m., wild mountain faire music festival, concow, CA,
w/ thursday morning, (knight, segalla, rei, oliver & lapado);
--sunday, june 29, 4-5:30 p.m., wild mountain faire music festival, concow, CA,
w/ rhythm rowdies (berkow, michaels, ohliger, glick & lapado).
~~...thursday morning will be playing 2 sets (12:10-1:05 p.m., & 4:50-5:45
p.m.) at the hirishfest on mt. rose (between reno and tahoe) on saturday, july
12. at 8000 ft., hirishfest is the "highest irish music festival in the
world"! we'll also play at ceol irish pub in reno that evening...
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North Valley Productions. Tickets at www.chicotickets.com
or 345-8136 and Diamond W Western Wear, Chico. Check the website for
information.
~~Wednesday, September 17: WILLY PORTER & MICHELLE SHOCKED at the El Rey
Theatre.
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Saturday, July 12 (and the 2nd Saturday of each month thereafter), 6:30 PM:
Cohasset Open Mic will convene each month at the Cohasset Community Center.
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Music By the Lake Series presented by The Terraces Senior Living (2750 Sierra
Sunrise Terrace, Chico):
Admission is free.
~~Sunday, July 20, 7 PM: MAKE IT SO (Bob & Peggy Kirkland, Bob Littell, Hugh
Santos) performs traditional folk and original tunes;
~~Saturday, August 23, 7 PM: THE KLEZBILLIES perform.
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NO CONTRA DANCES DURING THE SUMMER//NEXT DANCE>>>>> Saturday,
September 13, 2008 ( 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) , 7 PM - 10 PM :
Chico Contra Dance at the Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave., old Nord Hwy).
Always live music; every dance is taught and called. Admission: $8 (teens half
price); $7 with membership. Children 12 and under free with supervising adult.
More info at 530-877-2930, Mark or Grace.
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Every 4th Sunday of the Month: 1 PM - 4:30 PM: The Oldtime Fiddlers
Association holds an open mic/jam at the Thermalito Grange Hall, Oroville.
Information at 530-589-5841 or 589-4844. Membership encouraged but you don't
have to be a member to join in or come listen.
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Oaksongs Society presents in Oak Run and Bernie's Guitar, Redding: check their
website at www.oaksongs.org for details of
upcoming events. Following events at Bernie's Guitar (3086 Bechelli Lane,
Redding, 530-223-2040). Tickets available at Bernie's and from the
Oaksongs website:
~~The Oaksong Society announces its Gray Pine Farm Summer Concert Series.
Concerts are held on Saturday evenings and you can choose to have one of our
fine dinners or bring your own picnic dinner and
refreshments. Parking gates open at 5 pm, seating area opens at 5:30 pm, and
dinner starts at 6 pm with the concert at 7:30 pm. As always, kids 16 and under
are free to the concert but not the dinners. Bring your own standard sized lawn
chair, light jacket and flashlight. NO COOKING, NO PETS and NO SMOKING in the
audience and eating areas. All tickets are available at Bernie's Guitar, 3086
Bechelli Lane Redding, 223-2040, Oak Run Country Store, 472-1029, online on our
secure server at www.oaksongs.org. More
information call the Society at 472-3065.
~~~July 5, Peter Rowan and his Bluegrass Band, Concert Ticket $22 each (on sale
now);
~~~July 19, Quartet San Francisco - Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 2, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale
June 2);
~~~August 9, Marley's Ghost, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 16, The Waybacks, Concert Ticket $20 (on sale June 2);
~~~Sept 13, 4th Annual Hawaiian Music & Luau with Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr.
and Brittni Paiva, Concert $22 and the luau dinner is $14 (on sale June 2).
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Bluegrass event in Paradise over the 4th of July weekend: From Thursday,
July 3 to Saturday, July 5, there will be a music camp for kids with Frank
Solivan, Sr. (Thurs.), bluegrass groups playing in Paradise Community Park from
12 noon to 4:30pm, and bluegrass jamming at the Senior Center from 5:00 to 9:00
pm(Fri.), and even MORE great bluegrass at the Paradise Performing Arts Center
3pm to10:00pm(Sat.)
>>For beginners, Sid Lewis will lead "Jamming 101" playshop
Saturday July 5th, 5pm, at the Senior Center (see www.jamming101.com
for songs) << please check out www.paradisechamber.com
for more info.
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MOSSY CREEK BLUEGRASS gigs:
July 25 Cafe Coda, Chico;
July 26 Special Olympics Concert, BMU, Chico (more info on this later);
Aug 1 DCBA Concert in the Park, Chico;
Aug 2 Cohasset Bazaar, Cohasset.
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July 17 - 20: 12th Annual California World Fest at the Nevada Co.
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 8 stages of music, children's programs, workshops,
dance, artisans, camping, international food. Info at www.worldfest.net
or 530-891-4098.
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Friday & Saturday, July 25 - 27: 23rd SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at
the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr., Nevada City. "...the festival
joins some of the country's finest storytellers with some of their most eager
listeners. The pairing makes for a dynamic weekend of folk tales, myths, legends
and confessions -- tall and true". Info at www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org
or 530-265-2826.
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The MAGALIA HILLBILLIES play homegrown music at the following: Wild Western
Wednesdays with Magalia Hillbillies and friends dance lessons and more every
Wednesday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM -- free; Booking and info 530
877 2860; 530 828 2701; 530 877 1742; magaliahillbillies@yahoo.com
.
See also www.myspace.com/magaliahillbillies1
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Chico Performances presents: More info at www.csuchico.edu/artscalendar
or 530-898-6333.
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Check the schedule for The Palms Playhouse, Winters. May calendar at http://palmsplayhouse.com
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U. UTAH PHILLIPS passed away on May 23, 2008. Please support his movement and
his music by purchasing his cds and books. More information at http://www.utahphillips.org
.
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Instruction for beginning violin-players! I teach the basics, including both how
to play by "ear", as well as note-reading. Classical, Celtic, Country,
and Bluegrass are just a few of the styles that I teach. Call at (530) 345-8690,
and ask for Rebecca.
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Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Celtic lessons by Sid Lewis on banjo, guitar,
mandolin, bass, dobro and drums! Students get CD's of each lesson and custom
sheet music...the funnest lessons anywhere! Call the Acoustic College at (530)
894-2526 or visit www.acousticcollege.com.
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Guitar lessons for beginning or near-beginning players. Information: Call
(530) 345-2479 and ask for Terry.
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Music Instruction: teaching guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo, and
piano. blues and classical on piano, bluegrass, swing and other styles on
the others. Call Britt Smith at 894-1147.
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Accordion Club forming in Chico: open to all ages, all styles, and all levels of
playing. Players from communities outside of Chico welcome too! We'd
meet at houses of players for a monthly afternoon of
playing, music sharing, and socializing. Concertina players welcome,
too! Interested? Contact Dolores Mitchell 343-2461; dmitchell@csuchico.edu
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Ukuleles play any kind of music--and ukulele players always have fun! Join local
ukulele players (and wannabe ukulele players) at the monthly meeting of Ukuleles
of Paradise held 6:30 to 8:15 on the second Thursday of every month at Craig
Memorial Congregational Church, 5665 Scottwood, Paradise. A free 30-minute
beginner's lesson starts the meeting and newbies will be able to play three
chord songs (not necessarily right on tempo!) by the time the regular meeting
and playing starts at 7 pm. Find out more at
http://ukuleletonya.com/blog/ukuleles-of-paradise
.
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~~~Gypsy Jazz Mailing List - Be notified of gypsy jazz and related events in
Butte and Shasta County.
Sign up at www.pianofun.com/gypsyjazz
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Love Bluegrass?? Check the California Bluegrass Association website at www.cbaontheweb.org
. See the new web page for the 33rd CBA Father's Day Bluegrass Festival 2008 at
the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley in June. Music camp June 9 - 11;
festival June 12 - 15.
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KZFR 90.1 FM Community Radio now streaming on the worldwide web. Tell your
out-of-area friends. Access it by going to www.kzfr.org
, then clicking on the stream link.
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Check the Butte Folk Music Society calendar at our website www.bfms.freeservers.com
. More events & directions to venues!!
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Support the Butte Folk Music Society--become a member!! Individual membership at
$15, family membership at $20, Silver Threads level at $35, Golden Needles level
at $50. Send application and fee to
address below.
Darla Novak for the
Butte Folk Music Society, 530-895-1952
P.O. Box 3406, Chico, CA 95927
Butte Folk Music Society has t-shirts for sale at $15 in sizes L
and XL, natural color (light beige) and a darker green/brown with a colorful
logo. Get yours now. More info at 895-1952 by leaving message or email MissSChico@sbcglobal.net.
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Saturday, June 7, 2 - 5 PM: Butte Folk Music
Society sponsors a free Acoustic Jam one Saturday per month, 2 PM - 5 PM.
at the Upper Crust Bakery (130 Main St., Chico). Jams are scheduled for the
first Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome (including children) to come play
music, share songs, sing-along and get acquainted with others who love folk
music and Americana. Everyone has fun, even the listeners!!
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Saturday, June 14, 2 - 5 PM: Music Circle at Augie's (230
Salem St., Chico, 894-3764). Bring your instruments and musical energy to the
acoustic music circle -- folk, bluegrass, old timey, etc. Meet local musicians
to play, sing or just enjoy. Tell your friends!!! For more info contact David at
530-872-2084.
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Friday, June 13, 6:30 PM: Ragtime / Tin Pan Alley Open
Mic! Music of mid 1800 to 1950 and acoustic music that fits the era
Boogie-Woogie, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Cajun, Blues, &
Classical. * Fans and performers are invited. It's a special place for
showcasing talent. So far, we've had piano, guitar, mandolin, banjo,
organ, harmonica, accordion, clarinet, and lots of singing. Attendees have
come from as far away as Oregon and Germany. * Performances are a maximum of 10
minutes. Brief presentations about the era's musical history are
encouraged. This event is ongoing, 2nd Friday of each month starting at
6:30pm. Location: The Lodge at the Terraces, 2750 Sierra Sunrise
Terrace, off Bruce Road in Chico. Contact: Bernie or Bob LoFaso 894-6854;
b_lofaso@hotmail.com rglofaso@hotmail.com
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Saturday, June 21, 2 PM - 4 PM: Old Time music jam, at Augie's (230
Salem, Chico) hosted by Michael Springer, old time fiddler. This event is
set to happen on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Encouraging those who play
clawhammer banjo, fiddle, or guitar to come participate. Of course
listeners are always welcome.
~~~Check out http://www.folkjam.org/
. It's a database of folk jam sessions connected to Google maps.
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Saturday, June 28, 2 PM - 5:30 PM at Augie's: Bluegrass Jam on the
4th Saturday of the month. People who play mandolin, banjo, guitar,
fiddle, dobro, bass, and bluegrass harmonica are encouraged to come and jam with
us. People who like to sing bluegrass songs, or listen to bluegrass, or
simply want to know what the heck bluegrass IS are encouraged to come.
~~~While the jam will be from 2 to 5:30, the first hour is a SLOW JAM (for those
who like to hear and/or play ALL the notes). Songs will be played at a
slow to moderate tempo, and jam etiquette will be discussed.
~~~~~The regular jam starts at 3 PM. We encourage folks to bring songs and
tunes of the "founding fathers" of bluegrass-- Bill Monroe,
Flatt & Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, Osborne Brothers, Jim & Jesse--as
well as "second generation" bands. Hosted by Lucy, California
Bluegrass Association N. CA Area Activities Vice President.
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Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 9 AM - 3:30 PM: Old-time Music at
the Patrick Ranch Threshing Bee and Country Faire: Music will
be in the dining area under the trees, on the old flat bed truck stage.
