Arcata Eye Scene
A-town art, music, theatre. Mostly music. Updated Wednesdays.Archive for Humboldt
Magnum would like to entertain you
We would like to perform songs for your entertainment, this Saturday at the Alibi at 11 p.m.
Let’s have fun together, for the purposes of rockin’ out!
We are playing music with Freeball & Lightning from Oakland – who are quite good.
Sincerely, the band Magnum
Josh Duke: Keeping the rock’n'roll flame alight
Who will save Rock’n’Roll? No really though, who’s gonna do it? Since Kurt Cobain made his grand exit we’ve been set adrift as no king (or queen) takes up the rock crown while MTV forgot somewhere during the last 10 years that they’re supposed to play music videos. Every couple of years critics will come along and try to say that such-and-such band is the next rock god that will bring the music industry out of its slump and convince us all that there’s something that’s more worthwhile to listen to than whatever phase of rock happens to be in revival this week. Read the rest of this entry »
Well, darn. Our weekend looks slightly less bright.
From Shoshanna:
I can’t believe I have to do this, but the event I sent out announcements for is being canceled due to last minute unforseen circumstances of the out of town dancers. I just found out this morning and confirmed a few minutes ago. Yikes!
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Elizabeth Hans McCrone: Here is what happened
Dear KHSU Community,
Let me start by correcting the recent press release sent out by the university characterizing me as departing KHSU to “pursue other endeavors.” I did not leave to pursue other endeavors. I was forced to resign. Read the rest of this entry »
Josh Duke: Bonus Tracks – May 20, 2008
The joys of graduation are many a splendorous thing. You wear a funny hat, you walk down an aisle with other people in funny hats and then some other guy in an even funnier hat hands you an empty folder before booting you into the real world, kicking and screaming. Read the rest of this entry »
Derby time!
EUREKA – The Humboldt Roller Derby League presents their first public bout, Saturday, May 24 at Redwood Acres’ Franceschi Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the battle between The Cold Hearts and The Hot Tempers starts at 8 p.m.
The event is all ages. Beer, wine and snacks will be available for sale. Tickets are $7 adults, $3 kids six-to-13. Children five and under are free. Tickets are available at The Works or through brownpapertickets.com/event/33357. Proceeds benefit Humboldt County Domestic Violence Services.
Halftime entertainment includes Hell Razors, the Roller Derby Dance Squad. A Roller Derby afterparty takes place at Aunty Mo’s with special “Derby” drink specials. More information through humsully@gmail.com, (707) 499-4749 or humboldtrollerderby.com.
Too cool for Maximum Rock’n'Roll
Here’s what they said, “wasn’t punk enough.” What do you think, dear readers?
Daniel Lewis’ local music survey
Please respond in the comments. Thank you.
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Sex:
4. How long have you been in the area?
5. What brought you here?
6. Where are you from originally?
7. What is your favorite genre of music?
8. What are you most listening to now?
9. Have you ever made a mixed tape?.
10. How often do you frequent out?
11. Where do you spend the most time when you go out?
12. What is your favorite venue? If they differ, why?
13. List 3 to 5 of your favorite local bands.
14. What is your favorite local album?
15. What’s the best local band name?
16. What’s the worst local band name?
17. Who’s the best punk band?
18. Metal?
19. Rock?
20. Hip-Hop?
21. Reggae?
22. Other?
23. What’s the best venue?
24. What’s the worst venue?
25. If you could change one thing about the local scene, what would it be?
26. If you could give the middle finger to any local act, genre, or personality, who or what would it be?
Jennifer Savage on the Redwood Jazz Alliance
ARCATA – Like many ideas, the Redwood Jazz Alliance sprang from a combination of fatigue and dinner, founding member Eric Neel explained. Along with some other jazz aficionados Neel had traveled, once again, to the Bay Area for a show. Tired of the driving and the expense, they wondered, why not form their own organization and bring world-class jazz to Humboldt County.
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