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t’s spring, which means it’s time for the CN&R’s annual celebration of Chico’s huge, eclectic music scene. This year, we’ve switched things up. The CAMMIES now stands for Chico Area Music Festival (replacing Chico Area Music Awards). And instead of the CN&R nominating a bunch POOL HALL • FULL BAR of bands and producing a dozen genre GREAT FOOD showcases, we’ve dropped the nominaOPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER Take the tions and turned it over to the venues to DJ’S • LIVE MUSIC • JUKE BOX Shuttle!

When you are ready to talk, we are here to listen. produce their own all-local shows, featurFREE, safe ride BUTTE/GLENN: (530) 891-1331 TEHAMA: (530) 529-3980 shuttle—between ing any mix of bands and genres they see “Our Hands” fit, for more than a week’s worth of live sculpture in music (April 21-30). downtown Chico 319 MAIN ST (DOWNSTAIRS) More than 100 acts will be spread out and Patrick Ranch 530.892.2473 (1-8 p.m., May 1). over 10 nights at Provided by nearly every localDahlmeier Insurance music venue in town.

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Act, and every band in town is eligible.

PRE Visit www.newsreview.com/cammies to CHECK OUT THESE GREAT BOOTHS cast your vote. Polls close at 11:59 p.m. on WHILE YOU ENJOY Sunday, April 24.

AWESOME LOCAL MUSIC: Of course, the CN&R is still hosting Body Stress Release the free CAMMIES Finale & Awards Show Chico Community Acupuncture (this year outdoors at Patrick Ranch on Chico Hearing Aid Center Sunday, May 1), where we’ll party with a wide range of local acts, enjoy some Chico Natural Foods local food-truck cuisine and announce Chico News & Review Foundation the winner of the public vote as well as Forest Ranch Charter School a handful of critics’ choice awards. See KCHO details in the schedule you’re holding in KZFR your hands.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 21 FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Electric Canyon Convergence Friday morning jazz with Bogg 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cafe Coda, no cover reunion show 4-10 p.m., Habitat Lab, $5

The songwriters and musicians who have contributed to the local music-recording project over the past three years come together in their various forms for a marathon reunion.

Featuring performances by Alli Battaglia, The Breaks, GravyBrain, Himp C, Mandalyn May, Matthew of the Hill People Stratton, The Ascenders, Alpine, Luminous Flux and more.

199 E. 13th St., www.facebook.com/ HabitatLab

Keep Chico Creative

Before you go to any CAMMIES shows, stop by for a pint and enjoy the traditional Irish sound of the Pub Scouts.

337 Main St., 343-7718

Big Mable & The Portholes

KZFR 90.1 FM presents Chico’s own purveyors of “Deadgrass,” Reckoning, doing a bluegrass take on the music of the Grateful Dead. David Gans, visiting guest and host of the national radio show, the Grateful Dead Hour, will join the band. Tix available at brownpapertickets.com and Chico Paper Co. 592 E. Third St., www.kzfr.org

“Chico’s favorite sea-shanty band.”

212 W. Second St., www.argusbarandpatio.com

CAMMIES at Duffy’s 9 p.m., Duffy’s Tavern, $5

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KZFR presents Reckoning

8-10 p.m., Argus Bar + Patio, no cover

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Irish-music happy hour

6-9 p.m., Chico City Plaza, no cover

Chico State’s School of the Arts (SOTA) Productions hosts a free evening of local art and music during the Thursday Night Market.

Featuring performances by The Russell Turner Ward, SW/\Y, Klez and The Feisties.

Downtown Chico, www.facebook.com/ ChicoSOTAP

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It’s Chico’s weekly soundtrack to Friday brunch, with Chico’s favorite unpredictable jazz soundtrack-makers, Bogg.

265 Humboldt Ave., 566-9476, www.cafe coda.com

Duffy’s presents a night of noisy rock curated by the CN&R’s Arts DEVO, with Bad Mana (noisy garage-rock), West by Swan (noisy noise-rock), Viking Skate Country (noisy pop) and The Chrome (noisy boys).

