Lowdown: For Those About to (Classic) Rock, We Salute Ye.
Forget Holly Holm throat-kicking Ronda Rousey into a failure puddle. The most recent example of stunning competitive brutality has been playing out on the local airwaves during the Classic Cover Contest on Humboldt’s most rockingest of radio stations, KWPT The Point. For the last month or so, oodles of local bands have been bribing their grandmothers for votes in the hopes of small town fame and glory.
Well, we are down to three. Thus, with the number of ambitious classic rock-respecting bands whittled down to the róck de la róck, the tournament reaches its thrilling conclusion tonight with a show tonight at Humboldt Brews. On a night also reserved for celebration of The Point’s birthday, local musical assemblages Monihan, Martin and Sleep, BluEnglish and Cold Blue Water will take the stage to determine forevermore (until next year) who is the most classic. For those about to (classic) rock, we salute ye.
In other power chord news, you can find more band joy tonight at The Siren's Song Tavern at a show headlined by The Phantom Ships -- the band features fuzz guitar professional Steve Turner of Mudhoney -- and The Fairy Rings. Check out The Phantom Ship's sound in the player below.
Less riff-drenched Friday events in your Lowdown listings farther down.
--Andrew Goff
NCRT
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 Students/Seniors
Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects that make this story of idealistic George Bailey unfold as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
442-6278 /
ncrt@humboldt1.com /
Web site
Toph's House
/ 9 p.m.
/ $25
/ $20 adv.
He has released over 700 singles and 8 albums over the course of his career so far. In 2013 Dynasty Records released Journey Of 1000 Miles to critical acclaim and popular praise.
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
It's down to the final three. Who is Humboldt's favorite local classic rock-covering band? Witness and take part in the live battle to the finish and vote.
826-2739 /
Web site
The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Northwest garage rock heavy hitters from Portland, The Phantom Ships feature Steve Turner (fuzz guitarist extraodinaire of Mudhoney).
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
Web site
Northern Delights, Hayfork
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $30
/ 21+
IN HAYFORK. "The one and only original Ultramagnetic pioneering MC will blow minds with his legendary futuristic styles. We here in Hayfork are psyched on this one, and it could sell out."
530-628-5246 /
Web site
Redwood Lounge
/ 4:30-6:30 p.m.
/ $120
/ $15 Drop-In
Arcata Recreation now offers Obstacle Course; A Movement Enrichment Class led by instructor Corey Jung.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
Web site
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
"Wild Otis is ready to rock the beer gardens with new tunes and good old rock and roll. Great beer and food and Wild Otis under the tented beer gardens w/ heaters!"
668-4151 /
wildotis@gmail.com /
Web site
Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Corner pocket.
442-7665 /
Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Shooters Off Broadway
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come on down and dance to your favorite country and rock songs being played by our DJ!
442-4131 /
MOVIES
Broadway Cinema
- BRIDGE OF SPIES:
1:55,
5:10,
8:20
- GOOSEBUMPS 2D:
12:45,
3:20,
5:55,
8:30
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2:
11:45,
1:40,
2:50,
4:50,
6:00,
8:00,
9:10
- LOVE THE COOPERS:
1:00,
3:35,
6:10,
8:45
- MARTIAN 2D:
1:50,
5:00,
8:15
- NIGHT BEFORE:
1:30,
4:15,
6:50,
9:25
- PEANUTS MOVIE 2D:
11:50,
12:50,
2:15,
3:15,
5:45,
8:10
- SECRET IN THEIR EYES:
12:55,
3:30,
6:15,
8:55
- SPECTRE:
12:15,
3:40,
4:55,
7:05,
8:25
- THE 33:
12:25,
3:25,
6:20,
9:15
Mill Creek Cinema
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2:
11:55,
1:40,
3:00,
4:50,
6:05,
8:00,
9:10
- LOVE THE COOPERS:
1:30,
4:10,
6:45,
9:25
- NIGHT BEFORE:
1:55,
4:30,
7:00,
9:30
- PEANUTS MOVIE 2D:
12:20,
3:10,
6:15,
8:45
- SECRET IN THEIR EYES:
1:20,
4:00,
6:40,
9:20
- SPECTRE:
12:00,
2:45,
5:30,
8:35
- THE 33:
11:50,
2:50,
5:50,
8:50
Minor Theatre
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2:
12:00,
3:00,
6:05,
9:10
- SPECTRE:
1:35,
4:55,
8:15
- SUFFRAGETTE:
1:15,
3:45,
6:20,
8:55
