Hum City

Strength

Thu, 8 May 2008 08:20:00 GMT

show 90: Strength is emblematic of this phenomenon that has turned many a show I've attended in recent months into sweaty piles of people in hot pink, fueled with the themes of ephemeral love and the fact that grinding has become okay again (Portland Mercury-Jenna Roadman) -

- who: Strength
- when: May 8 - 9pm - $?
- where: Jambalaya, 915 H, Arcata
- what: PDX disco rockers and Humboldt house party vets, Strength return to bestow the power of dance on the lucky residents of the north coast. Special guest The Beat Nun opens :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to HumCityPodcast@gmail.com : visit us at HumCity.libsyn.com and HumCity.com :

The Inversions

Thu, 1 May 2008 05:08:00 GMT

show 89: The Inversions could be a 1965-era British Invasion act. The bluesy riffs, the Lennon-esque singing and the songs' general brisk ness all attest to the Sacramento band's close study of bands like the Beatles, the Kinks and the early Rolling Stones (Arizona Wildcat)

who: The Inversions
when: Sat May 3 - 10pm - $5
where: Jambalaya, 915 H, Arcata
what:The Inversions w/ Apple Nasty

links: www.myspace.com/theinversions : www.myspace.com/applenasty : www.myspace.com/jambalaya915 :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to HumCity@gmail.com : visit us at HumCity.libsyn.com and HumCity.com :

Humr #1: Classic Death

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:41:00 GMT

show #1: R.I.P.to FRG's (future rock god) iPod Classic. Check out the sound it makes when the hard drive starts to spin up...ouch. Back to Costco for a replacement.

Horses

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:20:00 GMT

show 88: We listen to Horses, rock out of LA. They will be in Eureka on Wednesday. Hide your weed. Afroman floats in on Sunday :

who- Horses :
when- Nov 28 9PM $5 :
where- The Vista, 91 Commercial, Eureka CA :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to HumCity@yahoo.com : visit us at HumCity.libsyn.com and HumCity.com :

Jay Reatard

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:20:00 GMT

show 87: Memphis garage punk maven Jay Reatard is on the road now supporting his latest slew of releases. This includes 2006's In The Red full length Blood Visions and this year's FDH Records released electropunk album under the moniker Terror Visions. Following the November shows the former Reatards and Lost Sounds front man will support Dinosaur Jr in his hometown :
what: Jay Reatard :
when: Nov 12, 2007-8PM cost: $6 :
where: The Vista, 91 Commercial, Eureka :
description: Triple threat coming at you from Eureka. The Invasions will be there with a new line up and a brand new cd! Nipplepotamus will be all set to rock off your socks and maybe even give free haircuts. Saving the best for last, Jay Reatard will be coming to Humboldt! Having recently released his successful album Blood Visions on In the Red Records, see him whip his way through Eureka and blow the doors clean off. All ages show but beer and wine will be served :

links: www.myspace.com/jayreatard : www.intheredrecords.com : www.myspace.com/theinvasions : www.myspace.com/nipplepotamus : www.myspace.com/thevistaafterdark :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Damnweevil

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:03:00 GMT

show 86: Bay Area's Damnweevil play a stripped down, ear splitting, rearrange-your-brain cells brand of heavy, doom sludge. Their music is obscene sonic indulgence; a vicious distillation of their classic metal influences delivered with reverence, intensity and reckless abandon. Damnweevil are currently touring in support of their new album Human Auditory Torture Experiment Recorded at Ear Hammer Studios by Salvador Raya and Greg Wilkinson :

who: Damnweevil, The Zygoats
when: Nov 10, 2007 - 10PM
were: Alibi, 744 9th, Arcata, CA
cost: $4

links: www.myspace.com/thezygoats : www.myspace.com/damnweevil : www.thealibi.com :

Glasspack

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 09:20:00 GMT

show 85: Formed in the new millennium by front-man Dirty Dave Johnson, The Glasspack is the answer to the worn-out southern rock of the classic rock airwaves and the sudden staleness of modern hard rock radio. Distinctly of Louisville, this creative and unique Kentucky band has pulled its influences from the best of the 60's jam rock and 70's hard rock punk, thus obtaining a very wide variety of listeners and fans.

