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On January 21, 2017, nearly half a million hundreds more working tirelessly people participated in the Women’s March for this women’s movement. Without on Washington, making it the largest single- the hard work of women like Paige day protest in our nation’s history. Many Bosnyak (field organizer of Planned women from Erie rallied to join the cause, including Alayna Gallagher (foreground). Parenthood), Marty Nwachukwu and Kate Koehle of Erie County United, Cindy Purvis and myself of Keystone snow and ice storm. This is emotion- Progress, Molly Brechtel of the Ser- ally and mentally draining and even vice Employee’s International Union physically tolling at times, but what (SEIU), and April Weis of the Offi- choice do we have? We have to band cial Women’s March, this movement together or die separated. This is why would not have the power and influ- we marched, right? ence that it does. The mission of the Women’s March This is exactly what the mission of was to harness the political power of Women’s March is about — diverse diverse women and their communi- groups of women bringing their com- ties to create transformative social munities together. So, listen up, Mike change. As women, we need to stick Kelly, Pat Toomey, Scott Wagner, the together and live that mission. Erie Good Ol’ Boys club … and all you The Women’s March began as a other old white men calling the shots women-led movement providing in- around here. Let me be crystal clear tersectional education on a diverse here when I say: We are not wombs, we range of issues and creating entry are women. We are still here. Yes, we points for new grassroots activists are exhausted, bruised and bleeding. and organizers to engage in their local But we are stronger. We are smarter. communities through training, out- And we are coming for you and your reach programs and events. Women’s precious gerrymandered seats. March remains committed to disman- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO tling systems of oppression through By: Alayna Gallagher nonviolent resistance and building The mission of the Women’s promise, I ended up back on a bus to inclusive structures guided by self-de- March was to harness unday, January 21 marks the first Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. overly tired, termination, dignity and respect. anniversary of the largest single but too energized to sleep. I was ready Politics, women, change. the political power of Sday protest in the history of the to follow the “10 Actions for the first Now, take a look around you, Erie- diverse women and their United States. Women from across the 100 days” with the Women’s March ites. You don’t see too many women communities to create country awoke before the sun came app I had just downloaded to my in politics and we certainly don’t see transformative social up, positioned pussy hats atop their phone. ”We can do this!” we repeated. a whole lot of change, but we are defi- change. As women, we need hard heads, made delightfully scath- Grassroots activism is our new path, nitely working on it! The progress is ing protest signs, and united togeth- I was sure. Maybe we fell asleep and apparent. Our City Council went from to stick together and live er. This anniversary date means one became too comfortable during the having one female representative on that mission. thing: It’s time to do this again. Obama Administration but we sure as council January 21, 2017 to now hav- More than 500,000 women descend- hell weren’t sleeping now. ing three women sitting on council, ed upon Washington D.C. and an es- Local Republicans were embold- Kathy Schaaf, Liz Allen, and Sonya Please unite with me again January timated 3 million participated across ened by the Trump administration, Arrington, who will serve as council 21st at 1 p.m. in Perry Square, and be- the country one year ago. Nearly and seemed to be coming for all of the president in 2018. yond. Our battle cries need to be loud- 3,000 women (and men) showed up in gains made since 2009, including some This election cycle also saw Kathy er than ever. We must work together Erie. Battle cries for healthcare, work- of the progress made during the last Dahlkemper successfully defend her to vote out the old and bring in the ers’ rights, women’s rights, LGBTQIA Republican administration. We had County Executive seat against the new. This is our moment to step up rights, and anti-discrimination pol- no choice but to fight back. Women’s Trump-touting Art Oligeri. once again. Let us run for office, em- icies were loudly chanted in the na- reproductive rights, healthcare re- And, dare I say most importantly (as power and mentor younger women, tion’s capital, in Erie, and all across the forms, abolishing the Dreamers Act, the proud campaign manager), Erie help Erie residents register to vote, country. The newly sworn-in Trump removal of transgender troops from elected Pennsylvania’s first transgen- drive them to the polls, and do what- administration had nothing on us the military, more healthcare scares, der candidate in the entire state of ever it takes to take our power back. now … or did they? another tax “reform” scam. It was all Pennsylvania when Tyler Titus won a The time is now. I woke up at 2 a.m. on that compar- on the table and the outlook was grim. seat on the Erie Public School Board. atively mild winter day to catch a None of us actually want to be out- These wins may very well not have Alayna Gallagher is a community bus to DC with my mom, but before I side Pat Toomey’s office at 3 a.m. or been possible without a catalyst such activist and president of Keystone knew it, having been swept up amidst crashing a Mike Kelly fundraiser at as Women’s March. Progress. She can be reached at the feelings of empowerment and Molly Brannigan’s during an Erie For every elected official, there are [email protected]
January 17, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 5 NEWS & VIEWS From Northwest Pennsylvania to Southeast Asia A chat with Millcreek native and U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia Bill Heidt
U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia times in D.C., and also in New Bill Heidt’s interest in politics York at the U.S. Mission to the stems from his grandfather, United Nations. who held the office of township MS: How did the skills and supervisor in Millcreek. lessons gleaned from those positions parlay into ambas- time. I had no idea I would be sadorship? Had you even living there [22 years later]. planned on becoming an am- MS: So from college onward, bassador? take me through your pas- BH: If you’re a ball player, sage into government. What your goal is to make it to the was your “in?” majors; if you come into the BH: I went to Penn State foreign service, your ultimate from McDowell, and majored goal is to become an ambas- in Foreign Services and Inter- sador. During the first half national Politics. I enrolled of my career, I couldn’t even in graduate school in Wash- think of what I needed to do ington, D.C. at George Wash- to make that happen. Only UN YARAT/U.S. EMBASSY UN YARAT/U.S. ington University. The way after I got back from Warsaw foreign service works is they did I really start to under- give you a test, and if you stand the steps to become an By: Matt Swanseger dangerously radical ideolo- United Nations-sponsored pass the test and pass the in- ambassador. It’s very com- eparated by 12 time gies. elections). Although serious terview, they put you on the petitive. Ambassadors [are zones and over 8,700 After the overthrow of the challenges remain, Cambo- list and potentially hire you. chosen] by the D [Deputy Sec- Smiles, Erie and the Cam- enormously popular (at least dia has come a long way in I first took the test in 1986, retary of State] Committee at bodian capital of Phnom Penh among the lower classes) that timespan. So too has U.S. and passed second time. I was the State Department. You are a world apart. During the Prince Norodom Sihanouk Ambassador to Cambodia Bill hired in 1987. get your name nominated Cold War era, however, they in 1970, the right-wing (thus Heidt, who suffered the jet MS: What positions did you and try to impress that com- may as well have been in dif- anti-Communist and U.S.-ap- lag kindly in speaking to the hold before you became am- mittee; they decide who gets ferent universes. proved) Lon Nol assumed Reader of his experiences. bassador? what job. About two-thirds The average American control of the central gov- Matt Swanseger: Tell me BH: My first position came of the jobs are held by career could not dream of the night- ernment. The newly minted about life growing up in Erie. in fall of ’87, [when I was] as- foreign servicepeople; the mare Cambodia had become Khmer Republic was weak What part of town did you signed Pozna, Poland. It was other third are appointees. by the late 1970s, as political and almost entirely depen- live in, and did you have any a small consulate in Western MS: What does a typical day instability and the ravages dent on foreign aid, and ul- idea that you’d ever be living Poland, halfway between as an ambassador entail? of the Second Indochina War timately fell in 1975 with the and working on the direct op- Warsaw and Berlin. I did visa BH: I always start the day (which encompassed the Viet- capture of Phnom Penh. In posite side of the globe? work, interviewing appli- with a meeting. We’re 11 hours nam War and the Cambodian the aftermath, the Khmer Bill Heidt: I grew up in cants in Polish. I could still ahead of Washington, so we’ll Civil War) took a massive toll Rogue proceeded to slaughter Millcreek. Our family home do a Polish interview today check what came in overnight in terms of casualties, the some 1.7 million people during is very near J.S. Wilson; that and knock it out of the park. from D.C., and look at the country’s economy, and the its campaign to reset Cambo- school was built on my grand- [laughs] I was there at a very press to address or respond country’s psyche. Between dia to “Year Zero,” wherein a father’s land. My grandfather historic time, during the last to any stories [demarche = an 1965 and 1973, the United completely agrarian, ethnical- (also named) Bill Heidt was year of the last Communist official set of instructions of States, in its effort to “contain” ly pure society would exist. the township supervisor in government. The Berlin Wall how to approach foreign pol- Communism in Southeast The Khmer Rogue was dis- Millcreek — a lot of the work came down in October of ’89. icy issues]. Other than that, Asia (i.e., the driving purpose placed by the invading forces he did helped it grow into It was fascinating to witness I spend a lot of time running of the Vietnam War), aggres- of Vietnam in 1979; thereafter, the dynamic part of town it the transition; [the United around town to meetings, sively bombed the Cambodi- the (also Communist) Peo- is now. It was through him States] went from the bad attending or giving speech- an countryside where North ple’s Republic of Kampuchea I got interested in politics. guys to the good guys over- es, and [conferring] with the Vietnamese forces were en- would attempt to rebuild the That’s why when I went to night. government and other dip- camped. The level of collat- country, although infighting school, I thought about ma- Overall, I’ve had two assign- lomats. We’ll hold meetings eral damage was shocking, between various factions per- joring in political science and ments in three different coun- with American businesses and in part helped mobilize sisted throughout the 1980s. ultimately ended up in inter- tries: Poland (again in 2009- about how to penetrate Cam- support for the Khmer Rogue Full diplomatic relations national affairs. When I was 2012, as the Deputy Chief of bodia’s market, to help them (the “Red Khmers,” with “Red” between the United States little, I never had any idea. I Mission, an embassy’s sec- sell things in Cambodia and meaning “Communist” and and Cambodia were restored remember when Saigon fell ond-in-command), Indonesia support U.S. exports in gen- “Khmer” being the name for in 1993 following the estab- in 1975, which was kind of the twice (2000-2007), and Cam- eral. the Cambodian ethnic group), lishment of the Royal Gov- symbolic end of the Vietnam bodia twice (97-99, since 2015). I also travel a fair amount, a small guerrilla faction with ernment of Cambodia (and War. I was about 14 at the I’ve worked three different including to all 25 [Cambo-
