Watch: Flatmo Plays the Fillmore

by Grant Scott-Goforth on May 3, 2015 at 12:55PM

Duane Flatmo, the demented genius behind El Pulpo Mecanico, opened for Infected Mushroom at San Francisco's famed Fillmore last night. Flatmo designed the massive animatronic set that tours with the band, and was invited to open the energetic act, which he did with his usual quirky gusto.

Today's Setlist: Spend the Day with Jim Page and Humboldt's Favorite Songwriters

by Jennifer Savage on May 3, 2015 at 10:30AM

If you're a fan of singer-songwriters, today looks like a slice of heaven at the Arcata Playhouse. First, at 1 p.m., some of the North Coast's finest songwriters take to the stage with legend Jim Page to reflect on their creative writing process, share songs and take questions in an Afternoon Songwriters Summit featuring Jan Bramlett, Jeff Kelley, Joanne Rand and Chris Parreira.

Tonight's Setlist: Launch Parties and Funky Love

by Jennifer Savage on May 2, 2015 at 1:38PM

Upbeat all night party vibe... Which is better, a legitimate party or an unauthorized one? In any case, the "official" kick off to the Northern Nights music fest happens at the Arcata Theatre Lounge with organic hook groovemasters Fort Knox Five, DJ Spinn & Taso and Cacao.

Tonight's Setlist: Modern Love

by Jennifer Savage on May 1, 2015 at 10:01AM

Modern Scot Boston fiddler Hanneke Cassel returns to Humboldt with a performance at the Arcata Playhouse, this time with husband and cellist Mike Block (a member of Yo Yo Ma's Silk Road Project).

Tonight's Setlist: 'Beatles' benefit, White Manna release, Electro-Stomp

by Jennifer Savage on April 30, 2015 at 10:19AM

All You Need is Love (and Money) First up, a benefit for Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods at the Jambalaya with music by Beatles tribute band Silver Hammer, plus Triple Junction.

Sad Songs, Happy Dance

on April 29, 2015 at 12:23PM

Hear the word flamenco and you likely imagine a woman with a dark chignon clapping and stomping in a café. But according to dancer Savannah Fuentes, "Flamenco is first and foremost a singing art form."

Humboldt Style: Everybody Goes to Rick's

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 28, 2015 at 11:28AM

Help a Mother Out

on April 23, 2015 at 4:00AM

Sure, you could sit back and watch the slow march of global warming turn our home into a wasteland, or you could step up and help keep it viable for a few more years. On Saturday, April 25, there are ample opportunities to do your part, as local environmental organizations host several Earth Day cleanups across the North Coast: Oyster Beach, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Indian Island, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Mad River/Blue Lake, 9 a.m. to noon; and Crab Park, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Happy to See Me?

on April 23, 2015 at 4:00AM

Cheesecake meets beefcake when Portland's Cocked and Loaded boylesque troupe bumps and grinds it out at 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the Eureka Inn's Palm Lounge ($12 door, $10 advance). Caravan of Glam emcee Ecstacy Inferno hosts this male revue with strip that's heavy on the tease.

Play it Again

on April 22, 2015 at 10:59AM

Drinking and watching Casablanca over and over at home alone in your pajamas is a little sad. Especially when you could be drinking and watching Casablanca out with people in fancy clothes.