Here’s a trio of ways to celebrate the longest night of the year, laid out in chronological form for your discernment. At the Arcata Playhouse at 7 p.m., singer and trombonist James Zeller presents the music of Chet Baker (and other Capricorns). He will be joined by his usual cadre of talented cats, Gabe Lubowe, […]
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The Valiant Red Rooster Crows
By reimagining the classic folk tale of The Valiant Red Rooster for the annual holiday musical pantomime at the Arcata Playhouse, director Evan Grande offers this year’s post-earthquake, holiday spirits-boosting entertainment enjoyable for all ages. Backed by the equivalent of a Greek chorus (the talented and funny Blue Lake Choir in chicken costumes) that witnesses […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Nov. 23
Speaking of the Sanctuary, James Zeller and friends will be putting on a special seasonal jazz show over at the Arcata Playhouse this evening at 6:20 p.m. called Leaves and Sleeves: Songs of Autumn. There will be two sets, the first being the thematic one and a second running after a short break with a […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, Nov. 10
Again, speaking of things which started in 2017, Orphic Percussion is a quartet of off-roading, free-ranging mallet-wielders whose sonic palette includes traditional chromatic instruments like marimbas and vibraphones, along with drums of various descriptions, and found items from the metallic world. Contrapuntal coordination galore is at work in this act’s sets and worth your time […]
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Music Tonight: Monday, Nov. 4
Singer, songwriter and producer Jeffrey Foucault hails from Whitewater, Wisconsin, a perfect place name to grow a mind with Foucault’s ability to create the style of next generation no-depression-style country and dark folk tunes he trades in. Heavy sincerity and personal struggle and release all converge in these waters which run tributaries across the map […]
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Music Tonight: Friday, Oct. 25
Ruby Ruth and Mule Ranch are raising money to record their debut album of superb local folkster country tunes, and they are going about it in perhaps the best way possible: by putting on a show. The show in question will be at the Arcata Playhouse this evening at 7:30 p.m., and the tickets will […]
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Music Tonight: Wednesday, Oct. 16
It’s the last night for Jenny Scheinman Presents All Species Parade at the Arcata Playhouse at 7 p.m. This is a love-letter suite of songs for her native Humboldt County, so it behooves us to give this gal a listen, because she is one of the treasures of our home who has broken containment and […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Sept. 26
A cool, early-hour experimental music night is happening at the Miniplex at 6 p.m. Australian/Los Angeles duo Stevie Richards and Mike Meanstreetz bring the traveling sound to the stage, where they will be supported by two local acts, synth-popping maestros Elegant Humanoid and sound-blaster, tone bender IDYL. $5-$10 sliding scale, and if you stick around […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Sept. 5
Usually when people refer to elephants, they tend to be talking about the one in the room, an unspoken problem that everyone can see but no one wants to talk about. The list of suspects shortens when there is at least one married couple present. Throw all of that away and freshen your expectations because […]
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Music Tonight: Wednesday, Aug. 21
Here are two great shows in Arcata within walking distance of each other. Unfortunately, they both start at 7 p.m., and no one I know walks that fast, so you’ll have to pick one. Over at the Arcata Playhouse you will find Fog Holler, a bluegrass quartet of young, very talented musicians from across the […]
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Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
A year ago this week, I was standing over the corpse of my dad on a bright morning, trying to manage my shock while working out the correct order of people and professional agencies to call. I was surprised by this shock for a couple of reasons. His death was expected — he had an […]
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Music Today: Sunday, July 7
Humboldt Hot Air, our region’s free internet radio station and a beacon of the off-beat and pulse for the proper goods since KHSU was assassinated, is holding a fundraising fest today at the Arcata Playhouse and adjacent areas. This free, all-ages “fun-raising” event will feature two stages for live music, vendors, food trucks, a vinyl […]