! " MAY 2016 ! g VOL. 28 #5 + WOWHALL.ORG" writer James McCartney has welcomed the engineer’s gifts for remained fiercely dedicated to his capturing music with a raw clari- own musical vision. Steve Albini ty, and Albini’s reputation for not (Nirvana, The Pixies, Shellac, PJ impinging on an artist’s vision. Harvey) engineered the newest The results make for an eclectic and sharpest example of his album with fastidiously crafted vision, the majestic Blackberry songs documented in the studio Train. with glorious purity. “It’s all been an evolution,” “I like the music to have ele- James says. “This set of songs ments of the avant garde, psyche- definitely has a harder edge, but delic, and be just a little against it’s a continuation of the last the grain,” James reveals. “But in album. The main thing for me is the end, it’s about having as much JAMES to not conform or compromise.” emotion as possible for me, musi- James’ panoramic artistry is cally and lyrically. It’s all about inspired by such diverse musicians the music being cathartic, heartfelt as Kurt Cobain, The Smiths, and true.” McCARTNEY Radiohead, PJ Harvey, The Cure, The Blackberry Train manages The Beatles, Neil Young, Jimi to be both diverse and cohesive. Hendrix, and Hank Williams. His The album opens invigoratingly fingerprint aesthetic has earned with the jangling rocker, “Too him plaudits from Rolling Stone, Hard” and closes with the stately The Boston Globe, The New and aptly named folk song “Peace York Times, and The Daily and Stillness”. Between these News. He’s earned a strong fol- bookends, highlights include the lowing the old fashioned way, rough-edged and urgently melodic On Tuesday, May 17, the second set of songs definitely has potential both as a person, and as through tirelessly touring the US, “Unicorn”, the anthemic “Peyote Community Center for the a harder edge. It mixes smart a songwriter. That feels like a Europe and the UK, and playing Coyote” and the soulful ballad Performing Arts proudly wel- hooks and feral alt-rock with the great, fulfilling goal to shoot for. bigger and bigger shows with “Prayer”. One very personal song comes James McCartney to the grandeur and spiritual centered- Making a lot of music, and striv- each go around. is the winsome and reflective WOW Hall. ness of psychedelic music. ing for more depth artistically– The Blackberry Train is an “Waterfall” which was inspired by James McCartney is on an James says: “I just want to those are my goals.” epiphanic co-mingling of aesthet- memories of his mother. extensive tour of the USA in sup- keep on going, keep working, and The son of Beatle Paul ics. James sought out the distinct Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 port of his second album, The improving as a songwriter. I’d McCartney and Linda Eastman, audio styling of Steve Albini to at the door. Doors open at 7:00 Blackberry Train. McCartney’s love to feel that I realized my full critically acclaimed singer-song- conjure a grungier sensibility. He pm and showtime is 8:00. + LED ZEPAGAIN
On Friday, May 27, the Community Center for the Sakurai (guitar), Jim Wootten (bass) and Derek Smith Performing Arts and 96.1 KZEL Rocks proudly welcome Led (drums). Zepagain back to the WOW Hall. Born in Drogheda, Ireland, Swan Montgomery is an Irish Having formed in 1988 and recently featured on AXS TV’s entrepreneur, musician, vocalist and producer/engineer. “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands”, Led Zepagain has become Montgomery is the voice of Robert Plant and has helped with PAID highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led the continued the success of Led Zepagain, which was found- U.S. Postage Postage U.S. Permit No. 303
Eugene, OR Eugene, 97401 Zeppelin in the world today. The band last performed at the ed 26 years ago in Ventura, California. Swan is the longest
Nonprofit Organization Organization Nonprofit WOW Hall on May 2, 2014. serving member. Swan was also invited to perform on stage In January of 2004, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page with The Who vocalist Roger Daltry as well as being a guest himself attended a Led Zepagain show at the House of Blues vocalist with many other internationally known musicians. As in Los Angeles. He was absolutely astonished at the band’s a solo artist, Swan has released a CD of original world music accuracy stating, “It’s amazing how much you sound like us. with co-writer Bo Weinberg (2015 release) as well as a CD You must have grown up on this because you were inside the called The MurMurators which was released in 2014. music, and you paid attention to detail in your presentation… Jimmy Sakurai has been dedicating his career as a tribute I can tell you guys really love the music!” to one of the world’s greatest guitarists, Jimmy Page, for over This encounter led to the members of Led Zepagain attend- 30 years -- since he was first thundered by The Song Remains ing Led Zeppelin’s 2007 Reunion Concert at London’s O2 The Same in his teenage days. His band Mr. Jimmy started Arena and a surprise visit from Jason Bonham in March of 1994 in Tokyo, Japan and is famous for replicating perfectly 2009 as he sat in with the band on their encore performance each variation of the sets Led Zeppelin performed between of the song “Rock and Roll”. 