Saturday June 7:
9:00 Tony
Crispino - morning mandolin;
9:30 The Swing
Set (Rebecca Snow and Bill Unger);
10:15 Pamela's Fiddle
Students;
11:00 David Bilinski;
11:45 Fine Red Wine (Ken
and Kathy Lawson);
12:30 Coyote House;
1:15 Lucy
Smith & Friends;
2:00 Just Off
Normal (Nancy Pile and David Bilinski);
2:45 Fools
Rush In.
Sunday June 8,
9:00 Tony Crispino -
morning mandolin;
9:30 Karen Hellar
& Friends;
10:15 Sierra Bones - (Jason
Meyer and Kevin);
11:00 Becky Waegell and Friends;
11:45 Ha'Penny Bridge;
12:30 Oki Doki String Band (Mark
Wilpolt & Friends);
1:15 Laurel and
Friends;
2:00 Buffalo Ridge
(Mike Froke and Rebecca Snow);
2:45 Fiddle
Students.
Admission is $5. into the Faire which will cover all the day's events in
addition to the music.
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>>>>>>>NOTICE<<<<<<The Chico Grange (2775
Nord Ave., Chico) will hold a Talent Contest, Saturday June 14th. Adults and
youth from the greater Butte County area are encouraged to send an email
to chicotalentshow@gmail.com
asking for the rules and signup information. There will be no entry fee or
audition. Winners will have an opportunity to progress to the regional and state
level talent contests.
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Events for the month of June at Augie's (2nd St. & Salem, Chico):
June 6th – Augiestock (Augie's 2 year birthday celebration) Live music
noon – 9pm, birthday cake, raffle, etc. And if it is
ok we have flyers we could drop
some off for you to have on hand?
June 7th – iBluze (some of Chico's best musicians playing a mix of blues, jazz
and rock) 7-9 pm $3.00 cover
June 14th – North Cedar with The Red Ribbon Brigade and special guests TBA
7-9pm $5.00 cover
June 21st – iBluze 7-9 pm $3.00 cover
June 28th – The Crosswalk with For Summer Hopes and Micheal Williams (3 young
super talented local band playing original
indie style rock) 7-9 pm $3.00 cover.
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At the Sierra Nevada Big Room: TICKETS ON SALE at the Sierra Nevada Pub or by
phone at 530-345-2739. Tickets on sale one month before each of these shows.
CHECK THE WEBSITE ww.sierranevada.com for details about the concerts.
~~Tuesday, June 10: THE MOTHER TRUCKERS. Good time bar rock &
roll, Austin style.
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Every 1st Sunday of the Month: Northern California Harp Ring meets at
various homes in Chico. Anyone who plays any kind of harp, or is interested in
learning to play the harp, is welcome. Contact Janice at 530-893-8026 or nchr@sbcglobal.net
or website at www.ncharpring.com
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Blues News:
~~Thursday, June 5: Upper Ridge Blues Society hosts a weekly blues
jam/open mic every Thursday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM - 11 PM;
~~Wednesday, July 2, 8 PM - 11 PM: Midnight Blues Society
Monthly Jam Sessions at The Market Cafe (1357 E. 8th St., Chico);
Subsequent jam sessions to be held the first Wednesday of each month as follows:
This is a "blues jam", blues players welcome. More info at www.midnightbluessociety.org
.
~~Shasta Blues Society blues jam every Thursday @ LULU's, Pine @ Cypress
Street., Redding, 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
~~Sunday June 15: Fathers Day Blues Blowout with The Fabulous
Thunderbirds, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats (Sacramento debut for hometown
blues favorite), and Kenny Neal at Sacramento Horsemen's Club (3200
Longview Drive, Sacramento). Advance Tickets $20 available at R5 Records
in Sacramento or mail order to: Sacramento Heritage Festival,
PO Box 660245, Sacramento, CA 95866. More info http://www.sacheritagefest.com
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RUBE AND THE RHYTHM ROCKERS Upcoming Shows:
~~SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 4 PM - 6 PM: GAY PRIDE CELEBRATION at the Park
Tower Pavillion (2020 PARK AVE).
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Jazz events:
~~Thursday, June 19, 7PM - 9 PM: the groovediggers at left coast pizza.
Larry peterson--guitar; Christine lapado--upright bass; Rick gibson--drums;
and, subbing for jim schmidt... Shigemi minetaka on keyboard.
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North Valley Productions. Tickets at www.chicotickets.com
or 345-8136 and Diamond W Western Wear, Chico. Check the website for
information.
~~Friday, June 6: DEVIL MAKES 3 at the Chico Women's Club (592 E. 3rd St.,
Chico);
~~Wednesday, September 17: WILLY PORTER & MICHELLE SHOCKED at the El Rey
Theatre.
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Sunday, June 8, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: HA'PENNY BRIDGE (at 1:30 PM featuring
Molly McNally and Mark McKinnon) and THURSDAY MORNING (3:30 PM,
all-girl Irish band includes beth knight--guitar, lead vocals; tatjana rei--fiddle;
vita segalla--fiddle; christine lapado--upright bass; maria oliver--djembe,
back-up vocals.) at Duffy's Tavern (downtown Chico). Come early, stay
late!!!
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Saturday, June 14, 7 PM - 10 PM: HA'PENNY BRIDGE plays at Johnnie's Bar (n
the Diamond Hotel). No cover.
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Saturday, June 14 (and the 2nd Saturday of each month thereafter), 6:30 PM:
Cohasset Open Mic will convene each month at the Cohasset Community Center.
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Music By the Lake Series presented by The Terraces Senior Living (2750 Sierra
Sunrise Terrace, Chico): Admission is free.
~~Sunday, June 22, 7 PM: MOSSY CREEK plays bluegrass & Americana on the
shore of California Park Lake;
~~Sunday, July 20, 7 PM: MAKE IT SO (Bob & Peggy Kirkland, Bob Littell, Hugh
Santos) performs traditional folk and original tunes;
~~Saturday, August 23, 7 PM: THE KLEZBILLIES perform.
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NO CONTRA DANCES DURING THE SUMMER//NEXT DANCE>>>>> Saturday,
September 13, 2008 ( 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) , 7 PM - 10 PM :
Chico Contra Dance at the Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave., old
Nord Hwy). Always live music; every dance is taught and called. Admission:
$8 (teens half price); $7 with membership. Children 12 and under free with
supervising adult. More info at 530-877-2930, Mark or Grace.
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Every 4th Sunday of the Month: 1 PM - 4:30 PM: The Oldtime Fiddlers
Association holds an open mic/jam at the Thermalito Grange Hall, Oroville.
Information at 530-589-5841 or 589-4844. Membership encouraged but you don't
have to be a member to join in or come listen.
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Oaksongs Society presents in Oak Run and Bernie's Guitar, Redding: check their
website at www.oaksongs.org for details of
upcoming events. Following events at Bernie's Guitar (3086 Bechelli Lane,
Redding, 530-223-2040). Tickets available at Bernie's and from the
Oaksongs website:
~~Friday, June 6: The Wilders are coming to Old City Hall, Redding. This
promises to be a wild night of old time country and Honky-Tonk by one of the
best purveyors of real country music touring the world today. Tickets $20
advance and $25 at the door are now on sale at Bernie's, Shasta County Arts
Council office at 1313 Market Street, Redding, 241-7320 and online at www.oaksongs.org.
The Wilders are on tour (on their way to Grass Valley and the CBA's Fathers Day
Festival) in support of their new release produced by Dirk Powell and Brendan
Moreland, "Someone's Got To Pay" on Free Dirt Records. Seating
is
limited so get your tickets early. This concert is a benefit for the Shasta
County Arts Council.
~~The Oaksong Society announces its Gray Pine Farm Summer Concert Series.
Concerts are held on Saturday evenings and you can choose to have one of our
fine dinners or bring your own picnic dinner and refreshments. Parking gates
open at 5 pm, seating area opens at 5:30 pm, and dinner starts at 6 pm with the
concert at 7:30 pm. As always, kids 16 and under are free to the concert but not
the dinners. Bring your own standard sized lawn chair, light jacket and
flashlight. NO COOKING, NO PETS and NO SMOKING in the audience and eating areas.
All tickets are available at Bernie's Guitar, 3086 Bechelli Lane
Redding, 223-2040, Oak Run Country Store, 472-1029, online on our secure server
at www.oaksongs.org. More information call
the Society at 472-3065.
~~~June 21, Don Edwards, The Minstrel of the Range. Concert Ticket $20 each (on
sale now);
~~~July 5, Peter Rowan and his Bluegrass Band, Concert Ticket $22 each (on sale
now);
~~~July 19, Quartet San Francisco - Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 2, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale
June 2);
~~~August 9, Marley's Ghost, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 16, The Waybacks, Concert Ticket $20 (on sale June 2);
~~~Sept 13, 4th Annual Hawaiian Music & Luau with Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr.
and Brittni Paiva, Concert $22 and the luau dinner is $14 (on sale June 2).
---------------------------
Tuesday, June 17, 7:30 PM (doors open 7 PM): Lissa Schneckenburger, New
England based fiddle player and singer, will once again delight us with a
backyard concert. Lissa will be out promoting her new CD "Song" which
is a great collection of songs and tunes collected mostly from New England.
Supporting Lissa will be Corey DiMario (Crooked Still) on Double Bass and
Guitar and Dave Cory (Bridgetown) on Tenor Banjo and Soprano Guitar. Bring
a low back lawn chair or blanket. Tickets
$10 at Pullins Cyclery, 801 Main St. Chico or by calling 530-342-1055. Check out
www.lissafiddle.com for more
information. Concert at the O'Bryan's (1187 Manchester Road, Chico CA.).
Ride your bike or walk on over to minimize the parking and traffic impact to the
neighborhood!
----------------------------------------
Saturday, June 21: KZFR's "Touch of Chico" benefit at the Chico
Grange Hall (2775 Nord Ave. -- old Nord Hwy, Chico): Oki Doki String Band:
3:15 PM -4 PM on outdoor stage. Personnel includes john glick--guitar; mark
wilpolt--mandolin; christine lapado--upright bass.
~Good Dog at 5 PM - 5::45 PM on indoor stage. Personnel includes gordy ohliger--banjo,
guitar, vocals; john glick--guitar, slide guitar, vocals; and christine lapado--upright
bass. Tune into KZFR 90.1 FM to hear details of the event or call 530-895-0706
or www.kzfr.org
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Bluegrass event in Paradise over the 4th of July weekend: From Thursday,
July 3 to Saturday, July 5, there will be a music camp for kids with Frank
Sollivan, Sr. (Thurs.), bluegrass groups playing in Paradise Community Park from
12 noon to 4:30pm, and bluegrass jamming at the Senior Center from 5:00 to
9:00pm(Fri.), and even MORE great bluegrass at the Paradise Performing Arts
Center 3pm to10:00pm(Sat.)
>>For beginners, Sid Lewis will lead "Jamming 101" playshop
Saturday July 5th, 5pm, at the Senior Center (see www.jamming101.com
for songs) << please check out www.paradisechamber.com
for more info.
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July 17 - 20: 12th Annual California World Fest at the Nevada Co.
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 8 stages of music, children's programs, workshops,
dance, artisans, camping, international food. Info at www.worldfest.net
or 530-891-4098.
------------------------------
Friday & Saturday, July 25 - 27: 23rd SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at
the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr., Nevada City. "...the festival
joins some of the country's finest storytellers with some of their most eager
listeners. The pairing makes for a dynamic weekend of folk tales, myths, legends
and confessions -- tall and true". Info at www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org
or 530-265-2826.
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The MAGALIA HILLBILLIES play homegrown music at the following: Wild Western
Wednesdays with Magalia Hillbillies and friends dance lessons and more every
Wednesday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM --
free; Booking and info 530 877 2860; 530 828 2701; 530 877 1742; magaliahillbillies@yahoo.com
. See also www.myspace.com/magaliahillbillies1
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Chico Performances presents: More info at www.csuchico.edu/artscalendar
or 530-898-6333.
