I’ve long been a fan of larger ensemble groups playing traditional or genre music. I am thinking of the country swing sounds of the mini orchestras that famously back-up singers like k.d. lang and Lyle Lovett, or the large tropical pop groups that were the sonic palette of composers like Sergio Mendes and Henry Mancini. […]
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Jay Leno Performs Two Shows at the Arkley
Comedian, writer and former long-running host of The Tonight Show Jay Leno takes the stage at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 26, for two shows: one at 4 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. ($85-$175). Leno became a household name and face after taking over hosting duties for The Tonight […]
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Sorry Fans! No David Lindley This Weekend!
If this week’s Setlist got you stoked about upcoming super-strummer David Lindley being in town, we are sorry. Humboldt State University’s Center Arts informs us the singer will not be performing this Saturday due to medical problems. Here’s the number to call if you need a ticket refund: 826-3928. And here’s a video of Lindley performing […]
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The World is Shrinking: An interview with Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko
Iconic South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo comes to Humboldt State University’s Van Duzer Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 25. Setlist columnist Collin Yeo interviewed longtime member of the group Albert Mazibuko via email about the evolution of the group and its mission in the world. NCJ: Your cousin Joseph retired from touring in […]
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Merry Christmas: Here are the Center Arts Riders from the Last Two Seasons
In this week’s cover story, we read through nearly 100 contracts between Center Arts, which brings big-name music, dance and theater acts every year, and the performers who grace HSU stages. Those contracts contain the riders — documents that detail an artist’s technical and “hospitality” needs, in other words the food, drinks and comforts they […]
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Center Yourselves … the 2015-2016 Center Arts Lineup is Here
All right, kids. The wait is over. Center Arts just announced its 2015-2016 lineup and the offerings are good and plenty. From the Waifs to Weird Al to the Chieftains to Cooder (Ry), the good folks at Humboldt State University have done it again. There are Martinis of the Pink persuasion and Kids on Milk […]
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CANCELED: The Avett Brothers to Reschedule
Do you have tickets for The Avett Brothers at Center Arts tonight? Are they there, held to your refrigerator with a banjo magnet? You may want to leave them there for a while because the uber popular bluegrass band has to reschedule. From their statement to Center Arts: “The Avett Brothers regret to announce that […]