NIGHTLIFE
THURSDAY 10/3—WEDNESDAY 10/9 band Smokey the Groove shares the bill. Thu, 10/3, 8pm. $10-$13. Lost on Main, 319 Main St.
THUMPIN’ THURSDAY ROCK ’N’ BLUES JAM: Hosted by the Loco-Motive Band plus special guests. All musicians and music enthusiasts welcome. Thu, 10/3, 8pm. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
PAUL CAUTHEN Friday, Oct. 4 The Tackle Box SEE FRIDAY
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CHROME GHOST: A banger of a night with doom metal band from Sac and locals Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy and Pervert. All ages. Fri, 10/4, 8pm. $5. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park Ave.
CLINT BLACK: Country legend commemorates 30th anniversary of his debut album, Killin’ Time. Fri, 10/4, 8pm. Sold out. Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville.
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CHICO UNPLUGGED FALL 2019: Singer/ songwriter competition. Sign-ups for contestants start at 6pm sharp. The winners of each competition will be announced at the end of each show. Thu, 10/3, 6pm. Madison Bear Garden, 316 W. Second St.
GREEN MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS: New local band performs. Thu, 10/3, 7pm. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.
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JAZZ NIGHT: The fantastic Shigemi Zach Ethan Trio. Thu, 10/3, 6:30pm. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade.
MCBRIDE BAND: Roots rock and blues on the patio. Thu, 10/3, 6pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St.
NOIZU: House dance night with LA-based artist and Masteria, from Detroit. Thu, 10/3, 8pm. $15. El Rey Theater, 230 W. Second St.
THUMPASAURUS: Five-piece band from LA performs its own brand of punk/ funk. Chico’s finest rage-funk jazz
DRAG KING SHOW: Come watch some of your favorite gender-bending Kings take the stage, hosted by Tucker Noir. Fri, 10/4, 10pm. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
KNEE DEEP: Stockton invades Ike’s with a night of hardcore metal. Snuff, No Worries and Deceased Existence share the bill. All ages. Fri, 10/4, 7:30pm. $5-$7. Ike’s Place, 648 W. Fifth St.
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE: Take it easy with Eagles tribute act playing the
songs you have memorized. Fri, 10/4, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. featherfallscasino.com
OC HURRICANES: This amazing 1960s-style garage rock band will knock your socks off. Joined by Country Club and DJ King Tommy. Fri, 10/4, 8pm. $10. Argus Bar + Patio, 212 W. Second St.
OPEN MIC: Bring an instrument. Acoustic/electric guitar and drum set available to use. Sign-ups at 7:30pm. All ages welcome until 10pm. Fri, 10/4, 8pm. $1. Down Lo, 319 Main St., 966-8342.
PAUL CAUTHEN: Gritty country rock/ gospel singer/songwriter from Texas performs, joined by Sub Pop band Kyle Craft, from Portland. Fri, 10/4, 9pm. $12-$15. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
RICKETY BRIDGE: Talented Nor-Cal duo put their own spin on your favorite songs. Fri, 10/4, 7pm. The Commons Social Empourium, 2412 Park Ave.
SOUL POSSE: Fun five-piece cover band
will get you on the dance floor. Fri, 10/4, 7pm. $8. Southside Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville.
THOSE TWO DUDES: Live music at the winery. Fri, 10/4, 6pm. Almendra Winery & Distillery, 9275 Midway Road, Durham.
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART
The end of summer brings resident soulspinning queen DJ Byrdie’s Low & Slow series to a close. The finale event will feature special guest, New Jersey duo The Jack Moves (pictured) performing the best throwback R&B groove you’ll hear all year. DJ Byrdie and friends Boogie and Vinyl Honey from Woodland’s Hella Grooves will be there slinging the classic vinyl, so get yer booty to Duffy’s on Saturday (Oct. 5).
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AMAROK: Local night with with doom metal band, plus disco-punk duo XDS, and newcomers Dorothy Valens. All ages. Sat, 10/5, 8pm. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St.
ESPLANADE: Local band performs your favorite eighties hits. Sat, 10/5, 10pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St.
FLIRTY, DIRTY, & NERDY BURLESQUE: The Malteazers are kicking off
Spooktober with a special costume show. Sat, 10/5, 10pm. $7. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE CONCERT: Celebrate John Lennon’s birthday with a fantastic lineup of local talent including LeAnn Cooley, Andan Casamajor, Holly Taylor and more. Benefit for Chico Housing Action Team. There will be snacks, a pie auction, a ukulele raffle and birthday cake. Sat, 10/5, 7pm. $25. First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave., 518-9992.