K k MAY 2017 K g VOL. 29 #5 H WOWHALL.ORGk in the many venues of Barranco and downtown Lima. At music festivals and college campus cele- brations they shared the stage with well-known Peruvian bands such as: La Sarita, Bareto, La Mente, Sabor y Control, Vieja Skina, etc. Calling them, “One of the more impressive of these groups,” Afropop Worldwide reports, “La Inedita plays a combination of Chicha, a style of cumbia influ- enced surf-rock and psychedelia that was popular in the 70’s, as well as dancehall/reggae burners, that is all topped off by rapid fire Spanish rapping/singing in a style somewhat reminiscent of reggae- ton. The group’s blend is made more impressive by their evident instrumental talent; the guitar solos sting and bite, the rapper can really flow, the rhythm section is able to generate both genuinely threatening intensity and a dance floor filling groove (and often both at the same time).” LA INEDITA CONQUERS THE WORLD La Inedita recently released On Friday, May 26, the CCPA rapping and Chicha (a Peruvian ing on their cumbia or reggae roots jam session, however, the idea of their album Chichamuffin, which and KRVM’s Sounds Global cumbia style). these guys are the leaders of Peru’s blending different styles to come is available to listen to online as proudly welcome La Inedita. “La Inedita: Leaders of the new urban underground.” up with a musical fusion was pres- well as to download for free on La Inedita is a Peruvian band Peruvian urban cumbia,” proclaims Finding each other through an ent. They came up with what they their website: www.lainedita.com. that formed in Lima in 2010. What Latino Life / UK. “Direct from Internet network, the band mem- call Chichamuffin – a mix of Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 makes this band so unique is the the barrio of La Victoria, Lima... bers first got together just to jam Chicha with ragamuffin. at the door. Doors open at 8:00 music mix of dancehall, hip-hop, La Inedita are tough! Often draw- and have fun. From their very first Soon La Inedita began to play pm and showtime is 9:00. H INSIDE THIS ISSUE WORKSHOPS FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS P2 CCPA ANNUAL MEETING REPORT P3 ODDISEE P4 H ECSTATIC DANCE BENEFIT P4 WILLAMETTE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BENEFIT P4 FRAMEWORKS P4 SPROUT CITY’S BATTLE OF THE BANDS P5 WOW WELLNESS COLLECTIVE GATHERING P5 DOC MARTIN P6 H COM TRUISE & CLARK P6 LARRY JUNE P6 H ALL HAIL THE YETI P7 CASHMERE CAT P7 PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization THE WOODSMEN OF THE WORLD: THEIR HISTORY AND THEIR HALL Mother’s Day Square Dance & Party! – immediately follow- A historic exhibit on display during the month of May ing the reception Exhibit Reception, Presentation and Tour Sunday, May 14th | 5:00-7:00pm Sunday, May 14th | 2:00-5:00pm Following the exhibit reception will be a special Mother’s In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Community Day Square Dance starting at 5:00 pm! Gossamer String Band Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents their annual – featuring members of Lake Toba, The Fillmore Girls and historic exhibit on display for the month of May. Come view Breakers Yard -- will play tunes for the square dance with calling historic photographs, posters and signs and learn about the by Brandon Olszewski (Eugene). Free; suggested donation $5. Woodmen of the World Hall and its rich history of serving as a The Community Center for the Performing Arts is the stew- community gathering place. ardship organization for the historic Woodmen of the World Join us on Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day) for a special Hall located at 291 West 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (corner of RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, exhibit reception. Local historic preservation consultant and 8th and Lincoln). For information regarding donation of archival CCPA member Jonathan Pincus will give a historic talk and material or historic preservation efforts at the W.O.W. Hall building tour starting at 3:00pm. Refreshments provided. please contact Jonathan Pincus at [email protected]. H

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Budget: Revenue 2017-201 Payroll Concession Operating Grants Capital Contributed Income - Memberships Donations Production Other Income - Classes, Poster Service, Newsletter, service charge

The Community Center for the Gross Event Revenue WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2017-2018 APPROVED BUDGETCommunity Center for the Performing Arts Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, info@ 2017-2018 Approved Budget wowhall.org, www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,800, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support 101,250 Budget: Revenue from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2017 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Programming 200,000 2017-201 Coordinator - Megan Brezovar, Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Asst Stage Manager - INCOME Davis Koier, Office Managers - Ross Shuber, Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator 300,268 105,220 - Laura Farrelly, House Managers - Sam Harmon, Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn EXPENSES Concession Lynch, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Payroll Grants Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster 405,000 Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, Treasurer: Jon Silvermoon, Operating 45,430 Contributed Income - Memberships Donations Members: Marjorie Bridges, Jordan Cogburn, Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette, Jim Showker, Daylon Sloan 136,452 Capital 71,040 Other Income - Classes, Poster Service, Newsletter, service charge Gross Event Revenue 91,220 Production

