Direct from Portland, The Moonshine drops into the Jambalaya for a rootsy evening offering everything from a modernist take on a Carter Family song from the 1920s to an old-timey anti-GMO tune. Think of it as post-Americana. Enjoy a preview of the night to come with this intoxicating video from PDX’s “The Backyard Sessions”: Joyous, […]
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From the Hum: 4 Reasons to Attend International Guitar Night
I am no musician. I tell you this because the following show exceeds my ability to translate the brilliance, so I’m going to quote the press release. Here we go: “Four exceptional and diverse acoustic guitarists from Italy, England, Argentina and the U.S. perform at the Arcata Playhouse for International Guitar Night starting at 8 […]
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Beat It
You’ve probably seen footage of Japanese drummers — the headbands, the barrel-wide wooden drums and the synchronized movements. But taiko has to be seen and felt. Tao: The Art of Taiko! comes to the Van Duzer Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. ($45, $25 kids, $10 HSU students). The men and women of […]
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From the Hum: Peace In, You Knew Me When
The big gig tonight is, of course, Increase the Peace. Yours truly is emceeing the late night portion at either the Jam or Hum Brews, so do please say hey when you come out. If you happen to be looking for something in addition, let’s talk latest crush: After uprooting from their Nashville home and […]
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From the Hum: Zion I’s heavy hip hop, Morning Ritual’s haunting hooks
Hip hop act Zion I celebrates the group’s latest effort, Shadowboxing, with a stop at the Arcata Theatre Lounge as part of the Masters Of Ceremony winter tour. The new album contains the anticipated heavy beats as Zion I’s past collections — all critically acclaimed — but delivers them in a grittier style, making this […]
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Increase the Peace
Unless you are made of stone, the news of late has gotten you down. Now would be a good time to get together with your neighbors and get down the right way. Increase the Peace is happening on Saturday, Feb. 1 both at the Jambalaya and Humboldt Brews (donations accepted). The anti-violence fundraiser is a […]
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Pray for Rain: Mike June and Jess Klein at Robert Goodman Tonight
The only thing keeping me from planning my night out with Mike June and Jess Klein tonight is this stupid cold inhabiting my face. But you, you without the snot and the coughing, you should not miss this chance to drink in the talent that is June and Klein. June’s latest album, Talking Revolution Blues, kicks off […]
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Blue Lake’s Rise Continues
Fantastic news from Blue Lake – Dell’Arte gave out 10 Blue Lake Rising grants last night following the inaugural Mad River Alliance Steelhead Days event. Blue Lake resident and musician Claire Reynolds shared an overview of the awards, including one bestowed on her band, Patronus. “The projects ranged from the Old Crows’ plan to put […]
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From the Hum: No excuses!
Wow, Saturday. Live music options as colorful and diverse as a box of Jelly Bellys. Here we go… Bang for your buck New wave darlings Space Biscuit headline at the Jambalaya with San Francisco’s solid alternative rock power trio The Institution. Opening the night is local electronica artist — are you ready for it? — […]
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From the Hum: Happy Birthday, P.C.!
Look who’s having a birthday! A-town all-star Pete Ciotti! You know Pete from Big Pete’s Pizza, the Jambalaya, Nucleus, Full Moon Fever and far too much more to list in this small space. Join him for P.C.’s Birthday Bash with funky Motherlode (he’s also in this band), hot jammin’ DJ Rickshaw and sexy Samba Da […]
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From the Hum: Soul Night, Thursday edition
Photo courtesy Freak Photo Well, hey — it’s Soul Night at Humboldt Brews. On a Thursday. “We figured, what better way to start off a new year fresh than try out a Friday morning hangover?” say the purveyors of aforementioned soul. Hop aboard with Jaymorg, King Maxwell, Matt’n’Adam and more. You can never go wrong […]
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From the Hum
All-girl Seattle surf band La Luz plays a free show at the Palm Lounge on tonight. When they last performed at The Works, I described them thus: “… this is not your average Link-Wray-meets-The-Ronettes nostalgia. That’s only the launching pad for a reverb-filled musical stratosphere heavy with sunshine and hooks you can’t resist.” Still true. […]