Wednesday, Feb. 12
The Lowdown!

Yes, He’s Willie Nelson’s Son … Yes, He’s at HumBrews Tonight

(Above: Lukas Nelson and his dad.)

For better or worse, Lukas Nelson will always be Willie’s kid. Yes, his band Promise of the Real has been playing high-energy shows on big stages since their genesis — many nights opening for his father — but there has to be a blessing/curse element to having a larger-than-life padre. Here’s how we knee-jerk read the positives and negatives of possessing such genes:

  • Pro: Obviously, being the child of someone famous affords you opportunities to have your projects recognized and appreciated that others with less-gilded surnames may never receive. (Evidence: See video of Nelson on Conan below.
  • Con: Naturally, people are always going to questioning if you’d actually reached the heights of fame you enjoy if you weren’t the offspring of a country legend. Willie’s is a long shadow.

Does Lukas possess the chops? Humboldtians can judge for themselves at HumBrews tonight. Or scroll through performers with less royal DNA in your Wednesday Lowdown below.

-Andrew Goff

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California’s Changing Places
Van Duzer Theater / 7 p.m. / Free
“California Environmental Legacy Project-produced a set of films that explore our past, present and future relationship with California’s natural environment. Narrated by award-winning actress Jane Fonda and with an original score by legendary musician Pat Metheny.”
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Dry Branch Fire Squad
Arcata Playhouse / 8 p.m. / $18 / $15 members
“For more than a quarter of a century Dry Branch Fire Squad has played aggressively traditional bluegrass, capturing the soul of American music. Along with performing their authentic Appalachia-inspired songs, bandleader Ron Thomason captivates audiences with his hilarious stories.”
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Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $15 / 21+
“Lukas first picked up the guitar at age 11 to honor a promise he made to his father and was able to teach himself the craft by playing along to classic Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix songs.”
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Piet Dalmolen
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free
Guitars and loops.
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Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park / 6 p.m. / Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
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Fugitive Alien (1986)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5
Japanese science fiction film inspired by the novel series Star Wolf by American science fiction novellist Edmond Hamilton.
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Eureka Fair Wage Act Meeting
Labor Temple / 6:15 p.m.
Supporters of the Eureka initiative to require employers with more than 25 employees to provide a $12 minimum wage gather.
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Open Mic
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town) / 6:30 p.m.
Music and spoken word. Hosted by Mike Anderson.
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Sequoia Park Zoo Conservation Lectures
Sequoia Park Zoo / 7 p.m.
Learn more about species conservation efforts in the field. Click for schedule.
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No Covers
SpeakEasy / 8 p.m.
Jazz improvisational duo.
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Jimi Jeff Jam
Central Station / 8 p.m.
Jam with Jimi.
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Jeff Landen
Logger Bar / 8 p.m. / 21+
Local slide guitarist.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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Salsa Night
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works / 9 p.m. / $5
Get a salsa lesson then apply that knowledge.
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Bar-Fly Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Be brave.
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Whomp
The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
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Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks / 10 p.m. / 21+
Were you just thinking, “Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?” Here it is!
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