Troller by Troller If the Yogoman show(s) put too much happy into your life, balance things out with Troller and Ssleeperhold, two Austin bands bringing dark electronica to The Siren’s Song. Bleak and ominous. Things start at 9 p.m., cover is $5 and all ages are welcome, so punish your bad children by making them […]
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Another Friday Night in Arcata
Another Friday, another rockin’ night on the town, beginning with horn player Karl Denson and his Tiny Universe throwing a Ray Charles Boogaloo Dance Party. The dancing at the Arcata Theatre Lounge started with Zach Deputy, one-man-band getting the crowd going with looped guitar, keyboards and bass. The Tiny Universe and the Cosmic Horns funked […]
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From the Hum: Tonight’s Rock, Funk, Space Jams
Have you seen that show Sons of Anarchy? Ron Perlman and that hot blond guy? Katey Sagal from Married With Children? It’s not that great, although compelling enough as an escapist-evening-soap-opera kinda thing. Anyway, L.A.-based band Jeff Crosby & The Refugees have two songs featured in upcoming episodes. The band is also opening for Jerry […]
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From the Hum: Tonights’s Soul and Funny Folk
The Soul Spectacular Tour, in which Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe presents a Ray Charles Boogaloo Dance Party with special guest Zach Deputy and The Cosmic Horns, erupts at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Quick history: Denson first came to prominence as a member of Lenny Kravitz’s band, then, in 1993, joined DJ Greyboy in creating Greyboy […]
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Help a Reggie Out: Watts Looking for ‘Edibles’
The man of non sequiturial beat-box hilarity has arrived, and apparently he’s familiar with our county’s reputation. His tweet from yesterday: And his Vine from earlier today. Welcome, sir.
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Oompah
The Teutonic hedonists who came up with schadenfreude and the autobahn knew we needed a little something in the fall — a chance to appreciate the season before the big holidays swoop in. They also knew we needed beer. Shake out your lederhosen, volks, it’s Oktoberfest. On Saturday in Rohner Park from 11 a.m. to […]
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From the Hum: Tonight’s Blues, Hard Rock and Hip-Hop (and Watts)
Earl Thomas and Eddie Angel sit down for some “coffee-house style blues” at the Arcata Playhouse. Earl’ll tell stories from the road and Eddie’ll make his acoustic guitar sing. Soulful Jesi Naomi opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 at the door. A 10 on the grown-up meter. Aesir, […]
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Moondance
On Friday night, when that gorgeous harvest moon is shining in the night sky, you’ll wish you were out at a barn dance celebrating. And you could be! Blue Lake Harvest Days kick off under Dell’Arte’s big top tent with Colin Vance and the Striped Pig String Band. Just mosey over to the Blue Lake […]
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Soul Night: What You Missed and Get Your Tickets Now
DJ Matt Jackson Many years ago, pitching the idea that Arcatans would come out to a dance party would have sparked incredulity at best, derision at worst. Somehow, though, the guys from Missing Link – and Hum Brews’ management – saw an opportunity and pounced. For over two years, DJs Matt and Adam and friends […]
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Silence!
Anybody else a little burned out on CG and 3D at the movies? Feel like you’re one Dolby sound check away from a burst eardrum? It might be time for a special effects break. The ArMack Orchestra fundraiser at Arcata High this Thursday, Friday and Saturday is just the ticket ($5). The students are showing […]
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From the Hum: Monday Weirdness
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 […]