According to their website, Gogol Bordello has canceled several west coast shows, including the Arcata concert.  There was a death in the immediate family of one of the band members.

"Due to insurmountable circumstances, we are sad to announce that Gogol Bordello will need to cancel the last four shows of our current tour. The cancelled shows are listed below. Refunds will be issued to all ticker holders at the original point of purchase.

We hope to return to these markets as soon as the dates can be rescheduled. Ultimate Thank You to all of our fans for their support and understanding during these challenging times."

UPDATE from Center Arts via Facebook: "The Gogol Bordello show scheduled for April 20 in the Arcata Community Center has been cancelled. The band is cancelling the remainder of their West Coast tour dates due to a family emergency for one of their band members. CenterArts will be working with the band's management to reschedule the date sometime in the future. Credit Card ticket purchases will be refunded directly back to purchasers card. For a cash or check refund, you will need to bring your tickets into the HSU Bookstore. We will be issuing refunds to all ticket holders. For information regarding refunds please call the University Ticket Office at 707-826-3928, or shoot us an email at ticket@humboldt.edu . Thank you for your understanding!"

Coming up Monday morning at 9 o'clock, John Matthews will speak with Jesse Ventura about his new book, "63 Documents the Government Doesn't Want You To Read."

This is Mr. Ventura's third appearance on The John Matthews Radio Explosion.  

Click here to listen to the interview.

You can play the file on this page or right-click the above link to save the mp3 to your machine.

John Matthews speaks with the Fernbridge Cafe owners for a second time to receive an update.

You can play the file on this page or right-click the above link to save the mp3 to your machine.

Click here to listen to John Matthews speak with the Fernbridge Cafe owners about their recent troubles with the health department over water quality issues.

The link takes you to our new website called the Lost Coast Outpost. (Maintained by Hank Sims)

Chris Cornell circa 1989

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell kicked off his solo acoustic tour in Aspen last night.

From Rolling Stone:

The tour comes midway through Soundgarden's sessions for their first studio album since 1996's Down On The Upside. The LP is being produced by Adam Kasper, who has worked with Pearl Jam, the Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. "Everything's going very quickly," Cornell says. "We've been having a great time."

Sounds promising...

 

West Coast hip-hop heroes Zion I and The Grouch bring their "Healing Of The Nation" tour to Humboldt Brewery, Wednesday, March 23 at 9:30 p.m. For their Arcata stop, $3 of every online advance ticket sale through zioniandthegrouch.com goes directly to Humboldt Surfrider!

The tour celebrates Zion I and The Grouch's sophomore collaborative effort, Heroes in the Healing of the Nation, the much-anticipated follow-up to the group's 2006 critically acclaimed Heroes in the City of Dope. This time around the group invites listeners everywhere to join them on their quest in channeling their highest selves. 

"Anyone changing other peoples lives for the better is a hero to me," explains The Grouch. "People are going through a difficult transition these days," adds Zumbi. "We want this album to aid in that process."

Opening acts include Blu, The Shotgun Wedding Quintet and Distant Relatives. The show is 21-and-over. Humboldt Brewery is located at 856 10th St. For more information, visit humboldtbrews.com.

Listen to Myles' interview archived here.

Click here to listen to John Matthews' discussion with astrologer Richard Nolle about Nolle's belief that the "SuperMoon" happening on March 19, 2011 will will trigger natural disasters. (John Matthews disagrees.)

How To Help

Funds have been set up to help offset the blow to the commericial fishing community through the Crescent City Rotary Club and through Wild Rivers. 

Attend the Crescent City Beach Cleanup Saturday, 3/20/11.  Volunteers are needed and are asked to meet at 1 p.m. at the Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 210 Battery Street in Crescent City. Please wear appropriate clothing for the event such as boots, gloves, and rain gear. Trash bags will be provided. More details here.

Attend Ocean Night at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, Friday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. and make a donation to the Crescent City relief fund. See surfrider.org/humboldt or humboldtbaykeeper.org for more info.

Via US Coast Guard:

Location:   Crescent City Inner Basin Harbor, Crescent City, CA
Cause:   Tsunami

Damage:
•       47 vessels afloat but with some level of damage
•       11 sunken vessels
•       1 vessel grounded at mouth of Elk River
•       Large debris including rocks, logs, and vessel debris scattered
about inner harbor and shore
•       Navigable waters status unknown
•       Significant damage to moorings and docks

Closures or restrictions: 
•       Harbor access restricted for public safety
•       Harbor closed to all personnel at night, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
until further notice.
•       To prevent crabs and other seafoods from being contaminated and
unmarketable, commercial fisherman are
                 advised of the following protocol:
            o Commercial vessels are advised to not run circulation
pumps as they approach Crescent City Boat Harbor or within
               Crescent City Boat Harbor
            o  Do not pull crab pots or other traps up through water if
a visible sheen is present

Harbor operations: Boat owners encouraged to call in with boat
information. Call into Harbor Master.

Wildlife:  No observed wildlife impacts at this time. Assessment will
continue

Crews deployed:   US Coast Guard, California Fish and Game, Harbor
District Personnel, Army Corps of Engineers, oil spill response
organizations

        On water operations currently suspended due to significant
weather issues

Information numbers:
•       Crescent City Harbor boat owners contact 707-464-6174 ext. 22
•       Report oil 1-800-852-7550
•       Report Injured Wildlife 1-877-823-6929

Follow the event on Twitter at DFG_OSPR or
https://calspillwatch.dfg.ca.gov/

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DATE: March 13, 2011 12:14:53 PM PDT

Contact: Petty Officer Erik Swanson, (510) 289-5794

California Department of Fish and Game, Alexia Retallack, (916) 952-3317

To prevent crabs and other seafoods from being contaminated and unmarketable, commercial fisherman are advised of the following protocol:

• Commercial vessels are advised to not run circulation pumps as they approach Crescent City Boat Harbor or within Crescent City Boat Harbor
• Do not pull crab pots or other traps up through water if a visible sheen is present

 Crescent City Harbor asks affected boat owners to contact the harbor at 707-464-6174 ext. 22 to provide the following information:

• Boat name
• Official number/vin
• Fuel capacity
• Actual fuel onboard
• All contact information

Follow the event on Twitter at DFG_OSPR or https://calspillwatch.dfg.ca.gov/