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Khmer Republic; it is a valid to not dissolve the opposition debt. They don’t want to pay and run a good credible elec- it and haven’t paid us in 50 tion, scheduled for July 2018. years, so the best we can do It won’t be credible if the op- is compromise — improve position party is not [on the the terms so the U.S. can get ballot]. Worldwide, the U.S. some money back, but Cam- advocates for human rights bodia would get some relief. and democracy. It helps them Arrears is why it has racked develop and reduces the level up so much. of conflict. MS: Prime Minister Hun Sen MS: You were appointed to has demonstrated some trust your post during the Obama issues with the U.S. as of late, administration and now are especially as a Cambodian overseen by the Trump ad- election looms. Can you pro- ministration. Without getting
vide a kind of overview of the yourself in trouble, can you EMBASSY UN YARAT/U.S. Cambodian political climate kind of outline the differenc- and the parties involved? es you’ve noticed policy-wise process. I don’t know why Trump will announce within Since becoming the U.S. What are you hoping for from and/or priority-wise? they don’t, but they don’t. [the first quarter of 2018] who Ambassador to Cambodia in 2015, Bill Heidt has visited all 25 the outcome of the election? BH: Political appointees MS: Do you think the struc- will follow me. I would tell him Cambodian provinces, working to Perhaps not in terms of a par- leave; in Southeast Asia, we ture and resources are in Cambodia is going through a nurture and promote an attitude ty you’d like to see win, but in are mostly career employ- place for Cambodia to be- lot of transitions right now. of mutual respect between two the future relationally? ees. I would say in general, come a player in the global Even though they’re doing countries that have been at odds in the past. BH: The relationship right with respect to Cambodia, economy? What role or niche things that aren’t in line with now is very difficult. The U.S. Trump has taken a different does it fill in Southeastern our wishes, keep communica- and other countries have ob- approach to trade issues. Asian relations and what tions open, try to keep talking four people from Erie in the jected to the deterioration of Some of the trade agreements does it have going for it that with the government. I don’t State Department, and Erie their political climate. The op- they’ve backed out of, such as might recommend it as an in- really know what I’ll do next. products can be found all position leader was arrested the TPP (Trans-Pacific Part- ternational presence? I might retire or might take over the world. In Asia you’ll for collusion, and implicated nership); they’re talking about BH: Cambodia’s foreign another job in Washington. I see locomotives from GE all the U.S. in their charges. They backing out of NAFTA (the policy is really defined by its have a 14 year-old son and he over the place. I was always also threatened at the court North American Free Trade membership in ASEAN, or wants to go to high school in proud of that. At the Marine case to dissolve the opposi- Agreement). It hasn’t impact- the Association of Southeast America. So I might find a job Ball (celebrating the Marine tion party — the opposition ed Cambodia too much. The Asian Nations. As one of the in the State Department to Corps birthday), the choco- party won 44 percent of the Trump administration hasn’t smaller countries in ASEAN, pursue, or something in the late medallions they served vote; the government par- appointed a lot of people that its policy has to take into ac- economic field. were made at Romolo’s. How ty won 51 percent. This was would normally be in State count views of larger nations. MS: Anything else to add be- cool is that? undermining the democra- Departments — the under It’s a challenge that comes fore I let you go? cy completely, and created a secretaries and so on. Lots with lots of compromises. BH: From a human interest Matt Swanseger can be great deal of tension. We don’t of parts of buildings are run- MS: What knowledge and/ angle, I have run into peo- contacted at mswanseger@ take a position on who should ning on temporary or acting or wisdom from your ap- ple from Western Pa. from eriereader.com. win; the elections should rep- employees, which is not good. pointment might you confer all over the world. People resent the general will of [Replacing them] is a slow unto your successor? talk about brain drain, but For more information Cambodian people. So there process, but I don’t have any BH: Ambassadors serve in Erie is a pretty internation- on Cambodian-U.S. has been a strong pushback particular visibility into the 3 year rotations. President al place. There are currently relations, visit state.gov
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January 17, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 11 FEATURE The Dickson Tavern: Erie’s Oldest Building A pearl of history hidden in plain sight
seeming a bit out of place burgh and Buffalo. Steam- amid the parking garages and boats were coming and going towering hospital buildings, daily. A weekly mail route had it’s easy to miss if you’re not even been established. paying attention. It was just shy of the first For over two centuries, anniversary of the Battle of though, the building has sat Lake Erie when Dickson pur- on that corner. Other build- chased the corner plot where ings have come and gone. he’d have his tavern built. The Many have been destroyed plot was two blocks north of by neglect, acts of nature, or his log-style hotel and only carelessness. Others were one block north of the Dun- simply razed and replaced. can House, where Oliver Haz- There on that corner, howev- ard Perry had made his head- er, the Dickson remained. quarters during the war. The tavern was named af- Dickson had the north side ter owner John Dickson. He of the tavern erected the fol- came to Erie from Baltimore lowing year, built by future sometime around 1808. Ac- Erie iron mogul William Him-
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO cording to John Miller’s 1909 rod — whose involvement, book on Erie County, Dick- as an ardent abolitionist and son had served in the British future founder of Erie’s An- By: Jonathan Burdick Bubba would be thrilled. trons could enjoy their drinks Royal Navy under Admiral ti-Slavery Society, has led Even into the early 20th and oysters — often with a Nelson, surviving the Battle many to speculate that his hen I first read that century, hundreds of gallons side of horseradish and pick- of the Nile against Napo- design included secret pas- the proprietors of oysters were being distrib- les — until midnight. Other leon’s French fleet in 1798. Af- sageways and hideouts for Wbehind the popu- uted to grocers around Erie offerings, as described by late ter arriving in Erie, he spent enslaved people on the run. lar local U Pick 6 pubs were each month. The Fulton Mar- local historian John Claridge, his first few years involved There had been numerous developing a new bayfront ket alone, operating at 703 included “hot coffee, hot and in trade and sailed the lakes. popular public houses in Erie restaurant with an oyster State Street, would sell during cold meats … tripe, tongue and When the war began, he was before the Dickson Tavern. bar, my first thought was:it’s a single season around 200 pastry” as well as “ice cream, captured, but was soon re- Lieutenant Colonel Seth Reed about time. barrels of shelled oysters and wedding cake and punch” for leased. He traveled back to — known for his noteworthy After all, oysters are just as over 10,000 gallons of shucked those special occasions. Erie, where he built and op- service during the Ameri- much Erie as a Smith’s hot oysters. By then, most were Today, at a glance, the build- erated a log-style hotel on can Revolution — had built dog or pepperoni ball. Or they being shipped into the city on ing doesn’t seem all that re- French Street. Erie’s first public house in were, at least. ice from the Atlantic coast. markable. Yet, what was once As the war ended, Erie was 1795, a log and stone building One can get fresh oysters Kidder Wachter Architec- the Dickson Tavern, and now still little more than a village at the mouth of Mill Creek. in Erie if they know where to ture & Design is working operates as Kidder Wachter’s with a population barely over He named it the Presque Isle look, but they certainly aren’t on the bayfront design that offices, stands as the oldest 500. Still, it was growing. The Tavern. The following year, he the first food that comes to could accommodate the new surviving building in the city. war had put a spotlight on built a second tavern for his mind when people consider restaurant with its oyster bar. It sits unassumingly on the Erie. Major roads were being son Rufus to run at the corner Erie cuisine. Interestingly, the architecture corner of East Second and built, connecting it to Pitts- of Second and Parade. The Historically though, oysters firm happens to operate its French, resting inconspic- and other mollusks — both own headquarters in a build- uously in the shadows of out of our freshwater and ing where oysters were once a UPMC Hamot. Other than shipped in from the Atlantic popular offering during Erie’s — have been a staple of the earliest years: the Dickson [top left] The former Dickson Erie resident’s diet. Laura C. Tavern. Tavern, located at 201 French Sterrett’s The Erie Cook Book, If one were to speed a DeLo- Street, serves as the current headquarters of Kidder Wachter published in 1881, included nu- rean down French Street and Architecture and Design. The merous oyster recipes: fried travel back in time 200 years, building has been stood at that oysters, broiled oysters, raw they wouldn’t be able to miss corner for two centuries. [bottom oysters, roasted oysters, scal- the Dickson Tavern. It was, in right] Original owner John Dickson sold the enormously loped oysters, pickled oysters, many ways, the social heart- popular tavern in 1829. oyster omelets, oyster soup, beat of Erie in the decades fol- Subsequent owners could not oyster stew, oyster salad, lowing the War of 1812. sustain its initial success as Erie’s oysters on toast, chicken and The tavern was known for premier watering hole, and it was eventually converted into housing oyster pie… and even whole its food — particularly its and then the Perry Memorial turkeys stuffed with oysters. oysters. At the Dickson, pa- House Museum from 1963-2004. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Duncan House had also been meetings and banquets and was held on the same bridge the British vessels taken by Memorial House museum in around since 1800. there are even records of Ro- as the previous year and some Commodore Perry, and hand- 1963, which it operated as un- Of the few taverns being man Catholic mass and other attendees later reflected that somely ornamented with til 2004. In 2009, Kidder Wach- operated in Erie at the time services being held there. nearly every single person in flowers and evergreens.” ter purchased it from the city though, the Dickson Tavern In 1824, Dickson catered Erie must have attended. The banquet concluded and restored it, saving it from stood out — and for more the first advertised outdoor with a toast by Lafayette, in inevitable deterioration. than its oysters. According to banquet in Erie. It was to Taverns during this which he proclaimed: “Erie: Like the Plymouth Tavern John Claridge, the tavern was celebrate the anniversary of period were generally a name that has great share today, one could imagine 200 “favored by virtue of its size, the Declaration of the Inde- in American glory, may this years ago getting off work for design, and location” near the pendence. It was held on a frequented by town ever enjoy a proportion- the day and telling a friend, busy French Street wharf. It nearby bridge over a ravine working class men, ate share in American pros- “I’ll meet you at the Dickson.” was also one of the only tav- on Second Street, just west of but Dickson marketed perity and happiness.” Once there, drinks would erns built in a modern feder- the tavern. Dickson planned his business as the In 1829, Dickson moved to be had. Billiards would be al-style, so it quickly became entertainment and a ball and Exchange Coffee Meadville. When he decided played. Conversation would a central hub where locals served the food and drinks. to pack up again two years lat- inevitably turn to the war, the could go to relax with a drink, Another banquet was House, targeting er for Pittsburgh, he sold off battle on the lake and how it hot food, and maybe even planned for the following the merchant and the tavern. It passed through changed everything for Erie. play a game of billiards. summer on June 9, 1825. This business class in Erie. a few more hands before be- And quite possibly, this con- Taverns during this period event was attended by the ing sold to John Rodgers in versation would take place were generally frequented by famed French military genius 1841, who converted it into a over a dinner of fresh oys- working class men, but Dick- of the American Revolution, “The table,” Laura G. Sanford home and added the south ters…in true Erie style. son marketed his business as Marquis de Lafayette. He, wrote in The History of Erie side of the building. the Exchange Coffee House, along with his son, had ar- County, “extended the length It served primarily as hous- Jonathan Burdick runs targeting the merchant and rived in Erie with much fan- of the bridge, one hundred ing for the next eight decades. the historical blog Rust business class in Erie. The fare and were set to reside at and seventy feet, in full view The city purchased it in 1924 & Dirt. Follow them on tavern increasingly became Daniel Dobbins’s residence on of the lake, and was covered to prevent its destruction and Twitter @RustDirt, and on a central gathering place for Third and State. The banquet by an awning of the sails of converted it into the Perry Instagram @Rustanddirt.
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January 17, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 13 MUSIC Looking Forward The Wildeyes: Erie’s Best Up-and-Coming Band
The Wildeyes include (from left wrote three songs right off the to right) bassist Lyle Sallade, bat. And then we got together guitarist Nick Hayes, singer Brad Walker and drummer Ashley again and wrote three more,” Laton. The band’s danceable, explained Hayes. With every blues-inflected blend garnered member contributing the per- them the Best of Erie award for fect parts for the band’s over- “Best Up-and-Coming Band.” all sound, something clearly is working out for The Wildeyes. “I think we’re all so open. I the spotlight. “Like I used to think everybody checks their just stand on the stage and egos at the door,” Walker de- sing, I was filled with anxiety; tailed. these guys have reenergized and re-sparked that in me!” ex- claimed Walker. Getting the band together “We’re all in different happened relatively smoothly, areas of life,” with the current lineup remain- explained Laton. ing unchanged since its in- Walker added that ception. Guitarist Nick Hayes, “we’re not like other had been in a cover band, the NICK WAREN Sleeping Dogs, with Walker bands. I don’t know years before. Bassist Lyle Sal- if in our personal By Nick Warren The EP was recorded at Raven to explain. lade, a 19 year-old music stu- lives, we relate to Sound, and was later mixed You’ll also be quick to notice dent at Mercyhurst University, each other a lot,” he e’re a real- and mastered at Mr. Small’s the fantastic vocals from sing- was related to Walker through joked. “But when we marriage and comes from a ly popular with producer Larry Luther. er Brad Walker. Using doubled come together to play band that Within the first minute of the and harmonized parts in the musical family. He’s an avid nobody opening track, “Picture in a recording, he crafts hooks that collector of musical instru- music, it just works.” “Wknows,” singer Brad Walker Frame,” you know you’re in for will stay with you all week long. ments, noting that “out of the joked. That seemingly contra- something special. Blending In regard to lyrical content, instruments that are owned by dictory statement, in the case modern rock sounds with clas- Walker, 32, is free to explore strictly me, I think it’s like 45.” This stands in stark contrast of Erie rock quartet The Wild- sic, gorgeous guitar tones and his own life, sometimes verg- Sallade laughed. “It’s a problem to past bands he’s been in. “You eyes, might ring laughably true. soaring vocal melodies, the ing into darker territory. “I’m alright.” get frustrated. Let me do what Between some recent ac- band is perfect for fans of The writing about lying, cheating, Drummer Ashley Laton, 30, I do, you do what you do.” That colades, resulting in a buzz Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, stealing, shooting, snorting, was found by the band through sort of musical one-upmanship about the band, they probably or any of Jack White’s various drinking,” but overall, the ener- the online musician’s classified simply does not exist within fall into the zone where most projects. gy of the band’s music keeps it ad service, BandMix.com. “You The Wildeyes. “We check ev- people would say, “I’ve heard of One thing you’re immediately grounded. “They bring me up,” can interact with musicians all erything at the door, and it them but I haven’t heard them.” struck by is the nearly perfect Walker said. “It doesn’t have to over,” Laton explained. “I made starts gurgling and bubbling Other local bands fit this cate- guitar tone that Nick Hayes, 31, be dark, it can be a party!” a profile in college way back in and organically makes a song.” gory, with their actual fans few is able to achieve, relying on his “I’m a recovering drug ad- the day, and kept it active for “We’re all in different areas but their potential fans many. flamed maple top Gibson Les dict and alcoholic,” Walker some reason. One day I got an of life,” explained Laton. Walk- What separates The Wildeyes Paul. To get his sound just right, admitted. Which makes things email from Nick actually. It was er added that “we’re not like from the pack is something Hayes plays through a Fargen exceedingly difficult when a in my junk mail.” Laton laughed. other bands. I don’t know if in ultimately quite simple: their Olde 800, which sounds rough- vast majority of the venues the Feeling a hint of trepidation, our personal lives, we relate to music sounds so damn good. ly like the highly sought-after band plays in serve alcohol. she said to herself “okay, may- each other a lot,” he joked. “But The band formed in July 2016, Marshall “Plexi” sound that “It’s hard around the scene,” be. I was kind of hesitant be- when we come together to and since then have been on a players like Jimi Hendrix, An- Walker paused, reflecting. “But cause I had no idea.” She met play music, it just works.” path that could take them far. gus Young, and Jimmy Page with these guys, I feel safe the band at Raven, they sent The band is looking ahead They won both the Erie Read- perfected in the 1970s. For the around them. I feel like I don’t her along a few tracks, and she to the future. Not content to er’s Best of Erie Award for Best recording, he used a Gretsch have to worry about that at all.” blew it out of the park, playing rest on their latest EP, they Up-and-Coming Band, as well 6150 amp — similar to a Supro “When I got sober, it was re- exactly what the band wanted. are planning a full length de- as the Rock Erie Music Award combo amp (think Joe Per- ally hard to do music without Writing songs came almost but sometime this year. Within for Best New Band in 2017. Re- ry, Joe Walsh, and again Jim- that crutch.” Walker continued. too easy, the group laughingly time, maybe, just maybe, they’ll leasing their 5 song EP, Tell Me my Page) — to double some “I felt totally naked, I didn’t feel admitted. After their ill-fated be a band that you know. What You Know on November of the parts, thickening it up I was the same, but with these cover band disbanded, Hayes 10 of last year (available on and making the sound bigger. guys, I feel like they opened me and Walker met up thinking Nick Warren is a friend iTunes, Spotify, and various “The beefier sound is the Plexi up again.” The band has also “let’s get together and write to musicians everywhere online sources as well as phys- clone, and the rattier sound is helped his stage presence, some stuff.” It clicked imme- and can be reached at ical copies sold by the band). the Gretsch,” Hayes was quick feeling more comfortable in diately. “We got together and [email protected]
14 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com January 17, 2018 MUSIC Write Into It FREE WELLNESS CENTER By: Charles Brown for active clients The Wildeyes’ take on one of their favorite compositions Our Wellness CenterSJJIVWEHZERGIH½XRIWW IUYMTQIRXXSLIPTXEVKIXFEPERGIGSSVHMREXMSR ZIWXMFYPEVQEREKIQIRXERHQSFMPMX]XSVIWXSVI]SYV Brad Walker (foreground) attributes the Wildeyes’ independence. Call for a tour today (814) 464-0627 success to a lack of egos and at-times-effortless songwriting chemistry.