The Glasspack's music can be found in episodes of MTV's Viva La Bam and Homewreckers shows, and even video games like Discovery Channel's Monster Garage by Activision and ESPN's 2K5 Pro Baseball.

The Glasspack has now finished it's fourth full-length release, entitled Dirty Women on Small Stone Recordings. The album was recorded with vintage analog equipment and all American Fender Guitars. More info on the Glasspack can be found at at www.theglasspack.com and www.smallstone.com

who: The Glasspack, Trigger Renegade :
when: Nov 9, 2007 - 10PM :
were: Alibi, 744 9th, Arcata, CA :
cost: $4 :

Chow Nasty

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:01:00 GMT

show 84: Like hot oil on a stripper pole, like KY Jelly on a Whiffle ball bat, like that mystery residue inside your leather hot pants, Chow Nasty is the musical lube that keeps San Francisco slippery. For years the electro-sexual trio has riled up clubs, galleries, warehouses, and garages across the city, honing their punk-funk party rock to dangerously debauched levels :

what: Chow Nasty :
when: Jul 17, 2007, 8:00PM :
where: Jambalaya, 915 H St, Arcata CA 95521 :

links: www.myspace.com/chownasty : www.myspace.com/jambalaya915 :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Maxwell Adams

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 83: Maxwell Adams features former members of legendary East Bay acts Growth of Alliance and Thought Crime, conspiring to create the perfect blend of hard rock energy and pop sensibility. For fans of the Foo Fighters and Dillenger Escape Plan alike :

what: Maxwell Adams with The Look :
when: Jul 14, 2007, 8:00 PM cost: $5 :
where: Schooner Saloon, 207 3rd St, Eureka CA 95501 :
description: Eureka wont know what hit emâ. We have the all star line up with two of the San Francisco Bay Areaâs best. Maxwell Adams, and The Look. This venue has 2 full bars, dance floor, 300 person capacity. The Bay is coming up North with no one to stop them! This show is 21 and over :

links: www.myspace.com/maxwelladams : www.maxwelladams.com : www.myspace.com/look : www.looklounge.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Wooden Nickle

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 82: Portland's Wooden Nickle crafts this crazy-awesome meld of rustic, damaged folk with solid, stoney classic rock. It's a sweet mix. a li'l electronic action in there, handclaps, flute, cello, toy instruments, you name it, all sorts of cool shit (Portland Mercury) :

who: Wooden Nickle :
when: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:00pm :
where: Jambalaya, 915 H St, Arcata, CA 95521 :
links: www.myspace.com/woodennickle : www.myspace.com/jambalaya915 :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Uni and Her Ukelele

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 81: That Blonde Venus hair, those frilly outfits, that sweet, sweet voice: It could only be Uni and Her Ukelele. The uke's pink, usually, and the girl's obsessed with unicorns; the overall effect is the musical and sartorial equivalent of sucking on a jawbreaker while drinking whiskey straight from the bottle (SF Weekly ) :

who: Uni and Her Ukelele, Pants Pants Pants :
when: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:00pm :
where: Accident Gallery, 210 C St, Eureka, CA 95501 :

links: www.myspace.com/accidentgallery : www.pantspantspants.biz : www.unicornbread.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Pants Pants Pants

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 80: San Francisco's electrocknic pioneers Pants Pants Pants began in a secluded Virginia farmhouse. It was there that the group's founding members, Sysop and Ted Dancing resolved to combine their love of enchanting electronica with the energy and intricacy of indie rock. The duo headed westward where they discovered a marvelous new member, Lauren Lauren. Together Pants Pants Pants have created a completely new sound that fluctuates gracefully from moments of inescapable beauty to elated absurdity and which has earned them praise as the Frank Zappa of the 21st century and the B-52s of the WiFi set :

who: Pants Pants Pants
When: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:00pm
where: Accident Gallery, 210 C St, Eureka, CA 95501 :

links: www.myspace.com/accidentgallery : www.pantspantspants.biz : www.myspace.com/pantspantspants :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Captain Seahorse

