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FURTHURMORE ZAHIRA On Friday and Saturday, March Head. As described in Hittin’ the 29 and 30, Lee Frankel presents “The bus came by and I got on, that’s when it all began, there was cowboy Note Magazine, “There are many FURTHURMORE featuring One Neal at the wheel of the bus to never never land,” – The Other One groups that call themselves jam- Eyed Jack, Kesey & The Merry bands, but these guys are true musi- Pranksters and special guests Zahi- inently in Tom Wolfe’s 1968 Jack has dropped four original repertoire doubled and the sound cians who know what jamming ra & Rising Buffalo Tribe (3/29) book The Electric Kool-Aid Acid albums and has a fifth in the gained increasing power. The driv- really is. One-Eyed Jack learned and Eugene’s own Soul Vibrator Test.” works. Formed by champion gui- ing rhythm section has Vincent from the best, and Keep Your Head (3/30). Also featuring Live Painting “In 1990 Kesey created a second tarist Gary Gallagher as a psyche- Smith on drums; his gift of playing shows they have put their education with Ellie Paisley and Aaron Brooks, Further/Furthur, this one from a delic garage band performing in goes beyond technical expertise into to good use.” and Visuals by The Psychedelic 1947 International Harvester bus.” parking lots during deeper transcendent spaces. The As successful as their recording Express Light Show. “In November 2005 the original the 90’s -- though various lineup wild wizardry of Tim McCullion career has been, One-Eyed Jack are According to Wikipedia, “Fur- 1964 Further was dragged out of and style changes the original sound on keyboards sends the music and equally known for their thrilling thur is a 1939 International Har- the swamp with a tractor and now has remained. The band’s powerful listener on a colorful voyage. live shows. A place to dance and vester school bus purchased by resides in a warehouse at Kesey’s & roll mixes dual Topping it all off, vocalist/lyricist “Freak Freely” has always been the author in 1964 to carry farm in Oregon, alongside the guitars with heartfelt, soulful lyrics Rosie Lazroe brings her dynamic atmosphere created. With a vibrat- his ‘Merry Band of Pranksters’ 1990 Further.” that touch on both the spiritual and voice and songwriting, as well as a ing and pulsating light show set to cross-country, filming their counter- the surreal. stage presence filling with fire and cosmic jams and dancing souls, culture adventures as they went… ONE-EYED JACK With the arrival of guitarist/lyri- lightning. their psychedelic blend of rock and the footage of their journey was For over two decades One-Eyed cist Joe Boris came brilliant song- One-Eyed Jack’s four original roll transforms the audience to never released as a movie until the Jack has been entertaining crowds writing described as “Dylanesque” albums have all been well received, higher levels of groove and con- 2011 documentary film Magic Trip throughout the USA as NJ’s longest by Relix Magazine. Once bassist/ especially Sunlight Blue Madness sciousness. — although the bus featured prom- running top . lyricist Adam Riley joined, the song and their last album Keep Your CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

MOON HOOCH P2 H MAX ROMEO P3 H THE GARCIA PROJECT P3 H DIMOND SAINTS P4 H EUGENE LIVE! P4 INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPAFFORD P5 H THAT 1 GUY P5 H REBIRTH BRASS BAND P6 H WOW AWARDS P6 H ALO & SCOTT PEMBERTON P7 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING APRIL 3 This year’s WOW Hall Annual Membership Meeting is on go to www.wowhall.org. Wednesday, April 3. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for a recep- Following the meeting, stick around for a reception in the

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Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, CCPA members meet annually to approve a policy state- Nonprofit Organization CCPA Membership Meeting Agenda ment, a budget for the upcoming year and to elect members to Wednesday, April 3rd, WOW Hall the WOW Hall Board of Directors. 6:30 Social and Snacks. Meeting 7pm-10pm. This year the membership can elect up to five board mem- bers, four for two year terms and one for one year. I. Call to Order Completing their terms are board members Aaron Dietrich, II. Welcome and Introductions (10 minutes) Hannah Finley and Marlene Monette. Two board members a. Board b. Staff resigned and board members Amy Sherwood and Robyn Kelly c. Ground Rules were appointed to fill those seats. According to the by-laws, i. Members to be heard appointed board members serve until the next annual meeting, ii. Respect peoples’ time and follow limits when they have the option to stand for election. iii. Chair will call out dialog & out of order Continuing CCPA Board members are Abe Nielsen-Sword, III. Reading of CCPA Mission Statement (3 minutes) Henry Weber, Janelle Krinsky and Kathleen Blair. Their terms IV. Committee, Staff and Financial Reports (30 minutes) a. Committee Reports (10 minutes) end in 2020. b. Staff Reports (5 minutes) More members are needed to serve on the Board of c. Financial