The Setlist

Hello. Happy summer. Please go outside, report back, then attend some of these fine shows. Friday A gentle hit The weekend proper starts off with a full evening of psychedelic alt rock as L.A.’s Mild High Club and Hemingway play Blondie’s, along with Humboldt’s Something Simple. First, let’s take a moment to appreciate the fine […]

Saturday is Oyster Fest — yum — see elsewhere in the Journal for full details on that fun time. I will note that The Official Afterparty takes place at Jambalaya with Roister and Free Rain, and is sure to be a super funky show given that Roister boasts Zappa alum Tom Fowler and Ray White, […]

This week brings us the goodness of two women who launched from Arcata to find smashing success elsewhere, and are returning to play hometown shows; plus, an anniversary of A-town’s delivery from a Footloose-like existence. Read on… Friday Local girl returns #1 Rose Armin-Hoiland presents “Gotta Have a Song” — her first show in Arcata […]

I have a bunch of extra tickets to The Mountain Goats,” my friend posted to Facebook. “Who wants to go?” “I do!” I commented, joking — she’s in Portland and I’m in Manila. “Get your ass up here!” she replied. I laughed — well, posted a laugh-y emoji — and said, that’s crazy and I’m […]

Let’s kick things off with a quick reminder that the Summer Arts & Music Festival is happening at Benbow Lake State Recreational Area this weekend, featuring approximately one zillion bands, local and from elsewhere, with headliners Blackalicious and JJ Grey & Mofro. Tickets are $30 in advance for the weekend or $20 daily at the […]

We’re happy to report that the sometimes-slow chunk of time following the HSU graduation is not, in fact, happening this year. Instead, a full slate of options awaits your joyful presence. Friday Loss and reconciliation Alejandro Rose-Garcia goes by the name of Shakey Graves when delivering the blues-country-rock that’s brought him national acclaim and keeps […]

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 […]

It’s a long list of goodness, friends. Let’s dive in. Thursday: All You Need is Love (and Money) All right, so there’s 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 […]

Guys! This week is nuts! I feel like I’m 15! So many exclamation points!!! Forget about sleep or saving money or anything other than getting yourself out to at least one of these excellent shows! Friday: A Thing! It’s not just any ol’ thing, The Stringthing. It’s a very special type of thing. With strings! […]

You know when you’re in a kind of mood and then music comes to you that does more than reflects that mood, it soaks right into you and you soak in it, revel in it, until that weird sadness you were feeling evaporates away with the music? That’s where I found myself while listening to […]

Hi, Humboldt! This week’s Setlist comes to you from New Orleans’ Faubourg Marigny district, adjacent to the French Quarter, drenched in musical history, tasting of Sazerac rye and smelling like a barbequed shrimp po’ boy. No wonder, then, that we’re highlighting the jazzy greatness of Ryan Keberle and Catharsis taking place Monday night at the […]