Archive for August, 2008

Antagony, Noctocide, The Revocateurs

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

who: Antagony
when: Aug 31 – 6pm – $5/7
where: The Placebo, 411 12th St, Eureka
what: Ink People and The Placebo presents Antagony (heart breaking metal from Oakland), Noctocide, and The Revocateurs (photo)

Willie Nelson

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

who: Willie Nelson
when: Aug 31 – 6pm – $75 more info
where: Benbow Lake State Park, Garberville 923-3238
what: Icon and legend Willie Nelson makes a north coast appearance

Blues by the Bay

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Blues by the Bay on Humboldt Bay
who: Blues by the Bay
when: August 30th and 31st
where: Halvorsen Park in Eureka, CA 445-3378
Sunday’s Line-up
Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy: 10:30-11:30
www.myspace.com/bluemercyband

The Jackie Payne Steve Edmondson Band: 11:50-12:50
home.comcast.net/~edmoblues

Earl Thomas: 1:10-2:10
www.earlthomasmusic.com

Henry Butler: 2:30-3:30
www.henrybutler.com

Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings: 3:50-5:05
www.roy-rogers.com

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers: 5:25-6:55
www.johnmayall.com

The Hot Daughtrys

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

who:  The Hot Daughtrys
when: Aug 30 – 7pm – free
where: Old Town Coffee, 211 F St, Eureka (handbill)

Intelligence, thirtythreeandathird

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

who: Intelligence when: Aug 30 – 10pm – $5 where: The Alibi 744 9th, Arcata what: Humboldt Free Radio Presents: thirtythreeandathird (local instrumetal) (photo) and Intelligence (thrash pop from Portland) (photo)

Blues by the Bay 2008

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

who: Blues by the Bay
when: August 30th and 31st
where: Halvorsen Park in Eureka, CA 445-3378

Saturday’s Line-up
Ron Thompson
: 10:30-11:30
www.myspace.com/ronthompsonblues6699ff

Kaye Bohler Blues Band: 11:50-12:50
www.kayebohler.com

Ruthie Foster: 1:10-2:10
www.myspace.com/ruthiefosterband

The Phantom Blues Band: 2:30-3:30
www.myspace.com/phantombluesband

Shane Dwight Band : 3:50-5:05
www.myspace.com/shanedwightband

Joe Louis Walker: 5:25-6:55

Zepparella

Friday, August 29th, 2008

who: Zepparella
when: Aug 29 – 10pm – $13/15
where: Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th, Eureka

Zepparella is four women intent on bringing the passion, the beauty, the aggression, and the musicality of Led Zeppelin alive. Zepparella is no costumed, wigged-up tribute band. You’ll hear no backing tracks or misguided attempts at note for note replication. Instead Zepparella offers four seriously talented musicians who have loved and studied this music long enough to make it a part of themselves (Tahoe Weekly) (handbill)

Ukesperience

Friday, August 29th, 2008

who: Ukesperience
when: Aug 29 – 9pm
where: Muddy’s Hot Cup 1603 G, Arcata  826-1603

In March 2008, Ukesperience was honored to be the only mainland group to perform at the 8th Annual Waikoloa Ukulele Festival in Hawaii. A primo blend of folk, rock and island vibes their music is appealing to all ages.

Fickle Hill Billies

Friday, August 29th, 2008

who: Fickle Hill Billies
when: Aug 29 – 10pm
where: Humboldt Brews, 856 10th, Arcata

Located atop Fickle Hill in Arcata, California, the Fickle Hill Billies feature original tunes that blend grooving rock n roll with psychedelic-flavored jams reminiscent of the 60′s San Francisco Sound and 70′s classic rock. Thrown in the mix are a few choice covers including Use Me by Bill Withers, She Belongs to Me by Bob Dylan and Cripple Creek by the Band. With sweet harmony vocals and guitar/hammond leads, the Fickle Hill Billies rocks your socks with a smooth groove that gets your body moving (handbill)

!!! (chk chk chk), Ozomatli, Brett Dennen

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Associated Students present

who: HumWeek 2008: Ozomatli, Brett Dennen and !!! (chk, chk, chk)
when: Aug 28 – 5pm
where: Soccer Field (corner of Harpst and Rossow)
what: Ozomatli bring their unique sound concoction of Latin salsa, urban hip-hop, and jazz-funk as headliners of the Humweek 2008 concert. Other artists include Brett Dennen one of Rolling Stones top 10 artists to watch, the dance-punk revivalists !!! (chk chk chk) will make their Humboldt County debut, and original comedy from the twisted minds of the Upright Citizens Brigade’s National Touring Compnay will provide the best improv, sketch and stand up comedians around. (photo)

Adults: $25 HSU Students: $10
Tickets are available by calling 826-3928 Or at the HSU Ticket Office
This event is restricted to those who are 18+ or Current HSU Students

links: www.humboldt.edu/~asp

!!! (chk, chk, chk)