UPDATES

Hello again from the Chico Blog Team! We hope everyone had a great, safe halloween! We are now accepting pictures and stories from all of Chico, and we're going to compile them into a fun blog entry. If you'd like to submit your pics or story from Halloween in Chico this year, send them to chicoblogteam@yahoo.com. We will be posting this blog mid-november, so send your Halloween pictures and/or story to the email address listed above.

We've also updated our calendar for this week. Check it out at http://www.my.calendars.net/cbt2008. If you'd like to submit an upcoming event free, just send it to us at chicoblogteam@yahoo.com. We'll have all events posted within 24 hours.

Thanks for your continued support Chico! We love you!

We're Back!

We're back to our blog format! Send us your events and we'll help promote free for the month of October! Don't forget to get your tickets to the Hooliganz pre-halloween party. Hit up their MySpace for more info. http://www.myspace.com/hooliganz For the latest events and news around Chico, check out our MySpace at www.myspace.com/chicoevents. THE CHICO BLOG TEAM

Song of The Week Artist Eye-Que Interview

To hear this week's song of the week "What it Seems" by Eye-Que, visit www.myspace.com/chicoevents!

Artist of the Week Interview
With Eye-Que



Stage Name:
Eye-Que

Birth Name:
Quintin Lee Antoine Fields

What Inspires you?
Everything in existence. I watch a plethora of different programs on television and they all bring something inspiring to the picture. Life, family, friends, love, hip hop culture, struggles, pain, nature, and of course God.

What’s your favorite thing about living in Chico?
The community has so much area for hip hop to grow and be accepted in every way, shape or form. It’s a small and pretty peaceful college town waiting to show the world that there is great talent in the city. The housing prices are really cheap too…lol…

How and when did you get started in the music business?
I got started in the music business at around 15 years old. I started out solo, then I joined a group (T.Y.P.) and recorded a couple dozen songs. After a few years with the group, multiple distractions and scheduling problems happened as well as me going off to college. I was told I should be a solo artist for a long time, and although we are still a group, I am working on my solo project (Class Is In Session EP).

Give us a little background info about your song of the week:
Well the song of the week is titled “What it Seems” and it is basically illustrating the changes as well as the problems in society. I decided to compose this record with DASH from P.AND.A and give the people who like soft harmony something to listen to as well as a smooth flow from myself. The beat was produced by Shadrach of P.AND.A and it is a prefect fit to a song that will open your eyes.

Where can fans listen to more of your music?
Right now MySpace is the only place to hear the music of Eye-Que. Don’t worry, I am working on my website as we speak and I will definitely have some tracks for the listeners. I also have a few rap battles you can find at cruxarts.com. Well, now that I think about it, you can also visit rakoworld.com and check out the third song on the site if you want to hear a tune from Eye-Que. Now besides those two places, stay up to date on the MySpace page and I will definitely keep you updated. http://www.myspace.com/eyequethegenius

Influences:
I am influenced by all that surrounds me. Poverty, family, a job, college, relationships with optimistic and pessimistic people…Let’s just say everything.

What do you want your fans to know about you?
I want my fans to know that I’m me and that’s all I can be. I will always speak it how I see it. I’m real, I’m grown, and gifted with the ability to illustrate the hip hop through my lyrical text.

If you have upcoming shows, please list them here:
I have one upcoming show. It is on the 2nd of August this year of course. It will be held at Chico State’s Amphitheatre. It’s for a fashion show so come dressed to kill. People will be arriving at 5PM, free admission. I will be rocking the stage with P.AND.A and Dusted Phoniks. Come out and show your support. Thank you.

©2008 ChicoBlogTeam.com

The Hooliganz and Why they love Chico

I recently wrote to each member of the Hooliganz, including their DJ and producer. I was originally going to ask them a question for our first edition of our newsletter, but their answers were kind of lengthy and I didn't want to edit anything they wrote, so I thought this might make a cool blog entry. So here it is: I asked each of them "What's your favorite thing about Chico?" And here's their responses.... J Pigg

“My favorite thing about Chico is…the city’s relaxed atmosphere. Everybody can just chill and have a good time. We know how to party out here the right way!! And this is where the Hooliganz started!”

I2K

“My favorite thing about Chico is the laid back atmosphere and attitude of all the people. It’s a great place to be at.”

B Lee

“My favorite part of Chico is the people. They are a very mice easy-going bunch.”

DJ Marvel

“How friendly the people are. Whether you are hanging out at a bar or one of the local swimming spots, you can just start a conversation with someone and before you know it, you know some of the same people. Chico is a really great place to meet cool people.”

Irthwirm

“How everything is so close together: the school, the bars, housing and downtown area. Makes the town more intimate compared to other popular Cal schools like Cal Poly or Santa Barbara, which are great schools, but everything is spread out. That’s what gives Chico the edge.”

So there you go, folks. Leave a comment, and let us know what your favorite thing is about Chico. Also, visit http://www.chicoblogteam.com/ and see what's happening in the Chico Nightlife Scene!

Updates

For those of you who are wondering why we're not posting every day on this blog.....we've moved!! Our new home is at http://www.chicoblogteam.com/. Check it out and see what nightlife events are coming up! I also wanted to let everyone know that we have two huge shows coming up and we'd love you all to make it out to them. Here's the details:

The Hooliganz LaSalle's 229 Broadway

10 PM

$5

N2Deep

Lost on Main

319 Main St.

10 PM

$10

See you all there! And don't forget to check out our updated website at http://www.chicoblogteam.com/!