Report (5 minutes) Directors. CCPA members who can devote time and skills to V. Membership Input (20 minutes) the organization are encouraged to run. To qualify to serve on VI. Vote on General Policy Statement (5 minutes) the board of directors, one must have been a CCPA member VII. Vote on the Proposed Budget (15 minutes) VIII. Nominations for Board of Directors* (45 minutes) for at least 30 days prior to the election. a. Board Member Nomination and Acceptance This meeting is open to the public but only members may b. Nominee statement & questions (5 minutes each) vote. A person can become a member by paying membership IX. BREAK/Caucus (Ballot Formation) (20 minutes) dues ($15-30 sliding scale) or by donating ten hours of non- X. Ballot Distribution -­ Vote (15 minutes) show volunteer time. XI. BREAK/Votes Tallied (15 minutes) XII. Introduction of new Board (2 minutes) RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, If you are not a member and want to become one, or wish XIII. Adjourn to check your membership status, please call 541-687-2746 or *A person must have been a CCPA member for 30 days to run for the board stop by the WOW Hall office. To join or renew via PayPal,

K k The Community Center for the WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,200, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2019 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Lori Hawley, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Ed Kashin, Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Manager - Danette Lamson, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Kaleah Bishop, House Manager - Blake Boxer Concessions Manager: Angela Lees; Concessions Staff: Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters, Dan Wathen, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Henry Weber, Secretary: Janelle Krinsky, Treasurer: Amy Sherwood Members: Kathleen Blair, Hannah Finley, Robyn Kelly, Marlene Monette, Abe Neilson-Sword, Amy Sherwood MOON HOOCH

HOOCHIE KOO KENNETH KEARNEY PHOTO: On Tuesday, March 12, the now. That evolution expresses ments to consciousness and envi- CCPA and KLCC proudly welcome itself as focus, and through focus ronmentalism and veganism and Moon Hooch to the WOW Hall comes our energy.” philosophy and peace aren’t sepa- along with special guests Elena Mon Hooch turned heads in the rate from their commitment to Shirin (of Aramboa) and Kulululu. music industry as relative unknowns music, but actually integral parts of If any band is a poster child for with a charismatic, unconventional it. turning the power of positive sound (they play with unique thoughts and intention into reality, tonguing techniques and utilize KULULULU it’s the explosive horn-and-percus- found objects like traffic cones “What Kulululu is for sure is an sion trio Moon Hooch. In just a attached to the bells of their horns). insanely fun, joyously weird, omni- few short years, the group —Wil- In , they now play through genre collective, splitting time bur, fellow horn player Wenzl what they call a Reverse DJ setup, between Portland and occasionally McGowen, and drummer James in which the live sound from their Tucson, Arizona,” notes Eugene Muschler — has gone from playing horns runs through Ableton soft- Weekly. “There are elements of on New York City subway plat- ware on their laptops to process Devo, and Oingo Boingo in the forms to touring with the likes of recorded effects onto the output. In sound. But there’s also ska-punk, Beats Antique, They Might Be addition, to flesh out their sound pop-punk, Zappa-style revelry, and Giants and Lotus, as well as selling on the road, the band began utiliz- even hardcore punk.” out their own headline shows. ing Moog synthesizers, an EWI (an On Red Sky, Moon Hooch electronic wind instrument that ELENA SHIRIN blends elements of virtuosic , responds to breath in addition to Elena Shirin is an Austrian groovy , and pulse-pounding touch), and other more traditional rooted artist, singer and songwriter electronic dance music. The band’s instruments like clarinets. Wilbur performing her as yet unreleased third album brings together the added vocals to his repertoire, and debut solo album in the USA. raw, transcendent energy of their Muschler, meanwhile, traveled to In the last couple of years the 22 live performances and the sleek India to expand his percussion year-old kept her main focus on the sophistication of their studio work skills. band project Aramboa. Electronic into a singular, intoxicating brew. The band members all speak beat patterns, distorted guitar licks “I think Red Sky is more reverently of meditation and con- and warm horn sounds circulated focused than any of our past sciousness and the role it plays in around Elena’s voice and lyrics. albums,” reflects McGowen. “We their music, but equally close to After dropping their debut album practice meditation and yoga, and I their hearts are the environmental in 2017 and several singles in 2018, think that we’re more evolved as causes they champion. For the they are now working on their sec- people than we’ve ever been right members of Moon Hooch, commit- ond record.

