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K k FEBRUARY 2020 K g VOL. 32 #2 H WOWHALL.ORGk title of the album, which was taken from Greek mythology’s one-eyed watcher. “There was this wonderful cinematic imagery of ‘The Warrior’ on the cover, the artwork bringing a visual dimension to the music within,” Powell says. Released in April 1972, Argus reached No. 3 in the UK charts and was named “Best Album” in the ›s annual poll, selling more than one million copies worldwide. Remixed and remastered for the album’s 30th in 2002, the reissue was one of the fastest sell out printings in MCA his- tory. Truly, there is no other rock band on the planet that has done more with the twin guitar concept than the Ash. Today, is still fronted by , with Mark Abrahams (guitar), FEATURING ARGUS LIVE Bob Skeat (bass) and (drums). WISHBONE ASH Tickets are $25 advance, $30 day of show On Tuesday, March 10, the Community studio recordings, 11 live albums and five “Blowin’ Free”, it was on Argus that and $50 VIP. Doors open at 7:30 pm and Center for the Performing Arts proudly wel- live DVDs (along with a DVD rockumen- guitarists Andy Powell and showtime is 8:00. H comes Wishbone Ash to the WOW Hall. tary). Back in the day, Wishbone Ash cut perfected their melodic twin-lead style. For this special show, Wishbone Ash will their teeth on the US stadium circuit first Argus is the quintessential Wishbone Ash perform their landmark album, Argus, in its opening for The Who. Once they began recording, the holy grail of realizing the entirety. headlining in the States, Wishbone’s opening band’s unique and complex vision. In his Wishbone Ash celebrates a half-century of acts included Springsteen, Kiss and memoir, Eyes Wide Open, Powell says, “In lead guitar power in 2020. Formed in Aerosmith. With a new album, Coat of retrospect, nothing else we did would be October 1969 in , England, Wishbone Arms, and a new single, “We Stand As quite so significant. … It turned out to be an Ash is one of the most influential guitar One”, just released, they are currently being album of powerfully if loosely connected bands in the history of rock. Inspired equally discovered by new generations of rock fans. themes: time passing, aspiration, conflict, by British folk traditions, American jazz and The band’s third release, Argus is good and evil.” R&B, the group played to public and critical interwoven with medieval and spiritual imag- The album’s iconic cover design is one of acclaim. ery. Featuring such classics as “The King ’ legendary works - a sentry sur- Wishbone Ash has released 25 original Will Come”, “Throw Down the Sword” and veying a misty landscape - encapsulating the K k By Gabriel Gonzaga-Valenzuela Attention all hip-hop heads! INSIDE THIS ISSUE (aka Jason Newman) makes his return to the historic WOW Hall on Saturday, February 15, ART IN THE GALLERY P2 with special guests and DJ Last Word. & J STONE P3 Brother Ali has earned widespread critical P4-5 acclaim for his deeply personal, socially con- EUGENE LIVE! scious and inspiring brand of hip-hop. Newman P6 brought underground rap into the forefront of EOTO national media by voicing his American strug- WOW HALL AWARD WINNERS P7 gle. As a political activist, Brother Ali uses his platform to entice conversation. In “”, which garnered five million views on YouTube, Ali references “Bloodshed, genocide, rape and fraud written to the pages of the law, good lord.” Since 2007, Brother Ali has released four

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Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, prompted global tours. Ali made national tele- Nonprofit Organization vision appearances on The Late Late Show, Late Night with Conan ’Brien, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon alongside . In times of viral fame and an expedited lad- der to the top, Brother Ali took no shortcuts. He has been performing since the 90s alongside acts like , , , Killer Mike, and . Ali earned his spot on the stage, sustained success and became a global rap icon. Brother Ali’s unique perspective derives from his religion, skin condition and race. Through intricate storytelling, Brother Ali con- tinues to illicit deep emotion and question American ideals. His latest project, Secrets & Escapes, concentrates on his growth as a hus- band and father. Open Mike Eagle was a member of ’s collective before going solo in 2010. BROTHER ALI Ironically, DJ Last Word will play first. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime SECRETS & ESCAPES TOUR is 8:30. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. H