1968 and 1980. The sets of songs and the outfits, perfor- Having played nationally and internationally in such places mances, characteristic solos and ad-libs, choice of the instru- as Japan, Ireland, Alaska, Germany, Bosnia, Peru, Canada, ments, tones and amp settings have all been studied by Jimmy Kosovo, Mexico City and Guam, Led Zepagain regularly per- Sakurai with the hardest enthusiasm and deep respect to forms to packed houses all over the world. Come on out and Jimmy Page and his music. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the the for Center Community Performing Arts West 8th 291 OR. 97401 Eugene, see what Jimmy was talking about. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open Band members are Swan Montgomery (vocals), Jimmy at 8:30 pm and showtime is 9:00. + The Community Center for the Later on in his career Aaron 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], www.wowhall.org, released two more highly success- Box office hours Mon-Fri 12:00-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,800, General Support made ful albums titled Oh Aaron and possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2016 All rights Earthquake. In addition to his reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Program Coordinator - Calyn Kelly, Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Stage Manager - Selena Frame, Asst Stage experience in the music world, Managers - Jason Bailey, Chris Evans, Davis Koier, Lighting Director - Sebastian Letelier, Office Managers - Donna Carbone, Ross Aaron has kept himself busy by Shuber, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Laura Farrelly, House Manager - Sam Harmon, Concessions Manager - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch Custodian - Jona Waterstone Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam showcasing his acting skills in Harmon, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, both movies and television as well Treasurer: McKenzie Goodwin, Members: Jacqueline Hamer, Steve Lasky, Mysti Rose Frost, Terri Wilson as on Broadway. Some notable appearances include: Lizzie McGuire (2001), 7th Heaven (2004), Ella Enchanted (2004), House of Carters (2006), Dancing With the Stars (2009), The Fantasticks (2011-13) and many more. This year, Aaron is out to prove the world that he is not the same child star you saw on the Disney Channel back in 2000. After redeveloping his image, Aaron is ready to use his new music as a platform for prosperity. In April, he released his new single “Fool’s Gold.” The track is a melodic pop journey with a dance- able chorus fueled by luscious synth melodies. This is the first released single off of Aaron’s fifth studio album titled LØVË. We can expect to see more tour dates and an album release from Aaron later in 2016. CARTER’S GOT GOLD Stylistically Aaron’s new sound By Sean Thomson the Jets “Crush on You” in Berlin. is a fresh fusion of pop, r&b and On Sunday, May 8, the It just so happens that Aaron’s progressive house. Not to men- Community Center for the older brother Nick was a member tion, Aaron is now perfecting the Performing Arts and University of of the world-renowned boy band art of producing his own tracks in Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM The Backstreet Boys, and helped addition to his vocals. I’m certain KWVA proudly welcome Aaron Aaron score this opening gig in that in a live setting, Aaron will Carter back to the WOW Hall. Germany. Immediately after his bring the energy while keeping the When I heard that Aaron performance of “Crush on You,” vibes intimate and warm. We can Carter would be playing at the he scored a record deal that expect to hear lots of exciting new WOW Hall this May, I had to assisted with the release of his tracks and maybe even some of his check to see if the tips of my first self-titled album Aaron old school hits with a fresh twist. bangs were still frosted, and if Carter. Aaron Carter will be doing a Even Stevens still aired on Disney In September of 2000, Aaron VIP Meet & Greet experience Channel. Turns out my tips released his sophomore album offering fans a chance to meet weren’t frosted and Even Steven’s titled Aarons Party (Come get it). him after the show. Fans can take final episode was in 2003. This in Driven by dancey pop-rap singles a picture with Aaron, and get fact was not a dream as it is now like “How I beat Shaq” and other merchandise /memorabilia the year 2016, and Aaron Carter is “Aarons Party (Come Get It),” the autographed. The price of the VIP ready to hit the stage again while album reached triple platinum will be $50 (In addition to the sharing his innovative new sound status and Aaron’s music domi- ticket price for admission to the with the world. nated airwaves around the world. show). The journey to stardom began He achieved such a high level of Tickets are $15 advance, $18 for Aaron at the age of seven, success and fame before he was door, $50 VIP. Doors open at when he performed a live cover of even a teenager. 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. +
