Thursday Lowdown: Blitzen Trapper
To refer to Blitzen Trapper as indie folk, probably their most commonly assigned genre stamp, doesn't really take into account the diverse palette of sounds the group dispatch throughout their music. They're artsy. They're Americana. They're big sounding, but restrained. Most importantly for Humboldt ears though, they'll be here --specifically, Thursday night at HumBrews.
Brief band history: the Portland-birthed ensemble "broke through," as they say, with their 2007 album Wild Mountain Nation and its title track (can you say Rolling Stone magazine's 98th ranked song for 2007? Woot.) Acclaim earned them a spot on fabled Sub Pop records, which meant that their next album's title track -- "Furr" off Furr -- was No. 4 on the 2008 version of aforementioned list. (Oh, lists.)
So, ya. For what it's worth, major music magazine's approve of the band that's playing off-Plaza tonight. Need some actual sound to decide if they're worth your entertainment dollar? LoCO's got that. For a sampling of BT's particular approach to tactful soundscaping, check out this video for "Girl in a Coat" off their most recent album American Goldwing.
If that don't grab ya, other options below in Thursday's Lowdown.
-Andrew Goff
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale
Eclectic mix of originals and traditional Klezmer music. Fezzes and fake mustaches optional. Benefit for the Arcata Playhouse youth programs.
822-1575 /
klezhumboldt@gmail.com /
Web site
Dell'Arte
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $7 kids under 12
Two men crash their submarine on bottom of the sea.
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
Portland-based experimental country/folk quintet signed to Sub Pop Records wraps you up in a warm, aural blanket,
826-2739 /
Web site
Henderson Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Locally grown food. Live music. Runs from June to October.
Angelina Inn
/ 6-9 p.m.
Romantic jazz with your dinner?
725-5200 /
davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com /
Web site
The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Slam poets spill their guts for the numerical scores of five random judges. Special feature from local poet and activist Jerry Martien.
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
Web site
The Forks
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
With Jimi Jeff.
530-629-2679 /
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-noon
/ Free
/ 21+
Acoustic trio.
668-5000 /
kingfootband@gmail.com /
Web site
Nocturnum
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Dirty Thursdays bump 'n' grind boogie down.
499-0163 /
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /
MOVIES
Broadway Cinema
- DESPICABLE ME 2 2D:
11:55,
12:35,
3:15,
5:05,
5:50,
8:25
- DESPICABLE ME 2 3D:
2:30,
7:40
- GROWN UPS 2:
7:00
- LONE RANGER:
12:45,
2:00,
4:15,
5:30,
7:50,
9:00
- MAN OF STEEL 2D:
1:30,
8:10
- MAN OF STEEL 3D:
4:50
- MONSTERS UNIVERSITY 2D:
11:50,
1:10,
2:55,
5:20,
6:45
- MONSTERS UNIVERSITY 3D:
8:35
- NOW YOU SEE ME:
6:40
- PACIFIC RIM 3D:
10:00
- THE HEAT:
12:20,
1:15,
3:10,
4:05,
6:00,
6:55,
8:50,
9:40
- THIS IS THE END:
9:20
- WHITE HOUSE DOWN:
12:00,
12:50,
3:00,
3:45,
9:15
- WORLD WAR Z 2D:
2:35,
3:55,
5:40,
8:05,
9:30
- WORLD WAR Z 3D:
12:05
Garberville Theater
Mill Creek Cinema
- DESPICABLE ME 2 2D:
12:20,
2:15,
2:55,
5:35,
7:25,
8:10
- DESPICABLE ME 2 3D:
11:45,
4:55
- GROWN UPS 2:
7:00
- LONE RANGER:
2:00,
5:25,
8:50
- MAN OF STEEL 2D:
1:40,
5:00,
8:20
- MONSTERS UNIVERSITY 2D:
11:40,
1:00,
3:05
- MONSTERS UNIVERSITY 3D:
8:30
- PACIFIC RIM 3D:
10:00
- THE HEAT:
12:30,
3:20,
6:10,
9:00
- THIS IS THE END:
9:30
- WHITE HOUSE DOWN:
12:50,
3:50,
6:50
- WORLD WAR Z 2D:
12:10,
3:45,
9:20
- WORLD WAR Z 3D:
5:45
Minor Theatre
- DESPICABLE ME 2 2D:
3:30,
6:00,
8:30
- LONE RANGER:
4:55,
8:15
- WORLD WAR Z 2D:
3:55,
6:35,
9:15
