I was texting with my sister last week after her birthday and she was in the process of making a playlist of the worst songs ever written. This was unsurprising, as we are like-minded shitheads, despite her being a formidable and dangerous Scorpio lady. We agreed on a few additions from each camp: her suggestion […]
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Music Tonight: Wednesday, Nov. 12
Sometimes I have nothing to accompany me as I type up this column other than the howling ghosts of regret and loneliness that course through the space between my ears like a cruel, spectral turbine. And sometimes I have some swanky new tunes to accompany the ceaseless screams from the abyss torn into existence by […]
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Entertainment Tonight: Tuesday, Nov. 11
It’s the first night of the return of the popular Logger Bar music and dramedy show Logger Legends, Liars and Lookers. Come enjoy the adventures of the unfortunately named MacTwat family as they navigate the various pitfalls of a bad family reunion. Tickets are $20 for this popular, limited-seating event at 6 p.m.
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Comedy Tonight: Monday, Nov. 10
Froth presents a free paranormal stand-up comedy night at 8 p.m., with comedians Markles, Lillith Blume and others. You can be among that latter camp if you have a spooky story to tell as well, so don’t be shy. A quick story into the mic is but a moment, while the silence of the grave […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Nov. 8
Speaking of Cadillac Ranch, that big-sound country swing act will be overseeing a fundraiser for Playhouse Arts at the Arcata Playhouse at 7 p.m. Come mingle and spend some dough for a good cause, namely keeping the lights on for our local art and music scene. This country cabaret will be packed with guest stars […]
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Music Tonight: Friday, Nov. 7
The Logger Bar presents a one-off kick-off to the dirty weekend with One Night Stand Country Band, featuring members of Rooster McClintock, the Lost Dogs, Big 8 and Cadillac Ranch. There’s no cover for this 8 p.m. show, so bring some extra scratch to tip the bartenders and musicians.
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Nov. 6
The Outer Space is hosting an indie rock showcase tonight at 7 p.m. Portland’s Tradie will share the stage with local acts The Cowtown Sound, Mold and Fig, for those of you out there inclined toward gentle jams and bedroom poetry. Considering we are hitting the three-decade mark of indie rock as a genre name, […]
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Hog of the Forsaken
Now that we have burst through the membrane of the macabre month of sweet decay and symbolic death, it’s time to settle into the darker reality of standard-time long nights and the spectacle of a (sort of) election in a country that is fairly anti-democratic. It’s all well and good in my household — I […]
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Comedy Tonight: Monday, Nov. 3
Veteran comedian David Testroet will be doing his thing at the Basement tonight at 7 p.m. If you have a hankering for three decades of observational humor come to life, roll through with at least $20 for general tickets ($15 if you bought in advance). If you are really feeling the vibe and have three […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, Nov. 2
As Daylight Savings time and Day of the Dead both draw to a close, it’s a good time for two early theatre gigs germane to the time at hand. First up at the Eureka Theater at 4 p.m. is Centro Del Pueblo’s Dia de Muertos celebration, where you can join in with the community for […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Nov. 1
Celebrate the beginning of the Weekend of the Dead with a fantastic psychedelic show at the Miniplex at 8:30 p.m. Magic Castles from Minneapolis brings to mind the post-British Invasion, West Coast sound of the late-’60s with some analog excellence that is perfectly matched with local night trippers Western Extra. This is a must-hear for […]
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Music Tonight: Friday, Oct. 31
As usual, there are many, many, many events going on all over the county. In years past I detailed quite a few of them, but lately I’ve remembered that this column isn’t called the calendar for a reason, so I’m only going to detail two shows, all live music with great bands, in an area […]