2 MAY 2016 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG Camp Bisco, Sonic Bloom, Envi- sion, Enchanted Forest, Farm Fest…), Canada, India, Costa CLOZEE CLOSES IN Rica, Germany, Ukraine, and in On Wednesday, May 25, the at the UK Glitch-Hop Awards. more than 30 different cities in CCPA and University of Oregon Her tracks defy genres, oscillating France, alongside artists like Eye 5 Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA between Glitch-Hop, Trip-Hop, Bonobo, Gramatik, Tipper, Chet Explore the cutting proudly welcomes CloZee to the Future Bass and World Bass. She Faker, Pretty Lights, TOKiMON- edge of popular and WOW Hall. created her own place in the glitch STA, GRiZ, Phutureprimitive, Big roots music, for a curious, Hailing from Toulouse, community, thanks to a unique, Gigantic, Papadosio, Stwo… intelligent mind, and a pair CloZee is Chloé, a young music highly surprising style mixing Runner-up of several remix of open ears. producer who seamlessly com- powerful basslines, funky off beat contests (launched by artists Mr. Sat 3pm bines technical precision with a percussion, world instruments and Bill, Asian Trash Boy, Crazy Day- wild imagination. An accom- emotional cinematic sounds. Her light, Daenine…), CloZee was plished instrumentalist, she began recent track “Koto” (Otodayo spotted by respected labels such as playing the classical guitar at Records) reached one mil- Gravitas Recordings, Glitch Hop eleven. Influenced by edIT, Bono- lion plays on Soundcloud, and Community, Otodayo Records, bo, The Widdler and Amon almost two million views on You- Adapted Records, Digital Tobin, she started producing elec- Tube. Whomp… and more. tronic music at the age of 16. CloZee has played in the USA Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 In 2014, CloZee won for “Best (more than 45 dates in 2014/2015, at the door. Doors open at 8:00 International Newcomer of 2013” including the festivals Coachella, pm and showtime is 9:00. + A NOTE FROM THE BOARD In the weeks leading up to the WOW Hall’s Annual Membership Meeting, CCPA Board Members will be doing an old-fashioned phone drive, calling members to personally invite them to join us on Wednesday, May 11th, jĝµäÕĝè¼ÙĝÕ¼ĝ©¼µĝÙÎ beginning at 7:00 pm. This year, CCPA board members are installing a new membership database that will be µĝ¼ÙÊĝå¼¼ĝÎÕÕµĀ faster and store more data. To celebrate Earth Day, we want to give members the option to go paperless and receive the WOW Hall Notes by email. This will not be a donation call. We hope to see you at the Annual óõĝ´®ÎĝåÎÕĝ¼ĝÙµĝ Membership Meeting! - Aaron Dietrich, Chairman of the Board + µuÊĝiµÕuĀĝDʼµ ¼ÊĝuµĝÙµ¼ÊÕÕu® WOW HALL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING uäµÕÙÊą This year’s WOW Hall Annual Membership There are nine seats on the board. This year’s top Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11. Doors vote getters will earn two-year terms and the next will open at 6:30 pm for a short reception and the two will receive a one-year term. This will put the meeting will begin promptly organization back on track to at 7:00. CCPA Annual Membership elect four members in 2017. CCPA members meet We need more members to annually to approve a budget Meeting Agenda serve on the Board of for the upcoming year and to Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Directors. CCPA members ľäuµĝZ«ÕÎÿĝ Êąĝğôøĝ+ĝUuÕąĝğôûĝ+ĝUÙµąĝğôö elect members to the WOW Time: 7:00 pm (Social at 6:30) who can devote about 10 UuäĂĝõĖuèĝZ«Õĝ¼µ®èĝğøú Hall Board of Directors. This Place: WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. Eugene, Oregon hours per month to the orga- year the membership can elect nization are encouraged to uèĝ¼ĝäµÕÿ up to seven board members, Call to Order run. To qualify, one must Êąĝğôûĝ+ĝUuÕąĝğõõ five to two-year terms and I. Welcome and Introductions have been a CCPA member UÙµuèĝğôù two to one-year terms. II. Review of the Year for at least 30 days prior to üZÊĝå®®ĝĝuĝğóąô÷ĝZ«ÕÎjÎÕĝÎÊä a. Management Report uÊĝ¼µĝu®®ĝε®ĝuèĝÕ«ÕÎĝμ®ą Completing their two years the election. ZÊĝå®®ĝĝuĝğõĝZ«ÕÎåÎÕ b. Financial Report UÊäĝuÊĝ¼µĝu®®ĝÕÊĝuè terms are board Chair Aaron This meeting is open to the Õ«ÕÎĝμ®ą Dietrich, member Jacqueline c. Facilities Committee public but only members may Hamer, Treasurer McKenzie d. Fundraising / Education Committee vote. A person can become a Goodwin and Vice-Chair e. Personnel Committee member by paying member- III. Public Comments/Open Forum Mike Janes. Two