Music scene · McKinleyville
A coastal Humboldt County town north of Arcata, McKinleyville supports a small circuit of acoustic acts, jam bands, and local rock groups, with Arcata and Eureka hosting the larger rooms.
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A coastal Humboldt County town north of Arcata, McKinleyville supports a small circuit of acoustic acts, jam bands, and local rock groups, with Arcata and Eureka hosting the larger rooms.
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McKinleyville, a coastal Humboldt County community north of Arcata and Eureka, has a modest music scene built around acoustic acts, jam bands, and local rock groups. Local performers often travel to Arcata and Eureka for bigger opportunities.
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