--------------------------------
From Daran Goodsell, Marketing/Publicity, Chico Performances: Due to upcoming
budget cuts, the City of Chico is considering dropping its financial support of
the Chico World Music Festival. A loss of this funding may impact our
ability to produce the Chico World Music Festival, either by limiting it to a
one day event, or not holding it at all. We are asking you to write a quick note
to the following city council members to ask them to consider keeping the
funding for the Chico World Music Festival in their budget. If the council
members realize how important this festival is to the people of the area, it may
influence their decisions on funding. But you have to tell them. So
please take a minute and write to the council members today, and let them know
how much this festival means to you and the community. Also, please let the
council members know of anyone who has come from out of town to enjoy the
festival. The council wants to support events that help with tourism and
that help support local businesses during their visit (i.e., restaurants, retail
stores, hotels, etc.) Thanks for your help! Daran
Council emails:
Steve Bertagna bertfam@sbcglobal.net
; Mary Flynn mflynn@ci.chico.ca.us
; Scott Gruendl sgruendl@ci.chico.ca.us
; Andy Holcomb aholcomb@ci.chico.ca.us
; Tom Nichell tnickell@ci.chico.ca.us
; Ann Schwab aschwab@ci.chico.ca.us;
Larry Wahl lwahl@ci.chico.ca.us
------------------------------------
Check the schedule for The Palms Playhouse, Winters. May calendar at http://palmsplayhouse.com
----------------------------------------------------
U. UTAH PHILLIPS passed away on May 23, 2008. Please support his movement and
his music by purchasing his cds and books. More information at http://www.utahphillips.org
.
----------------------------------------------------------
Instruction for beginning violin-players! I teach the basics, including both how
to play by "ear", as well as note-reading. Classical, Celtic, Country,
and Bluegrass are just a few of the styles that I teach. Call at (530) 345-8690,
and ask for Rebecca.
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Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Celtic lessons by Sid Lewis on banjo, guitar,
mandolin, bass, dobro and drums! Students get CD's of each lesson and custom
sheet music...the funnest lessons anywhere! Call the Acoustic College at (530)
894-2526 or visit www.acousticcollege.com.
------------------------------------------------------
Guitar lessons for beginning or near-beginning players. Information: Call
(530) 345-2479 and ask for Terry.
---------------------------
Music Instruction: teaching guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo, and
piano. blues and classical on piano, bluegrass, swing and other styles on
the others. Call Britt Smith at 894-1147.
-------------------------------------
Accordion Club forming in Chico: open to all ages, all styles, and all levels of
playing. Players from communities outside of Chico welcome too! We'd
meet at houses of players for a monthly afternoon of playing, music sharing, and
socializing. Concertina players welcome, too!
Interested? Contact Dolores Mitchell 343-2461; dmitchell@csuchico.edu
--------------------------
Ukuleles play any kind of music--and ukulele players always have fun! Join local
ukulele players (and wannabe ukulele players) at the monthly meeting of Ukuleles
of Paradise held 6:30 to 8:15 on the second Thursday of every month at Craig
Memorial Congregational Church, 5665 Scottwood, Paradise. A free 30-minute
beginner's lesson starts the meeting and newbies will be able to play three
chord songs (not necessarily right on tempo!) by the time the regular meeting
and playing starts at 7 pm. Find out more at http://ukuleletonya.com/blog/ukuleles-of-paradise
.
-----------------------
~~~Gypsy Jazz Mailing List - Be notified of gypsy jazz and related events in
Butte and Shasta County. Sign up at www.pianofun.com/gypsyjazz
------------------------------
Love Bluegrass?? Check the California Bluegrass Association website at www.cbaontheweb.org
. See the new web page for the 33rd CBA Father's Day Bluegrass Festival 2008 at
the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley in June. Music camp June 9 - 11;
festival June 12 - 15.
-----------------------------------------
KZFR 90.1 FM Community Radio now streaming on the worldwide web. Tell your
out-of-area friends. Access it by going to www.kzfr.org
, then clicking on the stream link.
-----------------------
Check the Butte Folk Music Society calendar at our website www.bfms.freeservers.com
. More events & directions to venues!!
---------------------------
Support the Butte Folk Music Society--become a member!! Individual membership at
$15, family membership at $20, Silver Threads level at $35, Golden Needles level
at $50. Send application and fee to address below.
Darla Novak for the
Butte Folk Music Society, 530-895-1952
P.O. Box 3406, Chico, CA 95927
>>>>SHARING OF MUSIC AND FOOD IN THE TRADITION OF UTAH
PHILLIPS and a celebration of his life at this
event:>>>>>>>>>
Saturday, May 31, Noon, to Sunday, June 1, Noon: Butte Folk Music
Society presents the 8th Annual Folk Music Camp Out and Jam Session at the
beautiful, rustic Holland Lake Concow Campground, 12967 Concow Rd., 5
miles north of Hwy 70. (Turn left just after Ishi Trail Rd.) Bring food, drink,
ice, firewood, flashlights, instruments, voices, song books, costumes, and
Mexican burrito potluck ingredients. $15 per car per night camp fee; $5/car/day.
For more info call Laurel (530) 533-3666 or email at veraloe@gotsky.com
or www.bfms.freeservers.com .
Space for tents, RVs, trailers, and tipis.
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Butte Folk Music Society has t-shirts for sale at $15 in sizes L and XL, natural
color (light beige) and a darker green/brown with a
colorful logo. Get yours now. More info at 895-1952 by leaving message or email MissSChico@sbcglobal.net.
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Saturday, June 7, 2 - 5 PM: Butte Folk Music
Society sponsors a free Acoustic Jam one Saturday per month, 2 PM - 5 PM.
at
the Upper Crust Bakery (130 Main St., Chico). Jams are scheduled for the first
Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome (including children) to come play
music, share songs, sing-along and get acquainted with others who love folk
music and Americana. Everyone has fun, even the listeners!!
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Saturday, June 14, 2 - 5 PM: Music Circle at Augie's (230
Salem St., Chico, 894-3764). Bring your instruments and musical energy to the
acoustic music circle -- folk, bluegrass, old timey, etc. Meet local musicians
to play, sing or just enjoy. Tell your friends!!! For more info contact David at
530-872-2084.
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Friday, June 13, 6:30 PM: Ragtime / Tin Pan Alley Open
Mic! Music of mid 1800 to 1950 and acoustic music that fits the era
Boogie-Woogie, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Cajun, Blues, &
Classical. * Fans and performers are invited. It's a special place for
showcasing talent. So far, we've had piano, guitar, mandolin, banjo,
organ, harmonica, accordion, clarinet, and lots of singing. Attendees have
come from as far away as Oregon and Germany.
* Performances are a maximum of 10 minutes. Brief presentations about the
era's musical history are encouraged. This event is ongoing, 2nd Friday of
each month starting at 6:30pm. Location: The Lodge at the Terraces,
2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, off Bruce Road in Chico. Contact: Bernie or
Bob LoFaso 894-6854; b_lofaso@hotmail.com
rglofaso@hotmail.com
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Saturday, June 21, 2 PM - 4 PM: Old Time music jam, at Augie's (230
Salem, Chico) hosted by Michael Springer, old time fiddler. This event is
set to happen on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Encouraging those who play
clawhammer banjo, fiddle, or guitar to come participate. Of course
listeners are always welcome.
~~~Check out http://www.folkjam.org/
. It's a database of folk jam sessions connected to Google maps.
---------------------------------
Saturday, June 28, 2 PM - 5:30 PM at Augie's: Bluegrass Jam on the
4th Saturday of the month. People who play mandolin, banjo, guitar,
fiddle, dobro, bass, and bluegrass harmonica are encouraged to come and jam with
us. People who like to sing bluegrass songs, or listen to bluegrass, or
simply want to know what the heck bluegrass IS are encouraged to come.
~~~While the jam will be from 2 to 5:30, the first hour is a SLOW JAM (for those
who like to hear and/or play ALL the
notes). Songs will be played at a slow to moderate tempo, and jam
etiquette will be discussed. ~~~~~The regular jam starts at 3 PM. We
encourage folks to bring songs and tunes of the "founding fathers" of
bluegrass-- Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, Osborne
Brothers, Jim & Jesse--as well as "second generation" bands.
Hosted by Lucy, California Bluegrass Association N. CA Area Activities Vice
President.
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>>>>>>>NOTICE<<<<<<The Chico Grange (2775
Nord Ave., Chico) will hold a Talent Contest, Saturday June 14th.
Adults and youth from the greater Butte County area are encouraged to send
an email to chicotalentshow@gmail.com
asking for the rules and signup information. There will be no entry fee or
audition. Winners will have an opportunity to progress to the regional and state
level talent contests.
-----------------------------
JEFF PERSHING BAND gigs:
~~Thursday 5/29 - Thursday night market, Chico. 3rd St., Chico. 6
pm;
~~Saturday 5/31 - Rolling Hills Casino, Corning. 9 pm. Jeff Pershing,
www.jeffpershing.com
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At the Sierra Nevada Big Room: TICKETS ON SALE at the Sierra Nevada Pub or by
phone at 530-345-2739. Tickets on sale one month before each of these shows.
CHECK THE WEBSITE ww.sierranevada.com for details about the concerts.
~~Monday, June 2: TOM RUSH;
~~Tuesday, June 10: THE MOTHER TRUCKERS. Good time bar rock &
roll, Austin style.
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Friday, May 30, 8 PM: 'Buckwheat' Bob Harrison will be performing a
Western Roots based program at Has Beans (5th St. at Main, Chico). Come on
down!!!
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Sunday, June 1: Coopers Bluff and Friends performing for the 5th year at
the 49'er Faire (at the Colman Museum & school house , 13548 Centerville
Road). Coopers Bluff will be joined by Rick Jones, Valerie Neale,
Charlotte Gibb, Chris Cordera, Rebecca Snow, Victor Mlotok, Patti Finney, and
Pat & Steve Hohstadt. Special appearance at 11:45 when Coopers Bluff is
joined by children from Neal Dow elementary school. Start your day with a
pancake breakfast at the covered bridge. (breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for
children under 10.) After breakfast come on up to the 49'er Faire
which includes goldpanning and rope making for the kids; Arts and Crafts booths;
Tour Centerville Powerhouse; Silent Auction and Raffles; Bake Sale; Food, Drinks
and Ice Cream AND MORE..,.....Coopers Bluff and Friends will provide music from
11:00am to 3:30pm. http://www.colmanmuseum.com/index.html
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Every 1st Sunday of the Month: Northern California Harp Ring meets at
various homes in Chico. Anyone who plays any kind of
harp, or is interested in learning to play the harp, is welcome. Contact Janice
at 530-893-8026 or nchr@sbcglobal.net or
website at
www.ncharpring.com
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Blues News:
~~Thursday, May 29: Upper Ridge Blues Society hosts a weekly blues
jam/open mic every Thursday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM - 11 PM;
~~Wednesday, June 4, 8 PM - 11 PM: Midnight Blues Society
Monthly Jam Sessions at The Market Cafe (1357 E. 8th St., Chico);
Subsequent jam sessions to be held the first Wednesday of each month as follows:
This is a "blues jam", blues players welcome. More info at www.midnightbluessociety.org
.
~~Shasta Blues Society blues jam every Thursday @ LULU's, Pine @ Cypress
Street., Redding, 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
~~Sunday June 15: Fathers Day Blues Blowout with The Fabulous
Thunderbirds, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats (Sacramento debut for hometown
blues favorite), and Kenny Neal at Sacramento Horsemen's Club (3200
Longview Drive, Sacramento). Advance Sacramento, CA 95866.
More info http://www.sacheritagefest.com
--------------------------------
RUBE AND THE RHYTHM ROCKERS Upcoming Shows:
~~FRIDAY, MAY 30, 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM: SENGTHONG'S BLUE SKY ROOM (ELINORE ST.
downtown DUNSMUIR.
