Ponies of Harmony, aka singer and trombonist James Zeller and guitarist and singer Katie Belknap, have put together a show at Synapsis tonight called All About Love, featuring poetic and musical musings on the nature of the evening’s theme. There is a vegan meal provided with soup, salad and bread from Brio, which must be […]
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Music Tonight: Friday, Nov. 22
The Sanctuary is hosting a North Indian vocal concert in the Dhrupad tradition, a style that is as old as it gets for classical Hindustani vocal music. Dr. Sumeet Anand is the evening’s vocalist and will be accompanied by Amol Ghode on the pakhawaj, a two-headed, cylindrical drum. Tabla soloist Colby Beers will be opening […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, Oct. 13
DuffyxUhlmann is an acoustic guitar duo featuring two players from the modern alternative scene, most notably having been associated with Perfume Genius and Hand Habits. They will be joined by local music master John Wood, of Black Keys fame, for a night of some genuinely intense musical frisson. The spot is the Sanctuary, a perfect […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 31
The Sanctuary has been the place for well-curated celebrations of some of the true jazz greats of our country. Tonight is one such event, and I suggest you Take the A-Train to J Street by 7 p.m. and pony up the $15-$30 sliding scale door fee to head into a little piece of Birdland. The […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, July 6
The Sanctuary is continuing its successful jazz concert series, with this fourth installment, a celebration of the King of New Orleans and beyond, and the world’s biggest ambassador to jazz himself, Louis Armstrong. At 7 p.m., join James Zeller, Don Hammerstedt and company for an evening of the stuff that made the 20th century sparkle, […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, April 6
The Sanctuary presents “Ladies Sing for Lady Day,” an appreciation of Billie Holiday, whose birth happened 109 years ago on Sunday. Musicians James Zeller, Danny Gaon and James Forrest will back up local singers Lorenza Simmons, Paula Jones, Claire Bent and Katie Belnap as they roll through our lady’s songbook. Doors are at 7 p.m., […]
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Music Tonight: Monday, March 25
The Sanctuary, tonight at 7 p.m., will be popping off with a promising gig of experimental and outré musique. Portland jazz-punk outfit Halfbird will share the space with local sound collective Medicine Baul and one-fella sound drilla Idyll. It’s $5-$20 sliding scale, so spare a thought and some dough for the touring act at least.
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Magical, Cozy Winter Cafés
It’s that time of year again. Sometimes referred to as “false spring” here in Humboldt. Don’t be fooled, friends. Narcissistic spring has not arrived yet. We are still hanging out with that old winter charmer, though they are getting sleepier by the day and will soon rest. For now, we can still find comfort in […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Dec. 21
Thursday, Winter Solstice Time, “the school in which we learn … the fire in which we burn” — according to the poet Delmore Schwartz — has brought us more place markers to roast astride the Yule log. Not only is today the beginning of our calendar recognition of winter, but it’s also an evening of […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Dec. 14
The Sanctuary continues its Cozy Classicals series of a meal and live music combo this evening. Tonight’s tunes will be provided by flutist Jill Petricca, along with her quintet of fellow air benders named Wind Energy. The times and cost differ depending on your preferred experience, so here’s the rundown: At 6 p.m. in the […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Oct. 12
The Sanctuary is continuing its run of unique gigs. Tonight’s show is part of the Cozy Classicals series, where, if you come at 6 p.m., you can enjoy a nice vegetarian soup and salad supper before the music. If you have other dining plans, you can enjoy the latter at 7 p.m. Tonight’s artist is […]
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Music Tonight: Thursday, Sept. 14
I’m happy to suggest another unique show at the always interesting venue known as the Sanctuary. This time it’s a nice bit of chamber music titled Cozy Classicals and put on by a talented quartet of locals Julie Fulkerson, Jesse Alms, Katie Swisher and Holly MacDonell. There’s a pre-show dinner option at 6 p.m., which […]