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Music Tonight: Wednesday, July 15
One good way to beat back the summertime blues is to enjoy some hot andsparkly vintage country, courtesy of returning Portland road dogs JennyDon’t & the Spurs. This time through, the group will be kicking…
Music Tonight: Tuesday, July 14
Los Angeles noise rock and freak-out folk act The Clog will be playing atMoss Oak Commons this evening at 7 p.m. for a very negotiable $10. Thelocal acts are going to be hot, too, with…
Music Tonight: Sunday, July 12
There’s a circus tent over at 2515 Wyatt Lane in Arcata near Ennis Parkwhere some summer fun will be going down over the next few weeks. Onesuch event happens today at 6 p.m., when local…
Music Tonight: Saturday, July 11
While Reggae on the River might be a month away, Humbrews is hostingthe official pre-party tonight at 9 p.m. If you need your fix, come through for the rhythms of Green Lion Crew and Noble…
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