~~SATURDAY, MAY 31, 8 PM - 10:30 PM: -MAMMA LLAMA CAFE (MAIN ST,
downtown WEAVERVILLE;
~~SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 4 PM - 6 PM: GAY PRIDE CELEBRATION at the Park
Tower Pavillion (2020 PARK AVE).
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Jazz events:
~~Thursday, June 19, 7PM - 9 PM: the groovediggers at left coast pizza.
Larry peterson--guitar; Christine lapado--upright bass; Rick gibson--drums;
and, subbing for jim schmidt... Shigemi minetaka on keyboard.
-------------------------
North Valley Productions. Tickets at www.chicotickets.com
or 345-8136 and Diamond W Western Wear, Chico. Check the website for
information.
~~Friday, June 6: DEVIL MAKES 3 at the Chico Women's Club (592 E. 3rd St.,
Chico);
~~Wednesday, September 17: WILLY PORTER & MICHELLE SHOCKED at the El Rey
Theatre.
------------------------------
Saturday, May 31, 8 PM: ALICE STUART & THE FORMERLYS at the Sutter
Creek Theatre (44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA). Show $19 reserved
in advance and $21 at the door. Call 209.267.1070 for reservations or
www.suttercreektheatre.com
--------------------------------
Sunday, June 8,1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: HA'PENNY BRIDGE (at 1:30 PM featuring
Molly McNally and Mark McKinnon) and THURSDAY MORNING (3:30 PM,
all-girl Irish band includes beth knight--guitar, lead vocals; tatjana rei--fiddle;
vita segalla--fiddle; christine lapado--upright bass; maria oliver--djembe,
back-up vocals.) at Duffy's Tavern (downtown Chico). Come early, stay
late!!!
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Saturday, June 14 (and the 2nd Saturday of each month thereafter), 6:30 PM:
Cohasset Open Mic will convene each month at the Cohasset Community Center.
-----------------------------------------
NO CONTRA DANCES DURING THE SUMMER//NEXT DANCE>>>>>
Saturday, September 13, 2008 ( 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) , 7 PM - 10
PM : Chico Contra Dance at the Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave., old
Nord Hwy). Always live music; every dance is taught and called. Admission:
$8 (teens half price); $7 with membership. Children 12 and under free with
supervising adult. More info at 530-877-2930, Mark or Grace.
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Every 4th Sunday of the Month: 1 PM - 4:30 PM: The Oldtime Fiddlers
Association holds an open mic/jam at the Thermalito Grange Hall, Oroville.
Information at 530-589-5841 or 589-4844. Membership encouraged but you don't
have to be a member to join in or come listen.
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Oaksongs Society presents in Oak Run and Bernie's Guitar, Redding: check their
website at www.oaksongs.org for details of
upcoming events. Following events at Bernie's Guitar (3086 Bechelli Lane,
Redding, 530-223-2040). Tickets available at Bernie's and from the
Oaksongs website:
~~Friday, June 6: The Wilders are coming to Old City Hall, Redding. This
promises to be a wild night of old time country and Honky-Tonk by one of the
best purveyors of real country music touring the world today. Tickets $20
advance and $25 at the door are now on sale at Bernie's, Shasta County Arts
Council office at 1313 Market Street, Redding, 241-7320 and online at www.oaksongs.org.
The Wilders are on tour (on their way to Grass Valley and the CBA's Fathers Day
Festival) in support of their new release produced by Dirk Powell and Brendan
Moreland, "Someone's Got To Pay" on Free Dirt Records. Seating
is limited so get your tickets early. This concert is a benefit for the Shasta
County Arts Council.
~~The Oaksong Society announces its Gray Pine Farm Summer Concert Series.
Concerts are held on Saturday evenings and you can choose to have one of our
fine dinners or bring your own picnic dinner and refreshments. Parking gates
open at 5 pm, seating area opens at 5:30 pm, and dinner starts at 6 pm with the
concert at 7:30 pm. As always, kids 16 and under are free to the concert but not
the dinners. Bring your own standard sized lawn chair, light jacket and
flashlight. NO COOKING, NO PETS and NO SMOKING in the audience and eating areas.
All tickets are available at Bernie's Guitar, 3086 Bechelli Lane Redding,
223-2040, Oak Run Country Store, 472-1029, online on our secure server at www.oaksongs.org.
More information call the Society at 472-3065.
~~~June 21, Don Edwards, The Minstrel of the Range. Concert Ticket $20 each (on
sale now);
~~~July 5, Peter Rowan and his Bluegrass Band, Concert Ticket $22 each (on sale
now);
~~~July 19, Quartet San Francisco - Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 2, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale
June 2);
~~~August 9, Marley's Ghost, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 16, The Waybacks, Concert Ticket $20 (on sale June 2);
~~~Sept 13, 4th Annual Hawaiian Music & Luau with Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr.
and Brittni Paiva, Concert $22 and the luau dinner is $14 (on sale June 2).
---------------------------
Tuesday, June 17, 7:30 PM (doors open 7 PM): Lissa Schneckenburger, New
England based fiddle player and singer, will once again delight us with a
backyard concert. Lissa will be out promoting her new CD "Song" which
is a great collection of songs and tunes collected mostly from New England.
Supporting Lissa will be Corey DiMario (Crooked Still) on Double Bass and
Guitar and Dave Cory (Bridgetown) on Tenor Banjo and Soprano Guitar. Bring
a low back lawn chair or blanket. Tickets $10 at Pullins Cyclery, 801 Main
St. Chico or by calling 530-342-1055. Check out www.lissafiddle.com
for more information. Concert at the
O'Bryan's (1187 Manchester Road, Chico CA.). Ride your bike or walk on over to
minimize the parking and traffic impact to the neighborhood!
----------------------------------------
Bluegrass event in Paradise over the 4th of July weekend: From Thursday,
July 3 to Saturday, July 5, there will be a music camp for
kids with Frank Sollivan, Sr. (Thurs.), bluegrass groups playing in Paradise
Community Park from 12 noon to 4:30pm, and bluegrass jamming at the Senior
Center from 5:00 to 9:00pm(Fri.), and even MORE great bluegrass at the Paradise
Performing Arts Center 3pm to10:00pm(Sat.) please check out www.paradisechamber.com
for more info.
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July 17 - 20: 12th Annual California World Fest at the Nevada Co.
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 8 stages of music, children's programs, workshops,
dance, artisans, camping, international food. Info at www.worldfest.net
or 530-891-4098.
------------------------------
Friday & Saturday, July 25 - 27: 23rd SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at
the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr., Nevada City. "...the festival
joins some of the country's finest storytellers with some of their most eager
listeners. The pairing makes for a dynamic weekend of folk tales, myths, legends
and confessions -- tall and true". Info at www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org
or 530-265-2826.
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MOSSY CREEK (bluegrass band) upcoming gigs:
~~~KPIG Radio has been playing some Mossy Creek songs lately and you can email
requests at sty@kpig.com. You can listen
to KPIG in Santa Cruz 107.5; San Luis Obispo 90.9; Paradise/Chico 96.7 and San
Francisco 1510 AM. Let them know you want to hear Mossy Creek! More info
at www.mossycreek.org
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The MAGALIA HILLBILLIES play homegrown music at the following: Wild Western
Wednesdays with Magalia Hillbillies and friends dance lessons and more every
Wednesday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM -- free; Booking and info 530
877 2860; 530 828 2701; 530 877 1742; magaliahillbillies@yahoo.com
. See also www.myspace.com/magaliahillbillies1
------------------------------------------
Chico Performances presents: More info at www.csuchico.edu/artscalendar
or 530-898-6333.
--------------------------------
From Daran Goodsell, Marketing/Publicity, Chico Performances: Due to upcoming
budget cuts, the City of Chico is considering dropping its financial support of
the Chico World Music Festival. A loss of this funding may impact our
ability to produce the Chico World Music Festival, either by limiting it to a
one day event, or not holding it at all. We are asking you to write a quick note
to the following city council members to ask them to consider keeping the
funding for the Chico World Music Festival in their budget. If the council
members realize how important this festival is to the people of the area, it may
influence their decisions on funding. But you have to tell them. So
please take a minute and write to the council members today, and let them know
how much this festival means to you and the community. Also, please let the
council members know of anyone who has come from out of town to enjoy the
festival. The council wants to support events that help with tourism and
that help support local businesses during their visit (i.e., restaurants, retail
stores, hotels, etc.) Thanks for your help! Daran
Council emails:
Steve Bertagna bertfam@sbcglobal.net
; Mary Flynn mflynn@ci.chico.ca.us
;
Scott Gruendl sgruendl@ci.chico.ca.us
; Andy Holcomb aholcomb@ci.chico.ca.us
;
Tom Nichell tnickell@ci.chico.ca.us
; Ann Schwab aschwab@ci.chico.ca.us;
Larry Wahl lwahl@ci.chico.ca.us
------------------------------------
Check the schedule for The Palms Playhouse, Winters. May calendar at http://palmsplayhouse.com
----------------------------------------------------
U. UTAH PHILLIPS passed away on May 23, 2008. Please support his movement and
his music by purchasing his cds and books. More information at http://www.utahphillips.org
.
----------------------------------------------------------
Instruction for beginning violin-players! I teach the basics, including both how
to play by "ear", as well as note-reading. Classical, Celtic, Country,
and Bluegrass are just a few of the styles that I teach. Call at (530) 345-8690,
and ask for Rebecca.
------------------------------------
Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Celtic lessons by Sid Lewis on banjo, guitar,
mandolin, bass, dobro and drums! Students get CD's of each lesson and custom
sheet music...the funnest lessons anywhere! Call the Acoustic College at (530)
894-2526 or visit www.acousticcollege.com.
------------------------------------------------------
Guitar lessons for beginning or near-beginning players. Information: Call
(530) 345-2479 and ask for Terry.
---------------------------
Music Instruction: teaching guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo, and
piano. blues and classical on piano, bluegrass, swing and other
styles on the others. Call Britt Smith at 894-1147.
-------------------------------------
Accordion Club forming in Chico: open to all ages, all styles, and all levels of
playing. Players from communities outside of Chico welcome too! We'd
meet at houses of players for a monthly afternoon of playing, music sharing, and
socializing. Concertina players welcome, too!
Interested? Contact Dolores Mitchell 343-2461; dmitchell@csuchico.edu
--------------------------
Ukuleles play any kind of music--and ukulele players always have fun! Join local
ukulele players (and wannabe ukulele players) at the
monthly meeting of Ukuleles of Paradise held 6:30 to 8:15 on the second Thursday
of every month at Craig Memorial Congregational
Church, 5665 Scottwood, Paradise. A free 30-minute beginner's lesson starts the
meeting and newbies will be able to play three chord songs (not necessarily
right on tempo!) by the time the regular meeting and playing starts at 7 pm.
Find out more at
http://ukuleletonya.com/blog/ukuleles-of-paradise
.
-----------------------
~~~Gypsy Jazz Mailing List - Be notified of gypsy jazz and related events in
Butte and Shasta County. Sign up at www.pianofun.com/gypsyjazz
------------------------------
Love Bluegrass?? Check the California Bluegrass Association website at www.cbaontheweb.org
. See the new web page for the 33rd CBA Father's Day Bluegrass Festival 2008 at
the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley in June. Music camp June 9 - 11;
festival June 12 - 15.
-----------------------------------------
KZFR 90.1 FM Community Radio now streaming on the worldwide web. Tell your
out-of-area friends. Access it by going to www.kzfr.org
, then clicking on the stream link.
-----------------------
Check the Butte Folk Music Society calendar at our website www.bfms.freeservers.com
. More events & directions to venues!!
---------------------------
Support the Butte Folk Music Society--become a member!! Individual membership at
$15, family membership at $20, Silver Threads level at $35, Golden Needles level
at $50. Send application and fee to address below.
