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Vampire Hands and Daughters of the Sun Hit Eureka In May

Two popular local psych rock bands, Vampire Hands and Daughters of the Sun, are preparing to leave on a massive month and a half tour of the US.

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Explore Indian Country in Northern California: Follow the Trinity River and Discover Hoopa

Hoopa is a small rustic town located in Humboldt County in Northwestern California. It is reached by traveling on Highway 299 from either Redding or Eureka, turning off at Willow Creek, and following Highway 96 for 12 winding miles. …

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Skaberville to Dreadway ska mini-fest – Saturday, March 27th

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Faith No More at Coachella

Mike Patton, frontman of Eureka, California band Mr. Bungle, was a replacement suggested by Jim Martin, who had heard a demo tape that exhibited the long-gone death metal side of Mr. Bungle. Patton was hired in January of 1989. …

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David Starfire Performs In Arcata Saturday

Tri-City – When Starfire plays at the Arcata Theatre Lounge this Saturday, March 27, he’ll be joined by MartyParty, Masta Shredda and Mike D. The event starts at 10 p.m. and the cover is $10 in advance, $10 at the door until 11 p.m. and $15 after 11 p.m. This is a 21-and-over show.

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Bill Kreutzmann to Join 7 Walkers for Spring Tour

Legendary Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann has announced a tour with his new band, 7 Walkers, this spring. The group features Papa Mali, Tea Leaf Green bassist Reed Mathis and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hubbard of Willie Nelson and Friends. April 7 Eureka CA—Red Fox

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“Earth” Coming To Eureka

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Quasi Does Free Performance For HSU Students

Quasi will play at the HSU Depot this Tuesday, March 9, at 9 p.m. with openers, and Kill Rock Stars label-mates, Explode into Colors. There is a $5 general cover and the show is free for HSU students with their current student I.D.

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Black Cobra Performing In Eureka May 7th

Black Cobra Eureka for Nocturnum w/ High on Fire + Priestess + Bison BC on Friday May 7 concert.

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Canada’s Bison B.C. Coming To Eureka In May

05/07 – Eureka, CA – Nocturnum

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Humboldt County California Gold (actual gold, not pot)

California gold is always found in the beach sands in some quantity along the California coast and the same is true for Humboldt County. In historic times the area known as Gold Bluff, hence the name, was a popular place for miners to try to strike it rich and it was believed by some that thousands of pounds of gold were there waiting right on the beach and washed up onto it’s shores by the ocean.

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Local Singer Courtney Weaver Looking for New Bandmates

Less than two months after being shot in the face during a domestic dispute, singer/songwriter Courtney Weaver is looking for a new guitar and bass player to perform her original material with. The Jan. 15 incident apparently inspired Weaver, as she started coming up with fresh songs in the hospital just hours after the incident.

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Midlake In Arcata March 5th

Denton, Texas, band Midlake has been at once compared to both Radiohead and Jethro Tull. Conversely, in the recording studio, Midlake is trying to emulate a tone similar to early ‘70s-era King Crimson, which bass player Paul Alexander says is the best recorded sound in rock history.
Midlake will be in Arcata on Friday, March 5, at the HSU Depot with Matthew and the Arrogant Sea at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 general admission and $2 for current HSU students with a student ID.

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“High On Fire” Heads To Eureka

May 7 Eureka, CA Nocturnum (* tickets on sale Friday, March 5)

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Two Eureka Band’s CDs Reviewed

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