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:20:00 GMT

show 79: Forged in early 2005 in the musical crucible that is Bellingham, Washington, Captain Seahorse has been delighting audiences with their theatrical, danceable, and musically complex live performances. For their summer 2007 tour, Captain Seahorse will be traveling with DJ Ryan-I of the Blessed Coast Sound System, a prominent West Coast dancehall reggae DJ team, and as such will come fully prepared to provide a full night of danceable, multi-genre entertainment wherever they go (myspace profile) :

who: Captain Seahorse :
when: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:00pm :
where: Pearl Lounge, 507 Second St, Eureka, CA :

links: myspace.com/captainseahorse : captainseahorse.com : myspace.com/blessedcoastsoundsystem :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Los Olvidados

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 11:07:00 GMT

show 78: We listen to Los Olvidados, indie from Moorpark, California. Los Olvidados evokes images of Tom Petty, Limbeck or early Old 97's coupled with a pop sheen which make their songs hard to ignore and easy to get stuck in your head (exit fare) :

what: Los Olvidados and Jay Dirt :
when: July 7, 2007, 10pm : cost: $3 :
where: The Alibi, 744 Ninth St, Arcata, CA 95521 :

links: myspace.com/losolvidadosmusic : thealibi.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

She Likes Todd/Rule 22

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 77: She Likes Todd is an edgy melodic punk band from the Chicagoland area. The group has been playing for a little over 5 years and play a rough around the edges brand of melodic, highly energetic punk music :

After releasing three disks, having a spot on a number of compilations (U.S. & International) and playing all over the place, Rule 22 released Soundtrack to the End of the World on July 28th 2006. They continue to spit politically incorrect lyrics about Governments, Religion, and sing stories of personal strife all over the States :

what: Rule 22 and She Likes Todd :
when: Jul 05, 2007, 9:00 PM :
where: Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka CA 95501 :
cost: $5 :

links: www.myspace.com/rule22band : www.myspace.com/shelikestodd :www.myspace/twang4strings : www.myspace.com/homeoftheboilerroom :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Power of County California Tour 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 76: Power of County (country from Portland) hit the road with Jim Goad. They will be fine tuning their set before they hit the road opening for Hank Williams III. The opening bands for this show will be their friends from Portland Clampitt Family (bluegrass/old-time) and Emily Eveleen (country)

what: Power of County, the Clampitt Family, and Emily Eveleen :
when: Jun 29, 2007, 9:30 PM :
where: Jambalaya, 915 H St, Arcata CA 95521 :
cost: $5.00 :

links: myspace.com/emilyeveleen : myspace.com/clarencewhite1 : myspace.com/thepowerofcounty : myspace.com/jambalaya915 :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Fucking Buckaroos

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 75: We listen to the Fucking Buckaroos (stationed in San Francisco, CA), were birthed in the fall of 2004 when four musicians with a common distaste for effects-ridden music began working hard to cause a ruckus that could snarl and claw its way through the hackneyed drone of modern sound, and relieve the world of this terrible burden. The difference between the Fucking Buckaroos and other modern day folk-esque groups (like the punk rock Flogging Molly or most of the alt country scene) is that when the other bands turn to blasting distortion behind a fiddle or slowly picking a banjo over electronic samples to achieve power, the Buckaroos do it the old-fashioned way: by gargling Garth Brooks' semen, and waiting until they really need to pee before they play. You will find none of that processed bullshit here; they play raw, loud, and honest. Mostly. Dirk Fistly, The Profligation :

who: Fucking Buckaroos, Tatanka Iyotake :
when: Jun 23, 2007, 10:00 PM :
where: Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St, Eureka, cost: 5.00 :
links: myspace.com/thefuckinbuckaroos : myspace.com/tatankaiyotakesf :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Sugar Eater

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 74: Indie Bible Punk Planet declared Sugar Eaters debut E.P. Breadcrumbs to the Birds was a pop-punk hit, and with that, the upstate New York trio was off to a promising start. Since forming in the fall of 2OO3, bassist Fellatio Jones, drummer Matt Clute, and guitarist Nick Social have been spitting out frantic, snotty, 3-chord anthems that put their mall-punk counter parts to shame. By fusing the pop sensibilities of the Ramones, Buzzcocks and Undertones with the raw intensity of early Bad Religion and the quirky humor of the Dead Milkmen, Sugar Eater have been making new friends at every club, house party and basement show that they play at.

