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Thundercat brings jazz fusion and high emotions to Chico

Thundercat brings jazz fusion and high emotions to Chico

Kati Morris, Staff Writer // March 11, 2020

On Wednesday night, Stephen Lee Bruner, better known as Thundercat, took the stage at the Senator Theatre to play a night of electrifying jazz fusion. The bass-playing, Grammy winning, former crossover...

The Infamous Stringdusters performing

Infamous Stringdusters play bluegrass for non-bluegrass fans

Danielle Kessler // January 28, 2020

Grammy award-winning band, The Infamous Stringdusters, put on a genre-bending show on Wednesday at the Senator Theatre. With songs varying from classic bluegrass to a more contemporary sound, the band...

deM atlaS relaxes before the 'Mi Vida Local Tour' show starts at the Senator Theater on Friday. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Featured Artist: deM atlaS

Ricardo Tovar // March 13, 2019

  Over the past year, Chico's Senator Theater has gathered notable entertainers from the likes of Insane Clown Posse, Poppy, Bhad Bhabie, and All Time Low have all come through Chico. Chico's...

Atmosphere's 'Mi Vida Local Tour' comes to Chico

Atmosphere’s ‘Mi Vida Local Tour’ comes to Chico

Ricardo Tovar // March 12, 2019

Notable hip-hop names such as Tech N9ne, E-40 and Chief Keef have all stopped by Senator Theatre in downtown Chico over the past school year. This time around, rapper Slug and producer Ant, the duo that...

Volkswagon Beetle outside Senator Theater in downtown Chico, Sunday.

Photo of the day

Carly Maxstone // January 28, 2018

Volkswagon Beetle outside Senator Theater in downtown Chico, Sunday.

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Local DJs play stage-side with Baauer at the Senator

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson // September 26, 2017

Local production companies Blowout Entertainment and Diamond Productions put on Senator Theatre's biggest show yet on Saturday. The line-up included profound names in the electronic music world such...

Jason Huber (left) and Jordan Kelly

Get ready to rage with Cherub

Matthew Manfredi // November 7, 2016

Since the beginning of September, Cherub, the electronic-pop duo from Nashville, TN, has been on a non-stop national tour in support of their recently released album, “Bleed Gold, Piss Excellence.” On...

Despite fights and a short set, IAMSU! rocked the crowd at The Senator Theatre. Photo credit: Tom Sundgren

Despite fights, IAMSU! steals the show

December 13, 2015
IAMSU! played a sold out hip-hop show for enthusiastic fans. Fights, dancing and crowd-surfing occurred throughout.
Madeon pumps up the crowd on Saturday, Sept. 19 in an eery green light shroud. Photo credit: Dana Muensterman

Madeon too relaxed, security not so much

Dana Muensterman // September 23, 2015
EDM artist Madeon sprinkled good vibes across the Senator Theater last weekend and left none for the venue's security.
Guitarist Niclas Engelin and bassist Peter Iwers rattle the crowd with intense riffs and crushing tone. Photo credit: Jake Hutchison

In Flames brings destructive sound to Chico

Tom Sundgren // March 3, 2015
Sweden's famous metal band made their way to Senator Theatre last Saturday for a brutal performance.
RL Grime plays the Senator Friday the 31st

Trap music hits Chico

William Rein // January 28, 2015
Students struggle to obtain tickets to Los Angeles producer, RL Grime.
Mid jump while performing one of their songs

Electronic dance music duo comes to Chico

Katherine Feaster // January 17, 2015
Adventure Club put on a nearly sold out performance Friday at the Senator Theatre.
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