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K k MARCH 2018 K g VOL. 30 #3 H WOWHALL.ORGk teenager, he began releasing tracks guitar-strumming Britpop produc- on his page when tions.” “” began to attract viral fol- Declan McKenna was also lowers in January 2015. He’s since named one of ’s “10 performed at Glastonbury, New Artists You Need to Know” Reading, Latitude, Outside Lands for August 2017, calling, What Do and SXSW among other festivals You Think About The Car?, and has opened for acts such as “smart, moving and occasionally The Head and the Heart. Declan really funny.” The addi- made his US television debut on tionally received strong reviews CONAN and also performed on from UK’s Q, The Guardian, DIY The Late Show with Stephen and DORK. Colbert and the UK’s Later with What Do You Think About Jools Holland. The Car? is the follow up to Declan McKenna’s debut Declan’s EP Liar released last album What Do You Think About May. The full-length album was The Car?, a collection of socially recorded in and LA along- aware, melody-heavy side renowned producer James songs, is out now via Columbia Ford of Records. The album received near (, ). universal praise, and was recently Declan wrote all of the songs and featured on NPR Music as a First co-wrote “Listen To Your Friends” DECLAN MCKENNA DEBUT Listen with NPR Music’s Bob on the 11-track LP. On Friday, March 23, Monqui announced his 40-date U.S. head- at Glastonbury, , Boilen noting, “Declan McKenna A common theme in McKenna’s Presents and [email protected] lining tour -- the most extensive Reading and Leeds Festivals, and writes about a much bigger world music is the role young people NRQ proudly welcome Declan tour the 18-year-old Brit has the release of his debut album than you or I might expect from a play in creating a more equitable LANE 8 P2 McKenna to the WOW Hall along undertaken yet. McKenna will What Do You Think About The singer who only recently turned society. As Declan says in a recent with special guest Chappell Roan. perform in cities including Austin, Car? via Columbia Records. 18.” Billboard interview: “Quite a big THRIFTWORKS P2 Here’s an opportunity to get in Nashville, Philadelphia, Declan was raised in The New York Times included part of the album is about change QUINN P3 at the ground floor with an and, yes, Eugene. This follows UK. A multi-instru- McKenna’s single, “Humongous” and being confused… a lot of the upcoming artist who has the ear of rapturously received performances mentalist by the time he was a in their weekly playlist, describing headspace I was in was trying to BATHS P3 fans and critics on both sides of “...Hertforshire-raised singer-songwriter has been Declan’s music as, “a strong make sense of growing up in a INSIGHT’S FULL MOON MASQUERADE P4 the Atlantic. Declan McKenna, an throwback streak, from his reedy world with loads of crazy things alternative singer/songwriter and hailed as a Bob Dylan for today’s teens…” John Lennon-Liam Gallagher happening.” FUTURISTIC P5 socially conscious artist, has vocals to his melodic, midtempo CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 – The Sunday Times HISTORIC STREET LIGHT DEDICATION P6 k SPRING CLEANING P6 INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO P6 INSIDE THIS ISSUE LANE 8 P2 WOW HALL AWARD WINNERS P7 THRIFTWORKS P2 QUINN XCII P3 BATHS P3 INSIGHT’S FULL MOON MASQUERADE P4 FUTURISTIC P5 HISTORIC STREET LIGHT DEDICATION P6 SPRING CLEANING P6 INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO P6 WOW HALL AWARD WINNERS P7 PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization

BEARDSBy Alex Goodwin OF EPIC PROPORTIONS 2017 holiday season. The track, dropped mere days from On Thursday, March 29, the Community Center for the Christmas, channels the mentality of a holiday Grinch armed to Performing Arts proudly welcomes Sage Francis and B. Dolan the teeth shouting “Revolution!” through a microphone and back to the WOW Hall performing solo and together as Epic takes jabs at everyone from Fox News and Walmart to Mariah Beard Men. Carey. Sage Francis and B. Dolan seem prepared to take the New Epic Beard Men do not shy away from criticism or discus- Year by storm. This bearded dynamic duo will be bringing their sion of any topic, upholding their goal to tackle difficult subjects energetic lyrics and performance skills to the WOW Hall on their while maintaining a focus on having fun while doing it. The duo U.S. tour in promotion of their new SEASON 1 EP. The act has been building up a slew of new material and will be playing features the collaborative work of the two celebrated solo indie/ at Treefort Fest in Boise late March. underground rappers and displays their seamless blend of old- EBM’s full-length debut album is slated to drop in October. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, school inspired beats with absurdist hooks and lyrics. They will also continue releasing music videos. The pair began kicking off their conquest of 2018 with their Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 day of show. Doors open at hilariously punchy “War On Christmas” single released for the 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