Budget: Expenses 101,250 PROFESSIONAL2017-201 DEVELOPMENT 200,000 105,220

WORKSHOPS300,268 FOR PERFORMING 405,000ARTISTS LANE ARTS COUNCIL’S 2017 SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES 45,430 71,040

Lane Arts Council, in partnership with the City136,452 of Eugene Cultural Building a presence and navi- Services Division and University of Oregon School of Music and Dance, gating the process of getting into is excited to announce the Spring Workshop Series for Performing a venue can seem daunting. This 91,220 Budget: Expenses Artists. Lane Arts Council’s professional development workshop series workshop will help you better is offered each quarter, but this will be the first series to address rele- understand2017-201 the ins and outs of vant, timely topics designed specifically for performing artists. developing professional relation- The 2017 Spring Workshops for Performing Artists: ships, negotiating contracts, and booking yourself or your group at venues of all sizes. Hear directly Guerilla Promotion to Crafting and from a panel of local experts from Build Your Audience Communicating the WOW Hall, HiFi Music Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Friday, May 5th | 1:00-3:00 Your Brand Arts, and John G. Shedd Institute PM | WOW Hall Friday, May 19th | 1:00-3:00 for the Arts. Turn yourself into a promo- PM | WOW Hall All workshops are held at the tional powerhouse to fuel your Developing a strong brand is WOW Hall / Community Center artistic practice. With overwhelm- key to making your promotion for the Performing Arts. ing diversity of artists and plat- efficient and effective, whether it Participants may sign up for an forms, it seems harder than ever be as an individual artist, ensem- individual workshop for $20, or to distinguish yourself and build ble, or business. Learn what it attend the full series for a dis- an audience. Take a deep dive takes to build an authentic brand counted price of $50. To register, into everything you need to know that tells your unique story, visit: lanearts.org/workshops to stand out in the crowded enter- defines your purpose, and propels This workshop series is pre- tainment and media landscape. you forward. Led by artist, sented in partnership with the Learn essentials of creating con- author, and arts advocate, Vicki City of Eugene Cultural Services tent to grow your audience, media Amorose, this workshop will fea- Division and the University of relations, and outreach advice ture a panel of local performing Oregon School of Music and that will get people to your per- artists which include Halie Loren, Dance. A special thank you to formances and press in the public, Tim McLaughlin, Tony Glausi, title sponsor Pacific Continental and how to create an artistic com- and Thaddeus Moore of Sprout Bank. munity that benefits all. The City Studios. Lane Arts Council is a non- workshop will include case studies profit organization that works to on successful northwest perform- cultivate strong and creative arts ing artists and how they continue Venue Booking communities throughout Lane to break the mold. and Contracts County. They provide high-qual- Presented by Rich Hobby, Friday, June 2 | 1:00-2:30 PM ity arts experiences, engaging Marketing and Public Relations | WOW Hall people of all ages in arts educa- Director, Hult Center for the Networking Reception at 2:30 tion, and encouraging artistic Performing Arts. PM downstairs endeavors. H

2 MAY 2017 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG applied for were actually awarded. The budget was approved. Next up was the Public Comments section. Many in the CCPA ANNUAL MEETING REPORT audience voiced a desire for more By Bob Fennessy Staff Area Reports: Quinn XCII, Watsky and What of the ten previous years had opportunities for local acts to play The Community Center for the Concessions managers Angela So Not. Artistic highlights of the shown a net loss. the WOW Hall. Also suggested Performing Arts hosted the WOW Lees and Shawn Lynch have year include Haiti’s Lakou Mizik, The Facilities Committee were: LED stair lighting, more Hall Annual Membership added Kami Morris-Mitzner to The Dandy Warhols, Carl report was made by Aaron diversity of age & demographics, Meeting on Wednesday, April 12, their crew. Things are running Verheyen, Laura Marling, Dietrich and Jon Pincus. The advance statements from candi- 2017. Ninety-one members gath- smooth with the new coolers, a Xylouris White, Terry Bozzio, Interior Restoration Project is dates & absentee ballots, base- ered to approve the