who: Sugar Eater, The Social Ills :
when:Jun 22, 2007, 7:00 AM :
were:Out of the Sun, 740 11th St, Fortuna, CA :
what: All Ages Hardcore Punk Rock Show. New York punks Sugar Eater team up with local punks The Social Ills for one of the last shows at Out of the Sun in Fortuna :
cost: $5.00 :

links: sugareater.com : myspace.com/sugareater : myspace.com/thesocialills1 : myspace.com/out_of_the_sun :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Robotronica

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 73: We listen to Robotronica, electropunk from Bellingham, Washington. Their tongue in cheek on stage schtick and the autobiographical fat kid anthem Jelly Rolls prove that they got nothing to prove. They do what they do because they love it. Between shredding keys and shrieking lyrics, Anderson heaves himself headlong into the audience with his trusty SM58 vocal mic in hand, while King lets loose with chugging power chords and bursts of lead flourish and Neal decimates the audience with his thundering bass. By the end of the high impact, in your face show, the gargantuan Anderson and King are drenched in sweat, while the diminutive by comparison Neal is barely breathing hard. King often throws his thrashed green Tortex picks to the audience, while Anderson throws out free hugs and Neal throws out a random anime soundtrack (myspace profile) :

who: Robotronica :
when: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:00pm :
where: Redwood Acres Fair, 3750 Harris St, Eureka CA :
cost: free with fair admission ($5-10) :

links: myspace.com/robotronicaband : www.redwoodacres.com : myspace.com/nerdapaloozafest :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Koffin Kats

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 72: Hard-hitting psychobilly straight outta Motor City U.S.A. (Detroit, MI), Koffin Kats are a punkabilly powerhouse trio creepin' and crawlin' over your skin and slappin' that upright bass straight into your main vein. Dark and intoxicating greaser punk some may call these moonshine melodies. With a horror movie backdrop, Koffin Kats twist the sounds of Elvis Presley, Misfits, and the Ramones into their very own specially-blended cocktail :

what:Bad Kitty Presents the Koffin Kats :
when: Jun 17, 2007, 9:00 PM :
where: Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka CA 95501 :
cost: $7 :

websites: myspace.com/koffinkats : myspace.com/homeoftheboilerroom :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Unison Music Summer Tour 2007

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 71: We listen to Marianne Keith Noah Sugarman, and Peech. On a wirlwind tour of 30 shows in 30 days in support of their brand new label Unison Music. They they hit Eureka with 3 gigs. The day starts with lunch at at Chapala Cafe-noon. Then they shake up the bookworms over at at Borders-3:30PM Later tonight they let their hair down at The Boiler Room-9:00PM :

12:00PM Chapala Cafe at 201 2nd St, Eureka :
03:30PM Borders at Bayshore Mall 3300 Broadway Eureka :
09:00PM Boiler Room at 3534 Broadway Eureka :

links: myspace.com/peech : myspace.com/noahsugarman : myspace.com/mariannekeith : unisonmusic.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Nate LaPointe/Dan and Leland

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 70: Nate LaPointe, A combination of growing up in Laramie, Wyoming and his fathers passion for music, Nate was exposed to a wide variety of musical influences ranging from jazz to classical to rock to country. Ivan Johnson's acoustic upright bass performance along with Nate LaPointe's skillful and passionate guitar playing separate this band into a category of their own. The band's self-titled debut cd was released in December 2005 and they have spent part of the past year touring the west :

Dan and Leland, fuse rock mentality, new-grass chops, and organic songwriter sensibilities. The result is a totally ground-breaking take on what can be done with just guitars and vocals. Friends and collaborators since high school, Dan Franklin and Leland Jackness went their separate ways to establish themselves as high caliber musicians. Dan has performed with LeAnn Rimes, Jennifer Paige, and Aaron Lines (to name a few) while Leland was making a name for himself in the Santa Cruz underground as a founding member of the psychedelic rock group, illumiNation. Dan and Leland reconnected in Los Angeles and began making some truly exciting music, blending pop allure and virtuosic ability into an infectious amalgam of acoustic/vocal combustion :

who: Nate LaPointe and Dan and Leland :
when: June 10, 2007, 8:00PM
where: Six Rivers Brewery 1300 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519 :

links: myspace.com/danandleland : myspace.com/natelapointe : sixriversbrewery.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

