The Siren’s Song Tavern is hosting the Salon des Refusés, a party of “the refused,” at 7 p.m. featuring returning rock champs The Beer Scouts, Roland Rock, Jimmy Foot and local surf rock mavericks The Starhoppers, fresh off a gig with Dick Dale’s son Jimmy. This looks like a blast and, more to the point, […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Oct. 3
It’s the first night of the Redwood Coast Music Festival, which will be centered around the Adorni Center, with satellite shows throughout the general waterfront neighborhood of Eureka. Too many to name, but tonight’s entertainment includes Dave Stuckey & the Hot House Gang, The Navy Band Northwest, Freshwater Jazz Band, Redwood Dixie Gators and more. […]
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Music Tonight: Tuesday, Oct. 1
Four-plus decades since its formation and one name change that is the antithesis of the original, San Francisco’s Lazy Giants has a sound that hits a lot of the right spots for me. Martial drums over moody, melodic bass lines and space-punk guitar sounds with a great vocal mix up in front of the fray, […]
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Music Tonight: Monday, Sept. 30
Though many things have changed since the height of COVID, some things have come trickling back, often with a new paint job to complement rather than cover up the old familiar faces and feelings. One such joint is the Ocean Grove just north of Trinidad, where I am happy to say, not only have the […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, Sept. 29
It’s the 21st anniversary of the formation of Portland’s premier marching band MarchFourth and over years of high energy shows and steady touring, this now 15-person line-up has forever minted its legacy as the dance show to go to as though the circus is in town. They’ll be spiking up the tent, so to speak, […]
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Flash Fiction 2024 is On
Get your stories straight, Humboldt. It’s time again for the Journal’s annual 99-word Flash Fiction Contest. Send us your original stories of 99 words or fewer (not including title) and your work might just wind up in a special issue of the Journal. Send up to three entries in the body of an email (no […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Sept. 28
Two ensemble shows, each at roughly the same time, and within walking distance of each other. First up at 7:30 p.m. at the Outer Space, talented rock duo Silver and Nails will be joined by “adult contemporary soft metal” act Throw me the Whip, which I can only assume is a reference to the Raiders […]
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Music Tonight: Friday, Sept. 27
The mighty Zepparella is back in town, hosted, once again, at Humbrews, a good venue for this act. What is this act exactly? It’s pretty simple, really. An all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, focusing on a lot of the power of the erstwhile band’s bombastic sound which has more or less ruled the world of […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Sept. 26
A cool, early-hour experimental music night is happening at the Miniplex at 6 p.m. Australian/Los Angeles duo Stevie Richards and Mike Meanstreetz bring the traveling sound to the stage, where they will be supported by two local acts, synth-popping maestros Elegant Humanoid and sound-blaster, tone bender IDYL. $5-$10 sliding scale, and if you stick around […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, Sept. 22
You know what? Let’s keep this one short, sweet, free and easy. If you like crowds and a spectacle, head to the Arcata Plaza anytime after 10 a.m. for the North Country Fair and its famous parade. If you want more intimate Sunday amusement, go to Fieldbrook Winery at noon for an afternoon with the […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Sept. 21
Los Angeles’ Wand has been at it for north of a decade, where over five records and lots have touring have established themselves as lords of a certain perfect sound, almost impossible give justice to by means of explanation, but I’ll give it a try in the same way Carl Sagan famously showed a generation […]
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North Country Fair Celebrates 50 Years
Keep your fingers crossed for sunshine and join the celebration as the North Country Fair marks its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arcata Plaza (free). This year’s party features 175 art and craft vendors, heaps of local food booths and three lively […]