KULULULU Fusing live instruments with high-end electronic music, Elena’s solo album From A to Be reflects her skills of sound production and composition. This record also rep- resents a very subtle diary of Elena’s art of living, as the album name implies. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

2 MARCH 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG in Malaysia in February 2011. The founding members of Dubtonic Kru are Jubba and Stone, a dynamic drum & bass duo, who over the years contrib- uted to the development of mod- ern roots with their unique sound and approach that inter- twines Jubba’s mesmerizing reg- gae/ drumming with Stone’s groovy, yet pulsating bass lines. They have gained over two decades of experience from tour- ing and recording with the legend- ary likes of Max Romeo, U-Roy, Burning Spear, The Mighty Diamonds, Junior Kelly, Richie Spice, Lutan Fyah and many oth- ers. A significant milestone in their BUILDING THE careers was the composition of the “I Swear” rhythm that took the Reggae arena by storm, featuring artists such as Richie Spice, Chuck GARCIA PROJECT Fenda, and , among others. On Friday, March 22, the Community Center for the Performing The name Dubtonic Kru was Arts, KLCC and Twenty After Four proudly welcome The Garcia coined by Jubba in 2005. It was Project back to the WOW Hall. inspired by the recordings that No, they are not building a retirement community for ’s in were already underway, which Eugene (although it wouldn’t be a bad idea). The Garcia Project is an MAX ROMEO LEE ABEL PHOTO: were experimental dub composi- East Coast Jerry Garcia tribute act that is building a following on the On Thursday, April 4, the Max visited the UK again in tions with spoken words. These West Coast with annual tours that include stops at the WOW Hall. Community Center for the 1992, recording the albums Far I earlier recordings featured Jubba They have been embraced by the local members of the tribe, including Performing Arts proudly wel- Captain of My Ship and Our & Stone with guest performers. our local public station programs – KLCC’s Dead Air and KRVM’s comes Max Romeo and Dubtonic Rights with Jah Shaka. In 1995 The crew became an even Short Strange Trip. In fact, you can usually find SST DJ Ed Kashin Kru to the WOW Hall. he recorded Cross of the Gun more complete Dub Machine with behind the sound board. Max Romeo (born Maxwell with Tappa Zukie, and he joined the addition of Jallanzo, guitarist, Kat Walkerson (vocals), Mik Bondy (guitar and vocals), Dan Crea Livingston Smith, 22 November up with UK rhythm section/pro- and vocalist, to round out the (bass guitar), Tommy Nagy (drums) and Russell Lee Wheeler () 1947, St. D’Acre, St. Ann, ) duction team Mafia & Fluxy in core of the group. Their songs comprise The Garcia Project -- a nationally touring, critically acclaimed is the reggae artist who put the 1999 for the album Selassie I and spoken words are consciously tribute to The Jerry Garcia Band. The Garcia Project performs full, rude in rude boy. Romeo was Forever. thought-provoking, while their classic set lists from 1976 - 1995. “We have been called by many, ‘the responsible for launching an “Chase the Devil” was sam- rhythm/dub section walks through DSO of JGB’,” jokes Mik. The band faithfully channels and projects entirely new sub-genre of reggae, pled by The Prodigy for their 1992 the passage of time with a gritty the feelings, emotions and music that propelled the Jerry Garcia Band whose overtly suggestive lyrics UK Top Ten hit “”. sound that rolls stones and breaks and the fans through many years of musical bliss. There shows are all caused an outcry but took a mas- also used samples fences. Some of their popular about family, soul searching, rejoicing, contemplating, celebrating, seek- sive hold of the music scene from it to produce Jay-Z’s hit numbers like “Sunshine Girl”, ing truth and loving one another. regardless. song “Lucifer”, which appeared “Born Jamaican”, Overcome and “I spent a lot of nights in a lot of places with the Jerry Garcia Band, Previous to the release of his on Jay-Z’s 2003 release - The 99% are the testament to the and I’m here to say that I really enjoy what The Garcia Project does infamous “Wet Dream”, Romeo Black Album. Romeo’s single group’s versatility. with those memories. Mik’s guitar and his and Kat’s vocals stir up some had garnered a string of sweet hits “Sipple Out Deh” appeared in In 2010 Dubtonic Kru was very sweet vibes…Check ‘em out.” — Dennis McNally, former publicist with the vocal trio the Emotions. John Peel’s Record Box. presented with a Congressional for the Jerry Garcia Band. And once the nocturnal naughti- Proclamation by Congresswoman With proper, era-specific equipment and arrangements, The Garcia ness faded (in the UK it was met DUBTONIC KRU Yvette Clarke for their contribu- Project brings the fans back in time to relive the classic Jerry Garcia with a BBC Radio ban), the singer Positive energy is shared tions through music to varying Band in their entirety. Guitarist Mik Bondy has been gifted established himself as one of the through music between Dubtonic communities. The same year, with two Jerry Garcia replica guitars and has spent years building a most important figures in the Kru and their listeners everywhere they were awarded the Simba replica guitar rig. The band started in 2010 and has been touring for the roots scene. The democratic they perform. Like their style of Award by CPR (Coalition to last five years with great