organization’s new kegerator and floor mats Portugal. The Man, Over The ongoing including wall and wood- ment shows, finished mural, pro- policy statement and budget, and purchased with a donation by Rhine, Wild Child, the NYE work finishes and a new vinyl mote the Cultural Trust, staff/ to elect members to the board of Craig Lawrence (& matching Psychedelic Ball, Keller Williams floor in the original tile pattern. board retreat, talk to growers directors. This is more than grant). Publicist and Membership KWahtro, Ladysmith Black Engineering and construction were about donations, better ventilation double the previous year’s atten- Coordinator Bob Fennessy Mambazo, Elephant Revival, achieved for two authentic historic downstairs, rent Kesey Square to dance. thanked the publicity team (James Adrian Legg, Old 97s and Mount streetlamps (with two remaining) put on events for donation, bake Thank you to Mezza Luna Bateman, Ross Shuber, Zac Eerie. Educational opportunities with funding provided by the City sales/car wash/raffle, road signs Pizza and Track Town Pizza for Townsend & the poster crew) and included monthly volunteer orien- of Eugene and private donations. with schedule, add to reserves, their donations to our pre-meeting pointed out that all WOW Hall tations, Girl Circus, two Music’s The south side windows will be make space for organizing/move- social. members were part of the Publicity Edge Summer Rock Camps, Bass repaired with a City of Eugene ment stuff. Members present approved the Crew. Danny Noall was intro- Camp, Dance Empowered, Historic Restoration Grant. Nominations were then taken following Policy Statement: “For duced as the new head Custodian. Ecstatic Dance, West African Mike Janes reported that the for the Board of Directors. With the fiscal year starting July 1, 2017 He and Assistant Custodian Eric Dance and Drum, and the new Fundraising/Education six seats up for election, the vote it will continue to be the general Herz have been working to com- WOW Wellness Collective and Committee focused on grant proj- would determine four two-year policy of the CCPA/WOW Hall plete the Interior Restoration Self-Defense Class. Community ects, developing a Multicultural positions and two terms of one to serve all ages, nationalities, Project. Justin Showker was partnerships include City of and Educational Programming year. races, ethnicities, genders, sexual introduced as the new Stage Eugene, UO, Lane Arts Council, project and making applications to An unprecedented 16 members orientations, abilities, and reli- Manager. He introduced Davis Whitaker Block Party, OSLP Arts the Lane County Cultural accepted nomination to the board gions of our community without Koier (Monitors/Front of House) & Culture Program, Edison Coalition and Coquille Tribal (although one later removed him- discrimination. This includes the and Cody Owen (Lighting Elementary, Network Charter Community Fund. The applica- self from consideration). The staff, CCPA members, volunteers, Director) and spoke of equipment School, Gateways High and the tions were turned down but the candidates were: Aaron Dietrich, community members, and Board upgrades. Volunteer Coordinator Women’s March, which may have organization was encouraged to Bryan Calza, Hannah Finley, of Directors of our organization. Laura Farrelly oriented 135 new been the WOW Hall’s single larg- reapply. Mike thanked the Lane Heather Kliever, Holly Caswell, We will embrace our community volunteers to the WOW Hall. est attendance day, ever. Arts Council for a grant award of Jim Showker, Jon Mathison, Jona and involve our membership in as Volunteers filled 2,166 show posi- Bob Fennessy presented the $6000. Over the coming year the Waterstone, Jordan Cogburn, many ways as possible. We will tions and logged 6,625 hours in Staff Report and thanked Calyn committee will work on a Capacity Marjorie Bridges, Marlene continue to operate with financial 2016/17. Volunteers are constant- Kelly for his service as stage man- Building/General Manager Project, Monette, Mike Franklin, Rachel care on all projects and decisions. ly learning on the job skills and ager, sound engineer and program Community Education/Awareness Thiesmeyer, Steve Lasky and Tim All construction and expansions teamwork. Bookkeeper Melissa manager. He recalled how Calyn and other fundraising. Mueller. will be done with respect and Swan reported an $18,000 increase stepped in and volunteered to do The Personnel Committee, As each candidate made their compliance to the WOW Hall’s in net revenue over the last fiscal booking after a previous manager also chaired by Mike Janes, has acceptance speech and spoke of historic requirements. Further, it year so far. A one-dollar on-line left unexpectedly, and has contin- worked to define job descriptions, the love they had for the WOW will continue to be the goal to ticketing service charge introduced ued to do so even after starting make changes to staff wages and Hall, it became abundantly clear expand financially as we look a year ago has the organization on another job in January. In the payroll process, and continue the that the organization had a wealth forward to the long-term viability track to break even