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The members of Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna celebrates 50 years of psychedelia

Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020

Legendary 1960s rock group, Hot Tuna, graced the stage at Laxson Auditorium on Sunday night for their 50th anniversary tour. Their show emphasised to many of their dedicated fans that they still bring...

Illustration of a girl listening to music while studying

Playlist: The perfect study vibes

Elijah Ewing, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020

With midterms around the corner, this situation happens to me all the time.  After sitting down to read the incredibly dense textbook in front of me, I put on my favorite playlist and start reading....

Silent disco at the El Rey Theatre

Silent disco provides a unique social experience

Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020

The El Rey Theater held a silent disco event this past Thursday night. With different music genres available, the night was a fun experience for regular and casual silent disco-goers. There were three...

Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Through the Late Night podcast: 21 Savage shocking ICE detainment

Mitchell Kret, Angel Ortega and Alex Coba
February 23, 2019

“Through The Late Night” is the Arts & Entertainment's new music podcast for The Orion News. Led by section writers Mitchell Kret and Angel Ortega, every other week you'll get to hear them...

Ending the first act with a bang Photo credit: Mathew Boe

Chico artists successfully revamp Madonna smash hits

Rayanne Painter
January 30, 2019

The sass of Madonna and the raw talent of Uncle Dad’s Art Collective joined forces for a fiery opening night. Filled with all of Madonna’s classic hits from “Material Girl” to “Like...

Students preform in the Laxson Auditorium on Saturday. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Daniel Hiestand Memorial Concert shows Chico State pride

Alex Coba
October 8, 2018

What could be better than fine instrumental music and Chico pride? Absolutely nothing. Chico’s Department of Music and Theatre held the Daniel Hiestand Memorial Concert, which featured the Chico...

Paraic King plays a song he wrote at Chico Unplugged on Thursday. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Chico Unplugged rocks Madison Bear Garden with local talent

Grant Schmieding
September 22, 2018

The crowd, tightly packed, mostly stands—mingling as shoulders brush and bump. The stage is small, pushed into a corner, surrounded by bright, colorful lights. Beams of purple, blue and red dance across...

Photo credit: Grant Garnsey

Why you should attend a music festival this summer

Nicte Hernandez
May 7, 2018

Music festivals bring hundreds of people together around music, art or popular food. There are a few things about festivals that keeps bringing people back though: the artists, the vibe and the people....

Hot Potato, a folk group, performed original songs and covers of old standards at the show. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

CAMMIES spotlight, award Chico musical artists

Natalie Hanson
April 25, 2018
Every spring, the diverse and eclectic variety of musical artists in the Chico area is celebrated with the CAMMIES awards, and the 2018 finale of the awards on Sunday did not fall short of its reputation.
Top 5 hits out now

Top 5 hits out now

Jessica Carvajal Castillo
September 28, 2017

Songs to add to your playlist: "Slow Hands" - This song just reached number one in the U.S. Niall really changed up the tone that we are used to from One Direction by going solo. A lot of One Direction's...

Huge crowd at postmates stage during last night of 'Day N Night' music festival. 
Courtesy of Day N Night's Facebook page

Wildcats take on ‘Day N Night’ music festival

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
September 14, 2017

The ‘Day N Night Festival’ attracted Chico State students, despite the nonstop driving all day and night. Over 50 artists gathered in Anaheim, California for the three-day-long event Sept. 8 through...

Booths and food stands outside the new Arts and Humanities building.

Chico World Music Festival returns to campus

Natalie Hanson
September 11, 2017

The 24th annual Chico World Music Festival took place on campus, Saturday. Every year, the festival brings together a variety of musical acts to showcase sounds and styles from all over the world to...