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Wednesday, Jan. 17th unique collection of movie memora- down when GTLO performs at the immerse yourself in one of our city’s bilia.” — Aaron Mook Warner Theatre. fastest growing communities. — Aar- Dinner and Dunkirk: The “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classi- on Mook Film Grain Experience 6 to 9 p.m. // 1213 State Street // $12 cal composers of the rock era,” lead vocalist Paul Sinclair says in GTLO’s 9 p.m. // 145 West 11th Street // $7 // 18+ Thursday, Jan. 18 bio. “I believe 100 years from now Event they will be looked at as the Bach or ‘Led’-ding by Example Wednesday, Jan. 24 Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it sounds, their music is timeless.” — Parenting, poverty, Ryan Smith and poetry collide in 7:30 p.m. // 811 State St. // erieevents. The Florida Project com Friday, Jan. 19th 16 Locals Compete for Erie’s Best Rapper Title
ost concert-goers who’ve seen Mthem say they present an expe- verybody loves dinner and a mov- rience like no other. Eie. For friends, it’s a classic way to Well, (almost exactly) like none oth- spend a night out after a long work- er — besides the mighty Led Zeppelin. day, and for couples, it is the quintes- Get The Led Out, a Philadel- sential date night. If you’re the kind phia-based group of Zeppelin-minded of person who appreciates dinner and musicians, has been doing just what a movie as well as local arts, the Film its name suggests — and well — for Society of Northwestern Pennsylva- around 15 years now, zestfully and ex- pertly playing through the catalogue nia’s ongoing Film Grain series is for ix-year-old Moonee is, by any ra- of one of history’s most celebrated you. tional estimation, a pretty bad kid. and inarguably phenomenal rock ’n S On January 17th, the organization She spits on cars, curses out adults, roll bands. will be presenting Christopher No- panhandles for ice cream, and lights lan’s 2017 juggernaut Dunkirk along- things on fire. Her mother Halley is side a buffet-style dinner courtesy of t’s been referred to as “relatively un- GTLO says it approaches the kind of unemployed, tattooed, Ashley Sayre de Rivas. A World War Iderground,” but with each new pub- chain-smoker you might find on the II period piece, Dunkirk tells the sto- Zeppelin’s song list not like lic event or showcase, Erie’s hip-hop receiving end of a lecture from Dr. ry of Allied soldiers as they attempt a band grinding out their community grows larger. Now, on Fri- Phil. They live in a rundown motel a to escape German capture by land, own version of a cover, but day, January 19th, Pro Motions (along few miles outside of Disney World in sea and air. Noted for its cinematog- like a classical outfit would with Shaun Buck Benjamin) will be Orlando, scraping by through a vari- raphy, score and minimalist dialogue, hosting a competition to crown “Erie’s approach its work — with ety of semi-legal hustles. Their future Dunkirk was shot on 65 mm film and Best Rapper.” The event will be held at is not bright. made use of extensive practical ef- studied care and attention to Basement Transmissions and feature But The Florida Project is neither a fects to properly replicate the war detail, honesty, and intensity. local judges LCardio, Jon Box, DJ Pri- cautionary tale nor a tragedy. By tell- during which it is set. mo, Zeek Diamond and Malito (Doc) ing the story through the eyes of a “Dunkirk is one of those films that Proto. Competitors stand to win not rebellious young child, director Sean Like the world’s best tribute acts are represents the culmination of a film- only a cash prize, but the opportunity Baker arrives at something remark- able to do (think Dark Star Orchestra, maker’s work,” says John C. Lyons, to record their next mixtape with pro- ably empathetic. Moonee’s mischief Grateful Dead fans), GTLO says it ap- manager of the Film Society of North- ducer Nickiamadon. is as daring as it is disrespectful, and proaches Zeppelin’s song list not like western Pennsylvania. “It’s Christo- There are 16 competitors in total, you can’t help to root for her as she a band grinding out their own version pher Nolan at his most precise — a including (but not limited to) Lil Ret- orchestrates her ill-advised schemes. of a cover, but like a classical out- film that must be seen on a big screen.” ro, Kidd Lano, D. Weez, Futura Green, What her mother lacks in maturity is fit would approach its work — with All tickets for this event are $12 and HB Stacks, Robbie Raw, Z-Killa and made up with emotional intelligence, studied care and attention to detail, include dinner, with vegetarian op- Rook Thompson. Sound for the com- and her belligerence often masks a honesty, and intensity. tions also being provided. The Film petition is being handled by DJ Nitro. genuine desire to protect her daugh- Essentially, everything it takes to Grain series is being held at Bourbon The competition is an 18+ event with ter from the grinding realities of really bring the essence of Zeppelin’s Barrel and a select number of tickets a BYOB option for those 21 and older adulthood. hallowed songbook to life. will be available at the door, provided with a valid I.D. Whether you’re a hip- The Florida Project is that rare film Critically-acclaimed, and with over they don’t sell out online. Accompany- hop head or simply someone want- where almost every character is treat- 70,000 fans on its Facebook page ing the feature presentation is Adam ing to show their appreciation for ed with care and generosity. I found alone, GTLO seems to be doing Zep Roffman’s “The Collection,” a 10-min- the local music scene, the “Erie’s Best myself rooting for misbehaving kids right, alright. ute documentary about two friends Rapper” competition at Basement one minute, and the exasperated And Erie has its chance to see it go who discover “an astonishing and Transmissions is a perfect chance to adults who have to scold them the
January 17, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 17 CALENDAR next. Nearly everyone in the movie his fondness for the stand-up that is dead broke, and each person finds launched his Hollywood career in the a way to remain engaged with the 1970s. Now, this living legend is com- world in spite of it. There’s a current ing to Jr’s Last Laugh for four can’t- of optimism beneath the film’s crusty miss performances, and audiences surface that sets it apart from the have two opportunities each night to usual Oscar-fodder about poverty. I catch his act. wouldn’t necessarily categorize it as a Rather than resting on his laurels “feel-good” movie, but it definitely be- and enjoying a pleasant retirement, longs in the “must-see” pile. Walker continues to both write and Move it to the top of the pile with a deliver comedy, and his stand-up act special screening at the Bourbon Bar- will no doubt retain all the sharpness rel as part of the The Film Society of of a performer at the top of his game, NWPA’s ongoing “Film Grain” movie despite playing that game for over series. — Dan Schank five decades now. Hey, a stick of “dy- no-mite” is just that — until someone 6 p.m. // 1213 State St. // $12 (includes with enough spark comes along and explains the band brings a “high en- buffet dinner) // filmsocietynwpa.org/ lights the fuse. — Cara Suppa ergy, dynamic performance” that is sure to be contagious. So if you are Friday, Jan. 26 Friday and Saturday: 6:45 p.m. and looking for a way to dance away those Jimmie ‘J.J.’ Walker Lights 9:30 p.m. // 1402 State Street // $20 // winter blues, don’t wait until After career to a permanent spot among the jrslastlaugh.com ‘Dy-no-mite’ Fuse at Jr’s Funk is gone: Not only will the group comedic firmament. For his role as J.J. play their share of original tunes, but Saturday, Jan. 27 he year was 1974. The show: Good Evans, Walker received a Golden Globe they also like to mix things up, cre- TTimes. The plot followed an Af- nomination for Best Supporting Actor After Funk Returns to ating medleys with their own sound in a Comedy Series — not bad for a kid rican-American family — a first for Kings Rook Club and weaving in more familiar covers American TV sitcoms — consisting of from the South Bronx. as well. To get a sense of After Funk’s a mom and dad and their three kids. AfterGood Times, Walker’s career en- eady and certainly psyched for vibe, Rosenberg suggests listeners Of those five characters, it was the el- compassed numerous television pro- Rtheir first downstairs show, After check out “Elephant Walk,” “Catching dest son, portrayed by Jimmie Walker, grams like The Love Boat, The George Funk are heading back to the frozen Sunrise,” and “The Fugitives.” who would most delight audiences Lopez Show and Scrubs, pop-up ap- tundra of Erie, Pa. But this isn’t just These Toronto natives are not just and whose catchphrase — “Dy-no- pearances on late-night, and film roles a sit-back-and-let-the-music-wash- about playing some great tunes; they miiiite!” — would work like jet fuel to in some beloved classic comedies, like over-you kind of a gig. Not at all. Jai- also love the collective consciousness propel the then-26-year-old’s stand-up Airplane!, but he has always retained me Rosenberg, After Funk’s drummer, and camaraderie that comes with be-