vacancies ship dues ($15-30 sliding IV. General Policy Statement on the board were filled by scale) or by donating ten V. Approval of the Budget appointment and these posi- hours of non-show volunteer VI. Election of Board of Directors tions will be up for election as time. a. Nominations* one-year terms. If you are not a member b. Speeches Z«ÕÎĝuÊĝuäu®u®ĝuÕĝu®®ĝZ«ÕÎjÎÕĝ®¼uÕ¼µÎĝµ®Ùµĝ´¼ÎÕĝUuåuèĝUÕ¼ÊÎą Continuing CCPA Board c. Recess and want to become one, or DÊÊĝ¼µ®µĝuÕÿĝÕ«ÕÎåÎÕą¼´ĝ(ĝ uÊĝèĝǼµÿĝúòòĖûûôĖúöûû members are Mysti Rose Frost d. Election wish to check your member- and Steve Lasky, their terms VII. Adjournment ship status, please call or stop ¼Êĝ´¼Êĝµ¼Ê´uÕ¼µÿĝ¼Ê¼µ¼ÙµÕÊèuÊą¼Ê end in 2017. *A person must have been a CCPA member for 30 days to run for the board by the WOW Hall office. + >¼ĝÕ«ÕÎĝuÊĝμ®ĝ¼µĖÎÕĝľäuµĝÇuÊ«µĝğóòČuèĝOuÊ«µĝ¼µĖÎÕĝğó÷ČuèąĝQĝ8ZĝÕ¼ĝÕĝ uÊĝ¼Êĝ Êĝʼ´ Õå¼ĝÙµĝ®¼uÕ¼µÎąĝm¼Ùĝ´ÙÎÕĝuäĝuµĝu´ÎμµĝÕ«ÕĝÕ¼ĝµÕÊĝÕĝÇuÊ«µĝ®¼Õĝ¼ÊĝuµĝuÎÎĝÕ¼ĝÕĝ uÊĝÎÕą
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ADDICTED TO JOSH PAN, GREAT DANE & UM ... On Friday, May 20, Insight cavalier, dirty chocolate, luca lush, at #7 on iTunes electronic March presents josh pan, Great Dane and whispa, yung bae, polo, y2k, 10th 2015. NICKATINAOn Thursday, May 12, The Community Center for the Performing um.. at the WOW Hall. madeaux, manila killa, jai wolf, An active frontman in the LA Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly As reported by Emdtunes.com, pham, harrison and flamingosis. music movement known as the welcome Andre Nickatina back to the WOW Hall. “Up until February 12th, josh pan “Whatever the case—one per- “beat scene,” as well as in the No rap artist has performed at the WOW Hall more often than was just another young up and son, twenty people—we love larger hip-hop and trap genres, Andre Nickatina. Andre L. Adams, aka Andre Nickatina (aka Dre Dog coming producer struggling to everyone involved,” states NEST Great Dane has been featured in on his first two records), isn’t trying to be metaphorical or ironic in his make it in the electronic music HQ. numerous large scale publications NSFW anthem “Powda 4 Tha Hoes”. Following in the footsteps of East world. pan released his first track and radio programs — BBC Radio Oakland hip-hop pioneer Too Short, Nickatina’s prose is fueled by a year ago and has consistently GREAT DANE 1, Diplo & Friends, Red Bull excess: drugs, sex and violence. His lyrics are over-the-top and com- dropped standout songs ever since. Dane Morris is Great Dane, an Music Academy Radio, NTS pletely lack empathy, which naturally yields – consciously or subcon- josh pan was increasingly gaining LA drifter from Orange County, Radio, NPR, DJZ & Dubspot to sciously – satire and social commentary on everything from addiction to popularity for his impeccable pro- CA with a taste for independent name a few. He has also been the welfare system. duction and relaxed vibes. His hip-hop and an ear for sticky able to tour the US and play The rapper’s lucid rhymes, mostly set in the seamier side of San most recent track ‘Nectar’ even beats. A Low End Theory enthu- alongside artists like Flying Lotus, Francisco’s Fillmore District, paint portraits of the streets that are unfor- gained Skrillex’s public support, siast with releases on Alpha Pup Daedelus, UZ, TOKiMONSTA, giving and unapologetic. It’s a world where everyone’s hustling, doing and his take on Kanye’s ‘Touch Records, he is co-founder of the Gramatik and The Gaslamp Killer, what they need to do, acting the way they need to act – not necessarily the Sky’ gained over 100,000 views music collective TeamSupreme. as well as with his fellow doing what’s morally right – just to make it to another sunrise. on Soundcloud. His Debut LP Alpha Dog was TeamSupreme artists Djemba Nickatina’s been surviving for over two decades, having released “On February 12th, however, released on March 12, 2013; his Djemba & Mr. Carmack. more than a dozen records. If the 6-foot-4-inch rapper’s verses were josh pan dropped the bombshell sophomore LP Beta Cat was Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 autobiographical, he’d be locked up by now. Then again, he wouldn’t when they updated their released Feb 25, 2014, and self- at the door. Doors open and the sell any records if he wrote about his real life, which includes picking Soundcloud to say, “‘josh pan’ is a titled release Great Dane debuted music begins at 9:00 pm. + his kids up from daycare. Here are some other facts about Nickatina design house//label//collective// that you won’t find in his lyrics. dream-team based out of NYC.” GREAT DANE • Nickatina told SF Gate’s Kimberly Chun that he finds inspiration They then list the full roster of in everything. “I can walk into a liquor store and get inspired. A can collaborators on the project. Each of Spam on the ground can get [me] inspired.” collaborator subsequently tweeted • Only 2,000 copies of Nickatina’s 1997 Cocaine Raps were