K k The Community Center for the icy that fans aren’t allowed to use WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the cell phones at his shows. Daniel Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, info@wowhall. org, www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, does this to ensure that his fans Circulation 3,800, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene are coming to his shows for one Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2018 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative reason; to enjoy the live music. - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Joshua Finch, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Davis Koier, Robert “Let’s be real; how many Chappel, Office Managers - Ross Shuber, Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Jaley instances can you think of when Osuna, House Manager - Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch, Kambra Morris-Mitzner you were at a concert and there Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, were 50 people in front of you Treasurer: Marjorie Bridges, Secretary: Jordan Cogburn, Members: Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette, Jim Showker, holding up their cell phones to Jon Silvermoon, Daylon Sloan take videos? Videos that will never even be watched again… not cool. Lane 8 is making sure that this isn’t the case at any of his shows. It’s a purist approach to making sure everybody has a great time and lets the music cre- ate the memories.” The “’Little By Little’ tour will see Lane 8 DJ tracks from across the album and his rich discogra- phy -- including new edits, club mixes and remixes. As with ‘This Never Happened’ shows, Lane 8 will again ask all in attendance to connect with each other and the music in the purest possible way. As such, no phone cameras or filming will be allowed on the SEE dancefloor. Leave your phone. Experience the moment. This Never LANE 8’S Happened. BIZIO LITTLE BY LITTLE TOUR Bizio started as a psytrance DJ in 2013. Shortly thereafter, he OR LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONE ALONE discovered the sounds of Kerri Chandler, igniting a passion for On Wednesday, March 14, the The Lane 8 moniker originat- playing . In just four Community Center for the ed back when Goldstein made years of spinning house and tech- Performing Arts and University of garage rock with his sister when no cuts he’s explored a wide Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM they were kids. He later started variety of music. He’s shared the KWVA proudly welcome Lane 8’s experimenting with hip-hop beats stage with an even wider array of “Little By Little” Tour to the and at some point in 2012, Lane touring acts such as: Autograf, WOW Hall with special guests 8 really found his groove with his Big Gigantic, Goldroom, The Bizio. sound fitting between pulsing Floozies, Mikey Lion, J. Phlip, With his ‘This Never electronica and a woozier kind of Clozee, Deep Jesus, and The Happened’ concept becoming one glitch-pop. Crystal Method. of dance music’s word-of-mouth After releasing music on Bizio is also the father of Soul success stories, Lane 8 aka Daniel SoundCloud in 2014, Lane 8 rose Tribe Sundays, the only under- Goldstein is touring in support of to wider prominence through the ground house music and art his second album, Little By Little, Anjunadeep label, and his criti- weekly in Eugene, held at HiFi on his own This Never Happened cally acclaimed 2015 album Rise. Music Hall, where he maintains a label. Little By Little distills The lead single, “Ghost” featur- residency. Lane 8’s unique flair for melodic, ing Patrick Baker, was released When watching Bizio, one can heart-warming electronics, tra- alongside the album announce- quickly get the idea of the passion versing reflective electronica, ment and Vice Media’s Noisey he puts into creating an energetic instrumental club epics and left- premiered the song’s music video, vibe for the dance floor. His field pop moments alike. directed by filmmaker DEMS. unique, eclectic sound moves peo- “His music encourages multi- “Lane 8 made quite a bit of ple in new ways, exciting them to ple listens for the full effect which noise last year with his ‘This new levels of consciousness. I’m a big fan of,” notes Magnet- Never Happened’ Tour’, explains Tickets are $15 in advance, icmag.com, “ cause who wants to Magneticmag.com. “The name $18 day of show. Doors open at listen to good music only once?” comes from the self-executed pol- 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

