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K k SEPTEMBER 2019 K g VOL. 31 #8 H WOWHALL.ORGk respite, and, eventually, of redemp- tion. “You go through experiences of loss or extreme pain and you just keep moving,” Eva says. “You look around and wonder, how has the world not stopped? But it’s also powerful. I’m still here, I’m not a person who is ruled by pain; I still like who I am.” If the singer had any lingering doubts about her craft, they’re gone now. “For a long time I understood my ability to write songs as like, OMG another one just fell from the sky what luck – another one will never come again!” Eva says. “Now I know, I’m meant to be doing this. And I accept and honor that.” After penning 20+ songs, Charly Bliss solicited the input of producer Joe Chiccarelli (the Shins, White Stripes). For Chiccarelli, the CHARLY BLISS: ALL ABOUT EVA “infectiousness” he was initially On Saturday, October 5, the something I ever plan out. In my cess -- is the story of the band’s For Eva, the path to these drawn to when he heard the band CCPA and UO Campus Radio 88.1 opinion, the two best emotional evolution from the scrappy upstarts moments of exaltation was fraught. play live in early 2017 was more FM KWVA proudly welcome releases are crying and dancing, so who made 2017’s brash punk Many of the singer’s Young apparent than ever. Charly Bliss to the WOW Hall. it makes sense to me to marry the LP Guppy, to the confident, Enough lyrics were inspired by a “There is a high level of energy Opening the show are Eugene’s two.” assured artists behind the compar- past abusive relationship, one that in the vocal delivery, there is a very own The Shifts. That combination is the core of atively dynamic, unapologetically had Eva – as such relationships are sophistication and musicality in the “I don’t know why it’s easiest Charly Bliss. Challenging each pop Young Enough. designed to do – doubting herself guitar parts, the rhythm section for me to frame the darkest lyrics other to be exposed, to be seen for “We definitely go to different on many levels. Songwriting, just works,” he says. “It’s all the in the context of upbeat songs,” who they really are as people -- places on this one,” says bassist which “wasn’t something that I elements that make a great band.” says Charly Bliss’ Eva Hendricks. and then to double down on the Dan Shure. “But it still sounds like grew up thinking I could do,” as “I want people to feel strong “It’s completely instinctual and not sound that emerged from that pro- us. It’s still fun.” she puts it, became a new source of when they CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 INSIDE THIS ISSUE MELVINS X REDD KROSS P2 NOVACANE & DREAM WULF P3 STEVE HOFSTETTER P4 JACKIE GREENE P4 H REPTALIENS P5 SONGHOY BLUES P6 WOW RUMMAGE SALE P6 MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR HUMANS P6 MERSIV & MR. BILL P7 H HYPER SLOTH P7 PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization

CHERUB’S BABY ANGELS On Friday, October 4, the CCPA and UO Campus Radio Jordan was crafting what would become known as their first 88.1 FM KWVA welcome Cherub’s “Baby Angels Tour” to the album, Man of the Hour. WOW Hall. A few years later, it was the song “Doses & Mimosas” that Beyond the fog of burning blunts, the sea of whiskey and for- caught the attention of the public and gained the interest of est of empties, you’ll find two sweethearts in a Nashville garage. Columbia Records, who signed the duo in 2013. Their four year Just as they were yesterday, the day before that, and years prior. major label run brought their fans two LP’s, Year of the Caprese Searching for the perfect combination of string plucking, button and Bleed Gold Piss Excellence, while also sending them around pushing and knob turning to craft the ideal sound to make you the world playing festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, forget your world and step into theirs. The aforementioned Glastonbury, Outside Lands, Osheaga, Summer Camp, Summer sweethearts are Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber; known to most Sonic, and headlining four US tours. Now, a gold record and 130 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, as “Cherub.” million Spotify streams later, the bond between them remains It all began in 2010 at Middle Tennessee State University. The “unf^ckwithable,” as they construct their newest batch of genre- two met as Jason was playing around town with local bands and defying anthems. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