success. socialist People’s National Party music, Dubtonic is a mixture of Preserve Reggae Music), and in “For those of us who crave late 70’s (and through the 80’s and 90’s) (PNP) chose his song, “Let The the two words “Dub”, relating to Jamaica and they were once again Jerry Garcia Band, The Garcia Project scratches that itch for hearing live Power Fall On I”, as their cam- the heavy drum and bass aspect of honoured with the Jamaica Star’s renditions of Jerry Garcia Band shows from that period.” paign theme for the 1972 Jamaican reggae music, and “Tonic”, refer- “People’s Choice Award” for the — Bob Minkin, legendary Grateful Dead and Jerry Band rock photog- general election. ring to medicine. The eclectic “Band of the Year”. rapher. After this, Romeo recorded a blend of music and musicians is The Kru has given medicine to Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 number of religious songs, until certainly medicine to one’s soul, audiences through remarkable pm and showtime is 9:00. H he worked with producer Lee and after listening you simply just performances globally. And after “Scratch” Perry, producing the want more of this tonic. a period of hiatus, the Kru is back classic singles “Three Blind Mice” Their versatility and capability to share an even higher level of (an adaptation of the nursery in being able to serve the right energy. The musical tonic has rhyme with lyrics about a police dosage to their varying audiences been brewing, so be ready to raid on a party), “Sipple Out was the edge they had over their experience Reggae Like Never Deh” and “Chase the Devil”. A counterparts when they were Before! remixed version of “Sipple Out voted “Best New Band in the Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 Deh”, entitled “”, World” 2010 - 2011 at the Global day of show. Doors open at 8:00 was a popular track in the UK Battle of the Bands World Finals pm and showtime is 8:30. H and was followed by an album of DUBTRONIC KRU the same name, and a follow-up single “One Step Forward”. Romeo moved to New York City in 1978, where he co-wrote (with Hair producer Michael Butler) the musical Reggae, which he also starred in. In 1980 he appeared as a backing vocalist on “Dance” on The Rolling Stones album Emotional Rescue. In 1981, the favor was returned when Keith Richards co-produced and played on Romeo’s album, Holding Out My Love to You.

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES MARCH 2019 3 BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM GOSSAMER STRINGS RUDOLF KORV On Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30 pm, the Community Center for the Performing Arts will host a forum for potential board candidates. The CCPA invites all members who are considering offering their ser- vices on the CCPA Board of Directors and all members who wish to know prospective candidates better to attend. Here is an opportunity to learn more about what is expected of board members, as well as meet potential candidates and ask questions. The format of this event is still in the planning stages. Feel free to share any ideas you have and get involved in the planning of the event. Please watch our website at www.wowhall.org for more details. H DIMOND SAINTS SUN AND MOON TOUR EUGENE LIVE! A NIGHT OF SONGWRITERS & STORYTELLING On Thursday, March 21, the Community Center for the Performing with him his powerful Americana Arts in association with Ninkasi Brewery & Recording Studio and and Roots music sounds that con- EventStar Productions proudly host Eugene LIVE! This month’s show- nect with people of all genres. case is cosponsored by the Pacific Northwest Songwriters’ Collective. Rudolf has been entertaining for A Night of Songwriters & Storytelling features performances by decades with his strong vocals, Gossamer Strings, Ron Selfridge, Kristin & Luke, Rudolf Korv and Elroy compelling songwriting and Jordan. adapted renditions of classics that Congratulations to our February winners Fight (2/7) and (2/21) you’ll love. and thank you to everyone who participated — performers and voters! To be considered for future events please email [email protected]. ELROY JORDIN Wisconsin native Elroy Jordin GOSSAMER STRINGS KRISTIN & LUKE has been writing and performing The Gossamer Strings is an Kristin and Luke are both for over a decade. Stylistically old-time duo whose transplants to Eugene; Kristin he’s been known for blending music employs rich harmonies from the deserts of Arizona and Midwestern Folk with an over beautiful instrumentation on Luke from the swamps of Alternative Country sound. His guitar, banjo and mandolin, and Louisiana. Living in the songs are hopeful, wry, witty and

haunting original songwriting by KRISTIN & LUKE Kyle McGonegle and Liat Tova Lis. They unravel a new story in each song with clear and heartfelt singing that exposes the emotion hidden in the verse. Their tight instrumentation brings each song to another level, as the pair breathes together, not just in their harmonies, but also through their instruments. The pair invites lis- teners into their world with warm On Saturday, March 9, InSight Presents welcomes Dimond Saints conversation like old friends. back to the WOW Hall along with special guests Chase Manhattan, Northwest and experiencing four romantic -- accompanied by lan- Supertask and Living Roots. RON SELFRIDGE true seasons has become an guid acoustic guitar and raucous Oakland-based duo Dimond Saints (aka An-ten-nae + Releece) return Ron Selfridge is a Pacific appropriate