K k Asst Stage Managers - Davis Koier, Ed Kashin, WOW HALL NOTES Robert Chappel, Ronald Perko The Community Center for the Performing Arts is located in Office Manager - Danette Lamson the Historic Woodmen of the World Hall. 291 W 8th, Eugene, Bookkeeper - Barbara Bochnovic OR. 97401. (541)687-2746. [email protected] House Manager - Blake Boxer wowhall.org. Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Concessions Manager - Angela Lees Printed monthly by Western Webpress, Circulation 3,200 Concessions Staff - Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, Kambra Morris-Mitzner General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division. Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters Copyright 2020 All rights reserved Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew Notes Staff: CCPA Board of Directors Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy Chair: Robyn Kelly Layout & Design - James Bateman Vice Chair: Mike DeLuise CCPA Staff: Secretary: Kathleen Blai Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy Treasurer: Amy Sherwood Programming Manager - Lori Hawley Members: Sam Harmon, Janelle Krinsky, Dan Nathan, Stage Manager - Justin Showker John Henry Weber

IN THE GALLERY For the month of February, the WOW Hall lobby art gallery will proudly display “There is One: FASHAWN & J STONE Contemporary Landscapes” - new works by Sheila Wadsack. The “There is One: Contemporary Landscapes” exhibit will run February 7th - 28th. In the contemporary LOYALTY OVER ROYALTY TOUR realm of painting in this style, it visually demonstrates the ways in which Sheila’s work has been inspired by the age-old genre characterized by the interest of portraying nature, with its elements arranged into a coherent On Monday, February 24, the nom, Grizzly City 2, The Phe- of Loyalty LP finds him reaching composition. Community Center for the Per- nom 2, Higher Learning, out to YG, , Mozzy, The classic landscape painting contains skies, trees, water, mountains and textures like rock, wood and stone. forming Arts and University of and One Shot One Kill. Curren$y, Casanova, , Sheila transforms her landscape paintings with a special perspective. They are places we have visited, which Oregon 88.1 FM Fashawn first gained major Pacman Da Gunman, Bino have somehow been transformed and made magic. The feeling they communicate to the viewers is dreamy. They KWVA proudly welcome Fashawn attention in 2009 for the release Rideaux, Jeremih, , manage to travel us to the landscapes of our dreams and wake up memories long forgotten. and J Stone Loyalty Over Royalty of his debut album Boy Meets James Fauntleroy and more for Says Sheila: Tour to the WOW Hall. World. This early success led creative assistance; a posthumous “Growing up in the wonderful Pacific Northwest, there was so much beautiful scenery and, although most Would you choose the happi- him to be inaugurated into the verse from also of my paintings were inspired by beautiful scenes I found in books, they reflect the love I have for beautiful ness of the person you love over 2010 XXL Freshmen cover. His pops up on the album’s Pacman scenes in Nature. Art inspired by God, I always loved art, but never got into painting till the kids were gone the chance to wear a royal crown? buzz has gotten increasingly Da Gunman and Casanova col- -- then the Lord told me it was time to start painting, so I did and this is what came from that... no art lessons Well then Richard III you ain’t. stronger, from sharing the stage laboration “Nineteen”. Production or school so I know it’s only by Him I was able to do this.” Rappers Fashawn and J Stone with notable stars such as Kend- on Definition of Loyalty comes Artist bio and exhibition resume can be seen in advance at www.chriswickgallery.com. All works in the also prefer loyalty over royalty, rick Lamar, Talib Kweli and Wiz courtesy of Bassman, Mike & show will be available to purchase. hence the name of the current Khalifa, to performing at jam- Keys, Al B. Smoove, The For additional information please call 347.654.0556 or visit www.chriswickgallery.com. tour. packed shows like Olympicks, Disko Boogie, Sap The lobby art gallery is open for viewing noon – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. H Fashawn is currently on tour and . He also per- and others. promoting his album The Ecolo- formed the entrance theme song “J. Stone reps for his late, gy. for boxing welterweight champi- great mentor — not to mention Born in Fresno, California, on Timothy Bradley when he for the continued relevance of Los Fashawn had a rough childhood fought his rematch against Manny Angeles street rap — on his most due to his father being incarcer- Pacquiao on Pay Per View. polished album to date,” reports ated for a long period of time, Fashawn’s 2015 album The Apple Music. “Nipsey’s legacy while his single mother also dealt Ecology, executively produced by looms large over the project: On with a drug addiction. At eight , received a positive critical ‘’, Stone years of age, Fashawn and his response from outlets like XXL tenderly outlines a list of memen- sister were both placed for a time and DX. Most recently, tos the crew left in their friend’s in a group home, before their he released the EP Manna in 2017 casket. But beyond the grief, the Uncle Roy decided to take them and the mixtape Ode to Illmat- guest-packed Definition of .