while taking the art of beat- crafting to new heights. With his steady stream of new material, Thriftworks is quickly becoming known as one of the finest up and coming experimen- tal producers with his outside the box sound and unclassifiable style. Thriftworks’ use of deep low-end and wall to wall synths seem to channel something ancient and mysterious, offering up an intoxicating musical high THRIFTWORKS with an invigorating breath of This St. Patrick’s Day producer Thriftworks offers his fresh air. These sounds activate (Saturday, March 17), join InSight own uniquely original take on the senses, enrapture the mind, Events in welcoming Thriftworks forward thinking electronic move the body and leave audi- to the historic WOW Hall along music, weaving eclectic samples ences begging for more. with special guest Milano. and explosive modern bass that Doors and showtime 9:00 pm. Berkeley, California based continually pushes the envelope Tickets are $20 in advance. H

2 MARCH 2018 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG XCII ‘TIL INFINITY: QUINN TELLS THE STORY OF US

By Drew Orlick and Drake exploring the sonic Special guest is BATHS On Tuesday, March 20, the boundaries of mainstream hip- a 21-year-old singer, songwriter By Jordan Balla CCPA and UO Campus Radio hop and scoring the soundtrack and producer whose dreamy, On Wednesday, March 28th, the Community Center for the 88.1 FM KWVA proudly wel- of his undergraduate experience. youthful vocals and colorful lyr- Performing Arts proudly welcomes back to the WOW Hall electronic come back Quinn XCII along Soon after graduation, he paired ics capture the imagination effort- artist Baths, along with special guests No Joy and Sasami Ashworth. with special guest Chelsea Cutler. with producer ayokay for the lessly. Starting with recording Will Wiesenfeld, better known by his monikers Baths and Geotic, is This show is sold out. single, “Kings of Summer” in acoustic covers in her bedroom at a Southern California native who has been crafting musical master- Upon the arrival of early 2015. Through an unanticipated 17, to being a featured artist on pieces since his early teens. Throughout his many projects, although 2015’s Change of Scenery, Mikael viral push and radio exposure songs with Louis The Child, Wiesenfeld has explored some dark and very real topics—including Temrowski a.k.a. Mike T became thanks to a growing fanbase, the Adventure Club and Chet Porter, suicide ideation, difficult relationships and existential crisis—his sound Quinn XCII. The new age sing- song was a huge success, prompt- Chelsea has made huge strides is anything but dismal. Baths combines Lo-Fi electro with ambient beats er/songwriter re-introduced him- ing both artists to sign with for being just old enough to to create a unique, dynamic sound, often incorporating looping and self artistically with influences Columbia Records. drink. synthesizers. from reggae, soul and hip-hop In the time since his sold-out In early 2017, one of her first Baths’ latest LP, Romaplasm, delivers an emotional collection of vocals to craft his incomparable show at WOW Hall last March, original singles, “Your Shirt”, personal stories told in an indirect way using modes of fantasy that is style of indie pop music. Lush Quinn XCII released his debut which artfully showcases her influenced by Wiesenfeld’s interests in anime, video games and comics. electronic backings, produced by album, The Story of Us in vocal range and writing ability, Wiesenfeld explores self-deprecating moments in his life on tracks like longtime collaborator ayokay, September through Columbia was released and has since “Human Bog” in which he describes himself as “queer in a way that’s and his bright, crisp voice create Records. The Part II tour serves amassed over 32 million plays on failing me, I’m not enough of anything,” but not all of his work is based a relaxed sound to balance his as an encore for the album, tour- . She released “The Shine” in negative experience. He also allows reverie, as in the first song off the somber subject matter of heart- ing the show across new venues with ayokay to great commercial album, “Yeoman.” In the track he conveys the indescribable feelings of break and nostalgia. His ability