The Mad River Old Crows (aka the Old Crows), a Blue Lake men’s group/social club “with no hierarchy, agenda or rules,” emerged on the scene 13 years ago to enjoy each other’s company and to donate their skills, money and energy to community projects. In recognition of their many contributions, the Blue Lake Chamber of […]
Humboldt Folklife Society
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Photos: Folklife Festival Strings Along
The Humboldt Folklife Society’s 46th annual Humboldt Folklife Festival featured a talented mix of performances by local musicians last week (July 22-26) under the sunny, then foggy, then sunny, then foggy … and finally sunny skies on closing day in Blue Lake. It was another successful festival, said longtime Folklife Festival volunteer and emcee Patrick […]
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Humboldt Folklife Society Barn Dance Tonight
Join the Humboldt Folklife Society for an evening of foot-stompin’ fun at the next Barn Dance, taking place tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at Arcata Veterans Hall ($15, $10 members/seniors/students/veterans, free for kids 12 and under). This lively event features caller Lindsey Battle and live music by Cider Mill. No experience or partner is […]
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Buddy Brown Blues Fest This Saturday
The thrill is ON at the 21st annual Buddy Brown Blues Festival happening this Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Perigot Park ($15, $12 members, $5 children). The all-day blues, barbecue and beer fundraiser for Humboldt Folklife Society features a who’s-who of local blues musicians, including Oryan Peterson-Jones, Willow and the […]
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Music Tonight: Friday, Jan. 27
The Humboldt Folklife Society is bringing back its popular barn dance to the Arcata Vet’s Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. Join the Cider Mill Creek Band and dance caller Lyndsey Battle as they lead you through a variety of group dances. ($10, $5 Humboldt Folklife Society members, kids 12 and under free).
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Steel (Guitar) Yourselves: Folk Fest is Back!
The Humboldt Folklife Society announced today that the Humboldt Folklife Festival is returning for the first time in three years with the (pre-COVID, traditionally annual) event slated for July 14-16, 2022, at the Dell’Arte Amphitheater in Blue Lake. The event brings back attendee favorites: an evening outdoor show on Thursday, July 14, a Barn Dance […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, July 8
It’s Annie and Mary Day in Blue Lake so come on out to Perigot Park for fun and games, courtesy of the Humboldt Folklife Society. Celtic-tinged string band The Gatehouse Well plays a set for the happy crowd at 3 p.m., so don’t miss out. Deep Groove Society presents Sundaze at The Jam tonight with […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, July 7
The kick-off festivities for the Humboldt Folklife Society’s Folklife Festival happen today at 2 p.m. at the Mad River Brewery with music by That Buckin’ String Band and La Patinas, as well as Psychedelvis and The Rounders, who will also be playing another free gig at the Logger Bar at 9 p.m. tonight. So now […]
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Vinny in the Bardo
Early last week after my deadline had passed, I heard the sad news that Gregg DeVaney had succumbed to the aggressive brain cancer with which he was recently diagnosed. From the outside, it was shocking how quickly it came. I have known Gregg for three decades, since I was a child, and I would like […]
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Scenes from the Folklife Fest
The week-long Humboldt Folklife Festival in its 39th year drew large crowds to its events this year, according to Patrick Cleary, one of the many Humboldt Folklife Society members who organized the event. Cleary said this year’s festival was dedicated to the memory of Susan Anderson, one of the original members of the Humboldt Folklife […]
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Parade Fun in the Sun (With Costumed Goat!)
In case you missed it, the 50th annual Annie and Mary Parade in Blue Lake on Sunday featured its usual eclectic mix of participants, ranging from giant puppets, costumed children and adults, horseback riders, honor guard, Samba na Chuva (a dance and drum ensemble) and other local civic groups. The Blue Lake Chamber has sponsored […]