K k APRIL 2019 K g VOL. 31 #4 H WOWHALL.ORGk the opening song, “Hanoi 1” use a distorted guitar to provide a heavy rock tone. Then others, such as “Hanoi 3”, use a Vietnamese flute throughout that results in an ambi- ent atmosphere -- in sharp contrast to the more intense parts of the project. The piece also takes dives into a more dark and jazzy sound, completely unrecognizable from their previous work. Still, IC-01 does not disappoint and shows just how much range the group has. was on the road for the majority of the last year, first promoting Sex and Food, then doing a fall tour for IC-01. With no new projects announced, it will be interesting to see how they blend the sounds in their upcoming tour. Eugene is lucky enough to host their opening show as the band THE YEAR OF UMO hits a few western cities before doing a summer festival circuit. By Ruben Estrada Oregon based band released their Still, Nielson does not let his is said to have been inspired by As the smallest venue on the tour, On Thursday, April 11, the critically acclaimed album Sex and listeners relax entirely, exploring each location. the WOW Hall undoubtedly pro- Community Center for the Food, their first studio project in dark tones on tracks like “Chronos In October of last year vides the most intimate place to Performing Arts and University of three years. While certainly a con- Feasts on His Children” and “If Unknown Mortal Orchestra experience the show. Come hear Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM tinuation of their signature combi- You’re Going to Break Yourself”, released IC-01 Hanoi, their first some of the best music out of the KWVA proudly welcome Unknown nation of psychedelia, pop and balancing the album with somber instrumental album, recording Pacific Northwest as they kick off Mortal Orchestra back to the funk, they give this project more but equally as beautiful sounds. entirely in its title city during the their 2019 live experience right WOW Hall. room to breathe. The instrumen- Recorded in , Sex and Food session. here in Eugene. Unknown Mortal Orchestra tals create a dreamy tone through- Hanoi, , Reykjavík, Nielson’s Unlike anything they have done Doors open at 8:00 pm and had quite the 2018. out as frontman ’s hometown and his cur- in the past, the album leaps from showtime is 8:30. Tickets are $20 Early in the year the Portland, hazy vocals blend in perfectly. rent home in Portland, the album genre to genre. Some tracks, like in advance, $25 day of show. H INSIDE THIS ISSUE P2 THE EXPERIENCE P3 EUGENE LIVE!: A NIGHT OF FUNKN’ FRIENDS P4 JULIAN JUNIOR MARVIN P5 WILLAMETTE VALLEY OLD-TIME SOCIAL P5 TACOS+TRAP FEATURING UZ P6 MIKE SHERM P6 ILLFADED AFTERLIFE 4.20 BASH P7 PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit PHOTO: BOB MINKIN PHOTO: Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, MELVIN SEALS & JGB Nonprofit Organization On Wednesday, April 17, the Community Center for the forty years with a long-established reputation as a performer, Performing Arts proudly welcomes Melvin Seals and JGB recording artist and producer. He is most revered for his power- “Roadrunner Tour” to the WOW Hall. ful, high-spirited Hammond B-3 organ playing. Melvin spun his Wasn’t he just here? Yes, he was. Well, Coyote, did you B-3 magic with the Band for 18 years and in doing catch him? so helped pioneer and define what has now become “ Melvin Seals, who graced our stage in February with Grateful Music”. From blues to funk to rock to jazz, he serves up a tasty Dead tribute act Terrapin Flyer, is returning with his own band mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. JGB. And a lot of people wouldn’t be unhappy if he played here Today, Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style plus every month. They recently voted Melvin the WOW Hall’s soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acous- Favorite Male Performer for 2018, the third year in a row he has tic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of Zach been so honored. Nugent’s guitar and vocals, John-Paul McLean’s savory bass, Pete JGB is the band founded by Jerry Garcia as a side project in Lavezzoli’s hearty drums and, of course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the 1975; it remained the most important of his various side projects wizard’s magic on Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards. Along until his death in 1995. The band regularly toured, and recorded with Sunshine Becker and Lady Chi on back-up vocals, the result sporadically, throughout its twenty-year existence. Besides is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that chal- Garcia, bassist was the only constant. Seals had the lenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which next longest tenure, serving as keyboardist from 1980 onward. the band members create a spontaneous and high art where the Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm-and-blues touch with his sky is the limit. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical funky style of playing, it’s no wonder Jerry nicknamed him journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and “Master of the Universe”. smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours. Kahn briefly led the group -- rechristened JGB -- following Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of Garcia’s death in 1995 and Seals became the bandleader after his melodic flavor with JGB. If you didn’t catch him here last time RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, death in 1996. He is the only remaining member from the final (or if you did), be like the wily coyote and try again. iteration of the in JGB. Tickets are $23 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors open at Melvin has been a powerful presence in the music industry for 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

