Introducing the outlaw country of The Abigails. I opened up Spotify for a listen and immediately fell under the dark honky-tonk spell of the band’s 2013 album Love and Despair. With a voice somewhere between Country Dick (RIP) and Mark Lanegan, singer Warren Thomas sings about hell and love — and sometimes both — in […]
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From the Hum: Fabulous Folk
Tracy Grammer brings her flawless alto back to Humboldt tonight. A legend in the folk music world, Grammer originally rose to acclaim in the late 1990s as one half of Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer. All three of the duo’s albums topped folk charts and in 2002, Carter and Grammer toured with Joan Baez, both […]
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From the Hum: Karaoke Night
Confession: I came late to appreciating karaoke. After spending several years tending bar in live music venues, I’d slogged my way through so many open mics and bad opening acts that the idea of deliberately going out to hear people sing badly sounded as appealing as shoving an ice pick into my eardrum. But over […]
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From the Hum: You Thought You Were Staying Home Tonight? Think Again
Tuesday. Yes, Tuesday You’ve got two, count ’em, two gigs to chose from on a Tuesday night. Go figure. First, Wil Blades, San Francisco Bay Area’s first call organist, debuts his new trio at the Jambalaya. Blades has been named in the Downbeat critics poll under “Rising Star” for organ every year since 2006, keeping the […]
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From the Hum: You Love America, Right?
Oh, sure, it’s Monday night, but you’re a good American so you will go see Whitey Morgan & the 78s at Humboldt Brews. “Who is Whitey Morgan?” you ask. Let me tell you! Whitey Morgan is a honky-tonk artist from Flint, Michigan, where the factories are closed, jobs are scarce and the people are bitter. […]
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From the Hum: Friday’s Blue Lake Crawl
As mentioned last week, Full Moon Fever — Humboldt County’s excellent Tom Petty tribute band — performs in the Blue Lake Casino’s Wave Lounge. Full Moon Fever features Humboldt musicians nearly as beloved as Petty himself. Piet Dalmolen, Pete Ciotti, Pat Quinn and Jay Forbes join together to offer you a chance to sing along […]
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From the Hum: Looking ahead to Saturday night
So how about that music? What music, you ask? Yes, it’s true that we are experiencing the typical early January lull, but do not despair! The desert is not without its oasis. What’s that over there? The sound of rock? Yea, salvation lieth ahead! This is not just any Johnny-come-lately conglomeration of drums, bass, keys […]
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From the Hum: Out With the Old, Baby!
Whether you loved it or hated it, see 2013 out in style. Choices are plentiful. Here are three highlights to help you plan your good time. Absynth Quintet “The Freshmaker” Live @ Arcata Theater Lounge – Arcata California from Chad Johnson on Vimeo. NYE option #1: Male models promise ‘massive ball drop’ Forgive me the […]
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From the Hum: Funk and Jazz on a Monday Night
Why not dance your pants off on a Monday night? As per usual, The Getdown, hosted by DJ Rickshaw, Brian Swizlo and Pete Ciotti delivers an all-star lineup of HumCo funk for your body-moving pleasure. The magic begins at 7 p.m. For something a little more chill, drop into the Ultra Secret Good Guys Organization […]
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From the Hum: Saturday Night (and Day) Action
Here’s a fun show: Lizzy and the Moonbeams bring their version of speakeasy blues – with a touch of swing – into the Logger Bar. How perfect does that sound? Exactly. Music starts 9 p.m., show is free. Maybe you need something that starts a little earlier? A gig you can take the children to? […]
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From the Hum: Tart & Sweet
Keeping up with Chris Parreira’s various projects is no easy task. What is simple fact, however, is this: they’re all good. Whether getting raucous with The Trouble or lovely with The Lonesome Roses or bringing other artists to town, Parreira is a sure bet. Start your night early – 6 p.m. – and catch him […]
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From the Hum: You Survived, Now Go Out and Get Your Party On
Unless you’re one of those insane shopping types, you might think the day after Christmas calls for rest and recovery. You would be wrong. Here are three choices to encourage you to get yourself out of the house – you deserve a break by this point, right? 1. If reggae is your beat, Selectas T […]