to and cities all over North America. success before becoming a fre- becoming enraptured by someone new mellifluously singing, “Left my write clever, simple lyrics that Adding to his victory lap, the quent collaborator of Quinn life on the ground, to dance with you in the clouds.” match a song’s vibe and connect just-released deluxe edition of the XCII. The Story of Us Part II In Romaplasm, Baths invites his listeners into the deepest parts of to the listener has earned him album features four new songs. tour will also be Chelsea Cutler’s himself while still maintaining sounds of lucid bliss to deliver his mes- writing credits for chart-toppers Upon the tour’s conclusion Quinn debut national tour. sage. The exploration of his faults and past mistakes through a lens of such as the Chainsmokers and will support Louis the Child and Doors open at 8:00 pm and fantasy ultimately leaves the listener in a space of solace and self-healing. Shawn Mendes in recent years. Big Wild at Red Rocks. showtime is 9:00. H No Joy is a creative collaboration of two friends, lead singer and As a resident via songwriter Jasamine White-Gluz and Laura Lloyd. They have a unique , , Quinn has no CHELSEA CUTLER sound that is difficult to categorize as it truly transcends genre boundar- lack of musical inspiration sur- ies — but for all intents and purposes it can be described as a brilliant rounding him. From the early blend of shoegaze, dream and noise pop. The duo is incredibly versatile, soul of his upbringing to constantly transforming their sound, while never straying from what working in LA, a hotbed of pro- makes No Joy so distinct, indescribable and efficacious. Their newest duction talent and the nation’s endeavor comes from a collaboration with musician and producer Sonic music industry capital, Quinn has Boom, producing a combined self-titled EP that will be released on always managed to find himself March 30. in the right company. While Through No Joy’s unpredictability and passion, they deliver an studying at Michigan State, he unforgettable and genuinely ineffable musical experience. began his musical career with the Sasami Ashworth developed her sound at the Eastman School of likes of , Music, although she has been crafting music on keyboards, horns and guitars since the early 2000s. In 2015, her melodic voice and multi- instrumental talent joined the band Cherry Glazerr, but recently Sasami decided to leave the band to focus on her own musical projects. She will be playing her first solo live performance at the WOW Hall. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 pm and the show starts at 9:00. H

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INSIGHT’S FULL MOON MCKENNA & ROAN FROM PAGE 1 MASQUERADE During early 2015, 16-year-old Chappell Roan found herself in New On Saturday, March 31, 808 pay homage to the mighty from many popular bass music York City -- a thousand miles away from her hometown of Willard, InSight Eugene proudly hosts 808 kick and utilize a unique and acts, and has earned him a cult MO. She traveled to the Big Apple in order to showcase for multiple InSight’s Full Moon Masquerade extensive sample selection that following across the US. Where major labels. Hailing from a city of just 5,000, she stood at a cross- featuring SOOHAN, Tigerfresh, make SOOHAN’s work truly else are you going to find trapped roads. Bedroom Trax, Pizzabowl and memorable. He takes us on a out Turkish folk music? “It was a crazy moment,” she admits. “I couldn’t believe where I special guest tba. multi-faceted journey across the Tiger Fresh is a Portland based was, but I knew I wanted this. When I sing, I want people to feel every Keep you pants on; it’s not globe, pulling from the traditional DJ/producer blending forward emotion. I want them to know who I am.” that kind of a full moon. InSight’s music of various cultures and thinking basscentric hood savvy Playing the piano with passion and penning lyrics about loss, love Full Moon Masquerade is your from the depths of our nostalgia. culturally eclectic dance music. and heartbreak, Chappell sings with a world-weary wisdom that belies opportunity to dress up and howl His unique sound sets him apart Bedroom Trax is a collabora- her 19 years. at the moon. Wear a costume tive project producing Medium- Chappell unassumingly took the first step on this journey while still and you can act like a “lunatic” Room-Psychedelic-Club-Trap out in grade school. At 12-years-old, the singer and songwriter began taking because no one will recognize of Eugene, Oregon: piano lessons. Devouring records from Fleetwood Mac and Bob Dylan, you! “Through Bedroom Trax, we she taught herself to