metaphor for the harmonica. Love songs are often to Eugene with their explosive Sun & Moon tour; a soulful, deep, heavy Northwest native who stops the kinds of songs they wish to write. used as metaphors for other bass live show. room with his Folk/Americana Through honest lyrics and raw aspects of life’s journey. Dimond Saints push the boundaries of electronic music. Their sig- music, poetic lyrics and dark harmonies, they strive to express nature sound drips of passion and deeply resonates with mind, body and melodies. Still finding his path to the true realities and journeys Each night of the Eugene soul. Their live show is both explosive and soulful, creating a place new songs, Ron’s music is rich people encounter throughout the LIVE! series the audience will where heavy bass and angelic melodies collide. The Dimond Saints are with meaning and impact. He many seasons of life in an effort vote for their favorite act. Those on the rise, as they continue on their mission of giving love to the world! shares his songs and music with to bring inspiration, comfort and artists will come back for an A founding member of We Got This Crew, Chase Manhattan is one anyone who wishes to lend an hope. opportunity to win a recording of Portland’s most revered DJs. Drawing from his love of hip-hop and ear, and hopes his music might package at Ninkasi Recording rap, Chase combines these sounds with elements of trap, bass, grime and reach out and touch his listeners’ RUDOLF KORV Studio and a slot on a select 2019 experimental electronica to create his own original sound. heart and soul. When not playing Rudolf Korv made the trek EventStar Productions festival. Chase has shared the bill with Mr. Carmack, ill.Gates, Stooki Sound, music he wanders the deep woods from the southwest deserts of the Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 Thriftworks and Aesop Rock, performing at festivals such as What The of Oregon avidly pursuing the Mojave to the lush promise land day of show. Doors open at 8:00 festival and Emissions. With releases on Sleeveless Records, 710 Records elusive Sasquatch. of the Pacific Northwest, bringing pm and showtime is 8:30. H and Saturate Records, Chase continues to release a steady stream of music. ELROY JORDIN RON SELFRIDGE Living Roots grew up in Ashland and in second grade started acting in plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, surrounded by artists, musi- cians and performers. “Moving through life I fell in love with traveling the world, organic farming and music festivals,” he recalls. “While living in Australia, I made my first instrument, a didgeridoo. Once I learned how to play the didge it was on! “Over the last few years I’ve picked up new instruments and found fun ways to mix them all together with electronic music. My goal is to get everyone dancing together and sharing a prayer of love and laughter as we beat our drums and feet to the same rhythm.” Tickets are $20 advance. Doors and showtime 9:00 pm. H

4 MARCH 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG SPAFFORD WINTER TOUR ON THE ROAD TO RED ROCKS Spafford’s Winter 2019 Tour is Composed of Brian Moss (gui- witnessed a truly meteoric rise in coming to the WOW Hall on St. tar), Jordan Fairless (bass), An- the jam scene. Coming together Patricks’ Day. Lucky us. drew “Red” Johnson (keys), and serendipitously in 2009, the band Spafford is on an epic 2019 Cameron Laforest (drums), Spaf- gained a dedicated fan base in IN THE GALLERY North American tour. The 40- ford’s patented “electrofunk ther- their home state of Arizona and During March, the Community Center for the Performing Arts date winter trek got underway apy” has a little bit of something quickly earned a reputation as proudly displays Hawley Wood Unique Creations in the Lobby Art January 30 at Minneapolis, MN’s for everyone, offering tastes of the Southwest’s go-to jam act. Gallery of the WOW Hall. Fine Line Music Café and visits rock, funk, electronic, bluegrass, Through word of mouth, buzz There will be an Artist’s Reception on Friday, March 15, from 6:00 major venue’s across the country gospel, and more. The Arizona- about the group spread, and due to 8:00 pm. including a two-night-stand at Phil based four-piece is characterized to unprecedented demand, their Says the artist: Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads in San by strong vocals, tight harmonies, headlining tours consistently sold “My name is Robert Hawley. I was born in 1941 and have lived Rafael, CA on March 23 and 24. catchy tunes, and captivating live out venues across the country. in Oregon most of my life. I have retired from 30 years of business The marathon itinerary came on shows. Studio albums such as this Most recently, Spafford has management, found I needed a hobby to enjoy and to continue keeping the heels of Spafford’s New Year’s year’s For Amusement Only have been selected to play high-profile busy. Eve extravaganza at The Van Bu- earned critical acclaim from the events like Bonnaroo, The Peach Art was new to me and while searching for doing something unique ren in Phoenix, AZ. In addition, likes of Relix, but Spafford is best , Summer Camp, I purchased a scroll saw. I spent my first year making wooden animal the AZ-based quartet performed known for their immense impro- Firefly Music Festival, and- Su jig saw puzzles for children. Then I made company logos and humor- on the sold out Jam Cruise 17. visational abilities, which see the wanee Hulaween. ous signs. I needed more