((3,1*5($/ into his custody as a father figure. ic in 2019. Loyalty is a celebration of West Fashawn recalls writing his Coast rap’s past and present: first rhyme at eight years old. In J STONE from legends like Snoop Dogg 2006 he released his first mix- All Money In rapper and (who joins Stone and Jeremih for 9$5,(7<,1 tape, Grizzly City, catching the Nipsey Hussle affiliate J Stone is ‘Last Call’, a Marvin Gaye- attention of fellow Fresno emcee carrying the torch for his crew’s nodding club banger) to current- who invited him to go West Coast-based movement by day innovators like vibey pro- on the road with him. Fashawn serving up an expansive new stu- ducer James Fauntleroy (on the 086,& established his presence through- dio album known as The lush, soulful ‘Maybe’) and YG.” out the Central California hip- Definition of Loyalty. Tickets are $20 in advance, hop scene, releasing multiple mix- Made up of 21 new tracks, J $22 day of show. Doors open at tapes including The Phe- Stone’s feature-heavy Definition 7:30 pm and showtime is 8:00. H

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LAST YEAR the Community Center for the Performing Arts kicked off Eugene LIVE! -- a series of showcase concerts that highlight performers from the Pacific Northwest. The series ran from January until June and included six preliminary concerts and a grand final. Bluegrass, Folk, Funk, Rock, Rap and Punk were all represented. Twenty-eight acts participated. The audi EUGENE LIVE! ence picked the winners. On June 6 Eugene’s Muddy - Souls won the contest, which included a recording package A SHOWCASE OF NORTHWEST PERFORMERS at Ninkasi Recording Studio and a slot on a 2019 EventStar Productions festival stage. This year Eugene LIVE! got started on January 31 (which was the print date for the NOVACANE The Muddy Souls agreed to returnWOW and headline Hall Notes the event.– Ed.) FEBRUARY 28: NOVACANE We also heard from local bluegrass stalwarts The Gossamer Strings and The Sugar Pine String Band. UNDER THE CLOTHESLINE Eugene LIVE! continues with two shows in February. FASHION JACKSON / LAUNDRY / SPILLER On Thursday, February 13, it’s Portland’s The Macks plus Candy Picnic, Under the Clothesline and Dead Chemist. By Malena Saadeh And on Friday, February 28, we’ll rock on with a special NOVACANE each bringing with them different lyrical and vocal elements, guest from , Fashion Jackson, along with Eugene’s No strangers to the local scene, Novacane has been together Laundry’s albums showcase a wide variety of styles and signa own Novacane, Laundry and Spiller. cultivating their psychedelic pop sound since the spring of 2013. tures. The versatility of the guitarists Paroissien and Somers This three piece powerhouse began their journey with humble Thanks to this year’s sponsors – Sprout City Studios and -- who can swap lead effortlessly -- gives Laundry a profes - Liquid Mastering – the winner of this year’s final gets a free beginnings at their middle school talent show and have been sional . THE MACKS honing their craft ever since. Hailing from Eugene, this trio - recording and and mastering package from Thaddeus Moore The process of deciding on who plays leads and rhythms and the crew. is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Dylan Latimer, bassist when there is no traditional title can be a challenge. Guitar The CCPA is looking forward to collaborating with Oliver Lester and drummer Zach Clifton. ist/vocalist Somers states, “For us it’s always been a tradeoff. - more local businesses, local musicians, and the performing Novacane looks to 60’s and 70’s rock aesthetics to set a We both have really unique styles so neither of us really arts community to bring people together to support our com foundation for their stage presence and style while still adding wants to play one denomination all of the time.” CANDY PICNIC modern flair to their pieces. Three-piece bands leave ample munity. Please come and support Eugene LIVE! It’s