play by ear. She went from performing in the Headline act SOOHAN has extend the emotions, passion and school choir to winning an eighth grade talent show. Recognizing her returned with his third full-length music from our bedrooms to ability, mom encouraged her to play around her hometown area. Her album SOOHAN- Global Gate yours. Our debut EP, In the Cut, confessional and captivating style began to resonate with listeners 808. The Baltimore-based artist’s strives for this while showcasing a everywhere as she posted music online. As that sound caught on, she first two became immedi- wide spectrum of styles and influ- signed to even before finishing her junior year of high ate Internet sensations, garnering ences -- from minimalist 808 beats school. over 550K. The widespread pop- to crowd-exciting anthems. We Her first single “Good Hurt” immediately intoxicates with its ularity of both albums earned don’t take genres seriously, but darkly blissful pop fused melodies, illuminating her dynamic voice and SOOHAN his first national tour we promise to keep the music vivid lyricism. and sets at music festivals includ- production clean and the dance “It’s hard for me to explain what ‘Good Hurt’ is about. The best ing Camp Bisco, Infrasound floor weird!” way for me to describe it is an addiction to pain. The meaning lies in Equinox, Great North, Camp InSight’s own DJ Pizzabowl the song and the video. Watch and listen and they will tell you every- Question Mark’s Emissions West will kick off the event. thing.” Coast Bass Festival, Sonic Bloom Doors and showtime 9:00 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance. Doors open at 7:00 pm and showtime and Lucidity Festival. Tickets are $15 early bird, $20 is 8:00. H The tracks on Global Gate TIGERFRESH advance and $25 day of show. H

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4 MARCH 2018 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG FUTURISTIC AND MORE SCRIBECASH On Sunday, March 18, the in the feels when they need some- caught the attention of Atlantic Behavior, ScribeCash began head- Endr Won has performed with CCPA and University of Oregon thing to vibe too. Records and entered the studio to lining her very own show at the Pharoahe Monch, E-40, Twista, Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA “Everything about Futuristic work with producers Arthur legendary Whiskey A Go Go. She , Swollen Members, proudly welcome Futuristic’s moves fast,” reports Phoenix McArthur (, Drake, co-headlined a national tour in Mac Miller, Cunninlinguists, “What More Could You Ask For” New Times. “The rapper’s got a Lil Wayne) and J. Gramm (Kid 2016 and headlined her own tour Andre Nickatina, Mistah Fab, Tour with special guests IshDARR smooth-as-butter flow and a high- Cudi, Travis Scott). His debut, in 2017. The Jacka (RIP), and and ScribeCash plus Eugene’s horsepower delivery, revving up Old Soul Young Spirit, arrived in The Insomnia mixtape gar- eMC, Grieves, Blue Scholars, Sir own Endr Won and Lawz of from Devin the Dude to Tech 2015. The lead single “Too Bad” nered ScribeCash more than Mix-a-lot, Bone Thugs N’ Motion. N9ne speeds at will.” reached #1 on the Hype Machine 100,000 downloads, a fol- Harmony, Devin The Dude, Zion Hip-hop moves at the light- In 2016 Futuristic hit the inter- charts. lowing of 20,000 and a fan base I, and many more. ning-fast pace of the Internet these net heavy with all sorts of viral IshDarr has opened for that continues to grow by each Now, after numerous life days, and Futuristic, a Tempe rap- content, a new project titled As Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Vevo click. “Dauntless” dropped changes and more than enough per on the verge of making it big, Seen on the Internet and head- Jeremih, among others. He made its way to BET Jams and stories to write about, Endr Won knows that better than anyone. lined his first ever solo World gained national attention after Revolt TV followed by The released the full length project, In the past two years, the 23-year- tour selling out shows from Seattle Carrie actress Chloe Grace Moretz Departure EP. Her debut album Bigger Than Me in 2017. The old Bloomington, Illinois, native to Australia! Last December, tweeted “Ooh, I feel” bringing 99+1 drops this March. album has caught fire in the has written dozens of songs, Futuristic released his sixth studio Ali’s hit single 255,000-plus hearts of fans as he let’s us into released two albums, recorded album Blessings. streams on SoundCloud. Since ENDR WON his thoughts, his relationships, enough tracks to fill another, shot then, IshDARR has received press Eugene’s Endr Won” prides and his perspectives on life in the