Boo Boo Davis

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 20:20:00 GMT

show 69: For his latest recording project, Boo Boo Davis teamed up with Ramon Goose (from nublues ) and they fused the raw blues sounds from the Mississippi delta with modern grooves. The CD (Drew, Mississippi) was released in September 2006 and the record received rave reviews from all over the world. MOJO Magazine (UK) listed it with the 10 best blues records of 2006 and Boo Boo was invited to perform for the 2007 Pocono Blues Festival, one of the biggest blues festivals in the USA :

Tell Me What To Do from Drew, Mississippi by Boo Boo Davis on Black and Tan Records :

Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic More On This Album :
links: booboodavis.com : myspace.com/booboodavis : biggeorgejackson.com : mateel.org : dailysourcecode.com : promonet.iodalliance.com : eventful.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

The Mirrors

Sat, 26 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 68: The Mirrors formed a mere five months ago. Already, in that short time, they have recorded a full length album and played to sold out crowds in clubs around Los Angeles. The lead singer Jeremy's vocals have been compared to Rod Stewart. Displaying lush harmonies and a 70's edge, they have drawn comparisons to the likes of Muse and Wolfmother. However, it is their raw energy, catchy melodies and thought provoking lyrics that show The Mirrors clearly have their finger firmly on the pulse of today's new rock music scene : You can buy their new CD Somewhere Along The Wall at CD Baby or download it at iTunes. I'm guessing that they will have the new CD's at their gig tonight as well :

who: The Mirrors :
when: May 26, 2007, 9:00PM $5 :
where: Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka CA 95501 :

links : www.myspace.com/themirrorsband : myspace.com/homeoftheboilerroom : cdbaby.com/cd/themirrors :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com and humcity.com :

The Happy Hollows

Fri, 25 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 67:The Happy Hollows indie rock from Los Angeles. Led by the live wire talent of Sarah Negahdari (vocals/guitar), and held together by the District of Columbia rhythm section of Charlie M. (bass) and Chris Meanie(drums). They recently recorded Bunnies and Bombs, their debut EP which you can buy on iTunes and DRM free on eMusic : 'Sarah's energy on stage was explosive. Her dynamic voice and trademark knee socks came packaged with a writhing sense of rock abandon that made the 3 piece feel more like a 12 piece. Sarah used Silverlake Lounge's tiny stage to its fullest in a schizophrenic performance that left the audience awe-struck' from Rock Insider :

who: The Happy Hollows and Rademacher: when: May 25, 2007, 9:00PM cost: $5 : where: Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St, Eureka CA 95501 : what: Fresno rockers Rademacher return to Humboldt on their Spring 2007 tour with The Happy Hollows from Los Angeles. Opening for them are, Eureka's own, The Invasions and Deric Mendes w/Matt Jackson. May 25th is Towel Day in honor of Douglas Adams, save $1 at the door if you have your towel :

links : myspace.com/thehappyhollows : happyhollows.com : rockinsider.com : myspace.com/rademacher : radradrad.com : kineticgrandchampionship.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

Giant Bear

Tue, 22 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 66: Giant Bear, the world's only five-piece Orchestral funkabilly band, spawns from Memphis, TN and its tradition of honest, heartfelt music. But they're never home for long, touring continuously and playing almost a year's worth of shows during their adolescent tenure. Giant Bear celebrates a two year anniversary with a month long west coast tour in May, 2007. The tour is in support of their self-titled second LP, which will be available mid-June 2007. The album is enormous musically, showcasing a variety of established guest musicians all well loved in Memphis, adding accordion, pedal steel, Hammond B3 and slide guitar. Despite how big their music is sonically, the songs originate with the theory that music is best when it's simple and the stories are straightforward :

who: Giant Bear :
when: May 22, 2007, 9:00PM :
were: Six Rivers Brewery, McKinleyville CA 95519 :

links: giantbeartn.com : myspace.com/giantbear : sixriversbrewery.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

the Screamin Yeehaws

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 65: We listen to rowdy cowpunk from San Diego with the Screamin Yeehaws and greasy county blues from Philadelphia with Toothless George and His One Man Band :

what: Screamin Yeehaws : Toothless George and His One Man Band : Donny Barnyard and the Dust Devils :
when: May 21, 2007, 9:00 PM $3 :
where: Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501 :

links: myspace.com/thescreaminyeehaws : myspace.com/toothlessgeorgeamphisonemanband : myspace.com/donnybarnyard : myspace.com/homeoftheboilerroom :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

