Don't Drop the Ball

Humboldt Juggling Society Festival

by Henry Ellis on April 10, 2014 at 10:00AM

Jugglers make it look so easy, like their hand-eye coordination isn't bafflingly super human. That skill, that perfect rhythm of movement and pizazz, is supposedly something you can learn to do with "practice" and "effort."

Around Humboldt County

by Bob Doran on April 10, 2014 at 4:00AM

Tonight's Setlist: Southern hip-hop wordplay, South African a capella

by Jennifer Savage on April 8, 2014 at 11:48AM

Make note, the cleverly named CunninLynguists and their Strange Universe Tour with J-Live, Sadistik and Nemo Achida has been moved from the Arcata Theatre Lounge to the Jambalaya. If you're looking for a different kind of rhythm, maybe the joyful South African a capella sounds of Soweto Gospel Choir will do you.

Tonight's Setlist: Future Islands, Whatever Forever

by Jennifer Savage on April 7, 2014 at 7:57AM

The big show tonight is North Carolina post-wave dance band Future Islands over at Humboldt Brews. Did you see them kill it on Letterman last week? Get your tickets now. Terse, yet passionate, Future Islands lays synthy melodies overtop a pulsing punk bass and a rather ecstatic sense of rhythm.

It's Official: Cunninlynguists Show Moved to Jambalaya

by Jennifer Savage on April 6, 2014 at 8:43AM

When we first wrote about the Tuesday night gig, it was happening at ATL. Since then, the party has been moved around the block to the Jambalaya.

Real Drag

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 5, 2014 at 3:49PM

KuiiKuii Flawless, the undisputed champion of Where's Queer Bill's Drag Wars on Friday night at Humboldt Brews, and the newest member of the Red Carpet Girls. And for the record, this is how a pro rocks camo and heels.

Tonight's Setlist: Hyped on Odesza, Psyched on White Manna

by Jennifer Savage on April 5, 2014 at 7:59AM

In addition to the good time that is Arts Alive! in Eureka, Arcata has some happenings.

Tonight's Setlist: Ramblin' and Draggin'

by Jennifer Savage on April 4, 2014 at 2:58PM

The No Good Redwood Ramblers certainly are good and, if you haven't yet stomped your feet at one of the band's live gigs, here's yet another chance and a special one. To celebrate the release of the band's new CD, Good Ramblin', the Ramblers are throwing a party at the Logger Bar!

Counter Operation

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 3, 2014 at 1:35PM

An 8-pack of Coasties cruised in and commandeered the counter at Kristina's today. There were no drownings.

Tonight's Setlist: Fantastic and dreamy

by Jennifer Savage on April 3, 2014 at 12:08PM

Immediately spooky and catchy, El Radio Fantastique's music has been called everything from junkyard hymns to cabaret grotesque to gypsy soul to New Orleans second line noir. The band's dangerously charming singer, songwriter, dumpster diver and former gravedigger Giovanni DiMorente leads El Radio Fantastique's audience into a world where an old radio possesses and haunts its listeners.