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Esquire Ali to raise vibes at 1078 Gallery, Downlo

Trevor Whitney // January 19, 2015
The musician plans to rock the crowds of Chico with two upcoming performances.
Chaz Martinsen will display his ceramic creations at a show in the University Art Gallery in April. Photo credit: Jessica Brown

Ceramics virtuoso molds his future

Trevor Whitney // December 14, 2014
Graduate student Chaz Martinsen prepares for his upcoming gallery this April as he reflects on his time at Chico State.
Wanderers & Wolves debut EP was the highlight of a release party Saturday at 1078 Gallery. Photo courtesy of drummer Joe Stone

Study Break: Wanderers & Wolves’ ‘Down in the Water’ EP review

Trevor Whitney // December 10, 2014
Popular musical influences reign supreme and too obvious in the local rock 'n' roll band's debut EP, taking attention away from the band's originality and chops.
Local singer-songwriter Nolan Ford strums and sings a cover of Olivia Tuesday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Veronica Hodur

Singer-songwriters host intimate concert

Trevor Whitney // November 20, 2014
Oregon's Olivia Awbrey joined local musicians for an inclusive, honest performance to an audience of less than 20 people Tuesday at 1078 Gallery.
Chico State senior recording arts major Alex Montes de Oca started playing the upright bass about three years ago, though he started on a five-string electric in high school. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Chico State Crossroads: Student musicians discover new direction from education

Trevor Whitney // November 16, 2014
Seniors Carlos Rivera and Alex Montes de Oca are on separate musical journeys that have led them both to the same place: an introduction to jazz, their instruments and themselves.
Audience members interact with one of the mimes of MUMMENSCHANZ, portraying a giant hand. The troupe performed a captivating theatrical show Tuesday night at Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: John Domogma

Swiss mime troupe enjoyable for all ages

Trevor Whitney // October 30, 2014
MUMMENSCHANZ had no need for sound or music during its genuinely funny and mind-boggling visual performance Tuesday at Laxson Auditorium.
Daniel Michelson, junior mechanical engineering major, intently plays piano during the Jazz X-Press rehearsal Oct. 14 at the Performing Arts Center. Photo credit: John Domogma

Jazz X-Press has ‘Tricks’ up sleeve for fall concert

Trevor Whitney // October 21, 2014
The ensemble will feature music from some of the best jazz musicians and students of Chico State, along with the talents of two professional guests in "Tricks & Treats" on Saturday.
Photo courtesy of Cold Blue Mountain

Study Break: Cold Blue Mountain ‘Old Blood’ album review

Trevor Whitney // October 10, 2014
The metal musicians released their more mature, heavier sophomore album "Old Blood" Tuesday.
Photo courtesy Furlough Fridays

Furlough Fridays to release album influenced by shifted lineup

Trevor Whitney // October 4, 2014
"Divided" encompasses the band's trials and tribulations over the last year or so, but seems to have brought the musicians closer in the process.
The DJs of Stockholm Syndrome aim to expose Chico State students to Swedish music of all styles. Photo courtesy Sarah Manha

KCSC Radio back with fresh fall lineup

Trevor Whitney // September 30, 2014
The Orion offers an exclusive look at six of the new shows the campus station is streaming online this semester.
Photo of Aphex Twin, or Richard James, courtesy of Stephen Robinson via Flickr.

Study Break: Aphex Twin’s ‘Syro’ album review

Trevor Whitney // September 24, 2014
The electronic music whiz's first full-length record in 13 years is an instant contender for album of the year.
Dead Drunk co-writer Joshua Siegel showcases the films illustrious weapon, used for smoking marijuana and bashing zombies, at the movies premiere Saturday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Trevor Whitney

Local zombie film brings boozy, experimental twist to genre

Trevor Whitney // September 23, 2014
"Dead Drunk" offers a memorable, hilarious and creative spin to undead flicks, as showcased during its premiere Saturday at 1078 Gallery.
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