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Photo courtesy of Maurice Huffman

Q&A: Big Mo on children’s tales, blues

Michael Quiring
November 3, 2014
The Orion spoke with the local blues man about his band, putting on a three-day concert in Fort Bragg and becoming a children's author.
Clay Finch, senior music industry major and guitarist of Dakota Cree, also hosts a local music show called "Chico Homegrown" at the KCSC Radio station 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Q&A: Student DJ, musician Clay Finch

Michael Quiring
October 24, 2014
The Orion sat down with the music industry senior and guitarist of Dakota Cree to talk about Bob Dylan, Auto-Tune and finding a higher consciousness through music.
Chico Performances presents The Hot Sardines, a contemporary jazz group from New York. The band will bring energized, hip-swinging rhythms to Laxson Auditorium on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

The Hot Sardines to bring infectious, hip-swinging jazz tunes to Laxson

Michael Quiring
October 13, 2014
The New York-based band will captivate jazz enthusiasts in a performance presented by Chico Performances on Sunday.
Brian Elmquist, Zach Williams and Kanene Pipkin, pictured from left to right, perform to an energetic crowd Thursday at Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

The Lone Bellow delivers riveting rhythms at Laxson Auditorium

Michael Quiring
October 3, 2014
The Brooklyn-based band had heads bobbing during an energetic acoustic show at Laxson Auditorium on Thursday.
Chico Performances presents The Lone Bellow with opener Hugh Bob and The Hustle 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Look out Bellow: country-soul band to form ‘quick camaraderie’ with audience

Michael Quiring
September 26, 2014
The Lone Bellow will bring a night of toe-tapping country soul at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Laxson Auditorium.
Chico Performances presents award-winning pianist Alpin Hong, who will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Classical pianist to ‘tear roof off’ Laxson Auditorium

Michael Quiring
September 23, 2014
Alpin Hong will bring technicality, humor and flair to a unique, one-day performance that students, faculty and community members will not want to miss.
Christian Baldini is one of four conductors competing for the chance to become the North State Symphony's new music director. Photo courtesy of Chico State's School of the Arts.

North State Symphony to kick off ‘Season of Discovery’

Michael Quiring
September 13, 2014
The North State Symphony will open its four performance series "Season of Discovery" with "Embark," featuring special guest Ryan Kuster, on Saturday, Sept. 20.
The LoLos, who performed at the Wildcat Welcome Concert earlier this semester, will be one of more than 11 local acts performing at A.S. Productions' Led Zeppelin IV concert Saturday, Sept. 13. Photo credit: Annie Paige

Led Zeppelin IV tribute concert to feature eccentric spin on classics

Michael Quiring
September 7, 2014
Eleven local acts will add their creative take to songs from the iconic rock group's untitled fourth album in a tribute concert Saturday Sept. 13, presented by A.S. Productions and Uncle Dad's Art Collective.
Mystic Roots Band keeps the reggae alive and kicking during Friday Night Concert in the City Plaza. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Groovin’ to fresh, local reggae band

Michael Quiring
August 30, 2014
The Mystic Roots Band played original covers of pop hits to a lively crowd during downtown's Friday Night Concert.
Hip-hop artist YG turns up up a sold out crowd Tuesday night at the Senator Theatre. Photo credit: Michael Quiring

YG sells out solid show at Senator

Michael Quiring
May 14, 2014
YG delivered a solid, West Coast hip-hop performance Tuesday night at the Senator Theatre.
Photo courtesy of Def Jam Recordings.

Hip-hop artist swaggers in to Senator Theatre

Michael Quiring
May 6, 2014
South Central Los Angeles artist YG is set to roll through Chico next week.
Photo Credit to Gage Skidmore via FLICKR Andrew Garfield and Jamie Foxx star in the new Spider-Man film, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."

Study Break: Spider-Man 2 Movie Review

Michael Quiring
May 3, 2014
New Spidey movie slings into theaters.
Hello Biplane, an acoustic duo featuring Braden Young and Spencer Goertz-Giffen, perform at their midwest release show. Photo Credit: Pete Romano.

Study Break: Hello Biplane ‘Line’ Album Review

Michael Quiring
April 25, 2014
"Line" is an enjoyable, short listen that anyone can make the time to check out.

KCSC Radio Metal DJ Q-and-A

Michael Quiring
April 17, 2014
The Orion sat down with radio metal DJ Koray Saglam for a Q-and-A session about his radio show and how he got involved with KCSC.
Ben Fillion, performs vocals, guitars, lyrics and saxophones for The Birds of Prey. Photo Courtesy of Ben Fillion.

Study Break: The Birds of Prey ‘Am I Just an Animal’ Album Review

Michael Quiring
April 11, 2014
The Birds of Prey, a New York City-based trio, hits the right notes.
Brian Turner, Iraq veteran, poet and author of two poetry collection books, presents his inspiring collection of literature Tuesday night inside Rowland-Taylor Hall. Photo credit: Annie Paige

Soldier poet delivers powerful poetry

Michael Quiring
April 2, 2014
War veteran comes to Chico and displays a wonderful night of impacting poetry.
Jason Nice, history professor at Chico State, lectured on the Tudor family traditions and their representation in history. Photo credit: Shannon Miller

Professor lectures on 16th century royalty

Michael Quiring
March 27, 2014
A history professor presented Tudor Memories: 500 Years of Commemoration at the Hampton Court Palace Wednesday evening.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performed Tuesday night at Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Jazz orchestra brings soul, blues

Michael Quiring
March 13, 2014
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra delivered a journey through the history of jazz
The advanced orchestra plays during the Going for Baroque concert on Friday night. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Classical celebration captivates with young talent

Michael Quiring
March 9, 2014
Talented Chico youth performed during the Going for Baroque concert at Bidwell Presbyterian Church on Friday night.
"Armed Domestic Security" is one of the visuals from Mitchel Davidovitz's project, "Window of Normalization," which debuted during the The New Music Symposium Thursday night. Photo Courtesy of Mitchel Davidovitz.

Composers present new works at student symposium

Michael Quiring
February 28, 2014
Chico State students performed original compositions during the first of three nights of the New Music Symposium.
WordSauce. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Audio Engineering Society raises money during a night of rockin’ music

Michael Quiring
February 21, 2014
The Chico State Audio Engineering Society held a fundraiser Thursday night at the 1078 Gallery.
Tommy Emmanuel rocks out on the guitar for audiences Thursday night at Laxson Auditorium.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Guitarists captivate crowds at Laxson Auditorium

Michael Quiring
January 31, 2014
Tommy Emmanuel and his special guests provided an inspiring guitar performance at Laxson Auditorium