K k The Community Center for the WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,200, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2019 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising 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 Kashin, Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Manager - Danette Lamson, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Kaleah Bishop, House Manager - Blake Boxer Concessions Manager: Angela Lees; Concessions Staff: Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, Kambra Morris-Mitzner, Ronald Perko Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Robyn Kelly, Vice Chair: Mike DeLuise, Secretary: Kathleen Blair, Treasurer: Amy Sherwood, Members: Sam Harmon, Janelle Krinsky, Dan Nathan, John Henry Weber

MELVINS X REDD KROSS On Tuesday, September 10, 1991’s Bullhead, the Melvins two bassists on the album Pinkus the Community Center for the trademark gargantuan sound was Abortion Technician (with J.D. Performing Arts and University of firmly in place.) Pinkus returning to the bottom Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM While the Melvins were as end along with Steve McDonald KWVA proudly welcome the Mel- recognizable as any band of their as Buzzo and Crover took their vins and Redd Kross to the WOW day, they also proved to be more usual places on guitar and drums). Hall along with special guest creatively flexible than nearly all Toshi Kasai. Dale Crover and their peers, which helped the band REDD KROSS Steven McDonald will be doing remain productive and prolific Redd Kross is Steven double duty with both Melvins more than three decades after it McDonald (bass/vocals), Jeff and Redd Kross, so this tour will launched. McDonald (vocals/guitars,) Dale be two times the fun! The band formed in Aberdeen, Crover (drums) and Jason Shapiro Amphetatmine Reptile Records Washington, the same town that (guitars/vocals). recently posted a test press of the produced Nirvana’s Cobain and Like fellow legendary Great upcoming split release they’re put- Krist Novoseic. The Melvins American John Waters, Redd ting out with the Melvins and sludge was inspirational. Young- Kross have devoted their career to Flipper. Buzz Osborne talked er bands took their heaviness, making subversive entertainment about that and other things in an adding a pop song structure, and in a high pop celebrity style, rein- interesting interview with Coach- became famous. Melvins did earn troducing in their especially gold- ella Valley Weekly. a major-label contract with Atlan- en late ’80s/early-’90s period such “We always have records. tic, but after releasing three forbidden classic-rock tropes as We’re recording all kinds of records for the label, they were melodies, harmonies, ripping things. We have a split-EP with dropped in late 1996 and the musicianship and primary colors the Flipper guys coming out. We group returned to indie status. -- stuff that had (largely) been have an EP with a band from The late ‘90s and early 2000s saw ditched in the underground rock’s Sweden called ShitKid coming out a flurry of releases by the post-punk, No Wave, hardcore, soon. We have a Melvins project band: most were issued on Mike and sensitive-egghead scenes. with me, Dale and the original Patton’s Ipecac label. (Buzz and Their self-aware pre-spandex drummer that we’re working on. I Patton released several albums Glam bubblegum garage psyche- also have a solo acoustic album together with the band Fantomas.) delic Cheap Trick/Kiss/Revolver I’m finishing. We have another One of the few things the Mel- post-Kim Fowley rock and roll is album that I can’t really let the vins hadn’t done was release a known for degenerate, sweet, cat out of the bag on that one yet double album, but finally they tongues in cheek, song-long that we’re working on. It’s a ton were able to cross that off their winks. of stuff. I think in the last two list in 2017 with the 23-track A Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 months we’ve recorded 35 songs.” Walk with Love and Death. In day of show. Doors open at 8:00 No other band to emerge from 2018 they used a lineup featuring pm and showtime is 9:00. H the punk/alternative underground would mine Black Sabbath’s slow, monolithic roar with greater effect than the Melvins, and they proved to be wildly influential despite barely breaking out of cult status. Kurt Cobain often sang their praises, helping them land their first major-label recording deal in 1993. They became a bridge between the edges of the punk and metal communities, who would find greater common ground from the ‘90s onward. (Their debut EP, 1986’s 6 Songs, found them wavering between speedier punk-oriented numbers and full-on heaviness, but by REDD CROSS

2 SEPTEMBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG NW ROCK: BROOX HEADLINES THE PNW WILDLIFE ENTERTAINMENT WILDLIFE MINI-TOUR NOVACANE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, WITH STOGGRD, JVCKFROST, MELVINS X REDD KROSS & DREAM WULF KYMO, DJ TMA, WOOKI AND A SPECIAL B2B FINAL SET.

