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Trevor Whitney

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Local Jamaican-ska band, Boss 501, will be performing at the Chico World Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. Photo courtesy of Boss 501.

Chico World Music Festival preview

Trevor Whitney
September 8, 2015
Check out this year's Chico World Music Festival at Laxson Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Photo courtesy of School of the Arts

‘Will Rogers Follies’ to showcase life of folk hero with song, dance

Trevor Whitney
April 21, 2015
Chico State's School of the Arts hosts its spring musical with a version of the Broadway classic at Laxson Auditorium.
Cammies: Jazz Showcase

Cammies: Jazz Showcase

Trevor Whitney
April 12, 2015
Impeccable synchronization ruled the Jazz portion of the Cammies.
"Friends of Mine," released Feb. 1. Courtesy of The Colonel's Men, the-colonels-men.bandcamp.com.

Narrow Minded: The Colonel’s Men ‘Friends of Mine’ album review

Trevor Whitney
April 8, 2015
The Davis band mostly impresses with its indie, folky, poppy eight-track debut entirely produced by Chico State's Harrison "Polo" Hedriana.
Courtesy of Jmax Productions

Iamsu! to perform at Senator Theatre

Trevor Whitney
March 30, 2015
The Bay Area rapper and founding member of the collective HBK Gang is playing in Chico on Wednesday.
Photo credit: Zak Magno

Spring Theatre Workshop: ‘The Tarzan Project’

Trevor Whitney
March 27, 2015
Chico State students have written, directed and are now ready to present their original production to the masses.
'Peter and Alice' coming to Theatre on the Ridge

‘Peter and Alice’ coming to Theatre on the Ridge

Trevor Whitney
March 20, 2015
Paradise's community theater troupe presents a play that depicts the 1932 meeting of the namesakes that inspired two beloved fairy-tale characters.
Bull Moose Party was one of many bands performing at Sound Clash. Photo credit: Jeffrey Fox

Sounds clash at BMU concert

Trevor Whitney
March 15, 2015
AS Productions' battle of the bands foiled by technical difficulty, inadequate sound.
The Bay Area Cypher Crew kicking flows on a parking garage on a pleasant Thursday evening in Chico. Photo courtesy of Kiana Abenoja.

Narrow Minded: Chico hip-hop is dead

Trevor Whitney
March 14, 2015
Artists need to work together to reanimate hip-hop.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Clutter among roommates ends in a bitter clash of clans

Trevor Whitney
March 12, 2015
Squeeze five people into a four-bedroom apartment and stir in a healthy dose of passive aggression and weird kitchen habits — not exactly a recipe for peace and harmony.
Intergalactic Nemesis is a graphic novel come-to-life as it is narrated by voice actors while accompanied by live music and sound effects. Photo credit: George Johnston

“Target Earth” misfires

Trevor Whitney
March 8, 2015
Live-action graphic novel "The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth" landed at Laxson auditorium Saturday night, leaving slightly too much to be desired.
When she ins't bogged down by technology and finances, Ze Treasure Troll creates art. Photo Credit: Kirsten Springer

Q&A: Ze Treasure Troll on decorative concrete, not living under bridges

Trevor Whitney
February 27, 2015
Chico State student and concrete artist Kirsten Springer discusses her persona, engineering and types of trolls.
First-year prerecording arts major Matt Holmen performs for his second time in "Chico Unplugged" at Madison Bear Garden. Photo courtesy of Kurtis Griffin.

Narrow Minded: ‘Chico Unplugged’ impresses at new venue

Trevor Whitney
February 20, 2015
One night in, the latest installment of the School of the Arts Productions' singer-songwriter competition was already far superior to last semester.
Zap Mama brought an impressive and theatrical performance to Laxson Auditorium on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Sparks soar in Zap Mama show

Trevor Whitney
February 20, 2015
Zap Mama and Antibalas bring vocal harmonizing, beatboxing and powerful band dynamics to Laxson Auditorium.
Jeff Bridges performs with his band the Abiders and his daughter Jessie Bridges during the encore on Saturday night at Laxson Auditorium. Bridges welcomes his cult following as "The Dude" from the movie "The Big Lebowski" and made references to it during the show. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘The Dude’ rocks Laxson Auditorium

Trevor Whitney
January 31, 2015
Jeff Bridges and the Abiders came to Chico State Saturday night and performed in what was an outstanding, lively show.
Cover art for Alec Beretz's debut album, "Divided." Photo courtesy of Alec Beretz.

Narrow Minded: Alec Beretz’s ‘Divided’ album review

Trevor Whitney
January 24, 2015
A completely subjective and biased review of the Chico State musician's new album.

Esquire Ali to raise vibes at 1078 Gallery, Downlo

Trevor Whitney
January 19, 2015
The musician plans to rock the crowds of Chico with two upcoming performances.
Chaz Martinsen will display his ceramic creations at a show in the University Art Gallery in April. Photo credit: Jessica Brown

Ceramics virtuoso molds his future

Trevor Whitney
December 14, 2014
Graduate student Chaz Martinsen prepares for his upcoming gallery this April as he reflects on his time at Chico State.
Wanderers & Wolves' debut EP was the highlight of a release party Saturday at 1078 Gallery. Photo courtesy of drummer Joe Stone

Study Break: Wanderers & Wolves’ ‘Down in the Water’ EP review

Trevor Whitney
December 10, 2014
Popular musical influences reign supreme and too obvious in the local rock 'n' roll band's debut EP, taking attention away from the band's originality and chops.
Bogg's violinist Matthew Weiner and keyboardist Joshua Hegg perform with bandmates at Cafe Coda every Friday. The jazz quartet will release its new album on Dec. 13. Photo credit: Brittany Hausman