Darla Novak for the
Butte Folk Music Society, 530-895-1952
P.O. Box 3406, Chico, CA 95927
Saturday, May 31, Noon, to Sunday, June 1, Noon: Butte
Folk Music Society presents the 8th Annual Folk Music Camp Out and Jam Session
at
the beautiful, rustic Holland Lake Concow Campground, 12967 Concow Rd., 5
miles north of Hwy 70. (Turn left just after Ishi Trail Rd.) Bring food, drink,
ice, firewood, flashlights, instruments, voices, song books, costumes, and
Mexican burrito potluck ingredients. $15 per car per night camp fee; $5/car/day.
For more info call Laurel (530) 533-3666 or email at veraloe@gotsky.com
or www.bfms.freeservers.com .
Space for tents, RVs, trailers, and tipis.
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Butte Folk Music Society has t-shirts for sale at $15 in sizes L and XL, natural
color (light beige) and a darker green/brown with a colorful logo. Get yours
now. More info at 895-1952 by leaving message or email MissSChico@sbcglobal.net.
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Saturday, June 7, 2 - 5 PM: Butte Folk
Music Society sponsors a free Acoustic Jam one Saturday per month, 2 PM -
5 PM. at the Upper Crust Bakery (130 Main St., Chico). Jams are scheduled for
the first Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome (including children) to come
play music, share songs, sing-along and get acquainted with others who love folk
music and Americana. Everyone has fun, even the listeners!!
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Saturday, June 14, 2 - 5 PM: Music Circle at Augie's (230
Salem St., Chico, 894-3764). Bring your instruments and musical energy to the
acoustic music circle -- folk, bluegrass, old timey, etc. Meet local musicians
to play, sing or just enjoy. Tell your friends!!! For
more info contact David a 530-872-2084.
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Saturday, June 21, 2 PM - 4 PM: Old Time music jam, at Augie's (230
Salem, Chico) hosted by Michael Springer, old time fiddler. This event is
set to happen on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Encouraging those who play
clawhammer banjo, fiddle, or guitar to come participate. Of course
listeners are always welcome.
~~~Check out http://www.folkjam.org/
. It's a database of folk jam sessions connected to Google maps.
---------------------------------
THIS JAM IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH DUE TO CONFLICT TIMEWISE WITH STRAWBERRY
MUSIC FESTIVAL AND MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS/TRAVELS, ETC.: will
resume in June\\\\/////
Saturday, May 24, 2 PM - 5:30 PM at Augie's: Bluegrass Jam on the 4th
Saturday of the month. People who play mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle,
dobro, bass, and bluegrass harmonica are encouraged to come and jam with us.
People who like to sing bluegrass songs, or listen
to bluegrass, or simply want to know what the heck bluegrass IS are encouraged
to come.
~~~While the jam will be from 2 to 5:30, the first hour is a SLOW JAM (for those
who like to hear and/or play ALL the notes). Songs will be played at a
slow to moderate tempo, and jam etiquette will be discussed.
~~~~~The regular jam starts at 3 PM. We encourage folks to bring songs and
tunes of the "founding fathers" of bluegrass-- Bill Monroe,
Flatt & Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, Osborne Brothers, Jim & Jesse--as
well as "second generation" bands. Hosted by Lucy, California
Bluegrass Association N. CA Area Activities Vice President.
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5/23 to 5/25: Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley
Fans don't miss the Ragtime Corner(s) at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee where
Sacramento Ragtime Society and the West Coast Ragtime Society musicians
entertain at the Hyatt Hotel & Earl Grey Manor Tea Salon. With the annual
West Coast Ragtime Festival in November, Sacramento has become a hot spot for
this timeless music. Jubilee Badges Are Not Required - There Is No Charge!
www.SacramentoRagtime.com 916
457-3324.
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JEFF PERSHING BAND gigs:
~~Thursday 5/29 - Thursday night market, Chico. 3rd St., Chico. 6
pm;
~~Saturday 5/31 - Rolling Hills Casino, Corning. 9 pm. Jeff Pershing,
www.jeffpershing.com
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At the Sierra Nevada Big Room: TICKETS ON SALE at the Sierra Nevada Pub or by
phone at 530-345-2739. Tickets on sale one month before each of these shows.
CHECK THE WEBSITE ww.sierranevada.com for details about the concerts.
~~Sunday, May 25: ANTSY McCLAIN & The TRAILER PARK
TROUBADOURS.\\\\\\\///////Sold Out
~~Monday, June 2: TOM RUSH;
~~Tuesday, June 10: THE MOTHER TRUCKERS. Good time bar rock &
roll, Austin style.
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Friday, May 30, 8 PM: 'Buckwheat' Bob Harrison will be performing a
Western Roots based program at Has Beans (5th St. at Main, Chico).
Come on down!!!
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Sunday, June 1: Coopers Bluff and Friends performing for the 5th year at
the 49'er Faire (at the Colman Museum & school house , 13548
Centerville Road). Coopers Bluff will be joined by Rick Jones, Valerie
Neale, Charlotte Gibb, Chris Cordera, Rebecca Snow, Victor Mlotok, Patti Finney,
and Pat & Steve Hohstadt. Special appearance at 11:45 when Coopers Bluff is
joined by children from Neal Dow elementary school. Start your day with a
pancake breakfast at the covered bridge. (breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for
children under 10.) After breakfast come on up to the 49'er Faire
which includes goldpanning and rope making for the kids; Arts and Crafts booths;
Tour Centerville Powerhouse; Silent Auction and Raffles; Bake Sale; Food, Drinks
and Ice Cream AND MORE..,.....Coopers Bluff and Friends will provide music from
11:00am to 3:30pm.
http://www.colmanmuseum.com/index.html
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MOSSY CREEK (bluegrass band) upcoming gigs:
~~~KPIG Radio has been playing some Mossy Creek songs lately and you can email
requests at sty@kpig.com. You can listen
to KPIG in Santa
Cruz 107.5; San Luis Obispo 90.9; Paradise/Chico 96.7 and San Francisco 1510 AM.
Let them know you want to hear Mossy Creek! More info at www.mossycreek.org
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The MAGALIA HILLBILLIES play homegrown music at the following: Wild Western
Wednesdays with Magalia Hillbillies and friends dance
lessons and more every Wednesday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM -- free;
Booking and info 530 877 2860; 530 828 2701; 530 877 1742;
magaliahillbillies@yahoo.com .
See also www.myspace.com/magaliahillbillies1
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Every 1st Sunday of the Month: Northern California Harp Ring meets at
various homes in Chico. Anyone who plays any kind of harp, or is interested in
learning to play the harp, is welcome. Contact Janice at 530-893-8026 or nchr@sbcglobal.net
or website at www.ncharpring.com
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Blues News:
~~Thursday, May 15: Upper Ridge Blues Society hosts a weekly blues
jam/open mic every Thursday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM - 11 PM;
~~Saturday, May 17, 12 Noon - 3 PM: RUBE & THE RHYTHM ROCKERS will be
appearing at The Downtown Plaza in Gridley for the "Red Suspenders Day
Celebration.
~~Wednesday, June 4, 8 PM - 11 PM: Midnight Blues Society
Monthly Jam Sessions at The Market Cafe (1357 E. 8th St., Chico);
Subsequent
jam sessions to be held the first Wednesday of each month as follows: This is a
"blues jam", blues players welcome. More info at www.midnightbluessociety.org
.
~~Shasta Blues Society blues jam every Thursday @ LULU's, Pine @ Cypress
Street., Redding, 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
~~Sunday June 15: Fathers Day Blues Blowout with The Fabulous
Thunderbirds, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats (Sacramento debut for hometown
blues favorite), and Kenny Neal at Sacramento Horsemen's Club (3200
Longview Drive, Sacramento). Advance Tickets $20 available at R5 Records
in Sacramento or mail order to: Sacramento Heritage Festival,
PO Box 660245, Sacramento, CA 95866. More info http://www.sacheritagefest.com
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Jazz events:
~~Thursday, May 22, 7 PM - 9 PM: groovediggers at left coast pizza, (new
summer hours)...
-------------------------
North Valley Productions. Tickets at www.chicotickets.com
or 345-8136 and Diamond W Western Wear, Chico. Check the website for
information.
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Sunday, June 8, 3:30 PM: THURSDAY MORNING at Duffy's (downtown Chico). All girl
Irish band is beth knight--guitar, lead vocals; tatjana
rei--fiddle; vita segalla--fiddle; christine lapado--upright bass; maria
oliver--djembe, back-up vocals.
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Saturday, June 14 (and the 2nd Saturday of each month thereafter), 6:30 PM:
Cohasset Open Mic will convene each month at the Cohasset
Community Center.
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Saturday, June 14 ( 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) , 7 PM - 10 PM : Chico
Contra Dance at the Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave., old Nord Hwy). Always live
music; every dance is taught and called. Admission: $8 (teens half price); $7
with membership. Children 12 and under free
with supervising adult. More info at 530-877-2930, Mark or Grace.
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Every 4th Sunday of the Month: 1 PM - 4:30 PM: The Oldtime Fiddlers
Association holds an open mic/jam at the Thermalito Grange Hall, Oroville.
Information at 530-589-5841 or 589-4844. Membership encouraged but you don't
have to be a member to join in or come listen.
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Oaksongs Society presents in Oak Run and Bernie's Guitar, Redding: check their
website at www.oaksongs.org for details of
upcoming events. Following events at Bernie's Guitar (3086 Bechelli Lane,
Redding, 530-223-2040). Tickets available at Bernie's and from the
Oaksongs website:
~~Friday, June 6: The Wilders are coming to Old City Hall, Redding. This
promises to be a wild night of old time country and Honky-Tonk by one of the
best purveyors of real country music touring the world today. Tickets $20
advance and $25 at the door are now on sale at Bernie's, Shasta County Arts
Council office at 1313 Market Street, Redding, 241-7320 and online at www.oaksongs.org.
The Wilders are on tour (on their way to Grass Valley and the CBA's Fathers Day
Festival) in support of their new release produced by Dirk Powell and Brendan
Moreland, "Someone's Got To Pay" on Free Dirt Records. Seating
is limited so get your tickets early. This concert is a benefit for the Shasta
County Arts Council.
~~The Oaksong Society announces its Gray Pine Farm Summer Concert Series.
Concerts are held on Saturday evenings and you can choose to
have one of our fine dinners or bring your own picnic dinner and refreshments.
Parking gates open at 5 pm, seating area opens at 5:30 pm, and dinner starts at
6 pm with the concert at 7:30 pm. As always, kids 16 and under are free to the
concert but not the dinners. Bring your own standard sized lawn chair, light
jacket and flashlight. NO COOKING, NO PETS and NO SMOKING in the audience and
eating areas. All tickets are available at Bernie's Guitar, 3086 Bechelli Lane
Redding, 223-2040, Oak Run Country Store, 472-1029, online on our secure server
at www.oaksongs.org. More information call
the Society at 472-3065.
~~~June 21, Don Edwards, The Minstrel of the Range. Concert Ticket $20 each (on
sale now);
~~~July 5, Peter Rowan and his Bluegrass Band, Concert Ticket $22 each (on sale
now);
~~~July 19, Quartet San Francisco - Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 2, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale
June 2);
~~~August 9, Marley's Ghost, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 16, The Waybacks, Concert Ticket $20 (on sale June 2);
~~~Sept 13, 4th Annual Hawaiian Music & Luau with Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr.
and Brittni Paiva, Concert $22 and the luau dinner is $14 (on sale
June 2).
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Tuesday, June 17, 7:30 PM (doors open 7 PM): Lissa Schneckenburger, New
England based fiddle player and singer, will once again delight us
with a backyard concert. Lissa will be out promoting her new CD "Song"
which is a great collection of songs and tunes collected mostly from
New England. Supporting Lissa will be Corey DiMario (Crooked Still) on
Double Bass and Guitar and Dave Cory (Bridgetown) on Tenor Banjo
and Soprano Guitar. Bring a low back lawn chair or blanket. Tickets
$10 at Pullins Cyclery, 801 Main St. Chico or by calling 530-342-1055.