On Thursday, October 3, the Dream Wulf’s sound is fierce- “Psych Pop”. Combining a sonic Community Center for the ly psychedelic. Powerful female array of psychedelic soundscapes Performing Arts hosts a vocals, melting guitar riffs, intri- and kinetic live performances, Northwest Showcase at the cate time signatures and captivat- Novacane has found themselves WOW Hall featuring Novacane, ing dark undertones leave you at the peak of a blossoming Dream Wulf, Spiller and Modern guessing in wonder. They create young music scene. Sons. a riff- that flirts between the push Novacane celebrated the Based out of Portland, Dream and pull of light and dark energy, release of their second EP, Wulf is a blend of alternative, creating the constant synergy of a Comfort Food, in August. stoner, dream and bloom gloom positive message with a dark Eugene’s own Spiller is cele- rock and roll music. The band delivery. Magnetically charged, brating the release of a new EP, finished recording and is on the their live performances are capti- Plant House. It’s out now and is verge of releasing a double EP. vating and dreamy, radiating a available on all music sites. The record will contain remixed unified intensity that lives up to From Bozeman, Montana, and re-mastered classics from their pack name. Modern Sons is rooted in garage their demo release in 2017 and A finalist from the WOW rock – but their music is not four new songs. They are also Hall’s Eugene LIVE! series, head- based in a particular style, but in writing a concept album; there is liner Novacane consists of guitar- the expression of experience and no release date currently set. ist/vocalist Dylan Latimer, bassist the song itself. The Modern Sons Dream Wulf is unsigned, as Oliver Lester and drummer effectively use textural changes of the founding members and Zachary Clifton. Beginning their dynamics to step into another visionaries -- John Villadelgado musical endeavors at the socially sub genre of rock they coined and Jessica Bahl -- enjoy pursuing awkward age of 15, Novacane “Psychedelic Post-Punk”. their dream in their own way. has spent the better half of the Tickets are just $8 in advance They are joined by Glenn Walters last decade meticulously crafting or at the door. Doors open at on drums and Killa on bass. their own brand of self-titled 8:00 pm and showtime is 8:30. H