released, about the project.” which has made it a high-demand item for underground rap fans. On Is there some truth to that? Amazon, a used cassette tape is currently selling for $200; in April, a We’ll know in time. But one thing used CD sold for $104 on eBay. is for certain, josh pan’s ever- • A pair of Nickatina’s regular collaborators were both killed by growing catalog of impressive gunfire: Mac Dre and The Jacka. music is making a valid case for a • In addition to hitting No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart, success story in the making. Nickatina’s 11th record, Conversation with a Devil, was named a top Since then, the josh pan page album in Rhapsody’s “Album Guide to Coke Rap.” description has been updated with Nickatina also reported that he would no longer appear in his own a roster list of producers including videos: “I’m not getting in front of the camera no more. I ain’t gonna be in anymore videos. I been in front of that mother… for 23 years. I’m trying to spend more time behind the camera… I’ve been more of a producer and director just to better my skills so I can make films. “Some dudes like being in the studio but hate being on stage and vice versa. The more s… you can do and you’re good at, though, the better artist you’ll be.” Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. +
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4 MAY 2016 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG of a Chameleon runs the gamut from the reggae-tinged Nick Hexum co-write “She Gives Me Her Love” to the horn-laden funky- freshness of “Disco in Space”, from the sexy slow-jam “Lost in Heav- en” to the poignant life-on-the- fringe cautionary tale “Not Today”, the latter inspired by Blake’s moth- er. The album also features the hard-hitting, bass-in-your-face “Your Touch” -- the soundtrack to 2013’s Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 campaign — which starred Blake, played on more than 19,000 theater screens across the U.S., received more than 1.2 billion impressions, and has already sold 130,000 copies worldwide. “I never wanted to stick to one style or stay in one place,” Blake stresses. “And I haven’t been more proud of anything in my life than this album.” ELLIOTT YAMIN AMERICAN IDOLS: Elliott Yamin is known for his hit single “Wait for You” and plac- ing third on the fifth season of AND American Idol. BLAKE LEWIS Around the time he turned 14, Yamin’s parents divorced, and thus began a period of some personal ELLIOTT YAMIN difficulty for the singer. Already On Tuesday, May 10, the Seattle’s a cappella, hip-hop and close to 90 percent deaf in his right Community Center for the rave scenes. But with the release of ear, Yamin was also diagnosed at Performing Arts and KRVM his ambitious and completely inde- 16 with Type 1 diabetes. In his proudly welcomes American Idol’s pendent third album, Portrait of a sophomore year of high school he Blake Lewis and Elliott Yamin to Chameleon, Blake is taking his dropped out and began working. the WOW Hall. “future pop” to a whole new level. Though Yamin ultimately earned Two of American Idol’s best- The follow-up to the critically his GED, his focus had already loved alums are joining forces for acclaimed Audio Day Dream shifted full-time to pursuing a sing- The Soulbox Tour -- Season 5’s (which spawned the top 40 single ing career. Elliott Yamin and Season 6’s Blake “Break Anotha”) and Heartbreak In 2006, Yamin quit his job to Lewis. on Vinyl (the title track of which audition for American Idol in Bos- Yamin, who has made a habit went to #1 twice on Billboard’s ton, MA. He was a fan favorite of going back to Idol during top dance charts), Portrait of a Cha- from the start and ultimately made three weeks (he finished third in his meleon is, “fun, sexy, and posi- it to the final-three round along season), first met Lewis backstage tive,” says Blake. with Katharine McPhee and even- during a Season 6 visit. The two “Across the album, I juxtapose tual winner Taylor Hicks. His Idols first appeared together three so many different kinds of music. self-titled album, released in 2007, summers ago at the Andy Williams It’s very anthemic, and there’s an debuted at number one on the Bill- Moon River Theater in Branson, epic feel. The album metaphor has board Independent Albums chart Mo., doing a show with other Idol to do with finding our colors, as and at number three on the Bill- alums. we are all chameleons. I will board 200. Yamin’s second solo “Blake and I have played quite always continue to stretch the album, titled Fight for Love, was a few bills together, and some one- boundaries of the human voice and released in 2009. His third album, offs, but this will be our first tour create the music that colors my Let’s Get to What’s Real was together,” says Yamin. “We’ve life.” released in 2012. been tossing around the idea for a Using Blake’s own painstakingly Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 couple of