Chico, CA
Situated roughly 175 miles north of the Bay Area just off Highway 5, Chico’s beautiful and sprawling landscape is the hub of a thriving music scene and a great tour stop for any band making the hike between Northern California and Oregon. Bay Area bands looking for a quick out-of-town gig will find Chico to be the perfect nearby destination, as well. The city’s downtown area boasts an abundance of art spaces, cafes, pubs and DIY venues that are ideal for any music genre — especially punk, reggae and indie rock. In May, The Chico News & Review hosts the CAMMIES, a regional music awards event that recognizes Chico’s independent musicians. Summer gives way to Friday Night Concerts and Saturday Night in the Plaza — weekly events that fill Chico’s Downtown Plaza with live music. Chico State University is located in the heart of this energetic command post and there are always plenty of eager college students in need of a musical fix. Check www.chicolist.com for additional local resources.
GUIDE TO GIGGING IN CHICO
Book a Gig: Venues
LASALLES
229 BROADWAY
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 893-1891
www.lasalleschico.com
This college-friendly club is one of Chico’s main live music hot spots. Touring rock bands should contact Nick Andrews well in advance at lasallesbooking@hotmail.com, or by calling the venue’s booking line at (530) 893-1852.
CAFE CODA
265 HUMBOLDT AVENUE
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 566-9476
www.cafecoda.com
This coffee bar keeps its music schedule full four to six nights a week. Perfect for jazz, bluegrass, alt-country, and singer/songwriters. To book a show, write Eric at eric@cafecoda at least four to eight weeks in advance.
MONSTROS PIZZA
628 W. SACRAMENTO AVE.
CHICO, CA 95926
(530) 342-1111
www.myspace.com/monstrospizza
A pizza joint with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude. To book, send Rachel or Brent a demo with lyrics (very important) to P.O. Box 4838, Chico, CA, 95926, or contact through MySpace for more information.
OFF LIMITS
1414 PARK AVENUE
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 342-5202
www.myspace.com/devilkatrockproductions
This 21 and up establishment provides its pub-crawlers with an array of head-banging acts four nights out of the week. Contact Katie through MySpace for booking.
CRUX ARTIST COLLECTIVE
1421 PARK AVENUE
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 566-0176
www.cruxarts.com
This artist collective is dedicated to offering a diverse, all-ages art space to the Chico populace, as well as hosting a multitude of edgy and eclectic bands. Email info@cruxarts.com for booking.
1078 GALLERY
820 BROADWAY STREET
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 343-1973
www.1078gallery.org
For over 25 years, this non-profit arts organization has been renowned for its contemporary and experimental art exhibitions, and it compliments the fixtures with live indie music one week per month. To book, email rene@synthesis.net two to three months in advance and include tour dates and a MySpace link.
COCO CAFFE
1722 MANGROVE AVENUE
CHICO, CA 95926
(530) 342-2626
www.myspace.com/cococaffe
This bustling coffee shack not only serves up a generous helping of espresso drinks and teas, but it also hosts indie-rock and acoustic shows that have been packing the clientele in tight on Friday and Saturday nights. Call Dominque at the cafe for booking.
HELL HOUSE
1422 WARNER STREET
CHICO, CA 95926
(530) 345-4673
www.myspace.com/casadehell
Punk, metal, psychobilly and hardcore rattle the walls and noiseniks at this DIY all-ages commune. To book, contact Parker via MySpace or email him at xfeedmetotheforest@gmail
.com at least two months in advance.
Promote a Gig: Media
THE CHICO NEWS & REVIEW
353 EAST SECOND STREET
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 894-2300
www.newsreview.com/chico/home
Dubbed “Chico’s principal weekly,” this alternative, independent publication reviews music and promotes gigs in its calendar section. Submit event info online or over the phone at least one week in advance of the publication date and mail a CD well in advance for review consideration.
THE ORION
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM
CSU, CHICO
CHICO, CA 95929
(530) 898-4237
www.theorion.com
This Chico State weekly is distributed throughout the campus and community. Email calendar submissions in advance to entertainmenteditor@theorion.com
KCSC/95.5 FM
CSU, CHICO
CHICO, CA 95929
(530) 898-6228
www.kcscradio.com
Student-owned-and-operated, Chico State University’s non-commercial and non-profit internet radio station does PSAs for events, and hosts live band interviews and in-studio performances. To book, mail a CD at least a month in advance and follow up with a phone call.
Gear/ Repairs
HERREID MUSIC
824 OROVILLE AVENUE
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 894-7777
www.hmusic.com
Herreid has it all — guitars, drums, keyboards, amplifiers and pro-audio gear. Accepts walk-ins for guitar-based repairs. Open 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. — 4 p.m. on Sundays.
BROADWAY MUSIC CENTER
534 BROADWAY STREET
CHICO, CA 95928
(530) 345-4222
This pawnshop sells new and used instruments and equipment and does minor repair work on guitars. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
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