going - Somers goes on to mention that, “We [himself and Pa to be a great time and very affordable. Ticket prices for each space for instrumentation and vocals -- which may be intimi roissien] try to weave our guitar harmonies back and forth event are $8 advance or day of show. Doors open at 8:00 dating -- but Novacanes’s dense yet floaty sound fills the space - - within each other, and I think that makes things more in pm and showtime is 8:30. Tell your friends! in an eloquent way. The band attributes their ability to pull teresting than the traditional one consistent lead player and this off to musical tactics such as never sitting in a section for H one consistent rhythm player approach.” - FEBRUARY 13: THE MACKS / CANDY PICNIC too long, but in the long run, it is all due to practice. In their live performances, Laundry delivers an energetic The band states, “Primarily, we credit the many hours of play and compelling show while bringing a very engaging pres ing together that has helped us develop the chemistry necessary to ence to the stage with the jam elements they touch on in play as tight as possible. It’s almost a sixth sense in which we all - - UNDER THE CLOTHESLINE / DEAD CHEMIST certain songs. The band’s already clean sound has only gotten know where we’re headed without saying it.” THE MACKS tighter and more cultivated since their first album Reminiscent of strong trios rooted in psychedelic rock, such The Macks are a rock and roll band originally from Portland, dary (2018) as they transitioned from a funk based sound to a as the late, great, Cream, Novacane achieves a whole new level The Quan- Oregon. Formed in 2015 out of high school, brothers Ben and Joe rock’s sly sneer.” – sound Register Guard. of professionalism with the well thought out transitions within with more elements of pop -- as seen in their latest album Windheim, Sam Fulwiler, and Bailey Sauls released their debut full- Affirmation. their songs. Although the band originally based their aesthetic length album “We’ve been super lucky to find each other,” says Somers. Camp Poppa in December 2017. The band has CANDY PICNIC off of bands such as Cream, Novacane also states, “Nowadays since “I think a lot of people struggle with finding bandmates they toured all over the country Candy Picnic is a band of teenagers hailing from Eugene, Oregon we are more likely to be inspired by modern pop/psychedelic psychedelic resonate with. Despite our different tastes in music we’ve sophomore and released their , USA. While their original songs draw from a variety of musical influences, such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Tame longtime friend Payden SternkopfLP Yup on in 11/6/2019tow. found ground with a balance of simplicity and cre with new bassist and styles past and present, they consider themselves to be an alternative Impala, the 1975, the Elephant, and Thee Oh Sees.” The Macks boast a DIY ethic, producing all music, videos and ativity.” rock band. Although it is hard to tie this band down under one genre, tours themselves with the help of their supportive network and friends. In a January 8, 2020 - Joaquin Arriola (Eugene ), CandyRegister Picnic Guard was interview described with as they have a breezy element that bleeds through into their work, Playing regularly in Portland, Eugene and Corvallis, they have built a being, “very young, super talented, and rising quickly.” specifically on 2019 album SPILLER dedicated following on a reputation of loud, sweaty sets catering to Candy under the blanket of psychedelicComfort pop. Food, creating a niche sound Jazz- based rock band Spiller has been creating music everyone from punks to blues enthusiasts. Picnic released its first six-song EP titled Sounds in November of 2019. in a particularly inspired way since 2015. Guitarists and “Their angsty attitude is masterfully translated from the vibes of a Amazon, SoundCloud and a variety The ofEP other can bechannels. found on Spotify,Garage vocalists Luke Broadbent and Sam Mendoza, drummer into a recorded album. Even though you’re just hearing their currently working on a new full-length album. FASHION JACKSON Justin Kiatvongcharoen, and bassist Aiden D’Angelo have songs, the imagery of what you know their performances are like imme The band is Coming all the way from San Diego, California, Fash Band members Stella Parker (vocals, bass), Chris Heer (guitar, coined their sound under the self-titled genre of “Plant ion Jackson takes their strong base of surf rock and blends diately comes to mind. If you haven’t seen them live before, 1) you vocals), Spencer Misfeldt (lead guitar) and Champe Scoble (drums, Rock”. it - should