K k The Community Center for the public and push for legalization. WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the Afroman says, “The remake Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon SWEET TREE FARMS PRESENTS of ‘Because I Got High’ is a col- Webpress, Circulation 3,200, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City laboration that evolved from pas- of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2019 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising sion on all sides. I was still living Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Lori Hawley, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Ed in prohibition while my fellow Kashin, Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Manager - Danette Lamson, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer comrades across state lines are Coordinator - Kaleah Bishop, House Manager - Blake Boxer Concessions Manager: Angela Lees; Concessions Staff: living legalized. I had to take a Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters, Dan Wathen, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of stand.” Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Henry Weber, Secretary: Janelle Krinsky, Treasurer: Amy Sherwood A rapper, multi-instrumental- Members: Kathleen Blair, Hannah Finley, Robyn Kelly, Marlene Monette, Amy Sherwood ist and musician, Foreman’s AFROMANOn Friday, April 12, Sweet The focus of the new version musical career began in the eighth Tree Farms presents Afroman at is a result of the pairing of Afro- grade, when he began recording the WOW Hall. man with the National Organiza- homemade songs and selling Afroman (Joseph Edgar Fore- tion for the Reform of Marijuana them to his classmates. Foreman man, born July 28, 1974) is a Laws (NORML) and Weedmaps. also performed in his church, Grammy nominated artist best The updated song promotes the playing both the drums and gui- known for his 2001 hit single, medical and economical benefits tar. “Because I Got High”. In of marijuana in In 1998, Afroman released his 2014, Afroman recorded a order to edu- first album, My Fro-losophy. new version of the cate the Afroman’s album Because I Got song along with a High was released in 2000 and video that high- gained popularity once its title light’s the track was played on The How- positive side ard Stern Show. The song of mari- became a hit and was featured in juana; the films taking Strike Back, The Perfect Score the song and Disturbia. “Because I Got from cool High” was nominated for the party Grammy Award for Best Rap anthem to Solo Performance in 2002. real-time After the single’s success, Uni- legaliza- versal signed Afroman to a six- tion album deal. anthem. As Tickets are $18 in advance. might be Doors open at 8:00 pm and expected, the video showtime is 8:30. H went viral.