of a challenge so I created a way to make The tour culminates June 21 as band regularly embark on sponta- Tickets are $17.50 in advance, people’s faces that was very unique to other artists. Spafford joins Jam Cruise 17 neous and unrehearsed hour-long $20 day of show, or $79 for The faces I cut look very realistic. Also I began my own creations headliners Umphrey’s McGee for musical odysseys featuring jams the Beautiful Day’ Early Entry of art with unusual scenes using hardwood with attractive grain pat- the opening night of their annual that are patient, meticulous, and Experience package. Doors terns and colors. I am forever searching for new ideas with my scroll three-show run at Morrison, CO’s sonically rich. open at 8:00 pm and showtime is saw art and enjoying my hobby. famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. In recent years, Spafford has 9:00. H My art has been sold successfully at Maude Kern’s Art Center and New Zone Gallery in Eugene, Emerald Art Gallery in Springfield, Festival, and many more. He was Florence Regional Art Alliance and Elsinore Fine Art Gallery in Salem. also the ‘Tap Water Award’ winner As my last name is HAWLEY and my art is with wood I call my at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for hobby “HAWLEY WOOD UNIQUE CREATIONS”. My website is best musical act. His legendary col- www.elsinoregallery.com/scroll-saw-art-of-robert-hawley. laboration and multiple tours with The Lobby Arts Gallery is open for viewing during box office Buckethead as The Frankenstein hours, noon – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. H Brothers further cemented his repu- tation as a creative visionary. Along with his pioneering main instrument, The Magic Pipe (a monstrosity of metal, strings and electronics), expect to see magic integrated into the already clever performance. With this addition, he has legitimately achieved an all inclusive audio/visual performance unlike anything experienced before. Silverman’s backstory is very THE LONELIEST similar to many musicians. He grew up a self-proclaimed music geek, soaked in the influence of his MAN IN SHOW BIZ jazz musician father, and enrolled in Conservatory of Music before joining the local jazz scene himself as a sought-after per-

THAT 1 GUY OLIVIER OSWALD PHOTO: cussive bassist. This is where the On Saturday, March 16, the rivals any other artist currently in similarities end, though, and where Community Center for the the entertainment industry. Local That 1 Guy truly began. Performing Arts and U. of O. audiences have honored That 1 “In my case, being a bass player, Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA Guy with the WOW Hall Award I just felt very restricted by the proudly welcome That 1 Guy back for ‘Best Instrumentalist’ an unprec- instrument itself,” he says. “I always to the WOW Hall. edented five times! wanted to sound different and have He’s the best there is at what he Averaging 150-200 shows a year my own sound… for me to fully does. OK, he’s the only one who all over North America and realize what I was hearing in my does what he does. Creating his Canada, Silverman has been a con- head sonically I was going to have own curious instrument – The sistent favorite at such festivals as: to do it my way”. Magic Pipe -- Mike Silverman aka Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day Tickets are $15 in advance or at That1Guy has set himself apart as Out, All Good, Bella, High Sierra, the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm a true one-of-a-kind talent that Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz and showtime is 8:00. H

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES MARCH 2019 5 REBIRTH BRASS BAND RULES IAN FRANK PHOTO: On Wednesday, March 13, the “Just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, unbelievable. CCPA and KLCC proudly wel- as hell, free as a ray of light, there is not a band on earth come back the Rebirth Brass that is better. stunning.” -@flea333, Red Hot Chili Peppers Band. ZAHIRA & RISING BUFFALO TRIBE Whether seen on HBO’s Treme York Times, “but it’s more like a like “Who’s Rockin, Who’s Zahira is a cultured renaissance woman whose pure, powerful and or at their legendary Tuesday party than a machine. It’s a Rollin’?” and “Take ‘Em to the resonant voice has received rave reviews from fans and critics around the night gig at The Maple Leaf, working model of the New Moon” reaffirm the band’s posi- world. Her success as an internationally known vocalist, songwriter and Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Orleans musical ethos: as long as tion as head of the brass throne musician inspires people to be strong and positive, and she faces life every Band is a true New Orleans insti- everybody knows what they’re while the rasta-esque “On My day with a special energy that lights up each stage she performs on. tution. Formed in 1983 by the doing, anyone can cut loose.” Way” and leave-nothing-to-the- Zahira’s original music combines elements of soul, pop, reggae, hip- Frazier brothers, the band has In the wake of the sometimes- imagination lyrics of “HBNS” hop and electronica. She can be seen performing with her solo live-elec- evolved from playing the streets of stringent competition among New showcase the unit’s talent for pen- tronic project, with her live band Rising Buffalo Tribe, or as a guest the French Quarter to playing Orleans brass bands, Rebirth is ning unabashed party starters. vocalist with Oregon reggae rootstronica