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• Thad Beckman

Roots and blues singer-songwriter and Humboldt favorite Thad Beckman brings his trio (Danny Montgomery on drums and Gary Davidson on bass) to the Arcata Playhouse on Friday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. ($15) for an evening of original music. Beckman and his band also support poet Jerry Martien and guitarist Fred Neighbor on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Playhouse at 8 p.m. ($15).