Check out www.lissafiddle.com for
more information. Concert at the O'Bryan's (1187 Manchester Road, Chico
CA.). Ride your bike or walk on
over to minimize the parking and traffic impact to the neighborhood!
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Bluegrass event in Paradise over the 4th of July weekend: From Thursday,
July 3 to Saturday, July 5, there will be a music camp for kids with Frank
Sollivan, Sr. (Thurs.), bluegrass groups playing in Paradise Community Park from
12 noon to 4:30pm, and bluegrass jamming at the Senior Center from 5:00 to
9:00pm(Fri.), and even MORE great bluegrass at the Paradise Performing Arts
Center 3pm to10:00pm(Sat.) please check out www.paradisechamber.com
for more info.
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July 17 - 20: 12th Annual California World Fest at the Nevada Co.
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 8 stages of music, children's programs, workshops,
dance, artisans, camping, international food. Info at www.worldfest.net
or 530-891-4098.
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Friday & Saturday, July 25 - 27: 23rd SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at
the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr., Nevada City. "...the festival
joins some of the country's finest storytellers with some of their most eager
listeners. The pairing makes for a dynamic weekend of
folk tales, myths, legends and confessions -- tall and true". Info at
www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org
or 530-265-2826.
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Chico Performances presents: More info at www.csuchico.edu/artscalendar
or 530-898-6333.
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Check the schedule for The Palms Playhouse, Winters. May calendar at http://palmsplayhouse.com
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U. UTAH PHILLIPS has had to retire from performing because of health
problems. Please support his movement and his music by purchasing his
cds and books. More information at http://www.utahphillips.org
.
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Instruction for beginning violin-players! I teach the basics, including both how
to play by "ear", as well as note-reading. Classical, Celtic, Country,
and Bluegrass are just a few of the styles that I teach. Call at (530) 345-8690,
and ask for Rebecca.
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Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Celtic lessons by Sid Lewis on banjo, guitar,
mandolin, bass, dobro and drums! Students get CD's of each lesson and custom
sheet music...the funnest lessons anywhere! Call the Acoustic College at (530)
894-2526 or visit www.acousticcollege.com.
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Guitar lessons for beginning or near-beginning players. Information: Call
(530) 345-2479 and ask for Terry.
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Music Instruction: teaching guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo, and
piano. blues and classical on piano, bluegrass, swing and other styles on
the others. Call Britt Smith at 894-1147.
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Accordion Club forming in Chico: open to all ages, all styles, and all levels of
playing. Players from communities outside of Chico welcome too! We'd
meet at houses of players for a monthly afternoon of playing, music sharing, and
socializing. Concertina players welcome, too!
Interested?
Contact Dolores Mitchell 343-2461; dmitchell@csuchico.edu
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Ukuleles play any kind of music--and ukulele players always have fun! Join local
ukulele players (and wannabe ukulele players) at the monthly meeting of Ukuleles
of Paradise held 6:30 to 8:15 on the second Thursday of every month at Craig
Memorial Congregational Church, 5665 Scottwood, Paradise. A free 30-minute
beginner's lesson starts the meeting and newbies will be able to play three
chord songs (not necessarily right on tempo!) by the time the regular meeting
and playing starts at 7 pm. Find out more at http://ukuleletonya.com/blog/ukuleles-of-paradise
.
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~~~Gypsy Jazz Mailing List - Be notified of gypsy jazz and related events in
Butte and Shasta County. Sign up at www.pianofun.com/gypsyjazz
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Love Bluegrass?? Check the California Bluegrass Association website at www.cbaontheweb.org
. See the new web page for the 33rd CBA Father's
Day Bluegrass Festival 2008 at the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley in June.
Music camp June 9 - 11; festival June 12 - 15.
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KZFR 90.1 FM Community Radio now streaming on the worldwide web. Tell your
out-of-area friends. Access it by going to www.kzfr.org
, then
clicking on the stream link.
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Check the Butte Folk Music Society calendar at our website www.bfms.freeservers.com
. More events & directions to venues!!
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Support the Butte Folk Music Society--become a member!! Individual membership at
$15, family membership at $20, Silver Threads level at
$35, Golden Needles level at $50. Send application and fee to
address below.
Darla Novak for the
Butte Folk Music Society, 530-895-1952
P.O. Box 3406, Chico, CA 95927
PLAN TO ATTEND THIS EVENT THIS WEEKEND: Saturday, May 17, 10
AM at the historic Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave. -- old Nord Hwy/not Hwy 32,
Chico): Butte Folk Music Society presents an all-day HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL
featuring an array of musicians during the day and an evening dance with one of
Chico's most popular bands, the Stevie Cook Acoustic Dance Band. Food and
beverage vendors will offer choices at reasonable prices. There will be some
activities geared for children. Tickets are low cost at $5, children 12
and under are FREE, making it a family-friendly event. Tickets available
NOW at The Music Connection and Lyon Books. More information to follow.
Volunteers are still needed to help at this festival. Please call
530-895-1952 or email novakd42@aol.com
with your name and telephone number.
~~~Festival Schedule: 10 am *The Butte County Jamblers *:
10:50 am Bob and Peggy Kirkland (Of the band "Make it So");
11:10 am Hibbitty Skibbitty;
11:35am *Horse Sense* (Justin Bishop & Nancy Borsdorf);
12:20 PM *Pub Scouts* /Thursday Morning (an all girl Irish band);
1:20 pm * **The Klezbillies*;
2:20 pm *Poor Aftertaste* (Jim Williams & David Longaker);
3:20 pm *Rainbow Ranch* (Lucy Smith & Lloyd Foote);
3:50 pm *Classical Guitar Project*;
4:50 pm *Musique Tzigane*;
5:45pm *The D'Murray Singers*;
6:40pm *Charlie Robinson Band*;
7:30pm -- 10 PM: dance to the music of *Stevie Cook's Acoustic
Dance Band*. end of festival.
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Butte Folk Music Society has t-shirts for sale at $15 in sizes L and XL, natural
color (light beige) and a darker green/brown with a colorful logo. Get yours
now. More info at 895-1952 by leaving message or email MissSChico@sbcglobal.net.
Available at the HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL on May 17.
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Saturday, May 31, Noon, to Sunday, June 1, Noon: Butte Folk Music
Society presents the 8th Annual Folk Music Camp Out and Jam Session at the
beautiful, rustic Holland Lake Concow Campground, 12967 Concow Rd., 5
miles north of Hwy 70. (Turn left just after Ishi Trail Rd.) Bring food, drink,
ice, firewood, flashlights, instruments, voices, song books, costumes, and
Mexican burrito potluck ingredients. $15 per car per night camp fee; $5/car/day.
For more info call Laurel (530) 533-3666 or email at veraloe@gotsky.com
or www.bfms.freeservers.com .
Space for tents, RVs, trailers, and tipis.
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Saturday, June 7, 2 - 5 PM:
Butte Folk Music Society sponsors a free Acoustic Jam one Saturday per month,
2 PM - 5 PM. at
the Upper Crust Bakery (130 Main St., Chico). Jams are scheduled for the first
Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome (including
children) to come play music, share songs, sing-along and get acquainted with
others who love folk music and Americana. Everyone has
fun, even the listeners!!
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Saturday, June 14, 2 - 5 PM: Music Circle at Augie's (230
Salem St., Chico, 894-3764). Bring your instruments and musical energy to
the acoustic music circle -- folk, bluegrass, old timey, etc. Meet local
musicians to play, sing or just enjoy. Tell your friends!!! For more info
contact David at 530-872-2084.
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Saturday, June 21, 2 PM - 4 PM: Old Time music jam, at Augie's (230
Salem, Chico) hosted by Michael Springer, old time fiddler. This
event is set to happen on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Encouraging those who
play clawhammer banjo, fiddle, or guitar to come
participate. Of course listeners are always welcome.
~~~Check out http://www.folkjam.org/
. It's a database of folk jam sessions connected to Google maps.
---------------------------------
THIS JAM IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH DUE TO CONFLICT TIMEWISE WITH STRAWBERRY
MUSIC FESTIVAL AND LABOR DAY EVENTS/TRAVELS, ETC.: will resume in June\\\\/////
Saturday, May 24, 2 PM - 5:30 PM at Augie's: Bluegrass Jam on the 4th
Saturday of the month. People who play mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle,
dobro, bass, and bluegrass harmonica are encouraged to come and jam with us.
People who like to sing bluegrass songs, or listen to bluegrass, or simply want
to know what the heck bluegrass IS are encouraged to come. ~~~While the jam will
be from 2 to 5:30, the first hour is a SLOW JAM (for those who like to hear
and/or play ALL the notes). Songs will be played at a slow to moderate
tempo, and jam etiquette will be discussed.
~~~~~The regular jam starts at 3 PM. We encourage folks to bring
songs and tunes of the "founding fathers" of bluegrass-- Bill
Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, Osborne Brothers, Jim &
Jesse--as well as "second generation" bands. Hosted by Lucy,
California Bluegrass Association N. CA Area Activities Vice President.
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JEFF PERSHING BAND gigs:
~~Thursday 5/8 - Woodstock's Pizza, Chico. 9 pm. Featuring Chris
Henderson on bass (direct from Mazatlan, Mexico).
~~Saturday 5/10 - KZFR, Chico 90.1 FM. Acoustic set on the Chico Butter
show. 1 pm;
~~Friday and Saturday 5/16 & 5/17 - King's Tavern, Paradise. 8:45 pm;
~~Thursday 5/29 - Thursday night market, Chico. 3rd St., Chico. 6
pm;
~~Saturday 5/31 - Rolling Hills Casino, Corning. 9 pm.
Jeff Pershing, www.jeffpershing.com
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At the Sierra Nevada Big Room: TICKETS ON SALE at the Sierra Nevada Pub or by
phone at 530-345-2739. Tickets on sale one month before each of these shows.
CHECK THE WEBSITE ww.sierranevada.com for details about the concerts.
~~Sunday, May 25: ANTSY McCLAIN & The TRAILER PARK TROUBADOURS.
~~Monday, June 2: TOM RUSH.
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MOSSY CREEK (bluegrass band) upcoming gigs:
~~~KPIG Radio has been playing some Mossy Creek songs lately and you can email
requests at sty@kpig.com. You can listen
to KPIG in Santa Cruz 107.5; San Luis Obispo 90.9; Paradise/Chico 96.7 and San
Francisco 1510 AM. Let them know you want to hear Mossy Creek!
~~Saturday, May 17: Candles in the Canyon, Chico. More info at www.mossycreek.org
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The MAGALIA HILLBILLIES play homegrown music at the following: Wild Western
Wednesdays with Magalia Hillbillies and friends dance lessons and more every
Wednesday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM -- free; Booking and info 530
877 2860; 530 828 2701; 530 877 1742; magaliahillbillies@yahoo.com
. See also www.myspace.com/magaliahillbillies1
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Every 1st Sunday of the Month: Northern California Harp Ring meets at
various homes in Chico. Anyone who plays any kind of harp, or is interested in
learning to play the harp, is welcome. Contact Janice at 530-893-8026 or nchr@sbcglobal.net
or website at www.ncharpring.com
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Blues News:
~~Thursday, May 15: Upper Ridge Blues Society hosts a weekly blues
jam/open mic every Thursday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM - 11 PM;
~~Saturday, May 17, 12 Noon - 3 PM: RUBE & THE RHYTHM ROCKERS will be
appearing at The Downtown Plaza in Gridley for the "Red Suspenders Day
Celebration.
~~Wednesday, June 4, 8 PM - 11 PM: Midnight Blues Society
Monthly Jam Sessions at The Market Cafe (1357 E. 8th St., Chico);
Subsequent jam sessions to be held the first Wednesday of each month as follows:
This is a "blues jam", blues players welcome. More info at
www.midnightbluessociety.org .