group Indubious, who featured festivals and stages all over the the undisputed leader of the pack, Boasting a mastery of Rebirth’s Zahira on their track “Root Down” from their album From Zero. world. While committed to and they’re not slowing down. signature “heavy funk” With a style and tone described as a blend of Lauryn Hill, Madonna upholding the tradition of brass Following the Grammy- sound, Move Your Body pushes and Erykah Badu, Zahira debuted with jazz influenced soul / reggae mate- bands, they have also extended winning Rebirth of New Orleans, and swings, leaving behind an rial and expanded into an experimental neo-soul, reggae, electronic fusion themselves into the realms of funk Rebirth Brass Band followed up eleven-track thumbprint, approved artist. She released Rise Up, her first full-length album, in 2014. Her new and hip-hop to create their signa- with Move Your Body, an infec- by the Frazier brothers them- single w/ pop appeal, “Mystic One” featuring Rising Buffalo ture sound. tious, groove-laden collection of selves, of a sultry Tuesday night Tribe, was released in 2018. “Rebirth can be precise when- hip-shakers sure to saturate the spent dancing on their home court Zahira studied jazz vocals and performance at Green Mountain ever it wants to,” says The New dance floor. Rollicking originals at the Maple Leaf Bar in New College, and for many years has independently trained in North Indian Orleans. classical vocals, sound healing, performance, dance and West African “...saw the Rebirth Brass Band playing at the Maple Leaf Bar Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 drumming. This devoted diva’s voice ranges from alto to a high soprano, on Oak Street, and it changed my life. It was one of these day of show. Doors open at 8:00 and she uses it as a dynamic instrument in a rich and powerful way. transcendent musical experiences.” -Ani DiFranco pm and showtime is 9:00. H Aside from her native English, she has written and performs songs in Hebrew, Sanskrit, Arabic, Spanish, French, Michif and indigenous lan- guages. Zahira utilizes her music to promote healing and empowerment in response to human and environmental rights. The seven-piece Rising Buffalo Tribe features heavy drum and bass, tight rhythms and a powerful horn section. Creating music with deep WOW HALL AWARD WINNERS dubs and explosive highs, their full-bodied sound provides a universal Eugene’s Community Center for the Performing Named Best Show was the album release party for atmosphere that reaches the essence and core of roots reggae music. Arts is pleased to announce the official winners of the Floater. Floater won the very first WOW Hall Award 25th Annual WOW Hall Awards for 2018. Begun in in this category (they were also named Best New Act SOUL VIBRATOR 1994, the WOW Awards are designed to honor the for 1994) and altogether has won it seven times! The Our own Soul Vibrator plays a potent fusion of funk, hip-hop and public’s favorite performers of the past year. A ballot award for Best Non-Musical or Variety event went to jazz. You may know them: Samira Lobby (vocals), Zev Kamrat (vocals/ was published in the December issue of the WOW the WOW Hall Membership Party for the 5th time. guitar), Braden Smith (guitar/ vocals), Sam Hayward (drums), Miles Hall Notes and a ballot box was available at the The Almond Butters Band, who performed at said Alberts (bass/ vocals), Max Pinder (keys/ synth ), Dana Mcwayne (saxo- WOW Hall through February 17. Eugene psycho-surf event, were named Best New Act. And the hotly phone) and Charles DeMonnin (trombone/ trumpet). rockers Egotones were first-time award winners as contested award for Best Band Name when to Soul Vibrator has won the hearts and minds of local audiences, along Favorite Local Band. For the third year in a row, Scotland’s We Were Promised Jetpacks. the way winning Eugene Weekly’s 2014 Next Big Thing Competition, keyboardist Melvin Seals won as Favorite Male Winner of the $35 gift certificate is Sean Jackson, taking 2nd place as Eugene Weekly’s 2015 Band of the Year, and winning Performer. Melvin performed here with Terrapin whose selections were Cable Quintet, Melvin Seals, the 2016 WOW Hall Award for Best Band Name. Flyer (2/16) and The Rock Collection (5/11). Eugene- Elizabeth Cable, Melvin Seals, The Original Wailers, Tickets are $17 advance, $20 day of show. Doors open at 7:30 pm raised but now NYC-based songstress Michelle WOW Hall Membership Party, Fellowship of the and showtime is 8:00. H Zauner aka Japanese Breakfast won a landslide vic- Wing and Rasputina, respectively. tory as Favorite Female Performer. And wonder of So here are the winners. Each receives a certificate wonders Mike Silverman aka That 1 Guy picked up from the WOW Hall suitable for framing. his sixth award for Best Instrumentalist. Favorite Local Band: Best Instrumentalist: Best New Act: 1. Egotones 1. That 1 Guy (magic pipe) 1. The Almond Butters Band 2. Marv Ellis & WE Tribe 2. Melvin Seals (keys) 2. LDW 3. (tie) Beat Crunchers 3. Krist Novoselic (bass) 3. (tie) Bleep Bloop Critical Shakes 4. Terry Bozzio (drums) Japanese Breakfast Pancho + The Factory 4. (tie) Fellowship of the Wing Best Musical Performance: G Jones Favorite Male Performer: 1. Floater 1. Melvin Seals 2. Beatles vs Stones Best Band Name: 2. That 1 Guy 3. (tie) The Garcia Project 1. We Were Promised Jetpacks 3. (tie) Baths / Marty Chilla / Rob Wynia Kikagaku Moyo 2. LSD & The Search For God 4. (tie) Japanese Breakfast / Terrapin Flyer 3. Girls Punch Bears Favorite Female Performer: 4. Why? 1. Japanese Breakfast Best Non-Musical/Variety Event: 2. Kimya Dawson 1. WOW Hall Membership Party 3. Elizabeth Cable 2. (tie) Music’s Edge Rock Camp 4. (tie) Caitlin Jemma WOW Hall Rummage Sale Jah9 3. Coalessence Ecstatic Dance

