The Orion

Shelter-in-place takes a toll on Chico music venues

Kati Morris, Staff Writer // April 1, 2020

The beginning of spring is supposed to be one of the most active times of the year for live music, with festival line-ups being announced and fans eagerly awaiting concerts they bought pre-sale tickets...

Poppy drags after AViVA pops at quirky Senator show

Rachael Bayuk // February 25, 2019

Poppy's opening act made an otherwise lack-luster show worth attending

Photo of the day

Carly Maxstone // January 28, 2018

Volkswagon Beetle outside Senator Theater in downtown Chico, Sunday.

‘New Beat Fund’ brings So Cal Guac Rock to the music world

Anna Porretta // November 16, 2016

When New Beat Fund Front Jeff Liliberte took the stage at The Senator Theater, you could tell that he'd stood where Kurt Cobain once stood in a booth at the legendary Sound City. It was like the ghost...

Sage the Gemini coming to the Senator Theatre

Cassandra Porter // May 1, 2016

Get ready to party with Sage the Gemini

The Story So Far: big, loud, engaging

Matthew Manfredi // April 25, 2016

Walnut Creek-based pop-punk band plays in Chico.

Floater returns to Chico with pair of upcoming shows

Tom Sundgren // April 21, 2015

The band from Portland, Oregon, will be performing on May 1 at the El Rey Theatre and May 2 at the Senator Theatre.

Reggae band Rebelution promotes “good vibes” at Chico concert

Greta Gordon // March 9, 2015

Rebelution played a wildly successful sold out show at the Senator last Sunday.