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Writer/performer Jeff DeMark and the La Patinas perform original stories, songs and spoken word at the Arcata Playhouse, 1261 9th Street, on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Also, special guests Jackie Dandeneau, Jim Silva and Jesse DeMark will perform with the band.

The LaPatinas consist of Damon Brooks on guitar, Paul DeMark on drums, and Ross Rowley on bass. Paul DeMark and Rowley make up the rhythm section in the Delta Nationals, a popular dance band. Damon Brooks is the lead guitarist with the roots band Trifecta and has played with Donna Landry. DeMark performed at two shows with the band underscoring his stories last November at the Humboldt Brewery and at the Westhaven Center for the Arts and both shows drew good crowds.

Jeff DeMark has been performing his stories and one-man shows in Humboldt County for 20 years. He has five solo shows to his credit and has performed them all over the North Coast and in theaters and clubs in San Francisco, New York City, Minneapolis, Eugene and Madison, Wi. He has collaborated with musical groups the Violent Femmes and Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans. Lost Coast Brewery is a major sponsor of the show and Northcoast Horticulture Supply is also sponsoring the event.

Tickets for the show are $8 for Seniors/ Students, and $10 General and will be available at the door. For details, go to at www.jeffdemark.com, or call the Arcata Playhouse at 822-1575. The playhouse website is: www.arcataplayhouse.org.

photo by Rebecca Carriari

Twins Paul DeMark, left, and Jeff DeMark, right, will perform at the Arcata Playhouse on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.