
Chico is a northern California college town nestled among almond orchards and Red Staters. It gets most of its notoriety from being the place where Sierra Nevada is made, and where people (particularly students) party like it's 1999 while drinking Sierra Nevada (and dollar Kamikaze shots served in beakers). But it should be pointed out that some damn fine bands have come out of this cozy little Gomorrah with a farmers market. Most notable was 28th Day , the jangle-pop four-piece that featured a young Barbara Manning on bass and vocals. Around the same time [...]