It’s a good night to be blue all over. Here are some musical considerations appropriateto that theme. At 8 p.m. at the Arcata Playhouse, blues singer and returning champion Earl Thomas will be joined by red hot guitarist Anthony Cullins and assorted musicians to fill the joint with the searing blue flames of classic heart-born […]
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We’ll Meet Again
There’s an old saying that goes, “Always leave ’em wanting more.” I say, “When they don’t want any more, always leave.” Well folks, after two years, it’s time for me to let the door hit me in the ass, so to speak. It’s not you, it’s me. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed my […]
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Comprehension
There are many things I do not understand. The Shugborough Inscription. What a head gasket does. Why we continue engaging in behavior we know to be bad for us. Bitcoin. Non-Jamaican purveyors of reggae speaking in patois. But let’s turn to something I can help you with, dear readers. No, not how to make a […]
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From the Hum: Tonight’s Blues, Hard Rock and Hip-Hop (and Watts)
Earl Thomas and Eddie Angel sit down for some “coffee-house style blues” at the Arcata Playhouse. Earl’ll tell stories from the road and Eddie’ll make his acoustic guitar sing. Soulful Jesi Naomi opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 at the door. A 10 on the grown-up meter. Aesir, […]
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Burying the Needle
If you thought this was the week you’d stay home and catch up on Trailer Park Boys, you were wrong. So wrong. Eat well and drink plenty of water because you’ve got a lot to do, Humboldt. Thursday’s blues, hard rock and hip-hop (and Watts) Earl Thomas and Eddie Angel sit down for some “coffee-house […]