change that and 2) the sound of this album alone is one that - vocals) met at the Music’s Edge Summer Rock Camp. with shoegaze and R&B elements to achieve a distinct Regarding their unique genre-labeling, Spiller states, “ can paint you a pretty picture of what that show is.” – sound. As a native, I am quite partial Our love for foliage stems from our house plant Jeffrey. “Rowdy to a surf rock inspired sound and I love the risks Fashion ‘Plant Rock’ came as a sideways comment from a pro guitar solos, long instrumental interludes, and KBVR intelligent FM lyrics…. this Portland four-piece’s newest release is a golden addition UNDER THE CLOTHESLINE Jackson takes to blur the lines of genre by including ele fessor after seeing a show flyer with Jeffrey on it, and to the flourishing community of up and coming alternative rock.” Under the Clothesline is a sleazy psychedelic rock group based ments from all across the spectrum in their work. - - since then we’ve heartily embraced the term.” – Northwest Music Scene in Eugene. Band members are Jesse Gifford (guitar and vocals), This band -- which has been together since 2016 -- con Spiller’s roots in a jazz based style is what sets them “‘Yup,’ SaraBelle Gifford (guitar and vocals), Jesse Jackson (drums) and sists of Jake Nuffer and Eddy Allen both on guitar and that’s classic - apart from other locals and makes for a very unique Andy Bodogh (bass). vocals, Sterling Gietzen playing bass, and Sean Gardner listening experience. Improvisation is a huge element on the drums. of this band’s performance aesthetic -- which makes DEAD CHEMIST Fashion Jackson’s use of obscure backing tracks in for electrifying live shows that keep audiences engaged many songs adds distinct layers and textures to their sound from start to finish. A high-energy Rap Punk Trio from the rainy hills of – which has evolved drastically over the years since their first the , Dead Chemist is Luka “Dead FASHION JACKSON The band never performs a song the same way twice, EP Gossamer in 2017 as compared to their latest work Chemist” Varga on bass and vocals, Joaquin “The in fact, they are so in tune with their improvisational style samer 2 in 2019. However, their musical growth does not Musician” Arriola on guitar and vocals, and Dakota Gos- that they have no need for set lists. They just feed off the stifle “Lab Rat” Seven on drums and vocals. their initial creative pursuit, it only enhances their energy in the room to lead their show. range of appeal to listeners with various tastes. These three misfits create an eclectic genre-bending Spiller’s ability to change directions mid-song while still sound by combining their bouncy pop-punk vocals holding true to their theme throughout, showcased par with conscious rap influences. Their debut LAUNDRY ticularly in their song “Midwest” off of their 2017 album Reuben/Cold Cut - album Pink Goggles was released on Combining aspects of funk, dream-pop and , is a nod to the technical skill of each psychedelic rock to produce an unconventional member in the band. Their versatility can be heard in October 31st. H sound, Laundry keeps listeners on their toes with their 2019 funk inspired single “Potter Street”, with their DEAD CHEMIST the vast range of styles they explore throughout skillful incorporation of tenor saxophone, organ and their discography. Consisting of Kiki Parois trumpet. When asked where the inspiration to take this in sien and Riley Somers both on guitar and vo - strumental approach came from, Spiller replied by cals, Cal Fenner on bass and vocals, and Nik - - stating, Barber on the drums, this band has been mak “It seemed fitting to add those horn/key lay ers with the help of our talented friends. We had a ing music together since 2017. - - ARE YOU A NORTHWEST MUSICIAN AND WANT TO PLAY THE WOW HALL? blast doing that for the end of “Happy to Be Here” Eugene LIVE! is looking for acts in all genres, so please send us your information! With three vocalists, on our Plant House EP, and it made sense to Be sure to include name, contact information, performer try it again.” bio, links to music, social media links, EPK and specify genre. H

