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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Harsh R screams his lyrics throughout Blackbird on Tuesday. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Abstract show shakes Blackbird Cafe with loud energy

Grant Schmieding // September 20, 2018

The tiny venue barely had any spots in its parking lot Tuesday night. Musicians dressed in all black, unloaded rugged tour buses full of equipment while locals made their way to the back door of Blackbird...

John Underwood waking up The Blackbird in Chico with his eccentric set Tuesday.

Local artists perform unconventional show at Blackbird Cafe

Grant Schmieding // August 30, 2018

Abstract art, leather cuffs, bare feet, paint splatters, cheap beer, minimal seating, dim lighting and camaraderie accompanied soulful music Tuesday night as locals stagger around the backside of the tiny...

The Sorority and its vocalist Cliff Greenwood stole the show with their energetic, intense performance Friday at Monstros Pizza. Photo credit: John Domogma

Monstros rock show features raw, powerful performances

Jake Hutchison // August 30, 2014
Local bands West by Swan and Metronaut and Oakland's The Sorority played a solid rock show Friday at Monstros Pizza.
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