NIGHTLIFE
THurSDay 1/31—WEDnESDay 2/6 WEBSTER MOORE: Singer/songwriter, plus Drunken Dumpling food truck. Thu, 1/31, 7pm. The Commons, 2412 Park Ave.
YUPPIE LIBERATION FRONT: Band leader and Chico alum Thomas Molina combines jazz, reggae, neo soul, Latin and R&B, plus standards and fun arrangements of popular music. Thu, 1/31, 6pm. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.
FrOnT COunTry Tonight, Jan. 31 Sierra Nevada Big Room
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#BROKEAF: Celebrate Aquarius
birthdays with an exclusive lineup of Aquarian DJs rocking the decks. Thu, 1/31, 9pm. The Patio, 177 E. Second St.
FIFTH THURSDAY SHOWCASE: Singer/ songwriters Matilda Krulder and Oliver Moore, Makenzi Allen and Elliot Walsh, and special guests. Thu, 1/31, 6:30pm. Free. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade, 343-2056.
SEE THurSDay
show featuring Joe Craven, Alex De Grassi and Laurie Lewis with Nina Gerber, performing separately and together. Musicians join forces to benefit Camp Fire survivors through KZFR and the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Fri, 2/1, 6:30pm. $15. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St. kzfr.org
LEFTY’S BLUES JAM: Open jam session with tips supporting musicians who lost gear in the Camp Fire. Thu, 1/31, 7pm. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave. tackleboxchico.com
REVEREND HORTON HEAT: The Rev will bring you to your knees with rollicking rockabilly tunes and pomade. Plus, boogie with western swing allstar Big Sandy, punk ’n’ ska outfit Voodoo Glow Skulls and rockin’ blues punkers Delta Bombers. Thu, 1/31, 8pm. $17.50. Senator Theatre, 517 Main St. jmaxproductions.net
FRONT COUNTRY: Americana/rock band has played RockyGrass, MerleFest and Telluride festivals. Now the San Francisco-based group returns to the Big Room with a rollicking stage show and impressive vocal harmonies. Thu, 1/31, 7:30pm. $17.50. Big Room, 1075 E 20th St. sierra nevada.com
1FrIDay
BUTTE STRONG SESSION: Benefit
CARAVANSERAI: Santana tribute. Come for Abraxas, but get out before “Smooth.” Fri, 2/1, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
DAVE NACHMANOFF: Singer/philosopher
SHIGEMI MINETAKA & FRIENDS: Tasty tunes for your dining experience. Thu, 1/31, 6:30pm. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
and multi-instrumentalist toured with Al Stewart for 15 years and has shared the stage with Alison Krauss, Cheryl Wheeler, Firefall and John Wesley Harding. Email MDaguerre@csuchico.edu for information about this house show. Fri, 2/1, 7pm. davenach.com .
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Headlined by the Reverend Horton Heat (pictured), this bill features a big ol’ heap of rock ’n’ roll going down tonight (Jan. 31) at the Senator Theatre. The godfather of modern rockabilly, the Rev is joined by longtime bassist Jimbo Wallace; the pair have been playing together for nearly 35 years. You’ll also see a set by western swing king Big Sandy, SoCal ska punks Voodoo Glow Skulls and The Delta Bombers.
LOW FLYING BIRDS: Americana and bluegrass from this fun, highenergy band. Fri, 2/1, 8pm. $7. Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave. unwinedchico.com
MAKER’S MILE: Funk, rock, reggae and hip-hop, plus and opening set from One-Up’s Aaron Stroh. Fri, 2/1, 9pm. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave. tackleboxchico.com
MATT MCBRIDE: McBride opens the show with a solo set and closes with his full band, plus music from Manimals and blues-y rock trio Yurkovic. Fri, 2/1, 8:30pm. $5. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
PSyCHOBILLySKaPunK
Headlined by the Reverend Horton Heat (pictured), this bill features a big ol’ heap of rock ’n’ roll going down tonight (Jan. 31) at the Senator Theatre. The godfather of modern rockabilly, the Rev is joined by longtime bassist Jimbo Wallace; the pair have been playing together for nearly 35 years. You’ll also see a set by western swing king Big Sandy, SoCal ska punks Voodoo Glow Skulls and The Delta Bombers.
MOJO GREEN: Funked-out Reno septet brings their mobile dance party to town, with a ripping horn section, deep pockets of soul and a captivating lead singer. Opening set by DJ Amburgers. Fri, 2/1, 9pm. $10. Lost on Main, 319 Main St., 892-2445. lostonmainchico.com
PUB SCOUTS: Traditional Irish music for happy hour. Fri, 2/1, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St.
RECKLESS ENVY: Cover band from Reno plays everything from Journey, ZZ Top and Heart to Bruno Mars and Maroon 5. Fri, 2/1, 8:30pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
ROBERT KARCH & SHIGEMI MINETAKA: Jazz, R&B and pop duets on guitar and piano. Fri, 2/1, 6:30pm. Free. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St., 895-1515.
TANNER RICHARDSON: Singer/song-
writer performs for happy hour. Fri, 2/1, 4pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St. lasalleschico.com
2019 Keep Chico Weird
Art Show Deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2019.
Feb. 28–March 3, 2019 1078 Gallery
▼ Art in all mediums is eligible ▼ Must be 18-over to submit
Dearest weird artists ...
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.)
For more info and updates visit:
keepchicoweird.com or facebook.com/keepchicoweird 26
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January 31, 2019
2SaTurDay
BLACKOUT BETTY: High-octane ’80s rock tribute band packs the dance floor. Sat, 2/2, 9pm. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE: Kick off Bob Marley’s birthday month with Sol Horizon and Triple Tree. Celebrate