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FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES SEPTEMBER 2019 3 THE MODERN LIVES OF STEVE JACKIE GREENE On Sunday, September 29, the Greene partnered with Academy Mule, Mississippi All-Stars, Amy CCPA and KLCC proudly wel- Award-nominated “king of indie Helm, Steve Earle, and Bob Weir. HOFSTETTER come Jackie Greene back to the animation” Bill Plympton for a WOW Hall. series of music videos for The THE COFFIS BROTHERS COMEDY WITHOUT APOLOGY Americana and roots singer- Modern Lives - Vol 1 that would Born and raised in the Santa On Thursday, September 12, author, columnist and comedian Steve songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack- eventually become an animated Cruz Mountains, songwriters Hofstetter performs stand-up at the WOW Hall. of-all-trades, and an artist who can short film titled The Modern Jamie and Kellen Coffis’ music is a Hofstetter’s national TV debut came on ESPN’s Quite Frankly, where croon over soulful piano ballads as Lives. The film is currently mak- blend of folk, blues, R&B and Stephen A. Smith yelled at him for three minutes. Hofstetter has also much as he can shred a bluesy ing the rounds at film festivals and straight-ahead rock. On their appeared on CBS’ Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, Showtime’s guitar solo (like he did as the lead is being exhibited at the 71st third full-length album, Roll With White Boyz in the Hood, VH1’s Countdown, Sundance’s On the Road guitarist for The Black Crowes in Festival de Cannes/Court Metrage, It, The Coffis Brothers put that in America, and ABC’s Barbara Walter’s Special, where he thankfully 2013). A road warrior and musi- Melbourne International rock into overdrive. did not cry. He is the host and executive producer of Laughs on Fox cian’s musician, Greene’s most Animation Festival, and ASIFA- First single “You Ain’t Got the networks, where he only cries occasionally. recent EP The Modern Lives - Vol East Festival, amongst others. Heart” is a barnburner and a fan One of the top booked acts on the college circuit, the original writer 2 (released October 2018 on Blue Since the release of his critically favorite, having already been part for collegehumor.com has also released six albums. Hofstetter has writ- Rose Music) finds him at a new acclaimed debut album Gone of the band’s live set for a couple ten humor columns for the New York Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and chapter in his life: his first months Wanderin’, Greene has built an of years. NHL.com, where he publicly admitted to being a Ranger fan. of fatherhood, time off his relent- enduring audience through a Roll With It was recorded on After hosting Four Quotas on Sirius Satellite Radio for two seasons, less touring circuit, and a cross- relentless touring schedule with the analog tape over a week at Barefoot Hofstetter moved to broadcast radio, and his Sports Minute (Or So) was country move from Brooklyn to likes of BB King, Mark Knopfler, Studios in Hollywood with pro- syndicated on over 170 stations and in over 30 newspapers. Hofstetter’s his birthplace of Northern Susan Tedeschi and Taj Mahal. ducer Andy Zenczak and engineer second live comedy album (Cure For the Cable Guy) reached #20 on California. He played lead guitar with The Cian Riordan. The band’s near- Billboard’s comedy charts. His third album (Dark Side of the Room) This collection of six original Black Crowes on their Layin’ constant touring throughout was the first ever “pay-as-you-go” comedy album, since people were songs is a thematic extension of Down With #13 World Tour, California and elsewhere has going to steal it anyway. His fourth album consisted of an hour of 100% The Modern Lives - Vol 1 EP recorded and toured with Trigger earned them not only devoted fans, ad-libbed material, which is, frankly, nuts. And his fifth album hit #1 on (released in 2017 on Blue Rose Hippy - his supergroup with Joan but lots of critical praise as well. iTunes’ comedy charts, which is also a bit nuts. Music), imbued with a Brooklyn Osborne - and in the last four Reports Santa Cruz Weekly. Hofstetter’s brutal tour schedule consists of over 100 colleges and basement DIY feel and ethos. years performed over 300 shows of “…a show that delivers one part dozens of clubs every year, and is fueled by an immense online popular- Whereas Vol 1 saw Greene experi- his own, all while continuing to Avett Brothers and one part early ity, tons of press, and a Prius with great gas mileage. He reached 200,000 ment with the Delta blues as a record and release his solo work. Neil Young for a full night of friends on Facebook and 400,000 more on MySpace, and high shelves in canvas for his examinations of Greene is a frequent member of dancing and fun.” grocery stores. modern society, Vol 2 sees Greene Phil Lesh & Friends, and sits in Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 While Hofstetter’s live shows are routinely sold out, he is best known embrace the sounds of bluegrass with countless other artists includ- day of show. Doors open at 7:00 for his writing, first published at age 15, mainly to impress girls. At 18, and folk. ing Tedeschi Trucks Band, Govt pm and showtime is 8:00. H he co-founded “Sports Jerk of the Week”, an irreverent website featured by press like USA Today’s Baseball Weekly, Sports Illustrated and CNN. And at 20, Hofstetter took a year off of school to head up web content for the New York Yankees. The Yankees won the World Series that year, which would have been wonderful if they hadn’t beaten Hofstetter’s Mets. Yes, he’s also a Mets fan. Poor kid. Tickets are $21 in advance, $26 day of show. Doors open at 6:30 pm and showtime is 7:00. H

INDuring THESeptember, the CommunityGALLERY Center for the Performing Arts proudly displays Works by the Oregon Supported Living Program Arts & Culture Program. The OSLP Arts & Culture Program breaks down barriers to participation in the arts for people of all abilities. Our vision is achieved by providing diverse and inclusive classes and workshops, on-and-off site exhibitions, mentorships, and unique community collaborations. To find out more about workshops, classes and exhibitions, visit www.artsandcultureeugene.org. Please contact us if interested in buying art. The Lobby Arts Gallery is open for viewing during box office hours, noon – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. H

