Music
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Music Tonight: Saturday, June 3
Posted By Collin Yeo on Sat, Jun 3, 2023 at 4:00 AM
Last night and tonight are the final performances of the Eureka Symphony’s ‘’22-’23 season, and it is going out with a real powerful number. Mozart’s Requiem is widely recognized as one of the most moving pieces of music in world history, commissioned by a grieving Austrian Count as a memorial for his young bride, who died at the age of 20 on Valentine’s Day, 1791. The composer himself would not live to see its completion, dying at 35 in December of that year. The most famous section is the Lacrymosa, but the piece in its entirety is a funereal masterwork. Among the four singers tonight is tenor and native Humboldt son David Belton Powell, who has carved a career for himself from California to New York City. Both nights’ performances will be at 8 p.m. at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, with tickets ranging from $19-$49, and rush tickets available at the box office at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 2, 2023
Music Tonight: Friday, June 2
Posted By Collin Yeo on Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 4:00 AM
With the students gone and the population reduced to locals and tourists, the music and party scene will be gathering a few tumbleweeds in the coming weeks. Tonight is still fine though, if you like reggaeton, anyway. DJ Gabe Pressure is putting on Fuego, a night of electronic Latin dance music at the Arcata Theatre Lounge tonight at 9 p.m. and $10 gets you in the door.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Music Tonight: Thursday, June 1
Posted By Collin Yeo on Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 4:00 AM
It’s finally June, which is a favorite month of the year for many. Considering my March birthday and their summer solstice wedding date, I can only assume that June was a favorite month for my parents. If you share that sentiment, you could certainly do a lot worse celebrating June’s inception than by heading over to the Mad River Brewery at 6 p.m. for some free patio entertainment courtesy of Wild Abandon.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Music Tonight: Wednesday, May 31
Posted By Collin Yeo on Wed, May 31, 2023 at 4:00 AM
Portland’s fantastic tattoo parlor country act Jenny Don’t and the Spurs will be uniting with our very own shitkickers Barn Fire to singe some hairs at the Shanty tonight at 9 p.m. A $5 bill will get you in the door, which is a perfect price for our favorite dive in the 707. Two great bands in a beloved venue for less than the cost of a gallon of gas!
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Music Tonight: Tuesday, May 30
Posted By Collin Yeo on Tue, May 30, 2023 at 4:00 AM
This is a powerhouse show at the Siren’s Song that I can absolutely endorse. Oklahoma’s blast rockers Psychotic Reaction share the stage with a powerful lineup of Humboldt excellence. I’m talking about the charnel, country outhouse yowl of the Bow-legged Buzzards. And the stoney riff-ship Planet of Green, which, along with Thee Cokers, fills out a heavy sonic bid. 9 p.m. is the time, $5-$10 sliding scale, though nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Music Tonight: Sunday, May 28
Posted By Collin Yeo on Sun, May 28, 2023 at 4:00 AM
It’s tough to pin down the gigs at the Siren’s Song, as my usual methods of relying on press releases, texting, fliers about town, social media (ugh), and a proprietary blend of my own secret Baker Street Irregulars and messenger pigeons has yet to crack the inscrutable booking policy of this genuinely fun venue. However, I can tell you there is word that sometime this evening two local bands I have regard for — up-and-comers The Critics and OG heads Pills for Thrills — will be joining an unfamiliar act called Roni Jean for a proper show. Let’s peg the thing at 7 p.m. (it is Sunday, after all) and cap the door price with an over under of $10 and $5.
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Music Tonight: Saturday, May 27
Posted By Collin Yeo on Sat, May 27, 2023 at 4:00 AM
Seattle’s Some Surprises is a dream pop outfit fronted by songwriter Natasha El-Sergany, whose tunes jingle and jangle with a pleasant and resonant hum. Let me break cover for a moment and take you through a walk behind the proscenium arch of the Miniplex, where I have in the lost, dewy past played music, served drinks, met future friends and lovers, and been rolled out once or twice in squalid, embarrassing splendor. I’m probably more able than most to say that it’s a venue with the ability to pull off a good show. And tonight’s lineup with the aforementioned reverb-mongers aligning with local stars Strix Vega and Silver & Nails certainly seems like a sure shot. You can find out for yourself at 8 p.m. for $10.
Friday, May 26, 2023
Crowned Royal
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, May 26, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Who you rutin’ for? It’s time to crown the next Kinetic Rutabaga Queen, the royalty that reigns over the Kinetic Grand Championship Race, and you decide who’ll wear the crown at the Rutabaga Ball, happening Saturday, May 27 at 8 p.m. at Synapsis ($15). It’s an evening of outrageous fun with food, music and a three-round pageant (representing the three days of the race) that determines who will be the new Rutabaga Queen. Competition is fierce and bribery is blatant (and encouraged). Show up and support your queens!
Music Tonight: Friday, May 26
Posted By Collin Yeo on Fri, May 26, 2023 at 4:00 AM
DJ duo Hispanic! At the Disco returns to the Miniplex for what is all but certain to be a raucous night of cumbia, reggaeton, merengue and all points in between. I’m going to toss a dart at the clock and suggest that 9 p.m. is a good time to roll through and I’d pack at least 10 bucks in my dancing shoes.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Music Tonight: Thursday, May 25
Posted By Collin Yeo on Thu, May 25, 2023 at 4:00 AM
RampArt is hosting another hardcore punk show tonight at 7 p.m. Two Rhode Island bands, Providence’s Catalyst and Bullet Proof Backpack from Middletown (a group of teenagers who run their own label, which gets a huge thumbs up/fuck yeah from this old head), will share the stage with the Brain Dead Rejects, from parts unknown. I have heard this all-ages show comes in at the $5-$10 range, so plan accordingly. If you are still up for it later, the Jam is having its end of the month reggae night, with DJ Sarge One Wise presiding over the decks between sets by his Wisedem Band and Arkaingelle, for which 9 p.m. is the hour, and $10 is the coachman’s fee.
