Tapping nodding shaking grooving shimmying. Mind freed by music an electronic shortcut to meditation. Happily lost somewhat confused unafraid even as the crescendo builds. Cave’s music “rolling funk minimalism”? Sure that’ll do. Some instrumental music leaves me cold, but this is all hot energy and I’m wanting more. Maybe that’s the fever talking — don’t […]
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From the Hum: Dance Your Pants Off
One time I danced at Soul Night in boots far too high for that sort of thing. Another time I wore pleather pants that disintegrated off my body from all the sweat-inducing hip-shaking. Neither aching feet nor the implied danger of my clothes literally falling apart detracted from the fun. Never stop dancing, Humboldt. Dress […]
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From the Hum: What You’re Supposed to Do (Sallie Ford)
“Tell me what am I supposed to do/Tell me what am I supposed to do/Tell me what am I supposed to do/Tell me what am I supposed to do…” OK! Watch the video and then go experience Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside with Wooden Indian Burial Ground at Humboldt Brews tonight at 9:30 p.m. Tickets […]
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From the Hum: Friday Night ’80s Night with DJ Red
Photo by Jen McFerrin Hi DJ Red! Of course I can include info about your ’80s night! I totally love your ’80s nights! They’re like actually being in a rad club in the ’80s except no cocaine and fewer Porsches! Also fewer fluorescent socks. Also I don’t, like, know about the cocaine, it’s just a […]
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From the Hum: Sex on a Stick
She wants to just say, “Look. Listen.” A glance, a snippet, what more do they need to know? Must she say out loud that this band is sex on a stick? The idea of objectifying them troubles her — slightly — but sweet Jesus, look at them. Even in the still pictures, that dark timeless […]
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From the Headline: Best DJ in the World?
Do you know Mark Farina? You can learn about him in the video above. Also here is some info about him: “While exploring purist forms of house music, Mark developed his trademark style, known as ‘Mushroom Jazz’: acid jazz infused with the West Coast’s organic productions along with urban beats.” I wanted to tell you […]
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From the Hum: Psychedelic Folk, Revived
They smile at each other, slap knees, and pass the pipe as talk of those days flutters back and forth. Oh, the protests! Oh, the music! Oh, the hair and clothes, flowing long. It was a beautiful time. If only we could revisit it, they think, swapping out another Dead album on the turntable for […]
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Lust for Life
Prologue Dear Readers, I write this under the influence of a fever and, I fear, some sort of stomach flu. If my prose lapses into dream-speak or otherwise diverges from the linear, forgive me. Love, Jennifer Chapter One They smile at each other, slap knees, and pass the pipe as talk of those days flutters […]
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From the Hum: Saturday stoner rock, singers and songwriters
Tonight, Flagstaff’s Greco provide the Euro-pop and Seattle’s Ancient Warlocks (!!!) bring the stoner rock to the Alibi for another $5, 21-and-over show that’ll keep you up late as the music doesn’t start till 11 p.m. or so. Fans of Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age should make a point to get out to this […]
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From the Hum: Tonight! Decisions, decisions… (VIDEOS)
You might want to sit down if you’re not already. Do you need a cup of coffee or a sandwich? Because for some reason, Thursday is nuts with shows. Okay. Ready? You’ve got your known quantities — Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell at the Van Duzer, Leftover Salmon at the ATL — and then three […]
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You’d Better Sit Down
Quickly — if you’re an early bird who picked this up on Wednesday, know that the Jambalaya has Shigeto, Beacon and Nitemoves tonight. You dig electronica, minimalist R&B-influenced instrumentation and explorations of the way simple melodies and rhythms can grow into more complex relationships? Great. You’ll want to be there. Showtime’s at 10 p.m., more […]
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From the Hum: Shigeto, Beacon and Nitemoves TONIGHT
Shigeto Hey, know that the Jambalaya has Shigeto, Beacon and Nitemoves tonight. You dig electronica, minimalist R&B-influenced instrumentation and explorations of the way simple melodies and rhythms can grow into more complex relationships? Great. You’ll want to be there. Showtime’s at 10 p.m., more info at jambalayaarcata.com.