this year. past, people who have made staff performance appraisal pro- of community support that was of our organization.” House Manager Sam Harmon exceptional contributions that cess begun last year, strong and deep. When the votes Members were presented with introduced new second HM Jaley saved the WOW Hall in a time of The Board of Directors pre- were tallied, Aaron Dietrich, a comprehensive, 37-page written Osuna. They have been working crisis were made lifetime mem- sented a recommended Budget for Hannah Finley, Jim Showker and report (available at the WOW on procedures to move people bers, and the staff recommended 2017/18 of $727,940 that was Marlene Monette were elected for Hall office) that includes Staff through the door more swiftly. that Calyn be so honored. The broken down into $427,000 two years. Jordan Cogburn and Reports, Staff Management Megan Brezovar was introduced audience voiced hearty agreement. Operating Expenses and $300,268 Marjorie Bridges were selected to Report, Profit & Loss Statement, as the WOW Hall’s newly hired Treasurer Jon Silvermoon pre- Production Expenses. When fill the remaining year of two Revenue and Expense graphs, Programming Manager. sented the Financial Committee someone asked why the budget uncompleted terms. Reports from the Facilities, Management report identified report. The CCPA’s current Profit was $100,000 more than the previ- The next Board of Directors Fundraising/Education and the year’s top netting in-house & Loss statement shows a current ous one it was explained that meeting will include election of Personnel Committees, Proposed shows as: Aesop Rock, Danny net loss of $6,349 for the fiscal $93,220 in capital projects was board officers. All CCPA board Budget and Capital Budget, and Brown, High Step Society, Isaiah year with three months remaining. included in the budget but could meetings are open to the general Organization Goals. Rashad, K.Flay, Louis The Child, Jon expressed concern that seven not be spent unless the funds public. H

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES MAY 2017 3 tar/vocals, with a few lineup changes along the way, Mike Nelson/guitar, F.A./bass, Tim Benton/drums round out the line- ODDISEE up. Minor Anomaly is a northwest LEADING BY hard rock band formed from the ashes of a couple heavy weights. EXAMPLE Drummer Zach Rowe hails from Oregon prog/metal band 30 Pound Test. Bass player and vocalist Floyd Jr. Mccullough comes from local band Forrestal’s Fall (in which Zach was also the guitar player). Guitarist Xion Zoa is a Texas transplant known locally as the guitar player and drummer from the Linden Wood By Kuwa Jasiri Band, as well as the guitar player On Tuesday, May 9, the Community Center for the Performing for Americana band Jake Payne Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly and the Dixie Creek. Together welcomes Oddisee & Good Compny “Beneath the Surface Tour” they have created a magical musi- featuring special guests Olivier St. Louis and B.K.A. Iz. WILLAMETTE LEADERSHIP cal relationship that can only be Horns boldly sound as I press play on track one, “Digging Deep” explained as a Minor Anomaly. which is more than a song title, it is the way Oddisee lives life. Before Gemiinii Rising is fronted by Spring Equinox, the 32-year-old performer and East Coast resident ACADEMY BENEFIT singer-pianist-guitarist Jessica released a new album called The Iceberg -- his 22nd album since 2011 On Saturday, May 20, Vial... Vial…experiment is a power- Haeckel. Jessica released the EP -- which is a radical blend of hip-hop and family-friendly rap. experiment headlines a Benefit house musical juggernaut with an Insects in 2010 and the full length I am surprised how deeply affected and enlivened I am after For Willamette Leadership imminent album release and tour If in 2014. watching a two minute video interview by “Complex Live” where Academy with special guests dates coming soon. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 Oddisee speaks from the heart, and affirms a commitment to equality Minor Anomaly and Gemiinii Formed in 2007 by Kevin at the door. Doors open at 6:30 of race and religion. Rising. Wayne “Kevlar” Richardson gui- pm and showtime is 7:00. H “We can’t let this rhetoric scare us. As a descendant of African- Vial…experimentis a hard Americans, we’ve been scared, and fighting through quite a lot, and this rock/metal band hailing from is just another chapter. I’m glad that everybody else is joining the party Eugene with a live show that right now,” he writes on his website. brings both excitement and energy Oddisee continues by bravely sharing about growing up as a Muslim, to any stage they play. The band and his opposition to the recent executive order halting immigration was formed in 2007 by Kevin from seven countries — including Sudan, his patrilineal country. Wayne “Kevlar” Richardson Oddisse expresses our need to act in track four, “Hold It Back”, saying, (vocals/guitar) and has had a few “being quiet is a crime.” Voicing to “Complex Live”, “I feel like it’s lineup changes along the way. innate. I feel like I have to do it, with no one asking me. It’s a part of Mike Nelson (guitar), F.A (bass) my DNA. It’s who I