Stephanie McGeary
Lead ReporterRaised in Arcata, Stephanie McGeary has lived in Humboldt County for most of her life and is proud to share stories about this weird and beautiful place that she calls home.
After leaving Humboldt when she was 18, Stephanie spent a good amount of time in the Bay Area, where she received certificates in Live Sound Engineering and Studio Recording from CCSF. After returning to the homeland to study at Cal Poly Humboldt, Stephanie graduated in 2018 with a BA in Journalism with a Music minor. She has spent the past six years reporting on Humboldt news, including politics, homelessness, community development, arts, culture and more.
When she isn’t busy reporting or being a mom, Stephanie likes to spend her time supporting local theater, music and performance art by attending, volunteering for, and even occasionally performing in local productions. She also sleeps sometimes.
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This week we’re featuring Heart Matter, vibraphone-centered, indie jazz quartet that will be playing at the Arcata Playhouse. -
This week we sat down with Eugene Novotney, founder and director of the Calypso Band, to learn more about the group, the history of the instrument and music, and what we can expect from the upcoming birthday concert. -
This week we’ll be hearing one of Cal Poly Humboldt’s jazz combos, Syncopation Station - made up of Ava Williams on vocals, Giovanny Martinez on piano, Alex Hofer on bass and Conlan House on drumset. -
Today we’ll be hearing another one of Cal Poly Humboldt’s ensembles, the Jazz Orchestra performing "Isfahan", composed by Billy Strayhorn. -
This week we met with Jada Brotman, executive director of Humboldt Builders Exchange to learn more about the upcoming Trades Day, intended to connect Humboldt high schoolers to Local trades based businesses. -
This week we're playing another old recording from Fickle Hill Billies, performing "Jimi Man" at the North Country Fair in 2001. -
This week we met with local birder Rob Fowler, who leads many of the tours for Godwit Days, to learn more about birding on the North Coast, and what you can expect from the 2026 festival and field trips. -
This week we hear a recording from a Cal Poly Humboldt student trombone quartet! -
This week we hear vibraphone piece "Mirror From Another" and interview the musician Logan Harriman. -
This week we're featuring Cal Poly Humboldt student Cecilia Souza with Simon Oh on piano during the honors recital on campus.
