Post Oyster Fest Jubilation

Ok, we know, we've been lazy. Having not done an entry in awhile, we feel like there's alot to catch you up on. Our soul order hit the shelves with El Michels tribute to both Isaac Hayes and the Wu-Tang Clan! While drooling over the copies, we wiped our mouths with what turned out to be our new favorite soul records! Lefties Soul Connection is raw funk delivered from the heart of Amsterdam, while Soul Messages from Dimona is Numero's answer to that age old question, what happens when soul goes kosher?

But don't think we've forgotten the world of rock, Earth has, what we consider to be one of the best live recorded albums and we've only got a handful of copies of the 3000 that were made. Check out "Radio Earth."

We haven't heard from A Hawk and A Hacksaw since they released their limited dvd/cd with the Hun Hangar Orchestra, this new album has more guest players, old gypsy tunes and, unfortunately, no download with the lp.

Now back to the soul, ever heard of the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble? One of Sun Ra's former bandmates breeds a herd of 9 children and ties them down to music instead of baseball, the result is sock-knocking good brass soul you cannot ignore.

Radio Moscow is coming to Arcata! On tour for their latest release "Brain Cycles," catch them at Auntie Moe's Friday June 26th or Monday June 29th at Jambalaya with DJ Paul Maul.

Friday In Store!

New loot has come in to the store this week! Adam has gone fully deaf listening to Moss, Nachmystium and Bloodhag, I have been a hip-shakin' slave to the sounds of Pisces, Orgone and the El Michels Affair and Maynard only emerges from the back for Charlie Feathers as of late.

Regardless of your poison though, there's something for us all this week. Sonic Youth releases their newest album "The Eternal", The Budos Band throws us a collection of unreleased tracks in preparation for their 3rd album, Nachmystium puts out their homage to Pink Floyd on "Assassins: Black Meddle Part 1." Also, a whole slew of new comics are on the rack, most importantly the wonderful classics illustrated series, where top artists ave their take on the great works of literature.

This Friday, join us for Arts Alive and the music of Papa Houli & The Fleas. Bob Doran has his photos up on the walls and is offering a prize for whomever can guess the most defunct Humboldt bands from his 16 photo "mantle" collection. Believe it or not, we twitter now, when the occasion demands, the link is listed on the links column to the right or by clicking here.

Coming this Arts Arcata....

From Missing Link Records

We're very excited to host Arts Arcata this month, lining our walls with photos by local man-about-town Bob Doran, as well as sweeping our front porch for music by the always impressive Papa Houli & The Fleas. Bob has promised a nice variety of shots depicting his individual perspective on life in Humboldt, especially after dark. The fleas are shining their glossiest shoes and Adam and I might even buy some vino if you promise not to tell Jeremiah.

Come with us to the club...

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The Lightmen Cometh

Boy have we been busy! Last week our shipment full of Fat Possum Records showed up, giving our blues section a much-wanted kick in the ass. The George Mitchell 45's alone are enough to make you want to buy a rocker and a harp, then learn to blow. This week, we've returned from a short trip to comb Revolver, our arms filled with the last copies of everything we could find, new comics and used goodies for our now infamous 5 for 5 table. Sesame Street vinyl, Metal Lp's, and the last of Beck's Stereopathic Soulmanure busted from the trunk of our rented Yaris as we pulled in home for a long night's sleep...or so we thought.

Suddenly we woke up with the Christmas-day like jitters, realizing that Light in the Attic was riding through on their whirlwind tour! Bright and early, they unpacked the van and we had a good old fashioned sidewalk sale, flipping through boxes of incredible Latin soul, funk and old reefer songs form the 20's. The guys were wonderful and they certainly made sure we're stocked with even more goodies before they pulled out of town.

No pictures or info this week, with this much new stuff in stock, you've got to hear as much as you can and so, ON WITH THE PREVIEWS!!!

To Be Objectified - The Junkya...

Shaft - El Michels Affair

Done Got Old - Junior Kimbroug...

Of the Lesser - Ocean

Funnel Of Love - The Detroit C...

Merecumbe - Johnny Colon

Frankie and Albert - Joe Calli...

New Stuff at Missing Link (who'da thunk it?)

For our first post this week, move your mouse onto the pictures of our review staff (yeah that's right, we have reviewers), and click to read the wise words of David Stacey, Professor of Jazz, or Mark Shikuma, who has a black belt in obscure music.