It’s a week-long music party! Plus, other highlights from Chico News & Review of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the listings in the Butte County area.
The 1940’s Radio Hour
Thur-Sun, Nov. 13-23; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2:00pm
Theatre on the Ridge
3735 Neal Road, Paradise
Based on the book by Walton Jones, The 1940’s Radio Hour transports the audience back to the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room in New York City on December 21, 1942. There, the cast and crew of WOV Radio are about to broadcast their annual Christmas program, “The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade,” to American troops overseas. But it’s a hectic balancing act for producer Clifton Feddington who struggles to manage temperamental stars, technical mishaps, and wartime emotions, while performers juggle personal dreams and heartaches. Vintage musical hits such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” blast over the airwaves as the players give us a behind-the-scenes look at the chaos backstage. The local TOTR cast presents a play that’s both a celebration of a bygone era and a reminder of the resilience and hope that carried a nation through uncertain times. Tickets online, or at the door, $25. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Stevie Cook Band
Fri Nov. 14, 7:00pm–10:00pm
Mulberry Music Station Brewery
175 E. 20th St.
When Mulberry Station Brewery closed down last March, it was a sad day for lovers of live music and brews. But, the Mulberry reopened a few weeks ago with a new owner who’s serious about supporting local MUSIC—it’s literally now its middle name—Mulberry Music Station. Local fave Stevie Cook and a few friends (Spark ’n’ Cinder band mates) will be gracing the newly-expanded stage playing their blend of reggae, blues, funk and rock. This veteran crew is guaranteed to get you up on the dance floor. Pizza and beer available for purchase. $10 cover at the door for the band. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Dustbowl Revival and The Great North Special
Sat Nov. 15; Doors open 8:00pm
Lost on Main
319 Main St.
Pace yourself because two big bands from SoCal will be jamming and providing the grooves all night at this dance party. Festival-favorite Dustbowl Revival (shown here) delivers roots music that’s a mix evolved from bluegrass into more soul and New Orleans funk; it’s string band meets brass section with multiple instruments. The Great North Special plays a jam-band style that fuses psych-rock, country-blues, soul and Americana. Also as a seven-member band mixing several genres, expect to hear a little lap steel country‐twang with the funk. Tickets online or at the DownLo in Chico without service fees. Must be 21+ to attend. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
John Craigie with The Coffis Brothers
Sun Nov. 16, 7:00pm; Doors open 6:00pm
Paradise Performing Arts Center
777 Nunneley Rd., Paradise
On a return visit to Paradise, John Craigie (shown here) brings his folky, Americana sound delivered with smooth instrumentation. He’s a storyteller with an acoustic guitar, harmonica, banjo, ukulele and a little humor in his toolkit. This singer, songwriter, and producer from Portland is passionate about his projects. No surprise that partial ticket sales go to the cause Farm to Pantry, helping to alleviate food insecurity. Joining Craigie on his Keep It Warm Tour 2025 is the Coffis Brothers band. Growing up in the Santa Cruz mountains is also where brothers Jamie and Kellen formed their band, described as “rootsy rock’n’roll”, combining amplified Americana, acoustic folk, roadhouse R&B, and electrified roots music. They started recording albums in 2011, touring the Western states and got a little career boost from Tim Bluhm and The Mother Hips. Tickets online or available without service charge at Pullins Cyclery and Music Connection in downtown Chico. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
The California Honeydrops
Tue Nov. 18, 8:00pm: Doors open 7:00pm
Senator Theatre
517 Main St.
The Honeydrops return to Chico with a style influenced by blues, gospel and second‐line New Orleans jazz. The five-member band started out as a few guys playing in Oakland BART stations in 2007. Now, the full band includes guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and various horns, landing them in spots at popular music festivals worldwide with giants in the blues, soul, jazz and funk genres. The Honeydrops emphasize improvisation, dancing and crowd interaction as frontman Lech Wierzynski stated: “We want crowd involvement, to make people become a part of the whole thing by dancing along, singing, picking the songs…” Now on their Redwood Highway Tour, expect to hear work from their latest album, Keep On Diggin. Tickets online or at Diamond W Western Wear in Chico. All-ages show. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
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