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By Jade & Bridgette tors, movers, shakers and anyone On Saturday, April 13, The who has a skill or passion they The Experience is an event that is way more than just a typical college party. Experience Music & Art Fair are willing to share. It combines an art show with a music festival, returns to the WOW Hall featur- People in our generation are ing entertainment by bands now basing their self-worth upon something. Kids in our genera- value, and we are here to help you WOW, and we are beyond thrilled Novacane, Donna, Laundry, how many likes and followers tion have been conditioned to realize that. to show everyone what we’ve Hurry Up Henry, Grunko, Cherry they have on their social media base our own self-worth on what We began by hosting shows at been scheming up. This is going Meltdown and Late Car, plus accounts. We ask ourselves this other people are thinking; indi- our house, and our community to be our biggest Experience yet!. twelve solo musicians and art by question: How can we create a viduality and freedom suffers began expanding rapidly. We There will be Experience mer- 40 young artists. space where people feel constantly because of this, and people shy quickly realized that we could no chandise, original artist prints for The Experience is an event appreciated for whatever they do, away from contributing in fear of longer host this show at our home sale, free Humm Kombucha, and that is way more than just a typi- regardless of their compliance being shot down. Instead, we are because the community had sim- Yerba Mate. cal college party. It combines an with social norms and expecta- hoping to introduce a new way of ply outgrown it. Last year, we Tickets will be $6 at the door, art show with a music festival, tions? thinking by creating an environ- were incredibly lucky to meet our cash or Venmo. Doors open at with the main goal of providing a We believe that every person ment where, no matter who you amazing sponsor, who allowed us 6:30 pm with music at 7:00. We platform for never-seen-before has something they can contrib- are or what you love to do, there to seek out local venues to host can’t WAIT to see all of your artists and musicians to show ute, and we have found that is a space for you that encourages the next show, and the WOW beautiful shining faces there - and their work. We are creating a incredible things can happen when participation and creativity. We Hall proved to be a perfect fit. trust us, you’re not gonna wanna space for artists, creators, innova- everyone comes together to create truly believe that everyone has This will be our second year at miss this one. H

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FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES APRIL 2019 3 ADVERTISE IN THE WOW HALL NOTES The WOW Hall Notes has been publishing monthly for thirty-one years. Notes is the newsletter of Eugene’s Community Center for the Performing Arts, which owns and operates the historic WOW Hall at the corner of 8th and Lincoln. The CCPA is a nonprofit arts organiza- tions, 501C3, and currently has over 700 dues-paying members and over 400 volunteers in the Lane County area. We currently publish 3200 copies each month. About 1000 are mailed to supporting members, volunteers, businesses and media. The rest are distributed to about 100 locations in Eugene and Springfield, DOINK! including the University of Oregon and Lane Community College cam- puses. Links to a digital edition of the Notes are available online, and become an integral part of the are e-mailed to over 3300 unique addresses on the WOW Hall’s e-mail Eugene DIY music scene, playing list. shows almost every weekend. Advertising in the Notes is a wonderful way to expand your recogni- With two West Coast tours under tion in the community while helping to support a valuable community their belt, they’re preparing to resource. Interested? Please e-mail Bob Fennessy at publicity@wowhall. EUGENE LIVE! release their second studio org or call the office at 541-687-2746. H album, Affirmation, in April. A NIGHT OF FUNKN’ FRIENDS Band members are Cal Fenner On Thursday, April 25, the Community Center for the Performing Arts (bass), Nik Barber (drums), Kiki in association with Ninkasi Brewery & Recording Studio and EventStar Paroissien (guitar) and Riley Productions proudly host Eugene LIVE! – A Night of FunkN’ Friends Somers (guitar). featuring performances by Doink!, Laundry, Echo Base and Flipside. BECOME A WOW HALL ECHO BASE DOINK! of Doink!coin™.” You can find Created in 2016, Echo Base MEMBER TODAY DOINK! is a Eugenian power their debut album Doink!onomics spent their formative years in trio with the unmitigated gall to on all major streaming sites, as Eugene, OR’s wooded township stretch the limits of rock, hip-hop well as on doinkcoin.bandcamp. writing complex compositions The CCPA welcomes your support of the W.O.W. and jazz within a sick-jamz-only com. inspired by the depth and beauty Hall through your tax deductible membership. ethos. Often featuring MC’s from of nature, both human and envi- the Breakfast Boys Leisure LAUNDRY ronmental. League, their musical approach is Laundry is a four-piece Funk/ Now, Echo Base has released Benefits of membership: unabashedly fun and interactive, Punk band from Eugene. They their self-titled, debut EP and is H Maintaining community ownership and control of “with no room for dull moments met last year in the residence hall ready to show their music to the the historic W.O.W. Hall as we collectively ride the never- for musicians at the University of world! Combining odd rhythms ending Doink!onomic™ J curve Oregon. Since then they have and exploratory harmony, Echo H Base provides just enough weird Voting rights at the CCPA Annual Meeting ECHO BASE to keep you guessing, with H Subscription to the newsletter, W.O.W. Hall Notes enough groove to keep you mov- H Free admission to the CCPA Annual Membership Party. ing! Band members are: Alex Weston (guitar, vocals), Sean Bethem (bass), Zeviel Kamrat qYes, I am a supporter of the W.O.W. Hall! (guitar, vocals) and Sam Fox Hayward (drums). Name FLIPSIDE Flipside IS Eugene’s Hi-FI Address Funk Jam All-Stars. This crew has honed their set with a weekly jam at the Hi-Fi Music Hall. City State Zip Members of Flipside include LAUNDRY veteran PNW musicians from bands such as Eleven Eyes, Reeble Phone Jar, Candy Apple Bleu, Marv Ellis and We Tribe. I prefer to receive the WOW Hall Notes by: Eugene LIVE! is a series of q Email showcase concerts that highlight performers from the Pacific Northwest. Each night the audi- Please enter my name in the following category: ence will vote for their favorite act. The WOW Hall will feature Contributing Members each of the winning artists in the q $1,000 q $500 q $250 Final showcase on Thursday June 6th -- where the audience will q $100 q $50 q Other ____ vote for their favorite performer. The winning act will have an q Couple, $45 or more opportunity to join a LIVE per- q Individual, $35 or more formance slot with EventStar Productions this summer, in addi- q Living Lightly Member, $15 to $30 tion to a recording package at Ninkasi Recording Studio. Please Detach and mail with payment to: come and support Eugene LIVE! and local music. It’s going to be a great time. CCPA Membership To be considered for future 291 West 8th Avenue events please email booking@ wowhall.org. Eugene, OR 97401 Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 Phone: 541.687.2746 • www.wowhall.org • [email protected] FLIPSIDE pm and showtime is 8:30. H