Sherlocks, 508 State St. Broke Boland, Jake the Jan. 28 — 1 to 4 p.m. W. Main St. piwine.com. facebook.com. Hawk and Bootjack MUSIC Arundel Cellars, 11727 E. Souper Bowl XX Jan. 26 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Main Rd. facebook.com. Get The Led Out: The Personal Blend and Eli Flynn Jan. 28 — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. American Led Zeppelin Jan. 20 — 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Scotty’s Martini Lounge, 301 German St. facebook.com. DANCE Zem Zem Shrine Club, 2525 Jan. 18 — 7:30 p.m. Kings Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. W. 38th St. sarahreed.org. Warner Theatre, 811 State facebook.com/kingsrookclub. PA Line Doo Wop Dance St. erieevents.com. Jan. 26 — 5 to 9 p.m. Acoustic Ear Candy Jan. 26 — 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. FILM LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach Kings Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. Aircraft Carriers Alex Kates & Danny Shanahan Jan. 21 — 1 to 4 p.m. St. lifeworkserie.org. facebook.com/kingsrookclub. Jan. 19 — 7 to 10 p.m. Arundel Cellars & Brewing Co., 11727 Ongoing — 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Lavery Brewing Company, 138 E. Main Rd. arundelcellars.com. Amity Fest II featuring FOOD & DRINK Tom Ridge Environmental W. 12th St. facebook.com. Center, 301 Peninsula Dr. Music at Noon Handguns, Light Winter Coat Drive Years and More biggreenscreen.com. Erie’s Best Rapper Jan. 22 — noon to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 22, 23 Jan. 27 — 2:30 to 11:30 p.m. Prehistoric Planet Jan. 19 — 9 p.m. Penn State Behrend, 4701 Erie Brewing Co., 6008 Knowledge Basement Transmissions, 145 Ongoing — noon & 3 p.m. Basement Transmissions, 145 College Dr. behrend.psu.edu. Parkway. facebook.com. W. 11th St. facebook.com. W. 11th St. facebook.com. Tom Ridge Environmental Scott Bradlee’s Mind, Body, Beer Scheherazade Center, 301 Peninsula Dr. Black Widow Postmodern Jukebox Jan. 23 — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. biggreenscreen.com. Jan. 27 — 8 to 10 p.m. Jan. 19 — 9 p.m. Jan. 23 — 7:30 p.m. Erie Ale Works, 416 W. 12th Warner Theatre, 811 State Flight of the Butterflies Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry Mary D’Angelo Performing St. eriealeworks.com. St. eriephil.org. Ongoing — 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. Arts Center, 501 E. 38th St. Cocktails & Color miac.mercyhurst.edu. Whiskey Road Tom Ridge Environmental Loafer and Mallory Run Jan. 24 — 6 to 8 p.m. Center, 301 Peninsula Dr. Jan. 27 — 9 p.m. Jan. 19 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sharon Isbin Live Voodoo Brewery, 215 Arch biggreenscreen.com. from Studio Q Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry Sherlocks, 508 State St. St. facebook.com. Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. Dunkirk facebook.com. Jan. 26 — noon to 1 p.m. Wood & Whiskey Jan. 17 — 6 p.m. WQLN Studios, 8425 Hip Hop Hooray Litz Peach St. eriephil.org. Jan. 26 — 7 to 10 p.m. Bourbon Barrel, 1213 State Jan. 27 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 19 — 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Brewerie at Union Station, St. filmsocietynwpa.org. Radio Age Sherlocks, 508 State St. Kings Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. 123 W. 14th St. brewerie.com. facebook.com. Maniac (1934) And Short facebook.com/kingsrookclub. Jan. 26 — 9 p.m. Chili Cook Off Meet Your Maker Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry After Funk Jan. 18 — 8 to 10 p.m. Hired Hitmen Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. Jan. 27 — noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 27 — 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 20 — 9 p.m. Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Erie Movie House, 3424 W. Scorpionyx Kings Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. Lake Rd. facebook.com. Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry Olde Rd. pknpk.com. facebook.com/kingsrookclub. Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. Jan. 26 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sip N Paint Fantastic Planet (1973) Sherlocks, 508 State St. SSAS Acoustics featuring Metal Militia Jan. 27 — 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 19 — 8 to 10 p.m. facebook.com. Kayti Stadler Jan. 20 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Presque Isle Wine Cellars, 9440 Erie Movie House, 3424 W.
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ing part of a band. Rosenberg explains show begins with a performance of ish Alma Española. Its producer, Da- that his “favorite thing about being in Benjamin Britten’s Four Sea Inter- vid Frost, received a 2018 GRAMMY a band is being able to travel around ludes and after Isbin’s performance, Award nomination for his work. with my best friends and play music ends with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “I’m excited to return to the excel- to receptive audiences.” He added that Scheherazade, where the Philharmon- lent Erie Philharmonic after all these “we work really hard at this so its great ic’s concertmaster Ken Johnston will years, to revisit the majestic Warner to see it grow. I also love making new play the virtuoso solo violin role. Theater and to perform with the out- friends all over the place.” Together When previously playing at the War- standing Maestro Daniel Meyer,” Isbin with his bandmates, Rosenberg feels said. — Tracy Geibel that he is really creating “something 8 to 10 p.m. // Warner Theatre, 811 unique” and he loves watching the fan “She’s probably one of the best State St. // $10 to $52 // 455-1375 // erie- base and feeding off the audience’s guitarists of all time,” Weiser phil.org/calendar excitement and interest in the After said, calling Isbin the “Yo-Yo Funk sound. So go ahead, be part of Saturday, Jan. 27 something neat and head to the Rook Ma of the guitar.” for some accessible, danceable enter- Erie Punk Trio is tainment — and maybe make a new Left For Dead friend or two. — Miriam Lamey ner Theatre, Isbin had performed an- other piece by Rodrigo, the first guitar 10 p.m. // 1921 Peach St. // facebook. concerto ever written, Concierto de com/kingsrookclub will return to the Warner Theatre Aranjuez. “Playing Spanish music is close to Saturday, Jan. 27 stage to perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s Fantasía para un gentilhombre. my heart,” Isbin said. Grammy-winning Guitarist “She’s probably one of the best gui- She explained that Rodrigo’s Fanta- to Perform at the Phil tarists of all time,” Weiser said, calling sia para un gentilhombre is a work he Isbin the “Yo-Yo Ma of the guitar.” composed for the late Andrés Segovia, rie Philharmonic executive direc- He says nothing short of a “per- whom she studied with as a teenager. Etor Steve Weiser promises audi- She’d later meet and befriend Rodrigo aw, fast, and abrasive: Erie trio fect storm” and “luck” brought the Mala Sangre have been perfecting ence members will be impressed with world-renowned musician back to the in Madrid, after he heard her perform R the third show in the Phil’s symphon- in and win the Queen Sofia Competi- their style of hardcore punk for years. Erie stage, adding to the already im- The band consists of Carlos Rivera ic series. pressive lineup that seemed likely to tion with one of his songs. After two decades away from the More recently, Isbin has collaborated on guitar and vocals, with his cous- sell out on its own merit. in Eliezer Rivera on bass and backup Erie Philharmonic, multiple Gram- Led by conductor Daniel Meyer, the with the Argentinian-American opera my-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin star Isabel Leonard on the all-Span- vocals, and Mike Lozano on drums.