CAMMIES Award Show Tonight!!

This is it. Tonight is the CAMMIES awards party. An evening of live music plus the announcement of the winners of 12 People’s Choice awards and 13 Critics’ Choice awards.







Providing the live soundtrack to this celebration of Chico’s eclectic music scene will be Big Mo & The Full Moon Band, Candy Apple, Erin Lizardo, Fallon, Groovediggers, One Up The Acoustic DJ, The Shimmies and Three Fingers Whiskey.







Thurs, May 1, 7pm (doors, 6pm), $5
at the El Rey Theatre in downtown Chico AND on community radio: KZFR

We've Moved!!

We are now building a 5 page website which will include a blog, but the events will now be posted on the calendar, and the blog will be for reporting on the local nightlife scene and local musicians. Our calendar is now located at http://www.my.calendars.net/cbt2008. Our website is temporarily located at http://hstrial-mbracewell1.homestead.com/index.html. Make sure you check out both pages and bookmark!! They will both be updated daily!

Friday Night in and Around Chico

~Featured Events~

HIMP C, Hap Hathaway & DJ Spenny

Club My Place

2021 Baldwin Ave.

8 PM

Swamp Zen

Lost on Main

319 Main st.

7 PM

DJ Dancing w/DJ Marvel

Maltese Lounge

1600 Park Ave.

10 PM

One for The Dawgs (Butte Humane Society Benefit)

Nick's Nightclub

1414 Park Ave.

9:30 PM

$5

~Other Events in & around Chico~

Friday Night Dance Party w/DJ Ted Shred

Lost on Main

319 Main St.

9 PM

Live Jazz

33 Steaks Booze & Jazz

305 Main St.

7-9 PM

Finally Friday w/the Blaze

Crazy Horse Saloon

303 Main St.

9-11 PM

Pub Scouts

Duffy's Tavern

337 Main St.

3:30-7 PM

Live Jazz

Johnnie's Restaurant

220 W 4th St.

7-10 PM

DJ Dancing

Madison Bear Garden

316 W 2nd St.

9 PM

DJ Dancing

On the Rocks Lounge

685 Manzanita

9:30 PM

DJ Dancing

Quacker's Lounge

968 East Ave.

9 PM

Comedy Cafe

Airport Cafe

999 Marauder St.

8 PM

Karaoke

Katsu's Japanese Restaurant

1008 W Sacramento Ave.

9:30 PM

Dueling Pianos

33 Steaks Booze & Jazz

305 Main St.

10:30 PM

Hardy Harr, Zach Zeller, Cameron Ford & Mr. White

Cafe Coda

265 Humboldt Ave.

8 PM

Andrew Demcack (poetry)

Cafe Flo

365 E 6th St.

7-8 PM

Groove Fusion

Colusa Casino Resort

3770 Hwy 45 Colusa, CA

9 PM-1:30 AM

Due West

Gold Country Casino

4020 Olive Hwy Oroville, CA

9 PM-1:30 AM

Rainbow Blues & Man Kalif

Has Beans Coffee & Tea

501 Main St.

8 PM

Live Music

Kings Tavern

5771 Clark Rd. Paradise, CA

8:45 PM

Pyrx & Radioactive

LaSalle's

229 Broadway

9 PM

Live Music

Left Coast Pizza

800 Bruce Rd.

6-8 PM

Blind Ambition

Piggs Club

3070 Myers St. Oroville, CA

Tonight in Chico

DJ Dancing w/ DJ Mack Morris

Riley’s

702 W. 5th St.

9 PM- 2 AM

Planet Disco w/ DJ Marvel

LaSalle’s

229 Broadway

10 PM

Temptation w/ DJ Ryan D

Lost On Main

319 Main St.

9 PM

Fat Tuesday

Bombay's

1730 California St. Redding, CA

9 PM-2 AM

Live Jazz

33 Steaks Booze & Jazz

305 Main St.

7- 9 PM

Karaoke

Crazy Horse Saloon

303 Main St.

7:30 PM

Dueling Pianos

Gold Country Casino

4020 Olive Hwy. Oroville, CA

8- 11 PM

Karaoke

King’s Tavern

5771 Clark Rd. Paradise, CA

8 PM

Game Night

Nick’s Nightclub

1414 Park Ave.

9:30 PM

NorCal Local Roots

Bunkradio.com broadcast

8 PM

Pink Floyd Experience

Laxson Auditorium

400 W 1st St.

7:30 PM

$18-27

Karaoke

Piggs Club

3070 Myers St. Oroville, CA

9 PM-1 AM

Happy Hour

Johnnie's Restaurant

220 W 4th St.

4-6 PM

Monk's Hour of Happiness

Monk's Bistro & Wine Lounge

128 W 2nd St.

4:30-6 PM

Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament

Gold Country Casino

4020 Olive Hwy. Oroville, CA

7 PM

Tonight in Chico....

Karaoke

Last Call Lounge

876 East Ave.

8 PM- midnight

Karaoke

Madison Bear Garden

316 W 2nd St.

9 PM

DJ Mug Z

Gold Country Casino

4020 Olive Hwy. Oroville, CA

8 PM

Kickin’ Karaoke

Country Tavern

6093 Lincoln Blvd. Oroville, CA

7 PM

Karaoke

Kings Tavern

5771 Clark Rd. Paradise, CA

8 PM

Karaoke

Piggs Club

3070 Myers St. Oroville, CA

9 PM-1 AM

Curtis Salgado Band

Sierra Nevada Big Room

1075 E 20th St.

7:30 PM

$20