4 APRIL 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG WILLAMETTE VALLEY THE WAILERS’ OLD-TIME SOCIAL Mud City Old-Time Society invites you to the region’s 4th annual Willamette Valley Old-Time Social. This year’s social runs from Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, with Saturday’s events happen- JULIAN JUNIOR MARVIN ing at the WOW Hall. The Willamette Valley Old-Time Social offers an opportunity to On Tuesday, April 16, 1988 Seventy-Second Brave album. He In 2002, Julian Junior was includ- immerse in old-time music and dance. The Social features affordable Entertainment presents The also appeared on their follow-up ed in Guitar World Magazine’s workshops at the WOW Hall for fiddle, banjo, guitar and voice, and a Wailers’ Julian Junior Marvin at release Lancashire Hustler. “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time”. big traditional square dance that night with Lewis & Spence and Rats the WOW Hall. Julian Junior followed up with Julian Junior was lead guitarist Gone to Rest. No dance experience or partner is needed at this inclu- Touring in support of the his own rock band, Hanson, and and musical contributor on all sive event. This is subversive square dancing at its finest! forthcoming album Message Of was quickly signed to Emerson, subsequent Bob & the The Square Dance runs from 8:00 – 11:00 pm with a suggested dona- Love, Julian Junior Marvin was Lake & Palmer’s Manticore Wailers albums, and toured tion of $10 at the door. Learn more about the workshops and the born in Kingston, . He Records label. The Hanson worldwide with the Wailers until whole weekend of Social activities May 2nd-5th, 2019 at www.mudci- moved to London as a child, album Magic Dragon followed. Bob’s passing in 1981. tyoldtime.org or visit on Facebook for the latest updates! where his family and the UK the- Finding himself an in-demand Since then, Julian Junior has Mud City Old-Time Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ater community nurtured his love session guitarist, particularly for released four CDs with The supporting traditional old-time music and dance in the Southern for acting and music. He appeared artists on the label, Wailers Band: ID, Majestic Willamette Valley. We are able to keep costs very low because of the in The Beatles’ film Help, fol- Julian Junior contributed to Warriors, Jah Message and My generous support of our volunteers, donors and sponsors. Donations lowed by a number of successful albums by Traffic, Fairport Friends (Live); his numerous solo support the Social as well as the many other community jams, work- appearances on British television. Convention, Reebop Kwaku Baah, projects include Wailin’ For Love, shops, house concerts, and square dances we sponsor throughout the Julian Junior was also a member Toots & The Maytals, Stomu Smokin’, To The Big M Music, year. You can make a donation in-person at any of our events, or of the London cast of the musical Yamashta, Remi Kabaka, Eddie and Lion To Zion Dub Wise. He safely and securely online. Hair and can be heard on the Quansah, Rico Rodriguez, and has also been a featured player on Remember that the festival is 100% volunteer-run, and every penny original London cast recording. . albums by , Bunny helps! Can’t afford tickets? There are lots of volunteer opportuni- After playing in various On February 14, 1977, Julian Wailer, Beres Hammond, Culture, ties to get in FREE! London-based bands, Julian Junior was invited to join both , SOJA, The Meditations, Most importantly, we hope to see you at one of our events soon! H Junior continued his musical Stevie Wonder’s band and Bob , , apprenticeship in America, play- Marley & The Wailers band. His The Congos and Alborosie, ing with such blues and R&B parents and musician friends amongst others. legends as T-Bone Walker, Billy helped him decide to accept Bob After touring with many incar- Preston and Ike & Tina Turner. Marley’s invitation because they nations of The Wailers since Bob He quickly earned a reputation as were both Jamaicans. The rest is Marley’s passing, Julian Junior an innovative and expressive history. has stepped out to front his own blues/ rock guitarist. The acclaimed Exodus LP unique band, playing and singing Free music Invited to join the Keef Hartley became Julian Junior’s debut with & the Wailers hit every Saturday! Band, pioneers of the burgeoning Bob Marley & The Wailers. In songs the way Bob intended them Come downtown to dance, enjoy a meal British blues/rock scene, Julian 1999, Time Magazine declared to be heard. from our International Food Court, and shop with your friendly local artisans. Junior made a significant contri- Exodus “Album Of The Century”, Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 bution as a writer, singer and lead while “One Love” was later day of show. Doors open at 7:00 See you on the Park Blocks! guitarist to their acclaimed named “Song of the Millennium”. pm; showtime 8:00. H Every Saturday • 10 AM–5 PM • 8th & Oak • Rain or Shine eugenesaturdaymarket.org