Not Bogg-ed down

Trevor Whitney
December 8, 2014
Local jazz band Bogg promotes Chico's music scene and release tunes with fervor.
The Snow Queen (Sofia Allmon) and Snow King  (Clinton Bell) enchant audience members for Chico Performances and Chico Community Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker." Photo credit: John Domogma

‘The Nutcracker’ tastefully brings classic to life in local show

Trevor Whitney
December 7, 2014
Chico Community Ballet brought fresh re-imagings of scenes and characters to the classic holiday ballet production, with only a few moments that may have confused audience members.
Local singer-songwriter Nolan Ford strums and sings a cover of "Olivia" Tuesday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Veronica Hodur

Singer-songwriters host intimate concert

Trevor Whitney
November 20, 2014
Oregon's Olivia Awbrey joined local musicians for an inclusive, honest performance to an audience of less than 20 people Tuesday at 1078 Gallery.
Photo by Hopper Stone/AP and Universal Pictures.

Study Break: ‘Dumb and Dumber To’ review

Trevor Whitney
November 19, 2014
"Dumb and Dumber To" is Hollywood's latest hiatus-ending comedy sequel to fall short of its fan's lofty expectations.
Chico State senior recording arts major Alex Montes de Oca started playing the upright bass about three years ago, though he started on a five-string electric in high school. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Chico State Crossroads: Student musicians discover new direction from education

Trevor Whitney
November 16, 2014
Seniors Carlos Rivera and Alex Montes de Oca are on separate musical journeys that have led them both to the same place: an introduction to jazz, their instruments and themselves.
Photo by James via Flickr

Study Break: Calvin Harris’ ‘Motion’ album review

Trevor Whitney
November 8, 2014
The music on this album is more repetitive than the grooves in the vinyl on which it'll soon be pressed.
Chico Performances presents the internationally acclaimed dance company Pilobolus
Nov. 11 in Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Dance company to infect Chico with contagious contortions

Trevor Whitney
November 7, 2014
Collaboration and creativity join forces to bring the world-class dance company to Chico, which is not unlike its fast-spreading fungal namesake.
Audience members interact with one of the mimes of MUMMENSCHANZ, portraying a giant hand. The troupe performed a captivating theatrical show Tuesday night at Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: John Domogma

Swiss mime troupe enjoyable for all ages

Trevor Whitney
October 30, 2014
MUMMENSCHANZ had no need for sound or music during its genuinely funny and mind-boggling visual performance Tuesday at Laxson Auditorium.
"T.I. by Carla" by Carla from Atlanta, Georgia, via Flickr. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:T.I._by_Carla.jpg#mediaviewer/File:T.I._by_Carla.jpg

Study Break: T.I.’s ‘Paperwork’ album review

Trevor Whitney
October 23, 2014
The Atlanta rapper's affinity for office supplies is recycled into his feature-heavy, low-caliber ninth studio album that tries a bit too hard to get noticed.
Daniel Michelson, junior mechanical engineering major, intently plays piano during the Jazz X-Press rehearsal Oct. 14 at the Performing Arts Center. Photo credit: John Domogma

Jazz X-Press has ‘Tricks’ up sleeve for fall concert

Trevor Whitney
October 21, 2014
The ensemble will feature music from some of the best jazz musicians and students of Chico State, along with the talents of two professional guests in "Tricks & Treats" on Saturday.
Photo by Sony Pictures via Bloomberg

Study Break: ‘Fury’ review

Trevor Whitney
October 20, 2014
David Ayer's newest film keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with big, war-time action scenes, but ultimately lacks substance, dragging on and failing to develop relatable, deep characters.
Photo courtesy of Cold Blue Mountain

Study Break: Cold Blue Mountain ‘Old Blood’ album review

Trevor Whitney
October 10, 2014
The metal musicians released their more mature, heavier sophomore album "Old Blood" Tuesday.
Actress and singer Cristina Isabel Lucas portrays painter Frida Kahlo in "Tres Vidas" Tuesday at the BMU Auditorium. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Influential women brought to life on stage in ‘Tres Vidas’

Trevor Whitney
October 9, 2014
A powerful play honoring three renowned Latin-American women captivated audiences Tuesday at the Bell Memorial Auditorium.
Photo courtesy Furlough Fridays

Furlough Fridays to release album influenced by shifted lineup

Trevor Whitney
October 4, 2014
"Divided" encompasses the band's trials and tribulations over the last year or so, but seems to have brought the musicians closer in the process.
The DJs of "Stockholm Syndrome" aim to expose Chico State students to Swedish music of all styles. Photo courtesy Sarah Manha

KCSC Radio back with fresh fall lineup

Trevor Whitney
September 30, 2014
The Orion offers an exclusive look at six of the new shows the campus station is streaming online this semester.
Photo of Aphex Twin, or Richard James, courtesy of Stephen Robinson via Flickr.

Study Break: Aphex Twin’s ‘Syro’ album review

Trevor Whitney
September 24, 2014
The electronic music whiz's first full-length record in 13 years is an instant contender for album of the year.
"Dead Drunk" co-writer Joshua Siegel showcases the film's illustrious weapon, used for smoking marijuana and bashing zombies, at the movie's premiere Saturday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Trevor Whitney

Local zombie film brings boozy, experimental twist to genre

Trevor Whitney
September 23, 2014
"Dead Drunk" offers a memorable, hilarious and creative spin to undead flicks, as showcased during its premiere Saturday at 1078 Gallery.