~~Shasta Blues Society blues jam every Thursday @ LULU's, Pine @ Cypress
Street., Redding, 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
--------------------------------
Jazz events:
~~Thursday, May 15, 7 PM - 9 PM: groovediggers at left coast pizza, (new
summer hours)...
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Friday, May 16 – EDUCATIONAL JAM / SHOWCASE (acoustic)//last event for
the season!!
Who: Residents of The Terraces, seniors,
Butte Folk Music Society and guests are invited
What: Play, sing, listen and learn about the music
of our life
When: The third Friday of each month from 10:30 to noon
Where: 2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, off of Bruce Road in
Chico.
Contact: Bernie or Bob 530-894-6854
b_lofaso@hotmail.com rglofaso@hotmail.com
* A short presentation about music history or information is welcomed.
* Showcase performances are asked to be kept to 10 minutes.
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Saturday, May 17, 10 AM - 4 PM: Red Bluff's River Park 2nd Annual Great
American Canoe Drag Races. Lots of Canoe Drag Boats, Dutch Oven Cook-off, Many
Vendors in the Park and Three bands. Great Day in the Park for Canoes, Food and
Music.
10:15 AM, The River Rock Band (RocknRoll Classics); 12 Noon, The Blues Rollers
(Classic Blues); 2 PM, One Nite Only Band (Rockin' Blues & Ballads).
It's all FREE !!!!
---------------------------------
North Valley Productions. Tickets at www.chicotickets.com
or 345-8136 and Diamond W Western Wear, Chico. Check the website for
information.
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Saturday, June 14 (and the 2nd Saturday of each month thereafter), 6:30 PM:
Cohasset Open Mic will convene each month at the Cohasset
Community Center.
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Saturday, June 14 ( 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) , 7 PM - 10 PM : Chico
Contra Dance at the Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave., old Nord Hwy). Always live
music; every dance is taught and called. Admission: $8 (teens half price); $7
with membership. Children 12 and under free with supervising adult. More info at
530-877-2930, Mark or Grace.
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Every 4th Sunday of the Month: 1 PM - 4:30 PM: The Oldtime Fiddlers
Association holds an open mic/jam at the Thermalito Grange Hall,
Oroville. Information at 530-589-5841 or 589-4844. Membership encouraged but you
don't have to be a member to join in or come
listen.
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5/23 to 5/25: Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley
Fans don't miss the Ragtime Corner(s) at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee
where Sacramento Ragtime Society and the West Coast Ragtime Society musicians
entertain at the Hyatt Hotel & Earl Grey Manor Tea Salon. With the annual
West Coast Ragtime Festival in November, Sacramento has become a hot spot for
this timeless music. Jubilee Badges Are Not Required - There Is No Charge!
www.SacramentoRagtime.com 916
457-3324.
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Oaksongs Society presents in Oak Run and Bernie's Guitar, Redding: check their
website at www.oaksongs.org for details of
upcoming
events. Following events at Bernie's Guitar (3086 Bechelli Lane, Redding,
530-223-2040). Tickets available at Bernie's and from the
Oaksongs website:
~~Friday, June 6: The Wilders are coming to Old City Hall, Redding. This
promises to be a wild night of old time country and Honky-Tonk by one of the
best purveyors of real country music touring the world today. Tickets $20
advance and $25 at the door are now on sale at Bernie's, Shasta County Arts
Council office at 1313 Market Street, Redding, 241-7320 and online at www.oaksongs.org.
The Wilders are on tour (on their way to Grass Valley and the CBA's Fathers Day
Festival) in support of their new release produced by Dirk Powell and Brendan
Moreland, "Someone's Got To Pay" on Free Dirt Records. Seating
is limited so get your tickets early. This concert is a benefit for the Shasta
County Arts Council.
~~The Oaksong Society announces its Gray Pine Farm Summer Concert Series.
Concerts are held on Saturday evenings and you can choose to have one of our
fine dinners or bring your own picnic dinner and refreshments. Parking gates
open at 5 pm, seating area opens at 5:30 pm, and dinner starts at 6 pm with the
concert at 7:30 pm. As always, kids 16 and under are free to the concert but not
the dinners.
Bring your own standard sized lawn chair, light jacket and flashlight. NO
COOKING, NO PETS and NO SMOKING in the audience and eating areas. All tickets
are available at Bernie's Guitar, 3086 Bechelli Lane Redding, 223-2040, Oak Run
Country Store, 472-1029, online on our secure server at www.oaksongs.org.
More information call the Society at 472-3065.
~~~June 21, Don Edwards, The Minstrel of the Range. Concert Ticket $20 each (on
sale now);
~~~July 5, Peter Rowan and his Bluegrass Band, Concert Ticket $22 each (on sale
now);
~~~July 19, Quartet San Francisco - Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 2, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale
June 2);
~~~August 9, Marley's Ghost, Concert Ticket $20 each (on sale June 2);
~~~August 16, The Waybacks, Concert Ticket $20 (on sale June 2);
~~~Sept 13, 4th Annual Hawaiian Music & Luau with Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr.
and Brittni Paiva, Concert $22 and the luau dinner is $14 (on sale June 2).
---------------------------
July 17 - 20: 12th Annual California World Fest at the Nevada Co.
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 8 stages of music, children's programs,
workshops, dance, artisans, camping, international food. Info at www.worldfest.net
or 530-891-4098.
------------------------------
Friday & Saturday, July 25 - 27: 23rd SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at
the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr., Nevada City. "...the festival
joins some of the country's finest storytellers with some of their most eager
listeners. The pairing makes for a dynamic weekend of folk tales, myths, legends
and confessions -- tall and true". Info at www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org
or 530-265-2826.
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Chico Performances presents:
More info at www.csuchico.edu/artscalendar
or 530-898-6333.
--------------------------------
Check the schedule for The Palms Playhouse, Winters. April calendar at http://palmsplayhouse.com
----------------------------------------------------
U. UTAH PHILLIPS has had to retire from performing because of health
problems. Please support his movement and his music by purchasing his cds and
books. More information at http://www.utahphillips.org
.
----------------------------------------------------------
Instruction for beginning violin-players! I teach the basics, including both how
to play by "ear", as well as note-reading. Classical, Celtic, Country,
and Bluegrass are just a few of the styles that I teach. Call at (530) 345-8690,
and ask for Rebecca.
------------------------------------
Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Celtic lessons by Sid Lewis on banjo, guitar,
mandolin, bass, dobro and drums! Students get CD's of each
lesson and custom sheet music...the funnest lessons anywhere! Call the Acoustic
College at (530) 894-2526 or visit www.acousticcollege.com.
------------------------------------------------------
Guitar lessons for beginning or near-beginning players. Information: Call
(530) 345-2479 and ask for Terry.
---------------------------
Music Instruction: teaching guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo, and
piano. blues and classical on piano, bluegrass, swing and other
styles on the others. Call Britt Smith at 894-1147.
-------------------------------------
Accordion Club forming in Chico: open to all ages, all styles, and all levels of
playing. Players from communities outside of Chico welcome
too! We'd meet at houses of players for a monthly afternoon of playing,
music sharing, and socializing. Concertina players welcome,
too! Interested? Contact Dolores Mitchell 343-2461; dmitchell@csuchico.edu
--------------------------
Ukuleles play any kind of music--and ukulele players always have fun! Join local
ukulele players (and wannabe ukulele players) at the
monthly meeting of Ukuleles of Paradise held 6:30 to 8:15 on the second Thursday
of every month at Craig Memorial Congregational
Church, 5665 Scottwood, Paradise. A free 30-minute beginner's lesson starts the
meeting and newbies will be able to play three chord songs
(not necessarily right on tempo!) by the time the regular meeting and playing
starts at 7 pm. Find out more at http://ukuleletonya.com/blog/ukuleles-of-paradise
.
-----------------------
~~~Gypsy Jazz Mailing List - Be notified of gypsy jazz and related events in
Butte and Shasta County. Sign up at www.pianofun.com/gypsyjazz
------------------------------
Love Bluegrass?? Check the California Bluegrass Association website at www.cbaontheweb.org
. See the new web page for the 33rd CBA Father's Day Bluegrass Festival 2008 at
the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley in June. Music camp June 9 - 11;
festival June 12 - 15.
-----------------------------------------
KZFR 90.1 FM Community Radio now streaming on the worldwide web. Tell your
out-of-area friends. Access it by going to www.kzfr.org
, then clicking on the stream link.
-----------------------
Check the Butte Folk Music Society calendar at our website www.bfms.freeservers.com
. More events & directions to venues!!
---------------------------
Support the Butte Folk Music Society--become a member!! Individual membership at
$15, family membership at $20, Silver Threads level at
$35, Golden Needles level at $50. Send application and fee to
address below.
Darla Novak for the
Butte Folk Music Society, 530-895-1952
P.O. Box 3406, Chico, CA 95927
PLAN TO ATTEND THIS UPCOMING EVENT: Saturday, May 17, 10 AM
at the historic Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave. -- old Nord Hwy/not Hwy 32, Chico):
Butte Folk Music Society presents an all-day HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring
an array of musicians during the day and an evening dance with one of Chico's
most popular bands, the Stevie Cook Acoustic Band. Food and beverage vendors as
well as arts and crafts vendors will also be present. There will be some
activities geared for children. Tickets are low cost at $5, children 12
and under are FREE, making it a family-friendly event. Tickets available
NOW at The Music Connection and Lyon Books. More information to follow.
Volunteers are needed to help at this festival. Please call 530-895-1952 or
email novakd42@aol.com with your name and
telephone number. If you are a business or other, please consider being a
sponsor to underwrite this event. Email for details.
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Thursday, May 8, 7 PM: Butte Folk Music Society Board of Directors meeting at
783 E. 8th St., Chico. BFMS members as well as those
interested in getting involved are welcome. Info at 530-895-1952.
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Butte Folk Music Society has t-shirts for sale at $15 in sizes L and XL, natural
color (light beige) with a colorful logo. Get yours now. More info at 895-1952
by leaving message or email MissSChico@sbcglobal.net.
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Saturday, May 31, Noon, to Sunday, June 1, Noon: Butte Folk Music
Society presents the 8th Annual Folk Music Camp Out and Jam Session at the
beautiful, rustic Holland Lake Concow Campground, 12967 Concow Rd., 5
miles north of Hwy 70. (Turn left just after Ishi Trail Rd.) Bring food, drink,
ice, firewood, flashlights, instruments, voices, song books, costumes, and
Mexican burrito potluck ingredients. $15 per car per night camp fee; $5/car/day.
For more info call Laurel (530) 533-3666 or email at veraloe@gotsky.com
or www.bfms.freeservers.com .
Space for tents, RVs, trailers, and tipis.
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Saturday, June 7, 2 - 5 PM: Butte Folk
Music Society sponsors a free Acoustic Jam one Saturday per month, 2 PM -
5 PM. at
the Upper Crust Bakery (130 Main St., Chico). Jams are scheduled for the first
Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome (including
children) to come play music, share songs, sing-along and get acquainted with
others who love folk music and Americana. Everyone has
fun, even the listeners!!
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Saturday, May 10, 2 - 5 PM: Music Circle at Augie's (230 Salem
St., Chico, 894-3764). Bring your instruments and musical energy to the
acoustic music circle -- folk, bluegrass, old timey, etc. Meet local musicians
to play, sing or just enjoy. Tell your friends!!! For more
info contact David at 530-872-2084.
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Saturday, June 21, 2 PM - 4 PM: Old Time music jam, at Augie's (230
Salem, Chico) hosted by Michael Springer, old time fiddler. This
event is set to happen on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Encouraging those who
play clawhammer banjo, fiddle, or guitar to come
participate. Of course listeners are always welcome.
~~~Check out http://www.folkjam.org/
. It's a database of folk jam sessions connected to Google maps.
