Two shows in Arcata tonight, both featuring veteran acts from either here or abroad, both going down at 8 p.m. Let’s dig further. At the Wild Hare, you will find the local flavors of Barking Dogma, Generational Trauma and Good Time Charlies. Peggy Martinez of Barking Dogma wanted to remind me to tell you that her group will be playing the music of the late, great Kevyn gDymond, and I’m happy to light that beacon, as I am fond of Peggy and find her whole deal quite delightful. The door charge is a mere $5, so roll through.
Meanwhile, the Miniplex is covering the international scene with two U.K. post-punk acts with roots in the Beggars Banquet label era of the first wave British Goth scene. The Bolshoi is now The Bolshoi Brothers, helmed by two founding members of the aforementioned act on the aforementioned label. Tourmates Theatre of Hate were also formidable figures in the dark club scene of the same era and continue to bring that undead thud and reverb to the concrete cave on Samoa Boulevard. If you want to dust off your black and stiff stuff, plunk down $20 for advanced tickets, or $25 at the door.
Music Tonight: Friday, April 3