337 Main St., 343-7718

6:30 p.m., Chico Women’s Club, $10

Melugin family benefit

7 p.m., Tackle Box Bar & Grill, donations at door An eclectic lineup is coming together to help raise money for the family of Casey Melugin, who lost his battle with cancer last month. A solo set by Dylan’s Dharma frontman Dylan Seid, plus performances by funky rockers The Maker’s Mile, Eastwind Bellydance, and Resonators DJ and MC Hap Hathaway.

379 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, www.tacklebox chico.com

Earth Day with Underhouse Music & friends 8 p.m., 1078 Gallery, $5

Online calendar:

Follow along with the CAMMIES schedule online at www.newsreview.com/cammies or www.facebook.com/chicocammies/calendar

Local hip-hop collective Underhouse Music specializes in putting on high-energy parties, and the crew of MCs is bringing along some friends—rapper Esquire Ali and rock/electronic crew SW/\Y—for this Earth Day celebration.

820 Broadway St., 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org

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BassMint Chico: locals night

Chico State Band

The weekly bass-music party showcases all local electronic DJs and producers for the night: Billy the Robot, ALO and Bionix.

243 W. Second St., www.facebook.com/ ChicoBassMint

Chico State Band performs a program of marches, a wind concerto and more in the semester-ending program Dialogues and Entertainments for Band. Tickets available at the University Box Office (400 W. First St.).

Chico State, 898-6333, www.schoolofthearts-csuchico.com

9:30 p.m., Peking Chinese Restaurant, $5

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Chico Wildfest

2-8 p.m., Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, no cover

Chico Velo celebrates the sign-in day for the Wildflower Century bike race with a pre-race party open to the public. Featuring a dozen or more food trucks, vendor booths and free live music presented by the Chico News & Review, with performances by Black Fong (masters of the butt-shaking funk), Hallelujah Junction (street-corner scoundrels), Russell Turner Ward (rock) and Astro Turf (punk rock).

2357 Fair St., www.chicovelo.org

Punk Rock CAMMIES 5 p.m., Monstros Pizza, $7

Guaranteed to be one of the most epic shows you’ll attend all year, the Chico Area Punks crew once again wrangles nearly every punk act in Chico to the sawdust-covered floors of Monstros.

With very quick performances by: Khaos Assault, Sleazy Earl Ray & the Two Drink Minimum, The Vesuvians, Empty Gate, SMAK CITY, Sex Hogs 2, Astro Turf, Pink Bandana, Los New Huevos, SICKO, The Primers, Mr. Bang, Severance Package, The Miscreants, Shit Eating Grin, Jimmy Reno, Outside Looking In, Detained, Cell Block, Strange Ones, Criminal Wave and more.

628 W. Sacramento Ave., www.facebook.com/chicoareapunks

Dinner jazz at Wine Time 7-9 p.m., Wine Time, no cover

Jazz pianist Shigemi Minetaka performs for the dinner hour.

26 Lost Dutchman Drive, 899-9250, www.winetimechico.com

7:30 p.m, Harlen Adams Theatre, $6-$15

The Rockhounds & Blackout Betty

8 p.m.-1 a.m., Tackle Box Bar & Grill, $5

It’s tribute night at The Box, with two of Chico’s busiest cover bands: The Rockhounds (classic rock) and Blackout Betty (classic hard rock).

379 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, www.tackleboxchico.com

Salsa Bella

9:30-11:30 p.m., Ramada Plaza, no cover

Salsa dancing (and lessons) with live music.

685 Manzanita Court, (530) 228-9269 Sons of Jefferson April 29, Maltese Bar & Tap Room

Dylan Seid April 22, Tackle Box Bar & Grill

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Best Chico Act: Visit www.newsreview.com/cammies to VOTE for your favorite local musical act.

Polls close Sunday, April 24, at 11:59 p.m.