at least a half-dozen music videos ISHDARR from national news music maga- himself on substance over non- ever-changing world we live in. (two of which have more than Midwest rapper IshDARR got zines including the Source, Vibe, sense through a combination of The album’s two leading sin- one million views on YouTube) his start while still a high-school and Complex Magazine. lyrical skill and a work ethic that gles come with amazing visuals, and was featured in RAW student in . The artist In 2016, IshDARR released his cannot be matched. He is espe- as well as a featured collaboration Cyphers’s videos and on the Sway born Ishmael Ali grew up listen- full length Broken Hearts & cially admired for his stage pres- with famed hip-hop legend M.C. in the Morning radio show. ing to his father’s jazz and rap. Bankrolls LP with EMPIRE, a ence and attention grabbing LIVE Juice. Endr Won followed up the Futuristic wrote his first raps During his freshman year at single and recorded a music video performances that utilize raw album with his first national tour, at the age of six. His 2015 album Messmer High School, he hooked with singer Jacob Latimore called honesty, crowd interaction, and a spanning 27+ cities from Oregon The Rise debuted at #2 on itunes up with his big brother’s crew, “The Real”. magnetic-like talent level that in to Maine. and #9 on Hip-Hop Billboard at house parties and tal- today’s hip-hop world of mumble charts. He has been touring virtu- ent shows. However, when his SCRIBECASH rap, is simply hard to come by. LAWZ OF MOTION ally non-stop over the last three group mates graduated, he almost ScribeCash, the multitalented, Some background worth men- Formed in 2015, Eugene’s years. His fast witty lyrics -- gave up -- a promising football California-bread female emcee, tioning about Endr Won is this... Lawz of Motion is a hip-hop/rap mixed with substance and relat- career was also an option -- but premiered her video “Never Childhood was spent with half in group made up of Tristen Parten able subject matter -- has gained was encouraged by his music Breaking Up” feat. TreVante on Southern California and half in aka Pynt, and Carlos Lynch aka him his own cult following called teacher. BET’s 106 & Park. Soon after, Eugene -- during which he faced Yung Royal. They released a WTFGang -- which stands for With a sharp attention to she aired the video for her single and battled drug addiction/alco- project last year called From the “We’re The Future”. catchy hooks like Lupe Fiasco and “Get on My Level” feat. Eric holism, child abuse, homelessness, Ashes ep. The group has opened As an independent artist a lyrical dexterity like Vince Bellinger. Igniting the fire that is incarceration, violence, and near for T.I, Kirko Bangz, Dizzy Futuristic takes pride in his cre- Staples and Isaiah Rashad, her rough edge with refreshing death bouts with emotional mood Wright, Jarren Benton and more. ativity and versatility using his IshDARR uploaded his early beauty, she lays bars similar to disorders. In 2010, Endr Won Currently they are working on a words to inspire his fans and let songs online, building a following the likes of her predecessors with released his first official E.P. and new project looking to drop late them know that anything is truly while still studying and doing his a unique flare of west coast fla- requests by venues, tour promot- summer or early fall this year!! possible, but also gives them homework. In 2014, he issued the vor. ers/managers, and other artists to Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 music to BANG with the top Better Life EP, which included the After opening up for , bring his talent to their shows/ day of show. Doors open at 7:00 down in the summer and get them single “POPS” featuring Rina. He Eric Bellinger and Mindless events began to pour in. pm and showtime is 8:00. H

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FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES MARCH 2018 5 HISTORIC STREET LIGHT DEDICATION On Monday, March 26, at 6:00 century until the late 1950’s. Their “Pioneer” donors to help finance dards pending installation assisted in the installation of the pm the Community Center for the installation at 8th and Lincoln rep- the purchase of the historic City of Eugene staff members, historic streetlamps now standing Performing Arts (CCPA) will hold resents the first step in the CCPA’s streetlamps. The “Pioneers” who City Engineer Steve Gillespie and next to the historic Woodmen of a reception and dedication in cele- efforts to restore the historic land- responded to that call were the Cindy Koehler provided special the World Hall. It is hoped that