6 MARCH 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG SPRING CLEANING Spring officially begins on March 20. The annual WOW Hall Spring Cleaning work party will be on Sunday, March 24, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Volunteers, members, staff, board of directors and the general public are all invited for an all-out effort to clean, paint and spruce up the historic WOW Hall building, inside and out. WOW Hall volunteers can earn credit for Pure Volunteer Hours. Volunteers who collect ten become a member of the Community Center for the Performing Arts -- eligible to vote to elect WOW Hall board members and/or run for the board if so inspired. Food and beverages will be proved. Workers are asked to bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing. Constructed in 1932 and located at the corner of 8th and Lincoln in Eugene, the Woodmen of the World (WOW) Hall is officially desig- nated a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1975 the building has been operated by the nonprofit Community Center for the Performing Arts as an all-ages performing arts venue. ALO’S For more information please call 541-687-2746. H TOUR D’AMOUR XIII PHOTO: BOB MINKIN PHOTO:

By Kaitlin Beauregard side gigs, no matter how much part of Portland’s fabric is Pem- On Thursday, March 14, the fun we have, it’s not this.” berton that the city’s famous Community Center for the Improvisation is a staple of Voodoo Doughnuts gifted him a Performing Arts and KLCC what this band does, and the custom guitar-shaped donut for proudly welcomes ALO’s Tour music reflects their excitement to his birthday. d’Amour XIII to the WOW Hall get back on the road and explore The response to Scott’s music along with special guest Scott these songs with their audience. has made him an emerging force Pemberton. “Being in that unknown is on the festival circuit, placed him ALO’s musical relationship such a great life lesson beyond at #1 in Portland’s pop charts, #4 has endured for over two decades, just the music,” states bassist on Billboard’s “Tastemakers” with band members playing in Steve Adams. “For all the careful chart and generated notice from numerous projects together and planning and preparing we do, the press. He’s been called “The apart. (keys/vocals) being in the moment is really Bruce Lee of Rock and Roll” toured the world with the band’s when it all matters.” (Tahoe Onstage) and “A modern- college pal ; Dan day Jimi Hendrix” (Chico Enter- “Lebo” Lebowitz (guitar/vocals) SCOTT PEMBERTON prise). “It’s not every day we get played shows with the Grateful Portland’s Scott Pemberton is to see a real, live guitar god in Dead’s ; Steve Adams a musical nomad. One moment, action,” notes Fly Magazine (bass/vocals) toured and recorded he’s shredding through the . (Pennsylvania). with Nicki Bluhm & the Gram- Then next, he’s living in a classic Pemberton’s eclectic solo blers; Dave Brogan (drums/ rock world or drifting melodically debut, Sugar Mama, was pro- vocals) joined up with Utah band, through an ethereal psychedelic duced by Los Lobos sax player Mokie. These and other endeav- plane. Maybe he’s leading a dirty Steve Berlin and features a bevy ors have all influenced the band’s funk jam, or experimenting with of guest performers including leg- new album Tangle Of Time. something heavier, or sitting back endary bluesman Curtis Saldago. Tangle of Time, taps into on a jazz odyssey. Amazingly, Sugar Mama manages what makes ALO unique with a Pemberton and his guitar have the difficult task of capturing blend of classic songwriting and been inseparable since the musi- Pemberton’s wildly ambitious live the ability to stretch out jams and cian was in his teens. He quickly persona, jackknifing across genres distill dance floor grooves. Their established himself -- sitting in on with ease, using the front man’s .((3,1*5($/ genuine lyrics encourage people studio sessions, becoming a fix- intricate musicianship as a glue to enjoy and reflect on their lives. ture at jazz and rock clubs, and that holds it all together. It’s four great musicians who taking guitar teaching positions at Tickets are $16 in advance, $5,(7<,1 have been through a lot together Lewis & Clark College and Reed $20 day of show. Doors open at 9 and continue to write and sing as College at age 21. So much a 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H well as support, challenge and inspire one another. SCOTT PEMBERTON 86,& “I really appreciate the guys 0 right now, more so than ever,” shared Zach Gill (keys/vocals), excitedly adding, “Years ago the feeling was, ‘I want to get to my songs and see how they sound while we’re all here’, whereas now I’m rooting for everyone else’s songs. It’s great.” Guitarist Lebo described the shared respect and admiration the band felt during the recording process this way: “There are four strong opinions in the room, but playing together for so long we’ve all become pretty good at the /LYHORFDOSXEOLFUDGLR empathy thing at this point; we can be very Zen about it. We truly value being together at this VLQFH point in our careers, and what- ever we get from our solo and 3URJUDPJXLGHDWNUYPRUJ PHOTO: TONY DELLACIOPPA PHOTO:

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