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Maltese CAMMIES blowout, part one 7 p.m., Maltese Bar & Tap Room, $7

MONDAY, APRIL 25

Punk Rock CAMMIES April 23, Monstros Pizza

CAMMIES at 1078 (mix No. 1) 7 p.m., 1078 Gallery, $5

The 1078 Gallery is hosting an epic three-night mini-fest of local music for CAMMIES week, starting with this eclectic Monday-night roster: South Fork (folk rock), Get Foxy (rock covers), Webster Moore (singer/songwriter), BandMaster Ruckus (Chico/Red Bluff rock/blues), DeVoll (alt-rock), Two Door Rev (prog/punk) and Overture (rock).

820 Broadway St., 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org

Underhouse Music April 22, 1078 Gallery

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

CAMMIES at 1078 (mix No. 2)

Nooner at Chico State

Night two of the 1078’s mini-fest for CAMMIES features a bill tied together with a common thread of high energy: Tionesta (poppy postpunk), The Buried Heart (hardcore), Creekside (pop-punk), Second Best (emo), Sunny Acres, Gigantes (metalcore) and Surrounded by Giants (“rhythm & punk”).

820 Broadway St., 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org

Chico State’s A.S. Productions hosts a free concert on the lawn featuring a local act.

Chico State, www.as.csuchico.edu

7 p.m., 1078 Gallery, $5

Chico State Concert Band & Jazz II

7:30 p.m, Harlen Adams Theatre, no cover

The Chico State Music Department brings together two of its student groups, Concert Band and Jazz II, for Reflections, a program featuring everything from overtures to bigband swing.

Chico State, 898-6333, www.schoolofthe arts-csuchico.com

Noon, Trinity Commons, no cover

Dinner music at Red Tavern 6:30 p.m., Red Tavern, no cover

Dinner music by local musicians.

1250 Esplanade, 894-3463, www.redtavern.com

CAMMIES at 1078 (mix No. 3) 7 p.m., 1078 Gallery, $5

The final night of 1078’s CAMMIES mini-fest of local music is metal night, with a wide range of heavy styles coming through: Lazerwolf (metal/ prog), Lightfinder (melodic hardcore), Into the Awakening, Aberrance (death metal) and Burial Grounds (technical metal).

820 Broadway St., 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org

Just like the 1078 Gallery, the Maltese has put together three nights packed with all-local music for CAMMIES week. The first night of eclectic programming includes performances by: ALO (electronic DJ), Wait Your Name Is Jeff? (psychrock), Fool of Took, Sofa King (funk!), Sleazy Earl Ray & the Two Drink Minimum (sleaze rock) and Medusa Farm Girl (aka Tony Burman).

1600 Park Ave., 343-4915, www.themaltesebar.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Max Minardi

8-10 p.m., Argus Bar + Patio, no cover

The local singer/songwriter folk troubadour takes over the patio.

212 W. Second St., www.argusbarandpatio.com

Jeff Pershing Band & Looking 4 Eleven

8 p.m.-1 a.m., Tackle Box Bar & Grill, $5

Chico world-beat/funk/jam faves the Jeff Pershing Band are joined by classic-rock cover band Looking 4 Eleven.

379 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, www.tackleboxchico.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Friday morning jazz with Bogg

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cafe Coda, no cover

Jazz in the morning with your coffee, brunch and Bogg.

265 Humboldt Ave., 566-9476, www.cafecoda.com

Irish-music happy hour It’s a Chico tradition—Irish music with the Pub Scouts.

337 Main St., 343-7718

Dinner music at Grana 6-9 p.m., Grana, no cover

Sofa King April 27, Maltese Bar & Tap Room

Dinner music on the patio with John Seid and Larry Peterson.

198 E. Second St., 809-2304, www.granachico.com

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Maltese CAMMIES blowout, part two 7 p.m., Maltese Bar & Tap Room, $7 Learn from CAMMIES award winners Jeff Pershing, Chris Wenger, Josh Hegg and many other talented instructors.

GUITAR • BASS • DRUMS • VOCALS • KEYBOARD UKELELE • SONGWRITING & MUCH MORE! SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS STARTING IN JUNE!