bration of the installation of two scape around the W.O.W. Hall. staff of KLCC-FM, the staff of assistance to the project along with the event will also highlight the authentic historic City of Eugene Until recently the lamps currently KRVM-FM, Gayle and Mike numerous City of Eugene plan- CCPA’s call for contributions streetlamps in the public right-of- gracing the W.O.W. Hall’s land- Chisholm, and Aaron Dietrich, ning, permit and public works toward the installation of the two way surrounding the historic scape were located on East Laura Hood and River Dietrich. staff. Excavation was provided by additional historic streetlamps cur- Woodmen of the World Hall Thirteenth Avenue where they had The CCPA applied for and Scott Maskell and Cameron Clark. rently owned by the CCPA and (W.O.W. Hall) at 291 West 8th been reinstalled when they were received a City of Eugene Concrete work was provided by awaiting restoration. Donors who Avenue (8th and Lincoln). removed from Downtown. They Neighborhood Matching Grant of Dynasty Concrete. Restoration and contribute $500.00 or more to the Following the reception a dedica- were removed from that location $10,000.00 to aid in the restoration installation of the streetlamp stan- project will be honored on an tion ceremony will be held at 7:00 during a street-widening project on and installation of the historic dards was provided by ASF additional plaque to be affixed to pm until the streetlamps go on at 13th Avenue. The CCPA bought streetlamps at the W.O.W. Hall Ironworks. The Woodmen of the the next lamp to be installed. It is 7:32 pm PDT. The dedication will four of the historic lamps from the site. Additional major donors World Historic Streetlamp Project hoped that the two remaining his- feature the unveiling of a plaque West University Business include Pam Whyte, Ron Saylor, has been coordinated by Jonathan toric streetlamps will be installed honoring those whose donations Association, which had originally Thomas Link and John Crawford. M.Pincus, M-Arch and Katy adjacent to the Woodmen of the made the Woodmen of the World purchased them from the City. Their contributions enabled the Vizdal with special assistance from World Hall by fall of 2018. Hall​ Historic Streetlamp The City of Eugene Historic project to proceed. David Stuck Aaron Dietrich and Gayle For additional information on Restoration Project possible. Review Board and the Downtown Electric provided a substantial con- Chisholm -- all of whom donated donating to the project ​please con- The lamps that have been Neighborhood Association became tribution of donated professional professional or in-kind services. tact Jonathan Pincus at jpincus24@ installed are original lamps that partners with the CCPA in mount- services to the effort and provided This event will celebrate the gmail.com. For event information were present around the W.O.W. ing the project. In order to accom- the electrical infrastructure for crucial assistance provided by our please contact ​the CCPA-W.O.W. Hall and throughout downtown plish that purchase the CCPA and installation. Saylor Painting donat- partners, our Pioneers, major Hall at 541-687-2746 or info@ Eugene from the early twentieth its partners put out a call for ed storage of the streetlamp stan- donors and all of those who wowhall.org. H SPRING CLEANING INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO Spring officially begin on March 20. This year the annual WOW On Tuesday, March 13, Eugene’s attendees to see the various instruments Hall Spring Cleaning will cover two days: Saturday, March 24, and Instrument Library and the CCPA in use! Sunday, March 25, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. host Instrument Petting Zoo It’s free (but donations are wel- Volunteers, members, staff, board of directors and the general pub- #2 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. comed!) lic are all invited for an all-out effort to clean, paint and spruce up the The first Instrument Kids may become inspired to begin historic WOW Hall building, inside and out. Petting Zoo in January was playing an instrument, or adults could WOW Hall volunteers can earn credit for Pure Volunteer Hours. so much fun, we decided to find that the ability and desire to Volunteers who collect ten become a member of the Community Center do another! make sound is still present after time for the Performing Arts -- eligible to vote to elect WOW Hall board Are you interested in try- away from music! members and/or run for the board if so inspired. ing something new or recon- Eugene’s Instrument Library is Food and beverages will be proved. necting with music? Maybe a community effort for novice, The