Sometimes you might glance at a listing and say to yourself, “Oh, another talented, engaging guy with a guitar. Do I really need to go see that? I’m still trying to catch up on Mad Men … Maybe I should just stay in.” Stop right there. Because Steve Poltz is not just another talented, engaging […]
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You Should Totally Stay Home This Week
Life is weird. Have you noticed that? When you’re a kid, you think you have it all figured out, then you get older and realize you don’t know much at all, then you think realizing you don’t know much is some sort of sign that you’re ahead in the game, but then something comes along […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: That band that plays with the Flaming Lips
The experimental noise band Linear Downfall is, perhaps, best known for the side project Electric Würms, a collaboration with Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips. If the Flaming Lips guys were inspired to team up with them, you will likely be keen to see them as well, yes? Expect the live show […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: Dark corners, hot bands
Our favorite dark corner As is the case with most Saturday nights, you can count on the Alibi to provide a taste of true independent touring goodness. This one is no exception. Please check out Seattle-based cosmic country band Evening Bell with A-town’s own dream poppers Float Forward. Music at 11 p.m., $5, 21-and-over. The […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: Jammin’ at the Jam, Playin’ at the Playhouse
Jammin’ Sacramento’s Achilles’s Wheel and Arcata’s Liquid Kactus — who has a notable fan base — keep the “jam” in Jambalaya, doors at 9:30 p.m., music at 10 p.m., $7 cover, 21-and-over. Possibly Humboldt’s best venue From our friends at Arcata Playhouse: “String quartet, string band, vocal quartet, jaw-dropping improvising world-music collective. … Pick a […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: Down and dirty in SoHum, Mudshow at the Jam
Naughty and nasty Let’s begin with the story of Mickey Avalon: A tough childhood, a musical salvation and a return with a brand new album, Loaded, which takes listeners on a journey through the seedy streets of Hollyweird via sleek electro-synth beats, playful rhymes and straight-up rock. Do you enjoy excess and explosive sexual energy? […]
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Thinking Out Loud
Let’s look ahead to the end of the month for a moment: The 39th annual Summer Arts and Music Festival takes place May 30 and 31 at Benbow and features headliners JJ Grey & Mofro — think blues, funk, soul, rock and gospel — and Blackalicious, a Sacramento hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Gift of Gab and […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: Come Together
Quick heads up: the Chris Robinson Brotherhood plays HumBrews on Wednesday, May 6. Robinson — you recognize him as the vocalist from The Black Crowes — has been creating California-centric American blues rock with the Brotherhood for several years now. Should be a kickass show. Tickets are $27 and recommended in advance, doors at 8:30 […]
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Today’s Setlist: Spend the Day with Jim Page and Humboldt’s Favorite Songwriters
If you’re a fan of singer-songwriters, today looks like a slice of heaven at the Arcata Playhouse. First, at 1 p.m., some of the North Coast’s finest songwriters take to the stage with legend Jim Page to reflect on their creative writing process, share songs and take questions in an Afternoon Songwriters Summit featuring Jan […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: Launch Parties and Funky Love
Upbeat all night party vibe… Which is better, a legitimate party or an unauthorized one? In any case, the “official” kick off to the Northern Nights music fest happens at the Arcata Theatre Lounge with organic hook groovemasters Fort Knox Five, DJ Spinn & Taso and Cacao. Tickets are $20, show is 21-and-over, and the party […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: Modern Love
Modern Scot Boston fiddler Hanneke Cassel returns to Humboldt with a performance at the Arcata Playhouse, this time with husband and cellist Mike Block (a member of Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project). Influences from Scotland to China, along with grooves and musical innovations from the hip Boston bluegrass/Americana scene, fuse together to give Cassel […]
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Tonight’s Setlist: ‘Beatles’ benefit, White Manna release, Electro-Stomp
All You Need is Love (and Money) First up, a benefit for Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods at the Jambalaya with music by Beatles tribute band Silver Hammer, plus Triple Junction. The Club is running in the red, says show organizer Kris Dickerson, and this benefit will help pay some of the costs […]