School’s in session and so are a lot of extracurricular activities. Let Chico News & Review help you find what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues.
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Black Fong
Thur August 21, 6:00pm
La Salles
229 Broadway St.
Get ready to funk it with Chico’s favorite funksters. La Salles is conveniently open during the downtown Chico Thursday Night Market, providing live music on the back patio, all ages welcome. Black Fong’s large, high-energy band playing original funk/reggae/rock numbers and maybe a few quirky vintage covers, are guaranteed to get you on your feet. No cover. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers
Fri August 22, 7:00pm: Doors open 6:00pm
Sierra Nevada Big Room
1075 E. 20th St.
They’re baaaack! Tommy Castro is a multi-award winning blues/R&B master with guitar and vocals, releasing 17 albums. He and the Painkillers are dropping into the Big Room to deliver their soul-shaking music, and enjoying it all the way. This performance is part of Sierra Nevada’s Hazy Little Happening, a week-long event. Tickets for this all-ages event. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
LeAnn Rimes
Fri August 22, 8:00pm: Doors open 7:00pm
Gold Country Casino Resort
4020 Olive Hwy, Oroville
It all started when a very young contestant took to the stage on the Star Search TV show, launching her singing career with country favorites. In the 1990s LeAnn Rimes became unstoppable, producing country and crossover chart-topping hits. Today the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer/songwriter is on a world tour with a stop here in the North Valley. She brings with her a small musical group for an intimate, but powerful performance. Tickets online, must be 21 to attend. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Suika T and Valley Wolf
Sat August 23, 9:00pm; Doors open 8:00pm
Lost on Main
319 Main St.
Frontwoman Suika T and band return to Chico, best known for their electrifying fusion of psychedelic cumbia, Latin hip-hop, electro-cumbia, funk, reggae, and world jazz. Besides vocals, guitars, bass and drums, this 8-person crew brings congas, sax and more percussion for the ultimate Latin music jam. Joining them is Modesto’s Valley Wolf, playing a blend of Latin soul, psychedelic rock, punk, and mariachi flourishes. A dance party all night. Must be 21+. Tickets online or, downstairs at the DownLo. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Joe Samba with the Wheeland Brothers
Tue August 26, 8:00pm; Doors open 7:00pm
The Commons
2412 Park Ave.
Joe Sambataro (aka Samba) grew up in a musical family with influences of funk, soul, and later ska and reggae. Touring with a full band, expect to hear cuts from their latest album Lifeline. And it’s still summer, so joining them are the Wheeland Brothers from Orange County. On their “Make My Summer” tour, these beach boys perform their own version of “beach rock reggae”. Can’t stop the dancing, but the ticketing site warns: “No crowdsurfing/moshing”. Tickets online and available locally at Diamond W Western Wear. This JMax production is all ages. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
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