Lake Rd. facebook.com. Mark Weber: Animals Jesus Christ Superstar Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Jan. 18 — 7 to 7:30 p.m. E. Front St. erielibrary.org. NT Live: Young Marx Ongoing through Feb.11 Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27 — 7:30 p.m. Erie County Prison, 1618 Ash & Jan. 21, 28 — 2 p.m. St. eriebenedictines.org. Jan. 21 — 12:55 p.m. Erie Art Museum, 411 State Tots in Nature Class: My St. erieartmuseum.org. The Academy Theatre, 275 Chestnut Many Colored Day Mary D’Angelo Performing St. theacademytheatre.org. Erie BayHawks vs. Canton Arts Center, 501 E. 38th St. Watercolors on Paper Jan. 18, 22, 25, 29 & Feb. Jan. 19 — 7 p.m. 1 — 9 to 10 a.m. miac.mercyhurst.edu. Ongoing through Feb. 11 Petite Rouge Erie Insurance Arena, 809 (Reception Jan. 18 — 5 to 7 p.m.) Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27 — 7 p.m. & Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 French St. erieevents.com. The Florida Project Jan. 20, 21, 27, 28 — 2 p.m. Asbury Rd. asburywoods.org. Mercyhurst University Jan. 24 — 6 p.m. Coloring for Grown-Ups Cummings Gallery, 501 E. 38th Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th Preschool Nature Bourbon Barrel, 1213 State St. miac.mercyhurst.edu. St. erieplayhouse.org. Discovery Class - All the Jan. 20, 27— 10 a.m. to noon St. filmsocietynwpa.org. Colors of the Rainbows Millcreek Branch Library, 2088 Daniel Burke: Callings COMMUNITY Interchange Rd. erielibrary.org. This Year’s Scream Ongoing through Apr. 8 Jan. 18, 22, 25, 29 & Feb. Queen Premiere Great Lakes Shipwreck 1 — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Erie Art Museum, 411 State Coloring for Grown-Ups Exhibition Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Jan. 25 — 7 to 10 p.m. St. erieartmuseum.org. Jan. 20, 27 — 10 a.m. to noon Ongoing through Apr. 13, 2018 Asbury Rd. asburywoods.org. Erie Movie House, 3424 W. Iroquois Avenue Branch Library, Gary Spinosa: Divine Instinct Lake Rd. facebook.com. Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Aging Gracefully 4212 Iroquois Ave. erielibrary.org. Jan. 20 through Jan. 6, 2019 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. Florence Foster Jenkins Jan. 18 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Erie Art Museum, 411 State Reading Buddies with Learn to 3D Print LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach Jan. 28 — 1:30 p.m. St. erieartmuseum.org. Petite Rouge St. lifeworkserie.org. Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Jan. 17 — 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 20 — 10:30 a.m. to noon Rough Trade: Clay Bodies E. Front St. erielibrary.org. Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Yoga Class for Kids United Way of Erie County, 420 and Queer Visions E. Front St. erielibrary.org. Jan. 18, 25 & Feb. 1, 8 — West 6th St. unitedwayerie.org. VISUAL ARTS Jan. 23 through Mar. 4 (Reception 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 — 7 to 9 p.m.) DiscoverE - Flurries Cross Country Ski Clinics Ancient Ink: Mark Perrott Tumble 84, 4504 W. Ridge Rd. Doane Hall of Art at Jan. 17 — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ongoing through Jan. 28 apluseventsforkids.com. Allegheny College, 520 N. Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Erie Art Museum, 411 State Main St. allegheny.edu. 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. Glow-in-the-Dark Asbury Rd. asburywoods.org. St. erieartmuseum.org. Parachute Playtime Kids As Curators 2018 Read to a Therapy Dog Bocce Winter Classic Tattoosday Jan. 18 — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 through Mar. 18 Jan. 17 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 20 — noon Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Ongoing through Jan. 28 Erie Art Museum, 411 State Edinboro Branch Library, 413 E. Front St. erielibrary.org. The Brewerie at Union Station, Erie Art Museum, 411 State St. erieartmuseum.org. Plum St. erielibrary.org. 123 W. 14th St. brewerie.com. St. erieartmuseum.org. 5 Ways to a Younger You Ms. Pat THEATER Jan. 18 — 7 p.m. & Jan. 19, Feathered Beasts Annual Faculty, Staff, Jan. 17 — 6 to 7 p.m. and Alumni Art Show Stomp 20 — 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. Jan. 20 — 1 to 2 p.m. Millcreek Municipal Building, 2301 Ongoing through Feb. 8 Jan. 17— 7:30 p.m. Jr’s Last Laugh, 1402 State Tom Ridge Environmental Center, W. 12th St. lifeworkserie.org. St. jrslastlaugh.com. 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. Penn State Behrend, 4701 Warner Theatre, 811 State College Dr. sites.psu.edu. St. erieevents.com. Fiber Arts Meetup Silent Peace Walk Veteran Resources Fair Jan. 17, 24, 31 — 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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days decades ago. The album makes it Nearby Edinboro University just so a community affair too, with a total of happens to feature some of the better IMAGO THEATRE nine guest musicians on the recording. players in the nation at the collegiate Maniacal Device’s “Morbid” Rob Burke level. Together with local nonprofit lends his growl to three tracks, having Mission Empower, they will strive to been close with the band members for inspire a new generation of different- PRESENTS LA BELLE ages. JC Nickles adds his riotous voice ly-abled athletes with the second an- to a track as well, as does Joe Galla- nual On The Ball tournament at Erie gher. The song “Matador” even has a Insurance Arena. The marquee event horn section thanks to members of will pit the Fighting Scots wheelchair “Sure-fire inspired fun” Revelation and This American Song. basketball team against (able-bodied) The album’s 13 tracks flash past with Erie community members in a full- lightning speed, clocking in at just un- court, 5-on-5 matchup. Before the – New York Times der a half an hour. The frenetic guitar featured attraction, attendees can par- sound and unbridled energy is evi- ticipate in a 3-on-3, half-court pick-up dent in every hard-picked distorted game to lend unique perspective to Now poised to release their second stroke. — Nick Warren the impressive feats para-athletes are full length album, Mala Sangre will lar recreational, intercollegiate, and able to accomplish. A 50-50 raffle and headline a CD release show at Scotty’s 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. // 301 German St. // $5 // Paralympic sport around the globe. gift basket giveaways will also be held. Martini Lounge. Sharing the bill will facebook.com/Scottys.Martini The sport retains all the rules of stan- Through it all, Mission Empower be local hard rockers Maniacal De- (which advocates for the education Sunday, Jan. 28 dard basketball, with slight tweaks vice, Revelation, Gelatin Skeleton, and in regards to mobility— a competitor and inclusion of Erie youth of all abil- Brotherhood of the Jam. may not touch his or her wheels more ity levels) hopes to dissolve barriers, The new album is titled “Left For On The Ball Tournament Keeps Hoop Dreams than twice after dribbling or receiv- subvert misconceptions, foster com- Dead” and perfectly captures the ing the ball (or five times, if adhering munity and build a basis for team- band’s furious energy onstage. Their Alive for All to modified NBA guidelines). Other- work moving forward. Strip away all Latino background is something they all is life — or, at the very least, it wise, the game remains the same — the labels and it’s (still) nothing but embrace, even immediately with their can offer those with a disability a find your spot on a roughly 90-by-50 net. — Matt Swanseger name, meaning “bad blood,” the band’s B new lease on life. Since first being con- foot court, take your shot, and hope lyrics transitioning quickly from En- 11:45 a.m. // 809 French St. // $12 tested in the 1940s, wheelchair basket- to hear the mellifluousswish of the glish to Spanish. With a gritty, tight re- (includes admission to the Erie ball (formerly known as “wheelchair ball through a hoop suspended 10 feet cording, the sound immediately takes BayHawks game versus the Lakeland netball”), has evolved into a popu- above the playing field. you back to hardcore punk’s glory Magic at 4 p.m.) // 825-0788
Jan. 20 — 1 to 4 p.m. Warner Theatre, 811 State 1255 Manchester Rd. erielibrary.org. arundelcellars.com. Ida Tarbell’s Work in St. erieevents.com. the 21st Century Fort LeBoeuf American Legion Great Books Jimmy J.J. Walker Post #285, 120 W. 4th St. erie.va.gov. Jan. 29 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Snowshoe Hike - Jan. 23, 30 — 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 27 — 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. Snowshoe Clinics Introductory Level Jefferson Educational Society, Jefferson Educational Society, Jr’s Last Laugh, 1402 State 3207 State St. jeserie.org. Jan. 20 — 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 21 — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 3207 State St. jeserie.org. St. jrslastlaugh.com. Rotary Pavilion at Presque Salute Your Health Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 The Heroic Life of Erie’s Erie Otters vs. Hamilton Asbury Rd. asburywoods.org. Isle State Park, 1 Peninsula Cooking Demonstration Dr. trecpi.org. Strong Vincent Jan. 26 — 7 p.m. Jan. 30 — noon to 12:30 Master Builders Jan. 23 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Women’s March Rally: Erie Insurance Arena, 809 & 12:30 to 1 p.m. Jan. 20 — 2 to 3 p.m. French St. erieevents.com. Power to the Polls Jefferson Educational Society, Erie VA Medical Center, 135 Edinboro Branch Library, 413 3207 State St. jeserie.org. E. 38th St. erie.va.gov. Jan. 21 — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Erie Kennel Club Dog Show Plum St. erielibrary.org. Downtown Erie, facebook.com. Enrichment Series: Jan. 27, 28 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. DiscoverE - Feathers A grimy engine room of a steamship becomes an enchanted theatrical playground where Beauty and the Kid’s Dino Time: Dinosaurs Judaism Today Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Jan. 31 — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Escaped Extinction Gentle Yoga & Jan. 24 — 7 p.m. Sassafras Pier erieevents.com. Meditation: Level 1 Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Beast comes to life with song, drama, puppetry, shadow theatre and a multitude of special effects. Jan. 20 — 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. Jan. 22, 29 — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parachute Playtime Tom Ridge Environmental Center, E. Lake Rd. eriebenedictines.org. 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. Lincoln Community Center Library, Jan. 27 — 10 to 11 a.m. Harlem Globetrotters Recommended for ages 4 and older. 