Hope For Agoldensummer

Sat, 19 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 64: Hope For Agoldensummer is sister, Claire and Page Campbell joined by Deb Davis. The defining trait of the band lies in the frighteningly beautiful vocals, which are executed primarily by vocalists Claire and Page. As sisters, their voices are similar enough to mesh with each other flawlessly, yet they are different enough to represent two distinct approaches to the material at hand. Sisters Claire and Page Campbell sing about God and heartbreak like they're drunk on their own glorious harmonies and have all the time in the world. Their shows build on a sense of intimacy and immediacy-Philadelphia City Paper :

who: Hope For Agoldensummer alt-folk from Athens, Georgia. The Tao Jonesers local psychedelic folk-rock. Andrea Zvaleko local songwriter :
when: Monday, May 21, 2007, 7:00PM :
were: Sacred Grounds, 686 F St, Arcata, cost: $2-5 donation, all ages :

links: hopeforagoldensummer.com : myspace.com/hopeforagoldensummer : mypace.com/thetaojonesers : myspace.com/andreazvaleko : myspace.com/sacredgroundscoffee :
Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

The Ian Fays

Fri, 18 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 63: The Ian Fays, from Humboldt County, got signed to a label, toured Europe, and moved to San Francisco. They are coming back to Humboldt for a gig at the Shanty :

who: The Ian Fays, Ravens and Eureka Garbage Company :
when: May 18, 2007 9:30PM
were: The Shanty, 213 3rd St, Eureka, CA 95501 :

links: myspace.com/theianfays : myspace.com/ravensrockandroll : myspace.com/theeurekagarbagecompany : myspace.com/the_shanty :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

DMBQ

Thu, 17 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 62: Creating a sonic wasteland of instruments, they barrage you with a sound reminiscent to Led Zeppelin on acid. Defining that rock and roll is still a forced to be reckoned with, DMBQ stretches the limitations of the human physique as well as the livelihood of their musical equipment with their deranged finales at the end of each show. We also listen to Akimbo, based in Seattle, features former members of Tight Bros From Way Back When and Homo Eradicus. Their pedigree of straight-up rock colliding with virile hardcore adds up to an exciting hybrid :

who: DMBQ and Akimbo
when: May 17, 2007 at 10PM
were: Alibi: 744 Ninth St, Arcata, CA 95521 :

links: http://www.dmbq.net : http://www.myspace.com/akimbo : http://www.thealibi.com :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

Swallows

Wed, 16 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 61: Swallows are Em Brownlowe and Jon Miller. They formed in the Summer of 2004 when they converged in Portland. Originally playing under the moniker of Dirty Shirley, they changed their name to Swallows and began writing new music. The duo use unexpected methods, non-traditional techniques and a queer aesthetic to form their songs : We also listen to Kusikia from Tacoma, WA. Nsayi Matingou infuses raw, complex, unconventional, bluesy guitar lines with impassioned, whisper-core vocals while Peter Ryan juxtaposes open rhythmic back-space with boom-crashes to accent transitions between Kusikia's usual dreamy flow and their harsher, more aggressive moments :

who: The Swallows, art-rock duo from Portland and Kusikia from Tacoma :
when: May 16, 2007, 8:00 PM :
where: Sacred Grounds, 686 F St, Arcata CA :
cost: donation :
Description:

links: geocities.com/theswallowspdx : myspace.com/theswallows : cdbaby.com/cd/swallowspdx : myspace.com/kusikia : myspace.com/sacredgroundscoffee

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

Bleach 03

Sat, 12 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 60: Bleach 03 is made up of three young Japanese girls who shred like Primus meets Slayer, with female shrieks and melodies scattered about. It has been an internationally touring band for several years, shocking audiences in the UK, Japan, and all over the US. Anyone who has ever seen the band live will tell you that Bleach 03 is the fastest, loudest, and most brutal Japanese girl band ever seen :

Humboldt Free Radio presents:
who: Bleach 03 (all-girl hardcore punk from Japan) : Lozen (two-girl sludge rock from Tacoma) : and Baby Arms (no-girl punk rock from Eureka) :
when: May 12, 2007, 8:00 PM - $7 :
where: The Accident Gallery, 210 C St, Eureka CA :

links: myspace.com/bleach03rocks : myspace.com/11879515 : myspace.com/accidentgallery : myspace.com/humboldtfreeradiopresents :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

