Everclear Frontman Art Alexakis on KSLG This Morning (AUDIO)

In advance of tonight’s ‘90s sing-a-long at Cher-ae Heights Casino, Everclear frontman Art Alexakis did a phoner with KSLG morning man Myles Cochrane. The two discussed Everclear’s latest projects, balancing nostalgia with new material, life, love and the pursuit. Listen below.

(AUDIO) Art Alexakis on KSLG

For those that don’t want to shell out for the ticket and the journey north, there’s a couple Friday night gatherings closer to Humboldt’s population clusters:

First off, local-boy-going-for-it Berel Alexander returns to Humboldt packing acoustic soul to headline a full night good of vibe-y music at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Local jamfunkers Liquid Kactus and Diggin’ Dirt fill out the bill.
Finally, LoCO readers will recall the tale of Steve Watts, local music promoter and MMA fighter who was seriously injured in a bout last month. Tonight at HumBrews the “Waiting For a Miracle” benefit will feature music by Watts' friends in local Beatles tribute band Silver Hammer, as well as a silent auction.

--Andrew Goff

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Waiting For A Miracle: A Benefit for Steve Watts

Humboldt Brews / 6 p.m. / $10 / 21+

Benefit for local MMA fighter Steve Watts who was badly injured in a bout in April. Music by Silver Hammer, silent auction and more.

826-2739 / Web site

Berel Alexander, Liquid Kactus, Diggin' Dirt

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m. / $8 / 21+

"Music will be accompanied by laser lighting and projections to create the perfect ambiance."

613-3030 / Web site

Everclear

Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 8 p.m. / $39 / $49 premium

Promo: "Double-platinum, Portland alternative rockers Everclear are bringing the hits to The Heights; "Santa Monica," "Everything to Everyone," "I Will Buy You a New Life," "Father of Mine," and the list goes on."

800-684-2464 / Web site

Latour Candidate's Coffee

Starbucks McKinleyville / 9-10:30 a.m. / Free

Meet supervisorial candidate Sharon Latour. For coffee!

616-6630 / sharonforsupervisor@gmail.com / Web site

Small Axe

The Jam / 9-1 a.m. / $5 / 21+

822-5266 / Web site

Latour Candidate's Coffee

Ramone's Bakery & Cafe McKinleyville / 2-3:30 p.m. / Free

Meet supervisorial candidate Sharon Latour. For coffee! Again!

616-6630 / sharonforsupervisor@gmail.com / Web site

Baroni Spring Studio Sale

Baroni Jewelry / 2-8 p.m.

Old Town Scavenger Hunt by Bike

Old Town Gazebo / 5:30-7 p.m. / Free

Be ready to explore new sites, decipher ancient clues and find a message in a bottle on this fun social ride.

269-2061 / Web site

Raising Grain

Scotia Lodge / 5:30-8:30 p.m. / Free / 21+

Arcata bluegrass band tantalizes.

783-3059 / Raisinggrain@gmail.com / Web site

McKinleyville Arts Night

McKinleyville Business Dist. / 6-8 p.m.

Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.

Blue Lotus Jazz

Larrupin Cafe / 6-9 p.m. / Free

677-0230 / davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com / Web site

Friday Fun Skating

Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6-8:30 p.m. / $4.75 Adults / $4 Youth

441-9181 / Web site

Papa Paul

Gallagher's Irish Pub and Restaurant / 6:30 p.m.

Local folk/rock.

442-1177 / Web site

HSU Filmmaker's Showcase

Morris Graves Museum of Art / 7-9 p.m. / $5 / Free MGMA members/ Children 17 and Under / $2 Seniors/Students

Very short narrative films and short first-person documentaries. Film IV Capstone Class: Short narrative and experimental films by advanced film students.

442-0278 / janine@humboldtarts.org / Web site

Humboldt Bike Shorts

Sewell Gallery of Fine Art / 7-9 p.m. / Free

Enjoy a diversity of short videos about bicycle culture, commuting, cargo biking families, innovative bicycle infrastructure and videos just for fun.

269-0617 / Web site

Shugafoot

SpeakEasy / 8 p.m.

Local jazz/blues band gets it done.

444-2244 / Web site

I Love You Because

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m. / $15 / $10 Thursdays

This musical love story, a co-production with Humboldt Light Opera Company, is a modern-day twist on Jane Austen’s Price and Prejudice, set in New York City.

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