years but I guess it wasn’t handcrafted library of sampled at the door and $35 includes a meant to be until now. Blake has mouth sounds (“beatboxing, sound Meet & Greet with the performers. a new album and I have a new effects, vocal scratching, the Doors open at 7:00 pm and show- album coming out and we need to works”) as its foundation, Portrait time is 8:00. + reconnect with our audiences.” What can Idol fans expect from Lewis and Yamin? “There will be two separate sets,” says Yamin, “and possibly some duets. New tunes and old ones, with a few covers sprinkled in. I’m going to bring raw, soulful vocals and Blake will come at you with his loop pedal board and cre- ate songs in front of your face.” Lewis adds, “I’ll be bringing people on stage. I love getting audience members to create with me.” BLAKE LEWIS Blake Lewis first came to national attention as one of the most unique contestants ever to compete on American Idol, and long before that, as a teenager, he was well-known as “Bshorty” in
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KWVA BIRTHDAY BASH A HISTORIC EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY On Saturday, May 21, University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM DURING THE MONTH OF MAY KWVA celebrates its 23rd year with the annual KWVA Birthday Bash at the WOW Hall, featuring Eugene bands Soul Vibrator plus Alvin & The Exhibit Opening, Presentation Do you have a piece of Slaven (Seattle) calling, followed Chipfunks. and Tour W.O.W. Hall history to share? by the Eugene City Barnstormers Soul Vibrator is easily one of the most exciting bands based out of Sunday, May 1st | 4:00- We encourage you to bring any (Eugene) with Rosie Sweetman Eugene. Originally a jam band centered on funk music, Soul Vibrator 7:00pm old photographs, posters, artifacts (Eugene/WA) calling. The is a group of artists who pride themselves on their genre-infusing musi- In celebration of Historic or stories to the reception! Crankset String Band (Portland) cal endeavors and all around creativity. Doing their best to provide Preservation Month, the will be the headliner band, featur- listeners with new and interesting sonic environments, they are a band Community Center for the First Friday ArtWalk ing fiddler Lisa Ornstein, and whose ambition is to bring a unique musical presence throughout the Performing Arts proudly presents Reception & Square Dance Tony Mates from Seattle will call Northwest region and, indeed, the world. their annual historic exhibit on Hoedown! the dances. This event is present- Soul Vibrator has eight members (Zev Kamrat ~ vocals/ guitar), display for the month of May. Friday, May 6st | 5:30-8:00pm ed by Mud City OldTime Society Braden Smith ~ guitar/ vocals, Sam Hayward ~ drums, Miles Alberts ~ Come view historic photographs, Come view the Woodmen of with support from The Eugene bass/ vocals, Alvin Johnson ~ keys/ synth, Ben Latimer ~ saxophone, posters and signs and learn about the World historic exhibit during Folklore Society, Bubbaville and Charles DeMonnin ~ trombone, Samira Lobby ~ vocals) -- all of whom the Woodmen of the World Hall First Friday ArtWalk from 5:30- 2Towns Ciderhouse. were born and raised in various parts of Oregon. Sharing a common and its rich history of serving as 8pm! Following the First Friday The Community Center for love for music and vibrancy, the members have found solace, friendship a community gathering place. showing will be a special Square the Performing Arts is the stew- and even brotherhood through their music in ways they never thought Join us on Sunday, May 1, for a Dance Hoedown starting at 8pm. ardship organization for the his- possible. They are a part of a unique and expanding independent music special exhibit reception. Local The hoedown is part of the toric Woodmen of the World scene in Eugene. historic preservation consultant Willamette Valley Oldtime Social Hall located at 291 West 8th “In 2013, Soul Vibrator was voted third in Eugene Weekly’s Best and CCPA member Jonathan (May 5-8th), the region’s first Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (corner Band Of The Year poll. In 2014, armed with a single called ‘Flow’, Pincus will give a historic talk ever traditional old-time music of 8th and Lincoln). For informa- which they recorded at Telos Studios in west Eugene, the band entered and building tour starting at 5:00 and dance festival! The hoedown tion regarding donation of archi- into Eugene Weekly’s Next Big Thing contest. The band won a spot pm. Refreshments provided. features three sets of old-time val material or historic preserva- on the cover and enough studio time to record Electric Stardust”, dances, square, circle and contra. tion efforts at the W.O.W. Hall reports The Emerald. “Indeed, hanging out with Soul Vibrator is a lot Share Your W.O.W. Hall Opening will be the Hokum please contact Jonathan Pincus at like being in a cartoon. The band members exchange words effort- History