am.” and Tim Benton (drums) round Well-articulated spoken word fills me with emotions as I listen to the out the current lineup. GEMIINII RISING story of “You Grew Up” (track five); knowing the heat of this hardship Oddisee offers us cooling sounds as the track fades out. Oddisee strives for depth, quality and personability, “I wanted to give my best effort to show the aspiring artists in the community that faults and mistakes are real, necessary, and okay. I’m looking forward to getting it right over the course of this tour.” Be it Oddisee’s dedication to writing rhymes outside, the vocal harmonies of track eight (“Want To Be”), your desire to have fun, or the contagiousness of GOOD COMPNY, this phenomenal show can satisfy your hunger. Plus a northbound, luxurious hitchhike can keep the inspiration potent on May 10 as this fusion with Oliver St. Louis has a concert at Hawthorne Theatre. ODE TO Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H FRAMEWORKS On Wednesday, May 31, the signed to Island Records) brings Shambhala, BassCoast, What The ECSTATIC DANCE BENEFIT CCPA and U. of O. Campus raw soul to “Old Friend” and Festival and Burning Man, in Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly “No Place To Hide Away”. addition to remixing artists like FOR CASCADIA VISION QUEST welcome Frameworks to the The bedrock of the album is ODESZA. On Thursday, May 4 and May 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Eugene WOW Hall along with special instrumental with Frameworks’ Now Tor returns with his Community Ecstatic Dance hosts a Benefit for Cascadia Vision Quest. guests Tor and Lapa. trademark string-laden produc- sophomore album Blue Book. In traditional cultures across the globe, until quite recently and still Tides is the debut album from tions taking in cinematic jazz It’s a record that plays like a jour- in some places today, a young person was sent out from their commu- Manchester-based producer Matt (“Patience”), folk (“End”) and ney, with rhythmic bell patterns, nity, went through a rite of passage led by mature adults and elders of Brewer aka Frameworks. Since more uptempo fare in the shape of chopped vocal harmonies, atmo- that community (though not their parents), then returned to that com- the release of his first EP Vanish “Breathing Light” and “A New spheric swells, warm bass lines, munity with the gifts they received through the transformative process. back in 2012, Frameworks has Sun”. Tides shows just how and a newfound love of analog Cascadia Vision Quest seeks to re-establish that traditional cycle and been building a loyal following accomplished Frameworks is as a synthesizers all taking his songs to ethic: support young people and adults in finding their purpose, power for his atmospheric and haunting producer and composer, showing new levels. and vision through wilderness rites of passage, and benefit from the gifts compositions. Tides sees him a lightness of touch and genuine Ilya Goldberg began training they return with. There are several ways you as part of your commu- joining the dots between instru- song-writing talent that few can in classical violin at an early age nity can join in this transformation, and support your youth and adults. mental hip-hop heroes Aim and emulate. in his birthplace before moving to Donations are all voluntary, with $5 to $15 suggested. RJD2, the epic soundscapes of Emerging in late 2012, Tor’s the States in 2000 to pursue music Ecstatic dance in its most basic definition is free-form movement Cinematic Orchestra and the deft debut album Drum Therapy was full-time. As a producer under where we allow our bodies to express without an agenda or concern for songwriting of Bonobo. the culmination of more than a the moniker Lapa, Ilya blurs bor- aesthetics. It’s a moving meditation practice that merges inner with outer Previous collaborators decade of quietly honing his craft. ders and transcends boundaries, worlds. It encourages and celebrates connection between body and Rioghnach Connolly and JP After catching the attention of illuminating the resonance of uni- spirit, letting both be your teachers. Cooper return for the album with Emancipator, it became the first versal forces and teleporting peo- Ecstatic dances are alcohol-free, all-ages events open to all variations two tracks apiece. Rioghnach release to launch his new label ple to wild, dream-like places of of physical abilities. Alter spaces and art installations enrich the experi- gives a captivating vocal perfor- Loci Records. Even though Tor’s serenity and connection. ence. Ecstatic dance provides an opportunity in which community build- mance on lead single “Calm The background had been strictly stu- Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 ing and spiritual exploration occur through the creative use of free-form Still Night” and the brooding dio-based, he quickly found foot- at the door. Doors open and physical expression. H “Dawn”, whilst JP (recently ing performing at festivals such as show begins at 9:00 pm. H