Dr. Israel

Thu, 10 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 59: The boundary crossing works and collaborations of The Legendary Dr. Israel cry out like a call to revolution, embracing styles from reggae to drum 'n' bass to hard-core metal. Like Eddy Grant on a counter-cultural warpath, Dr. Israel's politically charged lyrics and diverse musical foundations deliver a refreshing blast of thought-provoking tracks that will make music fans from all walks stop and tune in. :

what: Dr. Israel :
when: May 10, 2007, 10:00 PM :
where: Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St, Eureka CA :

links: revolutionsound.net : myspace.com/dreadtoneinternational : myspace.com/theredfoxtavern :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

buy a CD get the digital album free

Thu, 10 May 2007 08:19:00 GMT

The Yep Roc Web Shop features Digital Now!
Buy a CD or LP and get the digital album free!
Buy a current release from the Yep Roc Web Shop and the digital album appears in your Stash for instant download! You can listen to the MP3s while your CD or LP is on its way. And if you pre-order a CD or LP before release date, the digital album will appear in your Stash on release date!

And as always, digital music from the Yep Roc Web Shop is delivered to your Stash in MP3 format, with no pesky digital rights management (DRM) copyright protection. That means it will play on most every computer and digital music player, including iPods!

Just look for the icon on the album detail page!

eMusic prices to low?

Thu, 10 May 2007 08:19:00 GMT

Are eMusic's prices to low? Billboard recently ran a piece discussing a label revolt at eMusic, the number two US retailer of downloadable music. According to the article, at least six independent labels are dissatisfied with their eMusic contracts and are considering pulling their catalogs from the service if they don't get more money per track sold...more

web picks for May...so far

Sun, 6 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

With Google Notebook, you can browse, clip, and organize information from across the web in a single online location that's accessible from any computer. Planning a trip? Researching a product? Just add clippings to your notebook. You won't ever have to leave your browser window - google.com/notebook

This one has been out for almost a year but I wanted to post just in case you missed it - 05.02.07

random sites found this week:

Gegereka at gegereka.com Input mp3 in Gegereka and youâll get a lot of mp3 files

InterfaceLIFT.com: wallpapers, icons, themes

SilverLight at microsoft.com/silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of Microsoft .NET based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web

Bountee at bountee.com where you can design your own shirts, make some money and more importantly spread love to zillions of t-shirt lovers worldwide

FotoWoosh at fotowoosh.com you can transform 2D images into 3D

ScratchYourself at scratchyourself.com you can customize a scratch cards with pictures you upload and if your friends win you win too

Cluztr at cluztr.com lets you share your web-browsing with your friends

Kyte at kyte.tv you can start your own broadcast network! Produce your own shows and broadcast them to your personal website, blog, MySpace profile or to any of our supported phones

XKCD at xkcd.com is a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language

amAze at amazegps.com where you can get free GPS navigation for your mobile phone

20Q at 20q.net The 20Q A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) can read your mind. The A.I. is now an award-winning pocket game that fits in the palm of your hand

Rockbox at rockbox.org is an open source replacement firmware for mp3 players

Nostalgia at thirteen23.com/work/nostalgia allows you to search flickr remotely and create local sets from the photos you discover. It also supports local photo management and synchronizes to your flickr account, allowing you to update your online photos as well requires Windows Vista and/or .NET 3.0

Romanteek and Wealthy Whore Entertainment

Thu, 3 May 2007 20:20:00 GMT

show 58: Two bands today. First up is Romanteek from Olympia, Washington. Romanteek is a five-piece featuring Heather Dunn, Ira Coyne, and Ean Ackerman. Second is Wealthy Whore Entertainment with experimental glam rock from San Francisco :

who: Wealthy Whore Entertainmen and Romanteek :
when: May 4, 2007 9:00 pm :
Were: Accident Gallery, 210 C St, Eureka :
links: myspace.com/romanteek : myspace.com/wwetrash : myspace.com/accidentgallery :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

eBay To Go

Thu, 3 May 2007 08:20:00 GMT

eBay has just launched a neat little Flash-based widget named eBay To Go. eBay says its a fun and easy way for you to share the interesting things you've discovered on eBay and personalize your blog, social networking page or website. I was going to list an old Chicago reel to reel, in a couple of days and see how it works. Think I'll wait.

