Is it the dog days of summer now? Or just the slow gathering of the entertainment storm preparing to unleash upon the return of the student crowd? In any case, pickings are a bit slimmer this week, but the possibilities no less varied. Thursday This show is sure to be enjoyable Indiana band Traveling Broke […]
The Setlist
Our picks for the week’s best live music plus interviews and music news.
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More Richer than My Tongue
Hiya, readers. I’m sorry to tell you I have come down with a silly summer cold — this, after a friend exclaimed last week, “You never get sick!” — and am writing to you through a raspy, snotty filter of no fun. But fun remains to be had, and I encourage you, as always, to […]
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Bruised and Content
As promised, the Rubberneckers’ reunion show was all that and then some. Half original members plus half longtime local rockers incorporated into the madness equaled a whole lot of fun. The nostalgia, celebration and pure love had the crowd in a frenzy. Tainted Zucchini featured butt cheeks and body writing. Three sheriff’s deputies showed up. […]
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Bucolic and Bacchanal
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 […]
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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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#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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Requiem for a Dream
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 […]
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Summertime
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, […]
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In the Beginning
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 […]
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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 […]
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Something Old, Something New
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 […]
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Schooool’s Out!
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 […]