Soul Night’s Matt Jackson (above) and Brian “Mantease” Woida Photos by Bob Doran
known as The Humboldt Choice: Should I stay or should I go? Is the natural beauty and great community fair compensation for the lack of career options, or should I move to a place that is less amazing but more lucrative? Some people just keep making it work. Some leave. Very soon, the list of Those Who Left will include the beloved artist/DJ/barista/person Brian “Mantease” Woida, who is off to the Bay Area to pursue a career in barbering. You may know him as the guitarist from local rockers The Ravens. You may know him as the guy who does that cool art inspired by his massive vinyl collection (brianwoida. blogspot.com). You may know him as DJ
Mantease, responsible for laying down grooves that make you shake and shimmy like you’ve found religion in them. You may have found religion in them. You may know him as the sweet, artsy barista who makes your Brio cappuccinos beautiful. In any case, if you’ve left your house in the past 10 years, you probably know Woida. And if you do, then you will undoubtedly miss him.
Soul Night Goodbye
What better send-off than a Soul Night dedicated to the magic that is Mantease? Tickets for the monthly dance bash are on sale at Humboldt Brews and remain a mere $5. The action starts at 10 p.m. on Saturday. Dress to impress — and to sweat. This is not a stand-around-andlisten party. For those who can’t make Soul Night — and those who need to say goodcontinued on next page
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