The Rubberneckers have never needed an invite, official or otherwise, to bring a night home. So it’s completely logical that not only would the raucous formerly-of-Blue-Lake cowpunks time a visit to coincide with the annual Humboldt Folklife Festival, but that they’d play shows around the fest’s finale — at the Logger Bar, of course. For […]
Jennifer Savage
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(UPDATE: POSTPONED TILL TUESDAY) Monday Night Setlist: The Brilliant Kind of Odd
UPDATE: According to the event’s Facebook page: “Somehow related to the stock market glitch, Chinese stock market crash, United Airlines being grounded and The Wall Street Journal crashing this date was fumbled and double booked. The show is still happening but is just happening the next night -The 14th of July. Same time ; same […]
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Sunday Setlist: Ancient River, Classical Instruments
I don’t even know who books the Little Red Lion, but whoever this mysterious genius is, he or she is bucking the scientifically based indie fan personality trend. In this case, the Southern-psych flavored Ancient River, whose music I just found myself so lost in that I had to double check and make sure I […]
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Saturday Night Setlist: Rawk at the ‘bi
Planning ahead? Your full Setlist is here. Rock fans — be aware that the fine sounds of A-town rock’n’rollers Nipplepotamus grace the Alibi tonight. Music at 11 p.m. and the cover’s only $2. See you over cheap drinks. Oh, and 21-and-over, natch. Related Stories
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The Reluctant Cyclist, part 3
Look, I was ready, sporting my styley bike pants, pannier packed and motivation high. Unfortunately, my tire was low – and no matter how much I tried to inflate it, the rubber stayed squishy to the squeeze. I ended up lifting the bike into the truck bed – a working tailgate would be nice at […]
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Friday Night Setlist: A Ridiculously Good Time Awaits
Planning ahead? Your full Setlist is here. Regarding tonight – here’s a show will be stupid fun. Not that The Bottom Dwellers are stupid – far from it! – but you’ll be having so much fun immersed in songs ranging from gritty twang to creepy ballad, your mouth will likely spend the evening permagrinned to […]
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We Know You
Your taste in music says much about your personality – to which you may respond, “Duh.” But science confirms what the average clubgoer may already assume. A study on this matter, by UK-based Heriot-Watt University, is a couple years old but intriguing nonetheless. Find yourself below. Festival alert! Folk fans have high self-esteem, are creative, […]
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Two Views of Magic Mike XXL
Reviews MAGIC MIKE XXL. I’ve spent the last three years practicing my defense of Magic Mike (2012) as one of the great movies of its time. Yes, it is a man-meat market par excellence, fine; it is a stripper-with-a-heart-of-gold story, after all. And the dancing is pretty great. But what made the movie so good […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist, part 2
Number of miles ridden: 31.2 (roundtrip) Time traveled: 2 hours: 57 minutes Number of Confederate flags sighted: 3 Number of times actively feared for life: 0 This wasn’t a work commute, but a “fun” ride to the Humboldt County Cornhole Association’s annual tournament. I mention it to show that a.) I am not a complete […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist, part 1
Number of miles ridden: 5.6 miles Time traveled: 25:27 minutes Number of roadkill passed: 2 Number of times actively feared for life: 0 (Note: Before we journey down this path together, please note: If you seek useful, straightforward advice on commuting via bicycle, refer to the Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association. Also, if you would […]
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#RainbowsForever
Most days I look at Facebook as one of the following things: 1.) a tool for seeing what far-off friends are up to; 2.) a means of communication many of my friends seem determined to use exclusively; 3.) a useful way to glean shows for this here music column. Like, it’s fine, Facebook, but this […]
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Perfect Summer Trips
Welcome to the time of year when spring winds give way to gentler coastal breezes, inland temperatures soar and the long, long days stir even the most reticent souls toward exploration. The Outdoorsy Type Let’s start with something simple and so obvious that you might not realize how nearby majesty awaits: Trinidad Head. The rocky […]