556 Vallombrosa Ave., Chico 530-781-2224 TheWrightKeys.com

Night No. 2 of the Maltese’s three-night CAMMIES celebration features: The LoLos (indie rock), Sons of Jefferson (bluegrass/traditional/punk), Lisa Valentine & Dave Elke (torch songs), Bird & Wag (Tricia & Peter Berkow), The Empty Gate (poppy dance-goth-punk).

1600 Park Ave., 343-4915, www.themaltese bar.com

1 Day Song Club, 1 year party 7:30 p.m., Naked Lounge, $7

For 12 months, Chico musician Michael Bone has coaxed fresh tunes from local songwriters every two weeks by giving them a theme and 24 hours in which to compose and record an original song. Along the way, the club has released more than two dozen compilation albums of all-local material, and on this night a bunch of the members gather to celebrate the fruits of their labor. Performers include: Future Taco, Evin Wolverton, Lynn Brown, Tim Goodwin, Joshua Hegg, Scott Lape, GS (Andrew Pierson Bernard), Matthew Weiner, Alex Montes de Oca, Madison Carlisle DeSantis, Braden Young, Aamir MalikFera, Don Parrish, Jeffy Bee, Michael Bone, Ginger Bone and more.

118 W. Second St., 895-0676, www.1daysongclub.band camp.com

Autism fundraiser with Rattlesnakes

8 p.m.-1 a.m., Tackle Box Bar & Grill

Local cover band performs a benefit in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Wear blue to get a drink discount, with difference going to The Yellow Door Foundation.

379 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, www.tackleboxchico.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Dinner jazz at Wine Time 7-9 p.m., Wine Time, no cover

Piano/stand-up bass jazz duo The Poseys perform for the dinner hour.

26 Lost Dutchman Drive, 899-9250, www.winetime chico.com

The Wright Keys: Spring Faculty Recital

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Michael Bone April 29, Naked Lounge

7:30 p.m., New Vision Church, $5-$25 (sliding scale)

To raise money for the academy’s scholarship program, the music teachers are performing a recital. Featuring performances by Sandra Wright, Esther Tiedemann, Kristin Baugher, Joshua Hegg, Chris Wenger, Jan Bolenbaugh, Max Crab, Enid Gonzalez and more.

1600 Mangrove Ave, Ste. 177/180, 781-2224, www.thewrightkeys.com

Choral Concert: With a Voice of Singing

7:30 p.m, Harlen Adams Theatre, $6-$15

The Chico State Music Department’s vocal ensembles— the University Chorus, Acapella Choir and Chamber Singers—perform a choral program.

Chico State, 898-6333, www.schoolofthearts-csu chico.com

Maltese CAMMIES blowout, part three 8 p.m., Maltese Bar & Tap Room, $7

Night three of the Maltese’s CAMMIES marathon includes performances by: Billy the Robot (electronic producer), DeVoll (alt-rock), The Breaks (groovy folk-rock) and AfterThot (rock/folk/blues).

1600 Park Ave., 343-4915, www.themaltesebar.com

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9 p.m., Studio Inn Lounge, $3

The Paradise classic rock-and-blues crew plays the North Chico watering hole.

2582 Esplanade, 343-0662

SUNDAY, MAY 1 CAMMIES Finale & Awards Show 2-7 p.m., Patrick Ranch, no cover

An all-day, free music festival featuring two stages of live local music, plus food-truck food (Black Kettle, Chicobi’s and Inday’s) and beverages (including beer) for purchase, and the presentation CAMMIES awards. Performers include Black Fong, Bogg, The Vesuvians, Alli Battaglia & The Musical Brewing Co., Sons of Jefferson, Lisa Valentine & Dave Elke, Michael Bone, Cell Block, Bran Crown, Big Mable & The Portholes, Eastwind Bellydance and Odd Little Egret. Bring chairs, blankets and sunscreen. Safe ride shuttle—between “Our Hands” sculpture and Patrick Ranch (1-8 p.m.)—provided by Dahlmeier Insurance.

10381 Midway, Durham, cnrcammies@gmail.com, www.newsreview.com/cammies

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