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Thumpasaurus members in the green room of Lost on Main

Thumpasaurus brings the funk to Lost on Main

Mitchell Kret // February 21, 2019

Lost on Main was flooded with psychedelic funk Tuesday night, hosting Thumpasaurus, an energetic band from L.A. making their third stop on their “Book of Thump” tour across the U.S. The show also...

Painted pumpkins photo for "Paint Night Pumpkins"

Six Halloween activities in the Chico area besides party

Niyat Teferi // October 24, 2017

Halloween is around the corner and everyone is gearing up to show off their spooky costumes and get into the festive season. Chico is known for its very notorious party reputation during this time of year,...

Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

The Kyle Gass Band shreds at Lost on Main.

Matthew Manfredi // December 8, 2016

The Kyle Gass Band lit up Lost on Main Tuesday night by bringing guitar solos and crushing acoustic chords together for a night of comedic rock 'n' roll. Gass, best known for his role in Tenacious D, the...

One of many performers at the DownLo. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Chico attempts to break Guinness record

Matthew Manfredi // April 9, 2016
The DownLo hosts the second attempt to break a world record.
Big Sam on stage at a festival, getting lost in the music. Photo courtesy of Any Goetz

New Orleans-based band to bring funk to Chico

Matthew Manfredi // March 17, 2016
Big Sam's Funky Nation to bring funk to Lost On Main.
Members of the band, Aberrance, (from left) Ed Vance, Jake Hollingsworth, David Hordienko, and Nick Rahming hang out with their retired tour van on Tuesday. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Aberrance members on crashing their van, new music and tour smells

Tom Sundgren // September 12, 2015
Paradise death metal four-piece, Aberrance, are no strangers to the community of Chico. Lead vocalist Ed Vance and guitarist Jake Hollingsworth describe their summer tour, surviving a major car accident and what the future holds for the band.
Photo credit: George Johnston

Coolio stirs up ’90s nostalgia but gives lackluster performance

Amanda Rhine // April 19, 2015
Grammy Award-winning rapper Coolio performed an interesting but less-than-impressive set on Friday at Lost On Main.
Photo by Roberta via Wikimedia Commons.

Moon Hooch shines at Lost

Lauren Smith // March 18, 2015
Brooklyn "cave music" trio proves that dance music doesn't have to be basic.
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