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4 FEBRUARY 2020 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES FEBRUARY 2020 5 Deal) and Adam Deitch (Lettuce) CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES just to name a few. REDGIANT RedGiant is a live project created by multi- instrumentalist and producer Brian Hamilton. Brian is a composer, producer, guitarist, bassist and keyboardist. A true musician through and through, Brian Hamilton shows his love for all music by creating ever-evolving, mind-bending compositions. His music spans Drum & Bass, House and Psy-Trance, all the while slinging his signature shred-rock guitar. Brian is best know for his work as founding member of the Rock-Electronica touring outfit Yamn. The act gained a rapid nationwide following of devoted fans, deemed the Yamnily, that continues to grow and thrive. Members in orbit: Sam Lax of Acorn Project: Lax on Sax. Need anything else be said? Sam is a self-taught musician with fifteen years of performance and extensive touring experience. Saxophone is his main instrument EOTO SHOW PHOTO BY BRIAN SPADY © FOR ELECTRIC FOREST of choice, but he also enjoys other woodwinds, percussion, produc- On Sunday, February 16, the vocals, to carve out their songs kit found its way into his life, a with EOTO. tion and vocal performance. His Community Center for the right before the eyes and ears of moment that would shape his As the perfect musical pairing, saxophone voicing often features a WOW HALL AWARD WINNERS Performing Arts proudly welcomes the audience. No small feat in career forever. For more than EOTO draws upon their rich his- blend of electronic effects and a EOTO back to the WOW Hall music production; even the highest twenty years he has held down the tory, training, and diverse influ- unique tonality. By Bob Fennessy band Hyper Sloth. Best Instrumentalist also has a along with special guests RedGiant. order of studio producers, audio- rhythm section for audiences span- ences to create an innovative yet Allen Aucoin / DrFameus of Eugene’s Community Center for the Performing new winner this year – violinist Kishi Bashi! And the A live band on hi-tech hyper- philes, and musicians have a hard ning hundreds of thousands of fully improvised electronic music The : DrFameus is Arts is pleased to announce the official winners of the award for Best Show/Musical Performance goes for drive, EOTO has forged new ter- time wrapping their head around fans, in cities around the globe. His experience unlike any other on the an electronic music project created 26th Annual WOW Hall Awards for 2019. Begun in the first time to the Portland band LDW, whose ritory in the electronic dance EOTO’s approach, and the wild keen interest in international and scene today. EOTO has also had by the versatile drummer, Allen 1994, the WOW Awards are designed to honor the Talking Heads’ tribute shows now include many music movement. Locked and ride that results. world music has dotted his career unique collaborations with many Aucoin. Allen explores many public’s favorite performers of the past year. A ballot original numbers. loaded with computers, loopers, Much of EOTO’s other-worldy allowing him to explore multiple musicians including the drummers realms with DrFameus ranging was published in the December issue of the WOW The WOW Hall Membership Party won for Best midi controllers, routers, software, sound takes place long before the genres of music, while keeping dex- of Stomp, members of String from breakbeats to drum ‘n’ bass Hall Notes and a ballot box was available at the Nonmusical or Variety Event for the sixth time. This mixers, and the latest in music band takes the stage. Using unique terity in each instrument he plays. Cheese Incident, members of to dubstep to techno/house. It is WOW Hall through January 18. should tell you something. Last year the variety technology, multi-instrumentalist mic placement and internal soft- His ability to perform adeptly on Umphrey’s McGee, Stanley his ability to survey the crowd and Winner of the award for Favorite Local Band are included food and beverage donations from numerous Michael Travis and percussionist/ ware EQ for the drums, combined the guitar, bass and drums allow Jordan, Dominic Lali (Big then improvise that has allowed the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies! Now wrap you brain local establishments. If you’re not already a support- vocalist, Jason Hann have sent a with an internal system for self EOTO to create a rich organic Gigantic), David Satori and Aucoin to play in such diverse around this: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies won the very ing member of the WOW Hall, this is a pretty good speeding bullet through the elec- mixing and monitoring, EOTO is sound, often overlooked in today’s Sidecar Tommy (Beats Antique), projects over the years. first WOW Hall Award for this category in 1994!! reason to become one. tronic dance community due to able to craft its sound to the audi- press-play DJ community. Billy Kreutzman, Vinx, Toni Tickets are $20 in advance, $21 They also took it home in 1995, 1997, 2008 and 2015!!! Best New