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Saturday, May 24, 2 PM - 5:30 PM at Augie's: Bluegrass Jam on the 4th
Saturday of the month. People who play mandolin, banjo, guitar,
fiddle, dobro, bass, and bluegrass harmonica are encouraged to come and jam with
us. People who like to sing bluegrass songs, or listen
to bluegrass, or simply want to know what the heck bluegrass IS are encouraged
to come. ~~~While the jam will be from 2 to 5:30, the first
hour is a SLOW JAM (for those who like to hear and/or play ALL the notes).
Songs will be played at a slow to moderate tempo, and jam
etiquette will be discussed. ~~~~~The regular jam starts at 3 PM. We
encourage folks to bring songs and tunes of the "founding fathers" of
bluegrass-- Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, Osborne
Brothers, Jim & Jesse--as well as "second generation" bands.
Hosted
by Lucy, California Bluegrass Association N. CA Area Activities Vice President.
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Saturday, May 10, 6 PM - 8 PM: Ha'penny Bridge is playing at Left Coast
Pizza (Bruce Rd., Chico).
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At the Sierra Nevada Big Room: TICKETS ON SALE at the Sierra Nevada Pub or by
phone at 530-345-2739. Tickets on sale one month before each of these shows.
CHECK THE WEBSITE ww.sierranevada.com for details
about the concerts.
~~Monday, May 12: NEW ORLEANS ALL-STARS;
~~Sunday, May 25: ANTSY McCLAIN & The TRAILER PARK TROUBADOURS.
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Thursday, May 8, 10 AM: new Irish girl band, Thursday Morning, will be
performing at Butte College on Thursday morning (!), may 8, 10
a.m., for Roadrunner Days Celebration.
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MOSSY CREEK (bluegrass band) upcoming gigs:
~~~KPIG Radio has been playing some Mossy Creek songs lately and you can email
requests at sty@kpig.com. You can listen
to KPIG in Santa Cruz 107.5; San Luis Obispo 90.9; Paradise/Chico 96.7 and San
Francisco 1510 AM. Let them know you want to hear Mossy Creek!
~~Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 9-11: Parkfield Festival;
~~Saturday, May 17: Candles in the Canyon, Chico. More info at
www.mossycreek.org
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The MAGALIA HILLBILLIES play homegrown music at the following: Wild Western
Wednesdays with Magalia Hillbillies and friends dance
lessons and more every Wednesday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM -- free;
Booking and info 530 877 2860; 530 828 2701; 530 877 1742;
magaliahillbillies@yahoo.com .
See also www.myspace.com/magaliahillbillies1
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Every 1st Sunday of the Month: Northern California Harp Ring meets at
various homes in Chico. Anyone who plays any kind of
harp, or is interested in learning to play the harp, is welcome. Contact Janice
at 530-893-8026 or nchr@sbcglobal.net or
website at
www.ncharpring.com
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Blues News:
~~Thursday, May 8: Upper Ridge Blues Society hosts a weekly blues jam/open
mic every Thursday at Lynn's Optimo, Paradise, 8 PM - 11 PM;
~~Wednesday, June 4, 8 PM - 11 PM: Midnight Blues Society
Monthly Jam Sessions at The Market Cafe (1357 E. 8th St., Chico);
Subsequent jam sessions to be held the first Wednesday of each month as follows:
this is a "blues jam", blues players welcome. More info at
www.midnightbluessociety.org .
~~Shasta Blues Society blues jam every Thursday @ LULU's, Pine @ Cypress
Street., Redding, 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
--------------------------------
Jazz events:
~~Thursday, May 15, 7 PM - 9 PM: groovediggers at left coast pizza, (new
summer hours)...
~~Friday, May 9, 6 PM - 9 PM: the groovediggers ( larry peterson, guitar;
greg d'augelli--tenor sax {subbing for the esteemed-and-cammie-winning
keyboardist jim schmidt}; christine lapado--upright bass) will be entertaining
at the Chocolate & Wine
Tasting evening, part of this year's paradise chocolate festival at the paradise
senior center, 877 nunneley rd., paradise... A benefit for
the Paradise Boys and Girls Club. tickets: $50. More info: www.chocolatefest.us
-------------------------
Saturday, May 17, 10 AM - 4 PM: Red Bluff's River Park 2nd Annual Great
American Canoe Drag Races. Lots of Canoe Drag Boats, Dutch Oven Cook-off, Many
Vendors in the Park and Three bands. Great Day in the Park for Canoes, Food and
Music.
10:15 AM, The River Rock Band (RocknRoll Classics);
12 Noon, The Blues Rollers (Classic Blues);
2 PM, One Nite Only Band (Rockin' Blues & Ballads). It's all
FREE !!!!
---------------------------------
North Valley Productions. Tickets at www.chicotickets.com
or 345-8136 and Diamond W Western Wear, Chico. Check the website for
information.
------------------------------
Friday, May 9, 6:30 PM: RAGTIME / TIN PAN ALLEY OPEN MIC – Era
Music of mid 1800s to 1950s – Fans and performers of this timeless music are
welcome. Novelty songs and early boogie or blues are included.
Performances are asked to be kept to 10 minutes each. We seek all acoustic
instruments/groups and have a piano. Brief presentations about this era's
history or information are encouraged. The
Terraces-2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, off Bruce Road in Chico – FREE –
(ongoing the 2nd Friday of each month) For more information please contact
Bernie or Bob LoFaso 530 894-6854 b_lofaso@hotmail.com
rglofaso@hotmail.com
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Saturday, May 10 (and the 2nd Saturday of each month thereafter), 6:30 PM:
Cohasset Open Mic will convene each month at the Cohasset
Community Center.
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Saturday, May 10 ( 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) , 7 PM - 10 PM : Chico
Contra Dance at the Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave., old Nord Hwy). Always live
music; every dance is taught and called. Admission: $8 (teens half price); $7
with membership. Children 12 and under free with supervising adult. More info at
530-877-2930, Mark or Grace.
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Oaksongs Society presents in Oak Run and Bernie's Guitar, Redding: check their
website at www.oaksongs.org for details of
upcoming
events. Following events at Bernie's Guitar (3086 Bechelli Lane, Redding,
530-223-2040). Tickets available at Bernie's and from the
Oaksongs website:
~~Friday, May 9: Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart.
---------------------------
Friday, May 16 – EDUCATIONAL JAM / SHOWCASE (acoustic)//last event for
the season!!
Who: Residents of The Terraces, seniors,
Butte Folk Music Society and guests are invited
What: Play, sing, listen and learn about the music
of our life
When: The third Friday of each month from 10:30 to noon
Where: 2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, off of Bruce Road in
Chico.
Contact: Bernie or Bob 530-894-6854
b_lofaso@hotmail.com rglofaso@hotmail.com
* A short presentation about music history or information is welcomed.
* Showcase performances are asked to be kept to 10 minutes.
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Every 4th Sunday of the Month: 1 PM - 4:30 PM: The Oldtime Fiddlers
Association holds an open mic/jam at the Thermalito Grange Hall,
Oroville. Information at 530-589-5841 or 589-4844. Membership encouraged but you
don't have to be a member to join in or come listen.
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Friday and Saturday, May 9 & 10, CELEBRATION OF WOMEN : The
Celebration of Women encourages Chico community members to appreciate and
support local female artists in the performance showcase on May 9 and artisan
faire May 10. All proceeds from the performance showcase will be donated
to a community partnership scholarship fund. Female artists interested in
renting a booth for the May 10 artisan faire please call 530-342-0640. For more
info about the Celebration of Women or the Chico Women's Club please contact
Willow DeJesus at 530-894-1510.
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5/23 to 5/25: Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley Fans
don't miss the Ragtime Corner(s) at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee
where Sacramento Ragtime Society and the West Coast Ragtime Society musicians
entertain at the Hyatt Hotel & Earl Grey Manor Tea Salon. With the annual
West Coast Ragtime Festival in November, Sacramento has become a hot spot for
this timeless music. Jubilee Badges Are Not Required - There Is No Charge! www.SacramentoRagtime.com
916 457-3324.
-----------------------------
July 17 - 20: 12th Annual California World Fest at the Nevada Co.
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 8 stages of music, children's programs,
workshops, dance, artisans, camping, international food. Info at www.worldfest.net
or 530-891-4098.
------------------------------
Friday & Saturday, July 25 - 27: 23rd SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at
the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr., Nevada City. "...the festival
joins some of the country's finest storytellers with some of their most eager
listeners. The pairing makes for a dynamic weekend of folk tales, myths, legends
and confessions -- tall and true". Info at www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org
or 530-265-2826.
---------------------------------------
Chico Performances presents:
More info at www.csuchico.edu/artscalendar
or 530-898-6333.
--------------------------------
Check the schedule for The Palms Playhouse, Winters. April calendar at http://palmsplayhouse.com
----------------------------------------------------
U. UTAH PHILLIPS has had to retire from performing because of health
problems. Please support his movement and his music by purchasing his cds and
books. More information at http://www.utahphillips.org
.
----------------------------------------------------------
Instruction for beginning violin-players! I teach the basics, including both how
to play by "ear", as well as note-reading. Classical, Celtic, Country,
and Bluegrass are just a few of the styles that I teach. Call at (530) 345-8690,
and ask for Rebecca.
------------------------------------
Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Celtic lessons by Sid Lewis on banjo, guitar,
mandolin, bass, dobro and drums! Students get CD's of each
lesson and custom sheet music...the funnest lessons anywhere! Call the Acoustic
College at (530) 894-2526 or visit www.acousticcollege.com.
------------------------------------------------------
Guitar lessons for beginning or near-beginning players. Information: Call
(530) 345-2479 and ask for Terry.
---------------------------
Music Instruction: teaching guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo, and
piano. blues and classical on piano, bluegrass, swing and other
styles on the others. Call Britt Smith at 894-1147.
-------------------------------------
Accordion Club forming in Chico: open to all ages, all styles, and all levels of
playing. Players from communities outside of Chico welcome
too! We'd meet at houses of players for a monthly afternoon of playing,
music sharing, and socializing. Concertina players welcome,
too! Interested? Contact Dolores Mitchell 343-2461; dmitchell@csuchico.edu
--------------------------
Ukuleles play any kind of music--and ukulele players always have fun! Join local
ukulele players (and wannabe ukulele players) at the
monthly meeting of Ukuleles of Paradise held 6:30 to 8:15 on the second Thursday
of every month at Craig Memorial Congregational
Church, 5665 Scottwood, Paradise. A free 30-minute beginner's lesson starts the
meeting and newbies will be able to play three chord songs
(not necessarily right on tempo!) by the time the regular meeting and playing
starts at 7 pm. Find out more at http://ukuleletonya.com/blog/ukuleles-of-paradise
.
-----------------------
~~~Gypsy Jazz Mailing List - Be notified of gypsy jazz and related events in
Butte and Shasta County. Sign up at www.pianofun.com/gypsyjazz
------------------------------
Love Bluegrass?? Check the California Bluegrass Association website at www.cbaontheweb.org
. See the new web page for the 33rd CBA Father's Day Bluegrass Festival 2008 at
the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley in June. Music camp June 9 - 11;
festival June 12 - 15.
-----------------------------------------
KZFR 90.1 FM Community Radio now streaming on the worldwide web. Tell your
out-of-area friends. Access it by going to www.kzfr.org
, then clicking on the stream link.
-----------------------
Check the Butte Folk Music Society calendar at our website www.bfms.freeservers.com
. More events & directions to venues!!
---------------------------
Support the Butte Folk Music Society--become a member!! Individual membership at
$15, family membership at $20, Silver Threads level at
$35, Golden Needles level at $50. Send application and fee to
address below.
Darla Novak for the
Butte Folk Music Society, 530-895-1952
P.O. Box 3406, Chico, CA 95927
PLAN TO ATTEND THIS UPCOMING EVENT: Saturday, May 17, 10 AM at the historic Chico Grange (2775 Nord Ave. -- old Nord Hwy/not Hwy 32, Chico): Butte Folk Music Society presents an all-day HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring an array of musicians during the day and an evening dance with one of Chico's most popular