Rogue Sounds

January can be a downer, let's face it. It's cold, the days are short, and the Christmas lights come down. A little entertaining might be in order, and there are musical acts touring this month.

Josh Gross, a music creator, writer, and critic, follows the music scene in the region and chooses five musical acts to feature in our monthly visit, Rogue Sounds.

Listen for music and venue information from the likes of Marc Cohn and the Shutups.

Here's the full list:

• Shutups, Thu., 1/19 at The Dip in Redding
• Kassi Valazza, Wed., 1/25 at La Baguette in Ashland
• Dirtwire, Fri., 1/27 at Old Ashland Armory
• Tigers on Opium, Fri., 1/6 at Sound Lounge (Grants Pass), and Sat., 1/7 at Local 31 (Ashland)
• Marc Cohn (with Shawn Colvin), Fri., 1/27 at Old Ashland Armory