NIGHTLIFE
THurSDay 1/10—WEDnESDay 1/16
JOHN SEID, LARRY PETERSON & CHRIS WENGER: Tasteful trio performs a wide variety of music during dinner. Fri, 1/11, 6:30pm. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
THE DEaL
With some of the most exciting players in underground metal, SUMAC (pictured) rolls through town again. Featuring guitarist Aaron Turner (Isis, Old Man Gloom, Mamiffer) and drummer Nick Yacyshyn (Baptists), the heavy, dissonant juggernaut is known for long songs, improvisation and staggering decibels. Sweetening the pot is the superb drone duo Divide and Dissolve and a solo set from guitarist Tashi Dorji of MANAS. Don’t sleep on this show, Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Naked Lounge.
JOSH GRACIN: U.S. Marine and
LyrICS BOrn
Sunday, Jan. 13 Sierra Nevada Big Room SEE SunDay
American Idol fan favorite performs songs from his hit albums. Fri, 1/11, 7pm. $34-$49. Red Bluff State Theatre, 333 Oak St., Red Bluff. statetheatreredbluff.com
OPEN MIC: Tito hosts this regular
10THurSDay
THUMPIN’ THURSDAY: Rock ’n’ blues jam hosted by the Loco-Motive Band plus special guests. All musicians and music enthusiasts welcome. Thu, 1/10, 7pm. Free. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
ERIC PETER: Solo jazz. Thu, 1/10,
6:30pm. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
11FrIDay
RESILIENCE BENEFIT SHOW: Music, food and beer to support fire victims, featuring Big Mo & the Full Moon Band, Surrogate, Lo & Behold and a special performance from the Cal Fire 2881 Bags & Pipes. This show is sold out. Thu, 1/10, 7:30pm. $10. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St.
AMAHJRA: Prog-rockers meld genres with a high-energy show, plus Barrel Aged and Brother. Fri, 1/11, 9pm. $5. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
DUELING PIANOS: Chico’s Kelly Twins take your requests in the lounge. Fri, 1/11, 9pm. Feather Falls
Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. featherfallscasino.com
EBONY & IVORY CONCERT: Pianist Josh Hegg performs his “Little America” compositions with his trio, plus special appearances from vocalist Michael Bone and trumpeter Aman Cowell. Fri, 1/11, 6:30pm. $15. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St.
THE HUMIDORS: Bay Area octet churns out hard-hitting funk, greasy soul, vintage R&B, soul jazz and more. The Manimals open the show. Fri, 1/11, 9pm. Lost on Main, 319 Main St. lostonmainchico.com
event. Backline available. Fri, 1/11, 7:30pm. $1. Down Lo, 319 Main St., 513-4707.
PATTON LEATHA: Hip-hop, R&B and
rock ’n’ roll in the lounge. Fri, 1/11, 8:30pm. Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville. goldcountrycasino.com
PUB SCOUTS: Traditional Irish music for happy hour. Fri, 1/11, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St.
SHANIA TWIN: The ultimate Shania Twain tribute featuring Donna Huber backed by a superb band. Fri, 1/11, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. featherfallscasino.com
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Dearest weird artists ...
Feb. 28–March 3, 2019 1078 Gallery
Chico needs you. And the Chico News & Review wants to celebrate your strange, freaky, bizarre, unique approach to making art! Submissions are now being accepted for the sixth annual Keep Chico Weird Art Show, happening Feb. 28-March 3 at the 1078 Galley. (No talent show this year, but we are looking for a few performers to entertain the weirdos during the reception, March 2.)
NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES! ▼ Art in all mediums is eligible ▼ Must be 18-over to submit Deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2019.
For more info and updates visit:
keepchicoweird.com or facebook.com/keepchicoweird 26
CN&R
January 10, 2019
STILL KICKIN: Live music, wine and
pizza. Fri, 1/11, 6pm. Almendra Winery & Distillery, 9275 Midway Road, Durham.
TYLER DEVOLL: Happy hour music with a talented singer/songwriter. Fri, 1/11, 4pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St.
12SaTurDay
DOG PARTY: Rockin’ sister duo per-
forms with L.A. punk band the Gutter Daisies and local power-pop warlords Severance Package. Sat, 1/12, 9pm. $10. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave. maltesebarchico.com