The Paula Jones Band comprised of Ken Lawrence, Tim Randles, Mike LaBolle, Don Baraka and Mrs. Jones will be playing up at the Mad River Brewery at 6 p.m. for free. I got a nice email — with photos! — from Brian Netzley of L.A.-based band The Black Market Trust, which plays The Arcata Playhouse […]
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Tastin’ it Through the Streets
Fat Tuesday ain’t got nothing on the last Thursday in March. A Taste of Main Street, one of Humboldt’s most anticipated nights of food and fun, rolls around Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. With 22 participating restaurants and food producers, it’s your opportunity to see what the ‘Boldt’s been cooking. Try […]
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Music Tonight – Tuesday, March 28
As mentioned above, Me Pretty, commie noise punks from Santa Cruz, make their debut appearance in Humboldt at The Siren’s Song Tavern in Old Town Eureka around 8 p.m. The trio is joined by local freak jazz/noise band Friends of Future Sound and local living-room-pop rockers Dimboi. Check out this three-band bill at this free […]
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Music Tonight – Monday, March 27
An earlier show at Humboldt Brews tonight brings Trampled by Turtles songwriter Dave Simonett to town. Performing under his moniker Dead Man Winter, he’s on the road supporting his recent release called Furnace. Dealing with the personal issues of divorce and separation from his two children, expect some intensely crafted songs of heartbreak and introspection. […]
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Music Tonight – Saturday, March 25
If you’re in the mood for French Chanson and Gypsy Jazz, the Westhaven Center for the Arts is the place to be tonight for French Oak Gypsy Band, comprised of North Bay Native Stella Heath, French/American guitarist Gabriel Pirad and reedist James Inciardi. A $5-$20 sliding scale for this show at 7:30 p.m. Another slide […]
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Music Tonight – Friday, March 24
In the event you missed said “certain member” of Moonpine last night, you can hear Nola with Belles of the Levee tonight at Cafe Mokka at 8 p.m. You’ll hear some sublime vocal harmonies and jazz/blues roots music all for free, and you can bring the kiddos along. Supporting his album Chronology, is Chronixx, who […]
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Daffodils by the River
Everything’s coming up daffodils at the Fortuna River Lodge for Fortuna Garden Club’s Daffodils by the River, March 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. and March 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free). Enjoy live music and pick up show-quality daffodil bulbs for your garden.
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Music Tonight – Thursday, March 23
Start your weekend early with some local music you can check out in the comfort of your home. KMUD will be featuring local Arcata band Neighbors on the “occasional series” The Adventurous Ear starting at 5 p.m. I’ve been working my way through Ron Howard’s Beatles documentary A Hard Day’s Night so I’m glad to […]
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Graham Nash
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash (the Hollies, Crosby, Stills and Nash) returns to the Van Duzer Theatre on Friday, Mar. 24 at 8 p.m. ($56). With hits “Our House,” and “Teach Your Children,” it should be a very, very, very fine show.
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Music in the Time of Crisis
Every year it’s harder to tell the next generation borrowing money for college is a good idea. Tuitions are on the rise — imagine them ever going down! — and student loans linger longer and longer. However, one tremendous benefit of college remains: being surrounded by peers who share the sensitivities to the overwhelming and […]
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Yes, Chefs!
Too many cooks in the kitchen? It didn’t look like it on Monday night at the Equinox in Old Town fundraiser dinner. The Humboldt County Office of Education event served up seven courses by a team of neighborhood chefs including coordinator Josh Wiley of Restaurant Five Eleven, where the dinner took place, Liz Acuna of […]
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Coup De Foudre
Dell’Arte alum Rudy Galindo and his troupe Teatro Pachuco will perform physical comedy Coup De Foudre on Friday, Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 25 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Arcata Playhouse as part of its 2017 Family Series ($15, $10 kids under 10).