Thursday, June 16

There is Allegedly a ‘Boston Tribute’ Band Playing C Street Market Square Tonight, But What Does that Mean?

In the Internet age, it is very important to choose a band name that won’t confuse people who might potentially want to listen to you. In short, be searchable. You want to make sure the series of letters you label your artistic vision with don’t overlap with more common things. This is your music! Like, if ‘70s rockers Boston were readying to first unleash their slick arena rock on earth’s ears today, one would assume they would select a different moniker. They seem like savvy marketers — all their albums sport that rawkin’ guitar spaceship — and Boston, as you may know, is already a major city that contains sports teams, Markets and newspapers.

Tonight begins the Eureka Summer Concert Series which, each year, brings bands to the C Street Market Square for performances attended by Eureka denizens pleased to sway to free, outdoor music. The series kicks off, we are told, with a band called Boston Rocks. OK. We assume we know what that means. It’s got to be a tribute to Boston (the band), right? LoCO was hoping to find a video to share here on the Lowdown of the band earnestly plugging away through more than a feeling, but, geez, googling “Boston Rocks” produces little fruit (I got a gym, a Berklee College concert, something about Massachusetts geology, etc.) This band is unfindable!  

We reached out to our buddy Tom Sebourn of KGOE (who co-produces the series) and he admitted he did not have any more info on the group scheduled to play tonight than we did. Huh. Then we tried a Google image search and, a ways down, look what popped up:

Is this the same band? There is really no way to know. But, if it is, the image suggests something potentially exciting: In addition to the logo for Boston (the band) it also features logos for Aerosmith, J. Geils Band and The Cars, other bands forged in the city of Boston. Hey hey! LoCO likes The Cars more than Boston (the band)! Perhaps this is good news! Show up at 6 p.m. at the foot of C Street to find out! —Andrew Goff

Top Events!
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Humboldt Crabs West Coast Showcase
Arcata Ball Park / 12:30 p.m. / $9
“The Humboldt Crabs, Seattle Studs, San Diego Wave and Neptune Beach Pearl will battle in this exhibition of some of the best West Coast summer collegiate baseball has to offer.”
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Boston Rocks
C Street Market Square / 6 p.m.
Eureka’s Summer Concert Series kicks off with a tribute to the band and/or maybe the city Boston.
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The Big Thirst
Rooney Amphitheatre (Dell’Arte) / 8 p.m. / $18 / $18 Adults / $15 Students & Seniors / $10 Kids 12 & Under
The new play, by Joan Schirle, explores our water woes with humor and song through a “Roger Rabbit meets Inspector Clouseau”-like detective story. The story digs into state water issues unfurling a mystery involving politicians, animals, fish, the river, and an assortment of characters.
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The Dude Bra Tour
The Jam / 9 p.m. / $5
Kate Willett has been featured on Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening, Vicelands Flophouse and is a regular opener for Margaret Cho who shes toured with nationally and internationally. Kim Hodges, Ivy Vasquez and Jessica Grant open.
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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All Events!

Mobile Outreach in Orick
See Event Description / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support. Humboldt County Mental Health Clinicians will provide on-board counseling and can link clients up with supportive case management.
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Caregiver Support Group
Adult Day Health and Alzheimer’s Services / noon-1 a.m.
This group is open to caregivers coping with all types of caregiving situations.
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The People’s Market
Food for People / noon-2 p.m. / Free
In addition to fresh produce, some of the markets may have free fruit and vegetable samples, cooking tips and demos, and assistance with applying for CalFresh.
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Writing Workshop
Westhaven Center for the Arts / 6-8 p.m. / $50 / $15 one class drop-in
Bestselling author and Huffington Post blogger K.C. Wilder leads this writing workshop beginning this Thursday, June 2 and meeting for four consecutive weeks.
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Dogbone
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m. / Free
Feral jazz. Woof.
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Tale of Tales
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7 p.m.
This English-language fairy tale from Italian director Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah) stars Salma Hayek, John C. Reilly, and Vincent Cassel in a “sort of grown-up, far darker cousin to ‘The Princess Bride.’”
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SoHum Girls Band
Persimmons Garden Gallery / 7:30-10 p.m. / Free
“These colorful birds are known for their creative and varied songs, with lots of harmony and contagious rhythms.”
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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Reefer Madness: The Musical
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-11 p.m. / $18 / $18 general / 18+
“Inspired by the original 1936 propaganda film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marihuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.”
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The White Snake Preview
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $5
The White Snake, is an intoxicating tale of star-crossed lovers, adapted for a modern audience by Tony award winner Mary Zimmerman from an ancient Chinese myth.
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Thursday Night Bluegrass
Six Rivers Brewery / 8:30-11:30 p.m. / Free
Local acoustic bluegrass band.
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Open Mic Night
Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Be the next Mack Idol.
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Dirty Thursdays
Pearl Lounge / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.
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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 2D: 11:45, 2:55, 5:40, 8:25
  • CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE: 9:00
  • FINDING DORY 2D: 7:00
  • JUNGLE BOOK 2D: 1:45, 4:25, 7:00
  • ME BEFORE YOU: 12:35, 3:20, 6:00, 8:40
  • NOW YOU SEE ME 2: 11:55, 2:40, 5:35, 8:20
  • POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING: 12:25, 2:35, 9:35
  • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS 2D: 12:05, 1:00, 3:45, 5:30, 6:35, 9:15
  • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS 3D: 2:45, 8:10
  • THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2D: 11:35, 1:55, 4:20, 6:45
  • THE CONJURING 2: 12:00, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
  • THE LOBSTER: 12:30, 3:15, 6:10, 8:55
  • THE NICE GUYS: 4:45, 9:30
  • WARCRAFT 2D: 12:40, 6:30, 9:25
  • WARCRAFT 3D: 3:35
  • X-MEN: APOCALYPSE 2D: 11:40, 2:30, 5:45, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
  • ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 2D: 3:35, 9:00
  • ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 3D: 6:20
  • FINDING DORY 2D: 7:00
  • ME BEFORE YOU: 3:55, 6:35, 9:15
  • NOW YOU SEE ME 2: 2:50, 5:40, 8:30
  • POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING: 9:25
  • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS 2D: 3:05, 6:00, 8:55
  • THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2D: 4:40
  • THE CONJURING 2: 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
  • WARCRAFT 2D: 3:45, 6:40
  • WARCRAFT 3D: 9:30
  • X-MEN: APOCALYPSE 2D: 2:45, 5:45, 8:40

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