who: Partyline, She Beast, Monster Women
when: Aug 20 – 9pm – $5 – handbill
where: Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St, Eureka
what: Partyline (Washington DC punks) w/Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile), She Beast (Portland), and The Monster Women (garage-rock from Eureka)
Partyline (YouTube)
who: Forrest Day, Dizzy Balloon
when: Aug 20 – 9pm – $? – handbill
where: Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St, Eureka
what: raging San Francisco showcase with Forrest Day (indie-rock from SF), and Dizzy Balloon (rock from Oakland)
Dizzy Balloon (YouTube)
who: Armed For Apocalypse, BOYNAMEDSUE, The Fall of Babylon
when: Aug 20 – 6pm – $5/7
where: The Ink People, 411 12th St, Eureka
what: metal show with Armed For Apocalypse (metal from Chico), BOYNAMEDSUE (death-metal from Oregon, The Fall of Babylon (metal from Oxnard), Orchestrate the End (Eureka death-metal), Here Lies her Corpse (hardcore from Eureka), Hunt Trap and Fish (Humboldt hardcore), The Fuck Disco (Fortuna minimalist)
The Fall of Babylon (YouTube)
who: Papa Grows Funk
when: Aug 17 – 10pm – $?
where: Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St, Arcata
what: Papa Grows Funk (funk, jam from New Orleans)
Papa Grows Funk (YouTube)
who: Aerial Ruin
when: Aug 17 – 9pm – $2
where: Jambalaya, 915 H St, Arcata
what: Aerial Ruin (acoustic folk metal from SF)
Aerial Ruin (YouTube)
who: Joan Baez
when: Aug 17 – 8pm – $25/45 – info
where: Van Duzer Theater, HSU campus, Arcata
what: Joan Baez – 2008 was a landmark year for Joan Baez, marking 50 years since she began her legendary residency at Boston’s famed Club 47. She remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable – photo – (YouTube)
who: Area Sound, Leif Kolt, Inspired Flight
when: Aug 16 – 9pm – $5 – handbill
where: Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St, Eureka
what: Area Sound (Eureka hip-hop), Leif Kolt (hip-hop from San Diego, Inspired Flight (San Diego trip-hop)
who: Woofstock 2009
when: Aug 16 – 10am – $8/10
where: Halvorsen Park
what: Woofstock 2009- the biggest dog festival in Humboldt County – kicks off with the 14th annual Mutt Strut a Dog Parade through Old Town where canines and their human companions raise pledges to help homeless animals. Don’t miss the dog contests including Best Woof, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, and more! And visit our vendor village, with dog (and cat)-themed arts & crafts, plus local animal rescues featuring adoptable pets. Delicious food, locally brewed beer, and homemade margaritas plus fabulous raffle prizes. Best of all, you can bring your 4-legged friend (leashed, of course). You’ve come to expect great music, and we aim to please! Local favorite Kulica opens for Jackie Greene Prince of Americana. P.S. moms and dads bring your kids to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, courtesy of KEET
10am — Mutt Strut Registration
10am to 5pm — Weenie Dunking Contest (all day)
11am — Mutt Strut Dog Parade
12pm — Dog Contests:
Best Woof, Best Wag, Best Costume, Dog/Owner Look-Alike & Ugliest Dog
1pm — live music with Kulica
3pm — live music with Jackie Greene