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES APRIL 2019 5 MIKE SHERM TACOS+TRAP On Friday, May 3, High among the people. Being a famous in several songs such as Tolerance Ent. Presents Mike artist, his fans want to be aware Knockdown by SOB X RBE and Sherm at the WOW Hall. of him and his personal life. Tryin To Make It Out by GNate. Success is achieved by the high Mike started uploading the Mike often collaborates with FEATURING UZ dedication and passion in the videos of his songs on his Youtube hip-hop artist G-Bo Lean in his InSight Events presents Tacos & Trap, a new party at the WOW related field. Similarly, American Channel in 2012. His first track compositions. He is an energetic Hall. Join us on Saturday, April 27, for a fully loaded night of saucy rapper Mike Sherm made his on his Soundcloud page was Stuck performer captivating to a variety beats! name in the field of hip-hop music Up. His popular songs include of audiences. The headliner is UZ (Quality Goods; Mad Decent) - https://sound- by showing his passion for music Cookies, Bands On Me, A-Hole, Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 cloud.com/ball-trap-music since a young age. His songs are Gimme That and Ima Boy. In day of show. Doors 7:00 pm and With special guests sumthin sumthin (Lost Dogz; Quality Good) - able to win millions of hearts addition, Mike has been featured showtime 8:00. H https://soundcloud.com/sumthinsumthin Plus HAL-V & Spacesace (Iamsohigh) - https://soundcloud.com/ halvspacecasemusic And more. FREE TACOS AVAILABLE AT ENTRY (while they last). Tickets are $20 in advance, $15 for Early Birds. Get here early for free tacos, doors open at 8:00 pm and the show begins at 9:00. H IN THE GALLERY During April, the WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery children ages four to thirteen and regularly set up proudly displays Multicultural Children’s Art. exhibits around town showcasing local and interna- This month’s art show is comes to us from tional children’s art. Eugene’s Multicultural Children’s Art Museum: “Some art pieces are for sale by artists’ families. “Welcome. Please visit our Children’s Art Show. Please direct all questions to info@arts4kidsoregon. It features a selection of children’s art from the org. And please visit our website: www.arts4kidsore- Multicultural Children’s Art Museum collection. gon.org.” “We are a local nonprofit that teaches children The Lobby Arts Gallery is open for viewing dur- how to create awesome art and teaches adults to ing box office hours, noon – 6:00 pm Monday appreciate it. We run an art education program for through Friday. H