project begins Saturday at 1:00 pm and goes until 7:00 pm. your child wants to start les- experienced, and curious players Workers are asked to bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing. The sons but you’re not sure which of all ages to explore and learn Sunday crew will pick up where the Saturday crew left off, take care of instrument is the best fit. sound. any unfinished business and put everything back where it should be. This event is a chance PS: If you are a No classes will be bumped. Come enjoy Dance Empowered, African for all members of the music teacher/tutor Drum, West African Dance on Saturday and Coalessence on Sunday community to have interested in knowing and, if you haven’t had enough of a workout, we can find more exercise an up-close look at how you can be for you! a variety of musical involved, too, this Constructed in 1932 and located at the corner of 8th and Lincoln in instruments and a hands- could be a Eugene, the Woodmen of the World (WOW) Hall is officially desig- on opportunity to actually great opportu- nated a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places. touch, feel, and play under nity. Please Since 1975 the building has been operated by the nonprofit Community the supervision of local email eugene. Center for the Performing Arts as an all-ages performing arts venue. instructors and musicians. inst.lib@gmail. For more information please call 541-687-2746. H There will also be demos for com H

6 MARCH 2018 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG CCPA ANNOUNCES WOW HALL AWARD WINNERS Eugene’s Community Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the official winners of the 24th Annual WOW Hall Awards for 2017. Begun in 1994, the WOW Awards are designed to honor the public’s favorite per- formers of the past year. A ballot was published in the January issue of the WOW Hall Notes and a ballot box was available at the WOW Hall through February 19. Electro-swing pioneers High Step Society repeated as Favorite Local Band, while keyboardist Melvin Seals repeated as Favorite Male Performer and also picked up the award for Best Instrumentalist. Pop/Soul songstress SZA made her HIGH STEP SOCIETY WOW Hall debut and was tapped as Favorite Female Performer. Fortune’s Folly Brewer Named Best Show was the album 5. Childspeak 3. Elephant Revival release party for our own High 4. Abbey Road LIVE! Step Society with special guests Favorite Male Performer: 5. Ladysmith Black Mambazo Soul Vibrator. A WOW Hall 1. Melvin Seals Volunteer Party movie night best- 2. Buckethead Best Non-Musical/Variety Event: ed the Membershjp Party. The 3. Kishi Bashi 1. WOW Hall Volunteer Garcia Project dwarfed all others 4. (tie) Keller Williams Party as Best New Act while Leftover That 1 Guy 2. (tie) Music;s Edge Rock Camp Crack won the punacious prize for WOW Hall Membership Best Band Name. Favorite Female Performer: Party Winner of the $35 gift certifi- 1. SZA 3. Coalessence Ecstatic Dance cate is Cale Bashor, whose selec- 2. Babes With Axes 4. (tie) Free People tions were High Step Society, 3. Suicide Girls Suicide Girls Blackheart Trevor Hall, Ayla Nereo, That 1 4. (tie) CloZee Burlesque Guy, Trevor Hall, Eugene Tokimonsta Community Ecstatic Dance, Dead Best New Act: Horses and Said the Whale, respec- Best Instrumentalist: 1. The Garcia Project tively. 1. Melvin Seals (keys) 2. Abbey Road LIVE! So here are the winners; each 2. Buckethead (guitar) 3. Big Wild receives a certificate from the 3. That 1 Guy (magic pipe) 4. (tie) Kishi Bashi WOW Hall suitable for framing. 4. Kishi Bashi (violin) SZA 5. Keller Williams (guitar) Favorite Local Band: Best Band Name: 1. High Step Society Best Musical Performance: 1. Leftover Crack 2. Soul Vibrator 1. High Step Society/Soul 2. The Family Funktion 3. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Vibrator 3. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies 4. (tie) Eleven Eyes 2. Buckethead with Brain & 4. Soul Vibrator

ART FOR MARCH For the month of January, the Community Center for the Performing Arts will proudly host Paintings by Adam Rubin in the Lobby Art Gallery of the WOW Hall. States the Artist: “Adam Rubin is a local visual and performance artist who emphasizes improvisational play in everything he creates. The images and flow unfold naturally and spontaneously. Ecstatic paint- ing intended to transcend form. Art Here Now.” There will be an opening reception on First Friday, January 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery is open for viewing during box office hours, noon to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. H

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