Hi-Flyers (Boise) with Charmaine [email protected]. + lessly, and almost everything they say is funny. They also have strik- ingly distinct personalities. Alberts talks with the pep and clarity of a football coach. Drummer Sam Hayward, with his impressive mustache and dry sense of humor, could be a TV cop. Saxophonist Ben Latimer and trombonist Charles DeMonnin are quiet but occasionally say some- GENRES DON’T DEFINE LOUIS FUTON thing hilarious. Keyboardist Alvin Johnson is a jokester. Singer Zev By Sean Thomson Kamrat is at lunch with his girlfriend...” On Friday, May 13, the Community Center for “We play a lot of different genres, but the one we identify the most the Performing Arts and University of Oregon with is funk,” says Kamrat, “and I think that after the saxophone ele- Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome ment just came into the band, it made everything glue and things got a Louis Futon to the WOW Hall. lot more funky.” A 23 year old from Philadelphia is crafting a
ALVIN AND THE CHIPFUNKS unique fusion between hip-hop and electronic music. Tyler Minford better known as Louis Futon, is an emerging artist with a vision to dismiss genres and turn heads in the process. In just a few years, his talent has already caught the attention of Bassnectar, Dillon Francis, Odesza and many more. His Facebook page boasts the motto “Genres Don’t Define Me,” and with each new release, he proves that he can innovate and impress an array of diverse listeners. Back in 2013, Tyler was crafting beats in his col- lege dorm room while dreaming of becoming an established artist who could share his sound with the world. It is apparent that his influences stem from all types of different styles, and his sound reflects that. Blending hip-hop rhythm with luscious synth melo- to tour alongside with the funky Colorado duo Big dies, Tyler has birthed a special vibe that few can Gigantic, and will play major festivals across the replicate. country. In 2016, Louis Futon has kept himself busy with Variety is one of the first words that come to a multitude of both original tracks and remixes. One mind when thinking about the songs in Louis Futon’s of his newest songs with ROZES titled “Wasted On arsenal. In a live setting, his superb mixing skills will “Funk is more than a genre; we feel funky,” says Hayward. You”, has racked over 2.2 million plays on keep your feet moving and head bobbing all night Started in 2015, Alvin & The Chipfunks is a six-piece funk/jazz Soundcloud, and has a feel that is both vibrant and long. Expect nothing but high energy and good vibes. fusion band, dedicated to perfecting their craft and producing dope dreamy. In addition to the original tracks, Louis With such a unique style and complex production music for the world to hear. Band Members are Alvin “Almazing” Futon has done remixes for popular hip-hop acts like techniques, expect to hear a lot more from Louis Johnson, Ian Michael Lindsay, Raul Smith, Alex Parthemer, Dana Wiz Khalifa, Future and Logic. Also, he has pro- Futon in the future. Mcwayne and Charles DeMonnin. duced a notable collaboration titled “Sideways” with Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Admission is FREE! Doors open at 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. + Bassnectar and Zion I. In the coming year he plans Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. +
6 MAY 2016 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG HOKUM HI-FLYERS SQUARE DANCE HOEDOWN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY OLD-TIME SOCIAL The Willamette Valley Old-Time Social (WVOTS) they decided to do it again, drafted Robin, and gave is an annual celebration of old-time music and dance themselves a name: Crankset Stringband. hosted in Eugene. The 2016 social will be held May 5-8th, and will feature a variety of hot bands, pre- TONY MATES senters and dance callers from across the region and Traditional music and dance have had their way beyond. There will be jams, performances, dances with Mr. Mates for many years now and show no and workshops! sign of letting up. When not calling dances he is Thursday, May 5: kickoff party at First National often parked behind a string bass, or maybe a guitar FEELOn Thursday, MayTHE 5, the Community BERN Center for the Performing Taphouse, 7:00 pm, Free! or a fiddle, whiling away the time with various kinds Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proud- Friday, May 6: a square dance hoedown at the of Old Time music. He has taught dance and music ly welcome Berner back to the WOW Hall along with special guests WOW Hall, 8:00 pm, $8 advance, $10 at the door. at The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, the Alaska Kool John and Anonymous That Dude. Saturday, May 7: ALL DAY festivities at the Vet’s Folklife Festival, The Los Angeles Old Time Social Mac Dre. Too $hort. E-40. These are some of the names that come club, including workshops, concerts, jamming, ven- and many