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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
5 Mile Myth Lead guitarist ends their third song of the night with soulful tunes. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Chico Unplugged Winners’ Showcase blew the roof off Madison Bear Garden

Alex Coba // February 23, 2019

Madison Bear Garden was filled with an adoring crowd and acoustic music as Chico State’s School of the Arts (SOTA) hosted “Chico Unplugged,” an acoustic competition that spans over the...

Pickles and Yogurt, a local band consisting of members (from left to right) Jim Reid, Dexter Pullybank and Mark Pullybank. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

Blackbird and MR. Bang host open mic night with a diverse array of performers

Mitchell Kret // February 8, 2019
The local gallery held an open mic night Wednesday, their first anniversary of holding such events.
Jack Knight, Ave Grave, Russell Rabut and David Friendlander perform passionately at 1078 Gallery on Friday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Local singer-songwriters dazzle at 1078 gallery

Jake Hutchison // September 21, 2014
1078 Gallery brought local musicians together for a memorable and inspiring performance on Friday.
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.
Chico Performances presents Jason Mraz. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

‘Lucky’ singer-songwriter to serenade Chico

David Kahn // March 23, 2014
Grammy Award-winner Jason Mraz will perform at Laxson Auditorium on Sunday.
Peter Janson warms up the crowd to their next song by explaining that the only person he could ever play well with is Larry Pattis, musically and in real life.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Acoustic guitarists astonish at 1078 Gallery

Ashiah Scharaga // January 17, 2014
Acoustic finger-style guitarists Peter Janson and Larry Pattis performed an intimate show at the 1078 Gallery Thursday.
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