4 MAY 2017 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG of having over come those barri- ers. SPROUT CITY’S FIRST ANNUAL A trio with a surprisingly unique sound, Dogs Without WOW WELLNESS Horses came together in 2015 from very different musical back- BATTLE OF THE BANDS grounds -- which ranged from COLLECTIVE GATHERING JOIN US IN CELEBRATION AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL TALENT classical to metal -- bringing com- Sunday, May 21, 2017, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Please arrive as close to 1 as On Saturday, May 27, the in addition to garnering an eclectic plexity and intrigue to the music possible. Admission free with donations accepted. Please bring a healthy Final Competition for Sprout and devoted crew of misfit they create. Striving to break the snack to share. For more information: Mike at meyercounseling@gmail. City’s First Annual Battle of the followers here in the PNW. Their mold of genre-based bands, they com Bands will be held at the WOW first album Day Dream Sparkle rely on creativity over perfect “WOW Wellness Collective” is a community monthly donation-only Hall. This is a competition of Party is currently available on digital processing. nurturing mental health and wellness experience inspiring self-determina- local bands aiming to showcase Bandcamp and their second is Combining bright guitar lines, tion, connection, social justice, and integrity. The gathering provides local talent of all genres! slated for a 2017 release. bouncing rhythms, sardonic word- experiential, holistic activities to support emotional wellbeing, wellness The battle began March 26th Makara Heart is a singer- play and high energy live perfor- education, resource sharing, and fun. at Whirled Pies, with 20 local songwriter currently based out of mances, The Shifts are an indie Activities planned for May: bands competing for a chance to Eugene. Her eclectic writing style rock band fronted by Macks 1) Healthy snack potluck/sharing. play the WOW Hall and win ranges from simple vocal ballads Johanesen on guitar and vocals, 2) Singing positive songs together led by songwriter, song weaver Osprey $5,000 worth of prizes, including to densely layered electronic com- with Eli Tocchini on drums, Jeff Huffsmith “singalongs with grooves” [email protected] professional recording and mas- positions. Her songs are described Kretsinger on bass, and Maci 3) Art Creation with Brian Hahn (premier region art party leader, tering time, live video production, as a blend of Pop-Soul Electronic. DeBlanc on keyboard, backup designer, painter) http://www.iconographicdesign.com/ radio interviews and air time, gift Living a hard and free life on guitar and backup vocals. 4) Addictions prevention/treatment overview and community resources. cards to local businesses, invalu- the streets as a teenager, Makara The Shifts released their debut Mike Meyer LCSW, CADC I, QMHP www.meyercounseling.com able promotion and media expo- took to pen and paper to describe EP, this is fine, in 2014. The band 5) Feldenkrais Method for Walking Christine Rachinsky bodypoten- sure, real-world feedback on stage a life of poverty, obstacles and won Oregon State University’s tialpt.com. performance, songwriting, disappointment that a cold world 2015 Battle of the Bands. They 6) Collage creation/co-creation arrangement & professionalism, could offer. Now, as an adult, her released their eponymous debut 7) Community resource information and much more! songs and performance display a album in August 2016. 8) Free Yoga Nidra recordings available The showcase on the 27th will rich depth of emotion of her Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 9) Gift Circle with offering and receiving items and services feature The Shifts, Dogs Without tough up bringing along with the at the door. Doors open at 8:00 10) Movement and dance on the beautiful WOW Hall floor H Horses, Childspeak and Makara reflections of beauty and wisdom pm and showtime is 9:00. H Heart. There will be two more heat rounds at Whirled Pies – May 7 & May 21. Throughout the course of the event, contestants are judged using a 10-point system based on technical performance, originality of songs, professionalism, stage presence, vocals and audience reaction. The panel of judges will feature a TBA trained songwriter, and Keyboardist/Composer/Edu- cator Seth Mulvihill of LCC, as well as one enthusiastic music fan MAKARA each night -- to make the judge

panel balanced from a technical DOGS WITHOUT HORSES and real world point of view. “Our biggest problem with most competitions of this nature is their tendency towards becom- ing a popularity contest,” says owner Thaddeus Moore, “Our goal is to use this as a chance to promote and showcase the vast The Takeaway amount of talent this city has to Critical conversations, offer, and to give the bands par- live reports from the ticipating a chance to receive real- field, a platform for world feedback and constructive commentary and analysis, criticism about their live perfor- and listener participation. mances, directly from the audi- Weekdays 11am ence.” THE SHIFTS Celebrating its 20th Anniversa- ry, Sprout City has been open since 1997. Over the past 20 years, they have worked closely with a wide variety of unique and passionate artists. “Our goal is to help you bring your creative vision to life,” states Moore. Childspeak was formed in 2014 and at the time, all that was known was that in lieu of a singer would exist an A/V “front-crea- ture” for the instrumentalists to dance around like banshees. Three years and several turns later, the group found that its CHILDSPEAK formula of post-passive-progres- sive rock is able to speak pretty loud without a human voice. Bri, Derek, TJ, and Michael play music that colors between the lines to delight and leave the audi- ence in a childlike state of won- der. They have opened for mem- bers of prog-fathers King Crimson