more. His work with the Seattle to mind when you think of Bay Area rap. Now, San Francisco native dors, and a monster square dance, noon-midnight, Subversive Square Dance Society has brought square Gilbert Milam Jr., better known in the rap game simply as Berner, has $20. dancing back into people’s living rooms; he helped his eye set at being the next great artist to put on for the Bay. Sunday, May 8: farewell open mic at The Foundry produce Dare to Be Square-West (Seattle) in 2009 Starting off participating in rap battles at local coffee shops and (Sam Bond’s Brewing), 2:00 pm, Free! and 2010. He currently plays bass and sings with open mic nights in the San Francisco area in 2007, Berner took things At the WOW Hall on Friday, May 6, you can Cayenne Cajun Band and plays the fiddle in Peckin’ to the next level by turning his passion into his career. This story truly experience three bands and three dance callers, all in Out Dough. embodies every aspect of the phrase “grassroots.” one night! The hoedown features three sets of old- After creating his own label, Bern One Entertainment, Berner soon time dances, square, circle and contra. Opening will after released his debut album, Track Money & Pack Money, a joint be the Hokum Hi-Flyers (Boise) with Charmaine EUGENE CITY BARNSTORMERS effort with fellow Bay Area rapper Equipto. A true testament to his Slaven (Seattle) calling, followed by the Eugene City never-ending grind, Berner has released 10 independent albums, several Barnstormers (Eugene) with Rosie Sweetman of which have charted on Billboard’s “Top Rap Albums” chart. (Eugene/WA) calling. The Crankset Stringband In March 2012, Berner teamed up with Wiz Khalifa and signed to (Portland) will be the headliner band, featuring fid- his Taylor Gang Records, joining the thriving roster -- which includes dler Lisa Ornstein, and Tony Mates from Seattle will the likes of Chevy Woods, Juicy J, Lola Monroe, Courtney Noelle, call the dances. Tuki Carter and more. Urban Farmer, Berner’s first collection to be released on Taylor Gang Records, was released on October 2, 2012 and CRANKSET STRINGBAND quickly took the Internet by storm. Urban Farmer captures the essence Crankset Stringband is a high-geared old-time of Bay Area rap on tracks such as “Shut Up (feat. Chris Brown & string band from Portland, Oregon. It features that EUGENE CITY BARNSTORMERS Problem)”. notorious catgut scratcher Lisa Ornstein, digging into For over a decade the Eugene City Barnstormers With an impressive list of artist collaborations on his resume, rang- her old-time roots, helped along by Scott Killops on have rolled out of Eugene Oregon exploring the cor- ing from rap legends Bun B and Wyclef to Chris Brown, Curren$y and banjo, Joe Moore on guitar and Robin Wilcox on ners, edges and middles of a broad social fabric that even fellow Taylor Gang members Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J, Berner is stand-up bass. Scott and Joe found Lisa fiddling on weaves together family, friends, place, history, showing no signs of slowing down in the near future. In fact, he’s just a rooftop and joined her on banjo and guitar at a futures, and communities of interest with threads of getting started. garden party in Portland’s Hawthorne district. In tunes, songs and stories. The band revels in playing Based out of Richmond, California, rapper Kool John is a solo art- early 2012, she drafted them to back her up on a set for energetic dancers and joyful random episodes of ist and also a member of the West Coast collective the HBK Gang. He of old-time tunes at the end of a weekend-long unexpected live music in ordinary places. joined Iamsu!, Sage the Gemini, and others in the HBK Gang on their Contra-dance extravaganza, in an attempt to subvert debut mixtape, Gang Forever, in 2013. In 2014 he released the solo those folks to square dance. It was so much fun that HOKUM HI-FLYERS mixtape Shmop City. CRANKSET STRING BAND Based in Boise, Idaho, the Hokum Hi-Flyers play Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm old-time mountain music and other forms of and showtime is 9:00. + unplugged American roots music on fiddle, banjo, KOOL JOHN guitar, mandolin, bass and harmonica. Part of the living tradition of, “old, weird America,” they sing songs of love and murder, sin and redemption, whis- key and whimsy. High-spirited dance tunes will get you on your feet and hollerin’ at the rafters. Come chase away the blues. They serve up hokum and they serve it hot. If you’d like to get involved with the Social - as a volunteer, performer, or caller - email the WVOTS crew at [email protected]. You can buy tickets via Paypal and can choose a variety of pricing options that fit your budget and generosity. The festival is 100% volunteer-run, and every penny helps. For more information about the Social as well as old-time music and dancing, please visit http://www. mudcityoldtime.org/. +
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