Humboldt skateboarder in video contest

Tue, 1 May 2007 01:59:00 GMT

Local skateboarder Jake Jones showed up on a video that was entered in a contest called Enter the Dojo. Head over to DLXSF.com and give the FTC team some Humboldt love with a vote

The Codetalkers

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 57: The Codetalkers is a jazz rock and roll band from Atlanta, Georgia. They have a reputation among the jam band crowd for entertaining fans not only with their music, but their antics while on stage. They are also a taper friendly band, who encourages the taping and trading of their live shows, provided that no money exchanges hands. The band is also known for having guest musicians frequently join them for all or part of a show. Some notable on-stage guests of The Codetalkers have been Derek Trucks, Bob Weir, Mike Gordon, Jimmy Herring, Hubert Sumlin, Ron Holloway and Ike Stubblefield. We listen to: Broken Home - mp3 and Blow My Brains - mp3 from from the album Now :

who: The Codetalkers :
when: Apr 30, 2007, 9:00 PM :
were: Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St, Arcata, CA :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

web picks for April 2007

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:20:00 GMT

Web stuff worth checking out : Old Version : Twitter : Tumblr : Amie Street : Mog : Box.net : Google My Maps : Jaiku : FixYa :

My favorites so far:

Amie Street is an independent music store where all songs start free and rise in price the more they are purchased

Virb This has the makings of a myspace killer. It is beautiful and I love the VirbTunes plugin. Here is my Virb:

Jaiku is a way to connect with friends by sharing short messages called Jaikus. You can create your own stream of Jaikus and follow your friends. Like Twitter but better

Twitter stalkerware

FixYa is the largest brand based Troubleshooting and Support source on the web. FixYa allows you to find any consumer product support information in a single and easy to use location

Birds Of Avalon

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 56: Since their inception, Birds Of Avalon have recorded a self titled EP, toured up and down the east coast, throughout the Midwest and eventually around the entire US. Sharing the stage with luminaries such as Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Fucking Champs, Big Business, Oneida, Mudhoney. Presently the Birds Of Avalon are working on their debut full length set for release on April 22, 2007 with Mitch Easter, Greg Elkins and Brian Quast. You can buy it at Volcom: We listened to Bicentennial Baby (mp3) and Set You Free (mp3)

who: Birds of Avalon (rock from NC) :
and The Ravens (rock 'N soul from Arcata) :
when: Apr 29, 2007, 11:00 PM :
Were: Alibi , 744 9th , Arcata $4 :

Birds Of Avalon dates:
April: 29th in Arcata, CA at The Alibi and the 30th in San Francisco, CA at 12 Galaxies : May: 1st in Los Angeles, CA at Spaceland and the 2nd in San Diego, CA at The Casbah :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

Attack Formation

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:20:00 GMT

show 55: Attack Formation consist of an ever changing group of contributors and participants built around a seven to ten person core group from Austin. More than a band that breaks with convention, the result is always sure to move you. Whether recorded or live they refuse to let you simply be a passive listener :

Humboldt Free Radio presents:
who: Wepeel (local Weezer cover band) and Attack Formation :
were:The Alibi, 744 9th St, Arcata, Ca 95521
when: Saturday, April 28 10pm $3 :

Intro by Tony Steidler Dennison at the The Roadhouse podcast : Bands can submit music to humcitypodcast@gmail.com : visit us at humcity.libsyn.com :

The Landlord video

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:13:00 GMT

The Landlord: Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are done making multi million dollar movies and have moved on to short internet videos.

link: collegehumor.com/video:1754070

Tapes 'n Tapes tour west

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:12:00 GMT

Tapes 'n Tapes tour west

04.25.07 - Phoenix, AZ - The Brickhouse
04.26.07 - Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland
04.29.07 - Indio, CA - Coachella
05.01.07 - Santa Cruz - The Attic
05.02.07 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
05.04.07 - Portland, OR - Dante's
05.05.07 - Seattle, WA - Neumo's
05.06.07 - Vancouver, BC - Plaza Club