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES MAY 2017 5 the story that much more inti- mate and beautiful. If the lead DOC MARTIN single, “Memory”, is any indica- On Friday, May 5, Urban Mystic presents HOHM featuring Doc COM TRUISE & CLARK tion of the direction of the album, Martin (Sublevel LA) and Andrew Mataus (Urban Mystic). THE WORLD’S FIRST SYNTHETIC/ROBOTIC ASTRONAUT it is sure to hold sensual synth- Brought to you by Urban Mystic (made up former members of Gaia By Jordan Balla voyager as a combination of wave vibes that will have you Tribe and Vujade’ Productions). HOHM is a place of radical acceptance On Sunday, May 7th, the CCPA synth-funk and electro, while grooving until the end of his where all children of the universe are free to dance! and University of Oregon Campus playing with contemporary sounds journey. If there was a house DJ in America who could accurately claim to Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly of 80’s pop. Clark will have his ninth stu- be the most important house DJ working today, it would be Doc welcome Com Truise and Clark. Iteration holds the next set of dio full length on Warp Records Martin. But then, Doc would never accept such a title even if it happens Seth Haley, better known adventures the astronaut will released in February 2017. The to be true, because Doc is not only a legendary talent but a legendarily under his alias Com Truise, has undergo and promises to explore live show will features dancers humble man. been on the music scene for over themes of “longing, hope, anxiety Kiani Del Valle and Melanie Let the experience take you away: Dance floor hosts, club kid sensa- a decade, creating music under an and triumph”. The album is to be Lane, costumes by Alexander tions Farce Family; you won’ t be able to look away! array of alter egos. Haley intro- released in June, making it the McQueen and live projection Base Church provided by One Wub Sound-system duced, “the world’s first synthet- first album by Com Truise in six mapping from Kit Webster and Lighting Design by Day 1 Collective ic/robotic astronaut” debuting his years with all-new material. It is Matt Pyke. Deco by Niko: “We will be transforming the main room at WOW in first EP, Cyanide Sisters. expected to hold the story of the The electronica and techno a way that has never been seen before.” The production sound of Com voyagers last moments on the genius that is Clark, coupled with Special thanks to the groups who have helped to uplift this event as Truise is further established planet of Wave 1 before he and Com Truise, can only mean a well as our local dance music community, LGBT community and through his most recent release in his, “alien lover escape its clutches night that will transport you Eugene community as a whole: Uplift, Day 1 Collective, Farce Family, 2014 of Wave 1. The title of the to live in peace.” across space and time into anoth- Wayward Lamb, HiFi, Shwar Town (Miles, Cameron, Dave, Andrew, album illustrates the never before The music Haley is creating er dimension. Jlee), Purist Events, Izakaya Oyazi (Preston and Sunny), Insight, 7 seen galaxy to which the astro- through this album, reflects on Tickets are $15 in advance and Circles, WOW Hall, Tribe Inside, Cowfish, and Shadow Fox. naut’s voyages take him, and the his own experiences in moving $17 at the door. Doors open at Entry: $15; Early Bird Presale $12. Start time: 9:00 pm H album itself brings to life the from his East Coast home to 8:00 pm and the show starts at sound of the intergalactic space Southern California, which makes 9:00 pm. H JUNE ARRIVES IN MAY LARRY JUNE, THAT IS On Friday, May 12, the Community Center for the Performing Arts and Dead Nation Presents proudly welcome Warner Brothers recording artist Larry June to the WOW Hall. Touring in support of his new EP Larry Two, Larry June considers himself a storyteller speaking for the streets, and considers his music to be a testa- ment of the pain and trials of the ghetto. June fur- ther believes that, due to lack of guidance and strong family structure, many disadvantaged youth are left alone to struggle to make ends meet. Born in San Francisco to teen parents residing in the Bay View Hunters Point District, June entered the world with all odds against him. At the tender age of four he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia with his mother. There he would be exposed to the “Crunk/ Southern” style of hip-hop and it would be there that he began to develop a true passion for music. After age five June would begin to spend his sum- mers with his father in San Francisco. During those periods he would spend numerous hours in