Act has to go to someone different each their innovative 100% improvised ence in a way that most sound When Jason Hann joined Childs, Karsh Kale, Jamie Janover, day of show. Doors open 7:00 pm How’s that for sustained popularity. Congratulations year. Congratulate Laundry; the Eugene band was approach and as a result, their engineers might overlook when Michael Travis in the rhythm sec- Steve Kimock, Jamie Shields (New and showtime is 8:00. H to Steve Perry and the rest of the band; Eugene loves able to clean up in this category. But Best Band exclusive sound. mixing an electronic band. It’s not tion of the String Cheese Incident you. Name is where the double entendre rules! Let’s hear Not just a haphazard foray into just rock instruments on stage in2004, he was no stranger to the RED GIANT Melvin Seals appears to have a lock on Favorite it for Thunderpussy! experimental music, the duo starts mixed with computer sounds, its big stage. Performing profession- Male Performer. He’s won this award four years run- Winner of the $35 gift certificate is Tyler McMinn, their musical adventure from live instruments treated in a differ- ally since the age of 12, he has ning! Come back soon Melvin -- we’ve loved giving whose selections were Novacane, Dominat3, Brynna (there are no pre-recorded ent way, sonically, for the purpose toured and recorded internation- you the award on stage. Dean, Jeremy Wagner, Kishi Bashi, Solstice Dance, loops, no backing tracks, and no of performing a different style of ally with the likes of Isaac Hayes, The award for Favorite Female Performer is a first Dominat3 and Thunderpussy, respectively. pre-constructed songs in their live music. These nuances are always Loreena McKinnett, Dr Dre, time winner and it goes to Eugene’s Phoebe Blume! So here are the winners. Each receives a certificate production) building each set, a source of amazement when Rickie Lee Jones and Vinx. His She and her powerhouse vocals front the hard rock from the WOW Hall suitable for framing. note-by-note, beat by beat, live EOTO is approached about how depth and knowledge of percus- before the audience as each show they “get their sound”. sion has taken him around the HYPERSLOTH explodes into a full-scale dance Best known as the drummer world to study in countries as far Favorite Local Band: Favorite Male Performer: Best Musical Performance: KISHI BASHI party. A double-headed jugger- and percussionist for the wildly as Mali, Ghana, Haiti, and Korea 1. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies 1. Melvin Seals 1. LDW naut, the duo works effortlessly as successful String Cheese Incident, allowing him a rare deftness to 2. High Step Society 2. (tie)John Craigie 2. Thunderpussy they twist and turn through a Michael Travis cut his musical switch seamlessly through a vari- 3. Cap’n Trips Kishi Bashi 3. Big Freedia / Low Cut Connie series of genres including Drum & teeth in the junior high school ety of genres of music, whether it’s 4. YOB 3. That 1 Guy 4. ALO Bass, Electro, Dubstep, House and marching band playing the French Rock, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Latin, 5. Almond Butters Band 4. Big Freedia 5. Leftover Crack Glitch Hop dance music; virtually horn in the early eighties. Latin-Jazz, Flamenco, African, constructing a new sci-fi soundtrack However, his deep love for rhythm Persian, Electronica, Techno and Favorite Female Performer: Best Non-Musical/Variety Event: each night they perform. has always played a major role in World music. With an extended 1. Phoebe Blume 1. WOW Hall Membership Party What makes EOTO extraordi- his career. biography that reads like the 2. Nicki Bluhm 2. WOW Hall Rummage Sale nary is the way the duo designs In 1986, Travis picked up the who’s who of music, it’s no won- 3. (tie)Eva Hendricks 3. (tie) Music’s Edge Rock Camp their performance by looping live hand drum and started playing der he found himself naturally JOJO ABOT West African Dance guitar, bass and keyboard/synths, guitar in Santa Cruz, California. It drawn to developing a more 4. Brynna Dean 4. Bass Camp alongside with live drums and wasn’t until 1995, when the drum experimental sound of his own, Best Instrumentalist: Best New Act: 1. Kishi Bashi (violin) 1. Laundry 2. Melvin Seals (keys) 2. Thunderpussy 3. That 1 Guy (magic pipe) 3. The Muddy Souls 4. Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz (guitar) 4. (tie) Charly Bliss / EarthGang 5. Jeremy Wegner (guitar/mandolin) Best Band Name: 1. Thunderpussy 2. STRFKR 3. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies 4. Fellowship of the Wing MELVIN SEALS

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