Tour Stop: Humboldt, CA
The heart of California’s Redwood Coast, Humboldt County is 275 miles north of San Francisco and 400 miles south of Portland. Nestled between ancient redwood giants and lush coastal wetlands, the county’s unique, welcoming towns serve as a beacon for touring bands. Jazz, blues, and folk have strong roots in the area and Humboldt brand hip-hop is on the rise. Humboldt State University in Arcata is especially active in the Northern California art and music scene. In April, HSU students host the annual Sustainable Living, Arts & Music Festival (SLAMfest), a zero-waste event powered entirely by solar energy and bio-diesel. The county is also home to the largest reggae festival in the West, Reggae on the River. The all-ages Bummerfest, celebrating the end of summer
Book a GIG: Venues
THE ALIBI
744 9th Street
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3731
www.thealibi.com
Arcata’s most popular hangout since the1930’s, the Alibi features live music from all genres two to three nights a week. Email vivalerock@harpy.net well in advance to book. Note: all band members must be over 21 to play the Alibi.
HUMBOLDT BREWS
856 10th Street
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-2739
www.humboldtbrews.com
Employee owned and operated, Humbrews has live music five nights a week, from just about every genre but metal. To book a show, contact Andy two to three months in advance at bands@humboldtbrews.com.
THE METRO
858 G. Street
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-9015
The Metro is a record store on the Plaza in downtown Arcata that features live music from all genres every Friday night. Contact owners Levi or Gini a couple months in advance to book a show and mail a demo to the address above.
THE PEARL LOUNGE
507 2nd Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-2017
www.thepearllounge.com
Located in Old Town Eureka, this modern cocktail lounge features live jazz, swing, indie, alternative, and blues every Friday and Saturday night. For booking, contact Jasmin Moore at the number above, and send a demo to P.O. Box 91, Eureka, CA 95502.
THE PLACEBO
47 B 3rd Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8841
www.theplacebo.net
The Placebo is an active all-ages music and art collective, featuring live rock bands weekly. Book shows through the online submission form. All mail should be sent to 411 12th Street, Eureka, CA 95501, c/o the Ink People.
THE 330 CLUB
330 South G Street
Arcata, CA 95521
www.myspace.com/the330club
“Arcata’s official unofficial rawk venue” was a back alley muffler shop before South Spit Records started organizing rock shows there. To book a show, send a CD and press kit to the venue; do not use Myspace.
THE BOILER ROOM
3534 Broadway
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-5464
www.myspace.com/homeofthe
boilerroom
Humboldt County’s favorite metal venue. To book a show, contact Marcus Schaible through Myspace three months in advance.
MOSGO’S
2461 Alliance Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-1195
www.mosgos.org
Arcata’s most musically inclined coffee house has comfy couches and live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Email Ron Alexander at manager@mosgos.org to book a show.
Promote a GIG: Media
Print Media
THE LUMBERJACK
Nelson Hall East
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-3271
lumberjack.humboldt.org
This student-run weekly covers the local Humboldt music scene. Email event info to thejack@humboldt.edu, or include with CD submissions mailed to the address above.
THE ARCATA EYE
P.O. Box 451
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 826-7000
www.arcataeye.com
Send Jennifer Savage local tour info along with a short bio and high-resolution photo at fun@arcataeye.com two weeks in advance. Submit CDs to the address above..
Radio
?KHUM 104.7FM
P.O. Box 25
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5104
www.khum.com
Humboldt County’s freeform radio station. Mail CDs to P.O. Box above, and submit events through the online “Goodtime Guide” form.
KMUD 88.3FM
1144 Redway Dr.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2513
www.kmud.org
Redwood Community Radio
KSLG 94.1FM
P.O. Box 25
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5104
www.kslg.com
Send rock submissions to P.O. Box above, and email events to monica@kslg.com.
Gear/ Repairs
TWO STREET MUSIC
124 Second St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-3155
www.twostreetmusic.com
Humboldt County's largest music store sells and rents guitars, amps, drums, keys, and pro-audio equipment, offering emergency repair services for guitars, electronics, and instrument hardware. Open Mon.-Fri. 10AM-6PM, and Sun. 10AM-5PM. Closed Saturday.
WILDWOOD MUSIC
1027 I St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-6264
www.wildwood.ws
With a convenient downtown location, Wildwood sells new and used guitars, electronics, percussion, and accessories for competitive prices. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:30AM-5:30PM, and Sun. 12PM-4PM.
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