In addition to the biker games, wet T-shirt contests, tattoo artists, vendors, food and brews, expect a healthy dose of loud. Specifically, performances by former lead singer of Bad Company Brian Howe, Pink Floyd-tribute band road warriors House of Floyd, blues guitar shredder Tommy Castro, Man in Black devotees Cash’d Out and -- no way -- Jackyl.
Man, that last band ... if you'll recall, Jackyl had many of the trademarks of '80s hair metal going for it. Only problem was their debut album came out in 1992 and spawned the novelty hit "Lumberjack" which features the most famous chainsaw solo in the history of rock. Needless to say, it was a short day in the sun for them.
But you know what? In honor of what's sure to be a triumphant set this weekend, we're just gonna post the "Lumberjack" music video and step away from the keyboard.
Enjoy yourself some melodic chainsaw before you point your hog toward Piercy and/or check out the rest of Friday's Lowdown farther down.
Riverview Ranch
/ 9 a.m.
/ $120
Motorcycles, music and hot mamas. Performances by Brian Howe of Bad Company, Jackyl, House of Floyd, Tommy Castro, Cash'd Out and more.
Trinidad
/ 6 p.m.
Kinda like Garberville Arts Alive, but in Trinidad.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $3
Ocean Night features 40-minute documentary on local man who was attacked by a Great White in October 2011.
477-8283 /
humboldt@surfrider.org /
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Northtown Books
/ 7-9 p.m.
Author gives a talk about his latest book, afield guide built to assist plant lovers in identifying one of the most intriguing and ancient groups of plants in the world.
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
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The Ink Annex
/ 7 p.m.
/ $30 rich people
/ $5 poor people
Music from Sunshine n' Yellabird, John Good Frien and DJ Mekone. "Win a Date with an Eco-Hottie" auction. Proceeds will support Earth First's Redwood Coast Rendezvous, a direct action skillshare happening from June 14th through June 18th.
234-5257 /
contactefhum@gmail.com /
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $7
/ $6 members
Celebrate the start to summer with a barn dance with caller Sue Moon and tunes by The Empty Bottle Boys. Benefits North Star Quest Camp. Sponsored by Humboldt Folklife Society.
269-2061 /
emily@nrsrcaa.org /
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Fortuna River Lodge
/ 9 a.m.
Public and private sector leaders discuss regional issues and opportunities.
725-7572 /
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.
Information about local services and programs from 28 organizations and agencies in one location.
445-8404 /
cmbeding@charter.net /
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Fortuna
/ 6-9 p.m.
Art, music, fun and great deals from local merchants in the friendly city.
Synapsis
/ 8 p.m.
Aerial dance theater piece on community, how humans have treated the planet, migration and survival.
616-3104 /
muppet33@gmail.com /
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Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
Local rock band. (Formerly Sour Cream.)
839-2013 /
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
Jam band mixes a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations.
826-2739 /
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Nocturnum
/ 10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With DJs King Maxwell and guests Adam and Matt from the Missing Link.
499-0163 /
