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Mikey Pennington

Crowds walk through downtown Marysville during Rock the Block

Yuba-Sutter Beats the Heat with Local Music Events

Jun 15, 2026 04:15PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The streets were alive with the sound of music Saturday, June 13, as three major local events in Marysville and Yuba City brought performers, families and music fans outdoors despite high temperatures.

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Mikey Pennington, left, and Skip Bertsch share a lighthearted moment on stage

Next Up Music Festival Brings Fresh Energy to Plumas Street

Aug 26, 2025 04:32PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The sun was still high over Plumas Street when the first chords rang out, echoing through Yuba City’s Hart Plaza. Inside, festivalgoers thumbed through crates of vintage vinyl, while outside, the parking lot transformed into a buzzing live music venue.

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Mikey Pennington, center, takes the stage with his band Common Grounds during the inaugural Next Up Music Festival in Marysville

Next-Up Music Festival Returns with Expanded Lineup and New Location

Aug 05, 2025 04:14PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The “Next-Up Music Festival” is back and bigger than ever, returning on Saturday, Aug. 16, at a new location in downtown Yuba City.

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Next Up Music Festival Rocks Marysville

Jul 29, 2024 01:18PM ● By Courtney Payne

Marysville was buzzing with excitement this past Saturday as the inaugural Next Up Music Festival took over the town, filling the streets with electrifying energy and sensational music.

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New Music Festival set for Marysville

Jul 22, 2024 10:05AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Music has been swirling around Mikey Pennington since birth. His mother favored hip-hop and rock, his grandfather fancied Aerosmith, country and Shania Twain, while his grandmother opted for R&B.

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