studio streets as well as showing a more loving side. His recording sessions with his father. To keep June online success shows that he represents what’s on the busy, his father purchased him a keyboard and minds and in the hearts of youth today. within one summer’s visit June was able teach him- Now at 23 years of age, June is constantly focused self how to create his own music without any profes- on developing and refining his skills as a rapper, sional training. He began fluently rapping at the age songwriter and producer. Larry has worked with of eight. producers and artists from HBK to E-40 and contin- Dropping his first mixed tape at the age of 15; ues to establish himself as himself as one of the Bay June remains true to his urban/southern roots but is Area’s upcoming talents. still able to showcase his Bay Area/California style Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. -- displaying his versatility by representing for the Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

6 MAY 2017 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG Hydeaway Studios. All Hail The Yeti first emerged from the streets of Hollywood in 2006, touting a delicate balance of Acid Bath-drenched sludge, grooves a la Pantera, and a healthy dose of Mötley Crüe-style excess and infectiousness. The group became a fan favorite on the road, supporting the likes of In This Moment, Hollywood Undead, Motionless In White, and more. Now, their stories stand poised to infect all of heavy music. Invidia is a project of rock veterans Travis Johnson (In This Moment) on vocals; Brian Jackson (Skinlab) guitars/vocals; Matt Snell (5 Finger Death Punch) bass; Logan Mader (Once Human, Machine Head) as pro- ducer; Marcos Medina (Skinlab, CASHMEREOn Saturday, May 6, InSight Eugene presents CATCashmere Cat along TMG) guitars and Darren with special guest Kingdom. Badorine on drums. While the In anticipation of his long-awaited debut album, Cashmere Cat is ten-legged Las Vegas based touring North America with dates in Dallas, Austin, Boston, wrecking crew certainly bring ele- Philadelphia, Seattle, Los Angeles and more. Wild Love, Cashmere ments of their other bands to Cat’s first full-length album, is set for release later this year. Invidia’s sound -- this is a beast Cashmere Cat capped off a banner 2016 with the release of Throw that stands apart, and their debut Myself a Party featuring 2 Chainz, Tory Lanez and Starrah. The As The Sun Sleeps makes this album’s title track featuring The Weeknd and Francis and the Lights very clear. also debuted last year and topped Spotify charts worldwide. Following the path set by leg- Tory Lanez’s “LUV,” produced by Cashmere Cat in collaboration ends such as Godsmack, Avenged with Benny Blanco, is nominated for a 2017 GRAMMY Award for Best Sevenfold, Hinder and Shinedown R&B Song after peaking at #1 on both the Urban and Rhythmic radio ALL HAIL THE YETI to name a few, Alabama rockers charts. On Sunday, May 21, the Crazyfists in early 2015, All Hail BrokenRail set out to make their Since emerging in 2012, Cashmere Cat has become one of the most CCPA and University of Oregon The Yeti returned home and own mark in modern music with sought-after producers in the world. The FADER praises his, “immer- Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA began to etch the outline for these their own blend of post-grunge sive, genre-hopping instrumentals,” for Kanye West, The Weeknd, proudly welcome All Hail the sonic sagas. Teaming up with rock. The band consists of Blake Ariana Grande, Miguel, Tory Lanez, Charli XCX, A$AP Ferg, Tinashe Yeti, Invidia and BrokenRail. metal luminary producer Matt Clawson (vocals) Dave Delacruz and many more while SPIN calls him a “a pop mega-force.” He has Heavy music upholds a long Hyde [Deftones, Slayer, (guitar) Dick Black (bass) and also released two critically acclaimed EPs — Mirror Maru on Pelican tradition of storytelling. It’s been Hatebreed], they recorded the 13 Alex Hilton (drums). Fly and Wedding Bells on Lucky Me. carried from woods and fields to tracks that would become Tickets are $10 in advance, Cashmere Cat is Norwegian producer Magnus August Høiberg. streets, cities, and beyond. All Screams From A Black $12 at the door. Doors open at Wild Love is set for release on Benny Blanco’s Mad Love imprint on Hail The Yeti continue that ritual Wilderness at NRG Studios and 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. H Interscope Records. on their second full-length album Tickets are $20 advance, $23 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 pm and first for minus HEAD BROKEN RAIL and showtime is 9:00 pm. H Records, Screams From A Black Wilderness. The Los Angeles quartet — Connor Garritty [vocals], Nicholas Diltz [bass], Ryan “Junior” Kittlitz [drums], and Alan Stokes [guitar] —weave together vivid, vibrant, and vis- ceral tales with sprawling, slick, and spattering metallic grooves. “We always want each song to tell a story in and of itself,” says Garritty. “The record comes together like a book of short scary stories you can recount in the dark around a campfire.” Following a successful European tour supporting 36

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