1255 Manchester Rd. erielibrary.org. Refreshing Salt Scrubs Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Jan. 31 — 7 p.m. Family Nights at the Jan. 25 — 2 to 3 p.m. E. Front St. erielibrary.org. Family Storytime Erie Insurance Arena, 809 Nature Center Millcreek Branch Library, 2088 French St. erieevents.com. Jan. 20 — 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22, 29 — 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interchange Rd. erielibrary.org. Basics of Home Maple Edinboro Branch Library, 413 Tree Tapping Motherhood in the Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 ScienceGo! Asbury Rd. asburywoods.org. Plum St. erielibrary.org. Jan. 27 — 10:30 a.m. to noon Digital Age Jan. 25 — 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 • 2 p.m. Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Jan. 31 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Splash After Dark Little Leaves Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Asbury Rd. asburywoods.org. Jefferson Educational Society, Jan. 20 — 7:30 p.m. to midnight Jan. 22, 27 — 10 to 10:45 a.m. 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. Erie Otters vs. Sarnia 3207 State St. jeserie.org. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Underdog Enemies: How Jan. 27 — 7 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Park Resort, 8091 Peach Park, 1501 W. 6th St. leaferie.org. Gardening Workshops St. splashlagoon.com. Hannibal and Spartacus Erie Insurance Arena, 809 Jan. 31 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Presque Isle History Series Stood up to Rome French St. erieevents.com. Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Cheer and Dance Jan. 22, 29 — 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 25 — 7 to 8 p.m. Erie BayHawks vs. Lakeland Park, 1501 W. 6th St. leaferie.org. Championships Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Jefferson Educational Society, Jan. 21 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. 3207 State St. jeserie.org. Jan. 28 — 4 p.m. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Erie Insurance Arena, 809 Jan. 31 — 7 to 9 p.m. Census Clues: Opening Trivia Night Sassafras Pier erieevents.com. French St. erieevents.com. Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Doors to More Jan. 26 — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To Hatch Hollow, with Asbury Rd. asburywoods.org. Bridal Showcase & Expo Jan. 23 — 10 a.m. to noon Arundel Cellars & Brewing Jan. 21 — 11 a.m. Lincoln Community Center Library, Co., 11727 E. Main Rd. Much Gratitude: Continuing
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A grimy engine room of a steamship becomes an enchanted theatrical playground where Beauty and the Beast comes to life with song, drama, puppetry, shadow theatre and a multitude of special effects. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Saturday, Feb. 3 • 2 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
Tickets at miac.mercyhurst.edu or 824-3000 Roe v. Wade Dinner & A movie January 22, 1973 Commemorating 45 Years of safeguarding Presented by women’s reproductive choices. Film Society of NWPA Northwest Pennsylvania Bourbon Barrel $12 Admission National Organization for Women 1213 State St 5:30 PM Dinner www. facebook.com/NWPAnow [email protected] Erie, PA6501 7 PM FILM Northwest Pennsylvania American Civil Liberties Union www.aclunwpa.tripod.com Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates www.plannedparenthoodpa.org The Social Responsibility Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation www.uuerie.org JAN 24 R FEB 7 R Keystone Progress www.joinkeystoneprogress.org The florida project (2017) The big sick (2017) American Association of University Women Erie Branch Sponsored by Whole Foods Sponsored by Whole Foods Cooperative Cooperative www.aauwerie.com League of Women Voters, Erie County, PA www.facebook.com/League-of-Women-Voters-Erie-County-PA-693947254074130
FEB 14 R FEB 21 R blade runner 2049 (2017) lady bird (2017) Sponsored by Radius CoWork Sponsored by Knox Legal Advisors and SQuare Trade Design
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MAR 7 R MAR 14 R get out (2017) ATOMIC BLONDE (2017) Sponsored by Chills Productions Sponsored by Chris Arkwright
MAR 21 R APRIL 4 R Arts and cultural experiences Three Billboards Outside The Shape of Water (2017) Ebbing, Missouri (2017) Sponsored by Whole Foods Cooperative and Yogi Chelsea prepare students for success in Sponsored by Knox Legal Advisors school, work and life. THE ARTS & CULTURE CAMPAIGN
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24 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com January 17, 2018 CALENDAR Postmodern Jukebox Puts Generations on Shuffle Jazz and swing ensemble outfits newer songs in much older clothes
Postmodern Jukebox, helmed DRINK by pianist and arranger Scott LOCAL Bradlee (center), will be putting their uniquely retro spin on the popular songs of today at Mercyhurst’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center.
That’s right — 14 releases; PMJ uploads a new cover weekly, so Blue Canoe • Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing they add up fast. Recent exam- Erie Brewing • Erie Ale Works ples include Gnarls Barkley’s Millcreek Brewing Co. • The Brewerie CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “Crazy” as a 1950s torch song, TimberCreek • Lavery Brewing Bruno Mars’ “That’s What I Like” Voodoo • Arundel Cellars and Brewing TUESDAY, JAN. 23 in the style of the Rat Pack, and Taylor th acklemore and Ryan Lewis’ debut Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” Friday, February 9 , 2018 Mhit single “Thrift Shop” dropped in repurposed as a James Bond opening 6:30 to 9:30 PM 2012, an ode to the musty and antiquat- sequence theme. Even if you detest Top • $40 • ed that flew in the face of the “so fresh 40 radio, you’ll be astonished how well Pre event online ticket sales only and so clean-clean” of hip hop conven- these songs hold up after being re-con- • Bayfrontcenter.org • tion. It proved the ideal breakthrough textualized. Music by: Millennium Sound for musician, pianist, and arranger Scott Mercyhurst’s Mary D’Angelo Per- Catering by: Cali’s West Bradlee, whose Postmodern Jukebox forming Arts Center will become the • Must be 21 or Older • (PMJ) project had already been taking swingin’est speakeasy (minus the bath- your grandpa’s style(s) for years prior. tub gin) in the 48 contiguous states All proceeds benefit the programs Together with a rotating cast of collabo- when they invite the wildly inventive of the Bayfront Maritime Center rators, Bradlee dresses popular songs of ensemble to the stage as a late addi- 40 Holland St. | 814.456.4077 today in musical fashions handed down tion to the MIAC (Mercyhurst Institute from the golden age of jazz and swing. for Arts & Culture) 2017-18 season. By Imagine listening to your favorite hit ra- the time you read this, most (if not all) dio station in the Victrola era and you’ll of the tickets will be as good as gone, have a good idea. but those interested can call the MIAC Since that stride piano-laden (1920s-in- box office to check for any last-second spired) cover of “Thrift Shop” launched availability. Even if you’ve only got $20 in PMJ’s YouTube channel in 2013, the your pocket, you’re well on your way to a group’s uploads have garnered over 750 show that, by most accounts, is freaking million views and won over 3 million awesome. — Matt Swanseger subscribers (and counting). They have performed on Good Morning America, 7:30 p.m. // 501 E. 38th St. // $30 been featured on NPR Music and NBC adults, $25 seniors, $20 students 50% OFF News, and ascended the iTunes Charts and youth // 824-3000 // miac. 1/2 lb COFFEE with all 14 of their releases since 2014. mercyhurst.edu/box-office With purchase of any 1 lb whole bean coee. Now oering over 50 dierent varieties! Premium Coee 1220 West 38th Street. Call 814.315.7182 or visit www.premiumcoeeerie.com Valid till 1/31/2018
January 17, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 25 CALENDAR Activists Unite for Amity Fest II Music festival raises funding, hopes for sexual assault victims
festival hosted by Amity Threads, featur- Headlining the fest is the Harris- The first 200 patrons through the door ing 18 local, regional, and national bands, burg-based pop-punk band Handguns. will receive a free re-release of Hand- with all proceeds going to A Voice for After a four-year stint of playing and guns’ debut EP, Anywhere But Home. the Innocent (AVFTI) — a non-profit or- writing music without any founding In addition to the bands, a number of ganization dedicated to supporting and members, Handguns is making their local businesses are rallying behind the empowering victims of sexual abuse. By first appearance at the new Basement cause. Voodoo Brewery, Game Over Tat- partnering with AVFTI, Amity Fest hopes Transmissions with their classic lineup too, Bay City Tattoo, the Erie Art Muse- to help raise awareness for the cause from their first two EPs, reuniting with um, the Erie Otters, and World of Music and create a safer community in the mu- guitarist Jake Langley, bassist Nate are all donating raffle items, and Ben
TROCCHIO PHOTOGRAPHY TROCCHIO sic scene. Bobb, and drummer Marco Florey (coin- Red of Game Over Tattoo is doing spe- “I found out about AVFTI through cidentally, Langley and Bobb’s final show cial tattoos for the fest to help raise ETERNAL BOY volunteering with nonprofits for the before leaving the band in October 2012 money for AVFTI. SATURDAY, JAN. 27 Warped Tour throughout the years,” was at the old Basement Transmissions Cleveland band Light Years will be says Amity Threads founder Braden Do- on State Street.) sharing the bill, as well as The Weekend t’s an unfortunate truth that most of cherty. “I had eventually started follow- “It’s important as a human being to Classic, Eternal Boy, Belmont, Sink the Ius know someone who has been a vic- ing them on social media and strongly be cognizant of other people’s safety Ship, and Riviera. tim of sexual assault. This past year has support their cause. Supporting those and security regardless of the current Amity Fest, true to its definition, is all seen the issue come disturbingly into fo- affected by sexual assault is such a huge state of the world at this time,” Langley about bringing the community together, cus in the public eye, with victims com- piece of allowing survivors to grow and said about the cause. “I have always be- striving towards a common good, and ing forward with allegations of sexual rebuild. AVFTI does such a wonderful lieved in the furtherance of these kinds fighting for what we know is right. — misconduct against many beloved mu- job empowering those who reach out to of causes.” Tommy Shannon sicians, actors, and other entertainers, them — it’s truly inspiring. Through that, On returning to Erie, Langley com- leaving many people feeling uncertain with all that had happened with Har- mented, “I’m always excited to play any- 2 p.m. // 145 W. 11th St. // $15 whether they can feel safe in places that vey Weinstein and the music scene, it where, especially a place with personal advance, $20 doors // pre-sale once brought them solace. only seemed right to support AVFTI and history. Though the building itself isn’t tickets and bundles at amitythreads. Enter Amity Fest II, an all-day music those they help.” the same, I’m stoked.” bandcamp.com/merch SCHEHERAZADE including GRAMMY award winning guitarist Sharon Isbin January 27 | Warner Theatre | 8PM Featuring music from Rimsky Korsakov’s iconic Scheherazade, based on the tale of Arabian Nights
