As I mentioned before, I will be loading up the weekend with goodies because the pantry is bare afterward and, for the sake of that project, tonight is the beginning of that process. First up, at the Outer Space at 7 p.m., Brain-Dead Rejects and Kolonizer are playing a horror punk drag show for a […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, May 22
The Creative Sanctuary is putting on another jazz gig at the Arcata Playhouse, the first in a series basking in the glow of the formidable works of Art Blakely and the Jazz Messengers. Tonight’s program is an homage to Horace Silver, the post-bop pianist and co-bandleader who brought the group to his highest peaks of […]
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Music Tonight: Tuesday, May 20
As promised yesterday, Savage Henry Comedy Club is hosting a second night of heavy music at 7 p.m., starring Cleveland hardcore band Piss Me Off, along with local punk act Kult of Indifference. That’s the lineup as of press time, but I would expect one to two more bands to be added by the night […]
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Music Tonight: Monday, May 19
It’s not just Metal Monday tonight at Savage Henry Comedy Club tonight, but the first of a two-night binge of heavy music, with doors at 7 p.m. and tickets running from $5-$20, sliding scale. Tonight’s gladiators are Martinez hardcore and powerviolence band Throat Rip, along with local shredders Psyop Victim and Gourmandizer, with a fourth […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, May 17
If you feel like learning something before grooving out, go to keet.org to register for a seat at the Arcata Playhouse for a free screening of the new documentary We Want the Funk! about the history of that groovy, butt-rattling genre of music. Afterward, you can enjoy a set of some of that good stuff […]
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Tantalizing Torch Songs at Trinidad Town Hall
If jazz is your jam, clear your calendar for Tantalizing Torch Songs with Claire Bent and RLAD, happening Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall ($10-$20 sliding scale). Westhaven Center for the Arts presents this evening of soulful jazz featuring versatile vocalist Claire Bent with the polished backing of veterans RLAD: Tim […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, May 15
Start your weekend entertainment early with two free live music gigs, each helmed by gentlemen named Jeff, and both happening around 8 p.m. At the Logger Bar you will find music of singer-songwriter and band man about town Jeff Landen, while at the Basement you can double your listening pleasure with acoustic/electric duo the Jeff […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, May 11
More jazz on the docket tonight, when the Creative Sanctuary presents Jazz is Peace: A tribute to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn at the Arcata Playhouse tonight at 7 p.m. The line-up features a rogues gallery of top-notch musicians, including James Zeller, Katie Belknap, Danny Gaon, Ramsey Isaacs, Allison Muench, Matt Seno and Tree. There’s […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, May 10
Some New Orleans musical royalty comes to the university tonight at 8 p.m. when drummer and vibes player Jason Marsalis performs with the Humboldt Jazz Orchestra in a program directed by CPH music professor Dan Aldag. The gig’s at Fulkerson Hall, which, while spacious, has limited seating for such an occasion, and it might be […]
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Music Tonight: Friday, May 9
Two great choices tonight, so let’s get to it. At the Eureka Theater at 6:30 p.m., there will be a screening of the excellent sci fi flick Sorry to Bother You, but more to the point, the film’s writer and director, the multi-talented and politically brilliant Boots Riley will be doing a Q&A after the […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, May 8
Baltimore rapper and raconteur-singer Shordie Shordie is headlining the Arcata Theatre Lounge tonight at 8 p.m., rolling through town on his Breath of Fresh Air tour. On tap for support is Gritty Lex, a raw young talent whose hip hop dynamics have earned her acclaim in her hometown of Sacramento and beyond. This looks like […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, May 4
Speaking of Reno, Nevada, experimental emo act Antiprono enjoys its second night in the area, having played Redwood Retro is Arcata at 7 p.m. last night. Tonight the band will be at Savage Henry Comedy Club at the same time, and for the same price, $5-$20 sliding scale. However, the line-up will be slightly different, […]