6 APRIL 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG DVRE CCPA Membership Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 3rd, WOW Hall 6:30 Social and Snacks. Meeting 7pm-10pm. I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions (10 minutes) a. Board b. Staff c. Ground Rules i. Members to be heard ii. Respect peoples’ time and follow limits iii. Chair will call out dialogue & out of order III. Reading of CCPA Mission Statement (3 minutes) IV. Committee, Staff and Financial Reports (30 minutes) a. Committee Reports (10 minutes) b. Staff Reports (5 minutes) c. Financial Report (5 minutes) V. Membership Input (20 minutes) VI. Vote on General Policy Statement (5 minutes) VII. Vote on the Proposed Budget (15 minutes) VIII. Nominations for Board of Directors* (45 minutes) a. Board Member Nomination and Acceptance b. Nominee statement & questions (5 minutes each) IX. BREAK/Caucus (Ballot Formation) (20 minutes) X. Ballot Distribution -­ Vote (15 minutes) XI. BREAK/Votes Tallied (15 minutes) XII. Introduction of new Board (2 minutes) XIII. Adjourn ILLFADED AFTERLIFE 4.20 BASH *A person must have been a CCPA member for 30 days to run for the board On Saturday, April 20, Afterlife WHYPLVSH Music Collective x ILLFadedNetwork Presents The ILLFaded Afterlife 4.20 Bash -- a night of EDM featuring:

DVRE B2B WHYPLVSH: Reigning from the untouched city of producers, Seattle, DVRE has developed a unique sound through bass heavy oriented music. His live performances are very heavy and consist of crazy, unanticipated doubles and triples. After sharing the stage with artists such as Ponicz, Slimez, Martz, Rekoils and Dion Timmer within a short span of a year, DVRE has quickly gained traction in a high demand industry. https://soundcloud.com/dvremu- sic/black-riddim

Whyplvsh is a 21 year old producer based out of . This is his first time .((3,1*5($/ returning to Eugene to play a show after leaving the University of Oregon. After spending a year $5,(7<,1 working on music he is finally 9 ready for 2019 to be the year he starts turning heads and showing what he can do. If you like a com- TWISTXR 86,& bination of melodic music with 0 soul crushing bass this is def an artist for you.

TWISTXR (from Eugene): https://soundcloud.com/twistxr_ music/unchained

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Plus SNOOZE, HOFFA and SVGA. Get your tickets early as the /LYHORFDOSXEOLFUDGLR price increases as the tickets are sold: $5 Early Bird 1, $8 Early Bird 2, then $10 advance; $13 at VLQFH the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm and showtime is 8:00. H 3URJUDPJXLGHDWNUYPRUJ

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