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26 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com January 17, 2018 MOVIE REVIEWS
Big Names and Big Issues in The Post Molly’s Game: A Fast-Paced Slow Hand
et’s be honest, with the people n his directorial debut, Linvolved in this film, it’s hard for IAaron Sorkin finds himself it to fail. Featuring Meryl Streep going into the game with a and Tom Hanks as leads, while be- metaphorical pair of pocket ing directed by Steven Spielberg? kings. Rivaled only by Char- It’s difficult to think of a more re- lie Kaufman in regard to spected lineup. But does its ped- his fame as a screenwriter, igree deliver on its promise? For Sorkin carries with him the the most part, the answer is yes. heavy-hitting acclaim of his Based on true events in 1971, resume. With films like A Few
the film deals directly with the Good Men, The Social Net- FILMS STX
Pentagon Papers, and their publi- FOX 20TH CENTURY work, and Moneyball under cation in the New York Times and his belt, you barely need to mention television credits as showrunner of The News- the Washington Post. The film opens with military analyst Daniel Ellsberg releasing room, Sports Night, and The West Wing. Not for nothing, but Sorkin fans know pre- the documents to the New York Times. The news hits and it hits quickly, sending cisely what to expect when they see his name in the credits: fast-talking and plenty shockwaves around the country, and in particular to those among the fourth estate. of it. His status as a celebrity writer made it easy to secure the strong cast and source Detailing a history of government involvement in Vietnam from President Truman material for the film — in fact, Molly Bloom, the real-life titular character actually to President Nixon, the papers made it clear that the United States was knowingly approached Sorkin after the rights to her story were secured, since she herself was fighting a losing battle overseas while military casualties continued to climb. a self-proclaimed fan. Meryl Streep plays Katharine Graham, who served as publisher, president and chair- The movie begins strong, with the first few minutes tracking Bloom’s early career person of the board for the Washington Post. We see her try to reconcile her personal as a competitive skier. As she takes steps to qualify for the Olympics, the intro’s cli- relationships with the Washington elite, including members of the government like max made the audience audibly gasp. In fact, taken as a standalone section, the intro former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara (played by Bruce Greenwood). might even be stronger than the rest of the film (similar to the heartbreaking uneven- Tom Hanks plays Post exec- ness of Up!), in a style reminiscent of Adam McKay’s The Big Short. utive editor Ben Bradlee, who But that’s just the deal. The game starts as Molly Bloom — played by the wonderful is intent on keeping up with Jessica Chastain — finds herself drawn into the world of high-stakes poker. Through and outdoing his peers at her new boss (Jeremy Strong at his douchiest), she is introduced to different card the New York Times. This is players, most importantly, the horrendously miscast Michael Cera as “Mister X.” Es- a stellar cast, and it’s great to sentially playing himself, he’s intended to be a composite of Leonardo DiCaprio, To- see Bob Odenkirk and David bey Maguire (admittedly the most Cera-like), and Ben Affleck, all of whom played in Cross of Mr. Show with Bob games organized by Bloom. and David come together The film provides interesting vignettes centered around certain players, like a drunk, again, even in serious roles. lovelorn Chris O’Dowd, a hilarious Brian d’Arcy James as a terrible poker player, and The film deals with media a chilling performance by Bill Camp as a skilled player on “tilt.” Idris Elba steals his censorship, and the conflict- scenes as Chastain’s lawyer, while Kevin Costner’s distracting presence as her de- ing role of a women in power, manding father draws from the film. As the FBI comes into play, the fun of the poker two things that seem extremely pertinent today. In the tradition of other “newsroom” setting falls away into low-stakes courtroom discussion, as the latter portion of film movies, such as Spotlight, or this film’s veritable sequel, All The President’s Men, the makes viewers wish they had folded early. — Nick Warren pace is fast and the lines and the characters never relent, despite its relatively sub- dued nature. — Nick Warren Written and Directed by: Aaron Sorkin // Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Jeremy Strong // 140 minutes Directed by: Steven Spielberg // Written by: Liz Hannah, Josh Singer // Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Rhys, Jesse Plemons // 116 minutes Nick Warren can be reached at [email protected]
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January 17, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 29 MUSIC REVIEWS
Umphrey’s McGee Typhoon Francis and the Lights King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard It’s Not Us Offerings Just For Us Gumboot Soup Nothing Too Fancy Music Roll Call Records KTTF Records Flightless HQ
he band’s fferings is an he “surprise al- hey actually T11th studio al- Oambitious Tbum” is often Tdid it. With just bum in 20 years, record that deliv- a move reserved days left in the year, It’s Not Us pro- ers on its inten- for hip-hop artists, King Gizzard, the vides fans with tion. The Salem, which makes it all prolific Wizards, a slew of new Oregon band’s the more fitting for released Gumboot material to feast fourth record, Of- the second album Soup, thereby ful- at on. As any “Umph” fan knows though, ferings finds the band raising the stakes, from Kanye West and Chance the Rap- filling their promise to release five albums it’s not about the studio albums. The with more even more orchestration per collaborator Francis and the Lights. over the span of 2017. And while Gumboot For so many Edinboro students, one visit was all it sextet from Chicago (by way of Notre and cinematic world-building. Paired A future-pop aficionado, Francis has even Soup also represents what one might U took to know they had found the university perfect for them. Dame, Indiana) has earned a repu- with the indie rock slur of vocalist Kyle more in common with peers like Bon Iver expect the last of five albums crafted in E tation as one of the world’s great live Morton, the band’s understated instru- and The 1975 as he bends the vocal dis- less than 12 months to sound like — a bit bands. Umph fans will also be quick to mental prowess shines in a balance tortion of the former around the throw- mismatched, to say the least — it’s still Visit us on campus or online, and see why more than 65,000 alumni have built the point out the key differences between between a more traditional emo sound back bleeps and bloops of the latter to a daring collection of psych-rock tracks foundations of their success with an exceptional and a ordable EU education. the band and the likes of Phish and (reminiscent of bands like Bright Eyes create a sound both nostalgic and inven- that clearly represent the band’s ambi- the Grateful Dead. The band’s sound or Brand New) and experimental post- tive. His sophomore album, Just For Us, tions. Gumboot Soup’s biggest weakness is far more based on progressive rock rock soundscaping (similar to Sigur Ros doubles down on the unique songwriting is that it simply feels like a collection of We are the and metal than jazz or folk. Tracks like or Godspeed You! Black Emperor). The that made his name relevant in 2016. Over B-sides and loose ends following four “Remind Me,” with its double bass 11-member band isn’t afraid of melody a short and sweet 26 minutes, Francis stronger, more cohesive projects. Single and harmonized leads, will make that either, with hummable tunes lying deep marries bouncy piano ballads (“Morning,” “Greenhouse Heat Death” utilizes the abundantly clear. The album isn’t con- within eight-and-a-half minute tracks “Back in Time”) with noisy synth experi- microtonal tuning used infamously on tent to rest in any one spot however, like “Empiricist.” Each track of the 14 ments (“Just For Us,” “Scream So Loud”) Flying Microtonal Banana, while “Muddy + FIGHTING SCOTS song album — clocking in at 68 minutes 65,000 as the next song, “You & You Alone” that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Water” brings back the woodwind instru- playing 17 varsity sports comes in with delicate chorused gui- — has its own mildly pretentious, inten- new fun. album. Really, the most baffling ments that marked Polygondwanaland. alumni network tar chimes and emotive vocals from tionally one-worded title. The tones drift choice here was to drop the album on But new sonic experiments manage to Brendan Bayliss. There’s also the funky in static as emotions rise and fall, both December 29, officially placing it in end- pull the weight here, from the unexpected “Speak Up” featuring the ultra-cool passionate and measured. Will Typhoon of-the-year-list limbo. But perhaps it’s a pop sheen of opener “Beginner’s Luck” to Student clubs and tenor saxophone of jazz musician be the next Arcade Fire? Or is that ship sign of maturity that Francis is more con- the sludgy doom riff of “The Great Chain Joshua Redman. It’s the last minute in in for dangerous waters? Epic, sweeping cerned with doing exactly what he wants of Being.” It’s unlikely that Gumboot Soup wor ldwi de 150+ organizations the song “Forks” though, that shows indie rock is alive and well in bands like than how it’s perceived by publications. will be the 2017 album to stand the test listeners what’s really magical about Manchester Orchestra, and Typhoon With motives as honest as his songwrit- of time when it comes to King Gizzard’s the band. The searing, perfectly articu- seem to present a more creative, sin- ing, Francis has managed to release a eclectic catalog, but it’s an impressive lated leads of guitarist Jake Cinninger cere approach to such a sound, so ex- warm and welcoming sophomore album achievement and a strong indication of are explosive, triumphant and exhila- pect the band to find an even greater that’s already beckoning for repeat plays the band’s talents nonetheless. — Aaron rating. — Nick Warren footing. — Nick Warren in warmer weather. — Aaron Mook Mook 585 17TO1 campusacre student-faculty ratio
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