4 SEPTEMBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG CHERUB FROM PAGE 1 From the streets of Bangkok, to the dive bars of Nashville, Cherub has been drawing inspiration from everything around them. REPTALIENS “Each one of these songs was written and recorded at different times, in different places across the world,” says Jason. “It seems to make sense, releasing each new song individually, giving us a chance to take you to where we were in our heads when it was created and pair each track with a something visual to tie it together.” Straying from the common record label strategy of releasing a single or two followed by an album, Cherub has decided to give each new song it’s own time in the sun. “We don’t want anything to get lost,” says Jordan. The new collection of work spans multiple genres while still keeping with the same style of addictively playful melodies Cherub fans have grown to love. It’s a “song first, production later” approach at creating music that may bring some ears back to an earlier time in the duo’s existence. “There’s a certain simplicity in these new songs that remind me of the first few Cherub records,” says Jason. There’s no doubt that the latest Cherub efforts will win over their existing audience and draw new listeners to their established brand of debauchery. From your ears to your heart, like searching for room on On Saturday, September 7, fi art and literature, cult mentali- themes. their bodies for a new tattoo, they’ll find a way. the Community Center for the ties, and deep connections. The Reptaliens wanted to recreate Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 Performing Arts and University result was the band’s self-defined the warmth of something per- pm and showtime is 9:00. H of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 genre of “dreamwave,” which sonal and familiar, while also FM KWVA proudly welcome connected musical influences providing the listener with the STRFKR back to the WOW ranging from Gary Wilson- room to create a unique and per- Hall. Opening the show are inspired jazzy lounge music, the sonal relationship with the music. Portland’s own Reptaliens. warmth of Broadcast’s recording This duality can be found in the When Bambi and Cole Brown- production, to Todd Rundgren’s constructs, themes, and imagery ing started writing the songs that outer space synth sounds. portrayed through vocalist and would be become Reptaliens’ After touring throughout bassist Bambi’s lyrical concepts. 2017 debut LP, FM-2030, they most of 2017 and 2018 with Juxtaposed against the backdrop had no intention of starting a STRFKR, Cults, and Of Mon- of friendly and lighthearted pop band. Focusing at first on creat- treal, the band returned home hooks and melodies, Bambi ing music and art on a purely and went straight into renowned engages her audience through personal level, the project soon Portland studio Jackpot to record motifs of loneliness, longing, took off when the duo brought their sophomore LP, VALIS. abduction, isolation, and change on Julian Kowalski (guitar) and Titled after the 1981 Philip K. as well as love and personal con- Tyler Verigin (drums) to form a Dick novel, VALIS is a cohesive nection. live band. collection of songs unified in Tickets are $22 in advance, The four-piece swiftly delved sound and structure and sup- $23 day of show. Doors open at into songwriting inspired by sci- ported by recurring lyrical 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

The CCPA/WOW Hall is seeking donations of records, CDs and DVDs as well as music WOW books, magazines and memora- bilia. These items will be sold at our Rummage Sale fundraiser HALL Sept. 21-22. to fund various proj- ects around the WOW Hall. Your donations are tax deductible and will be greatly appreci- WANTS ated. Items can be dropped off during office hours, Monday to .((3,1*5($/ Friday, 12:00 to 6:00 pm, or dur- YOUR ing concert performances. For more information or to arrange for us to pick up your donation, 9$5,(7<,1 please call 541-687-2746 during RECORDS H box office hours. 086,&

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CHARLY BLISS FROM PAGE 1 listen to this record,” says Eva, “even if you’re in a lot of pain. That’s what I want people to feel. The opposite of broken.” THE SHIFTS Combining bright guitar lines, bouncing rhythms, sardonic wordplay and high energy live performances, The Shifts are a Eugene band formed in 2011 as an indie rock project of frontperson Macks Johanesen. In 2013, the band began performing with the three-piece lineup of Macks on guitar and vocals, Eli Tocchini on drums and Jeff Kretsinger on bass. SONGHOY BLUES AGAIN Starting July 2016, they welcomed the new member Maci DeBlanc on On Wednesday, October 9, with. 2019 sees the release of they’re featured performing in one keyboard, backup guitar, and backup vocals. Monqui Presents welcomes their new album and expectations of the main scenes); are featured In 2014 The Shifts released their debut EP, this is fine. One year Songhoy Blues back to the WOW are high, for good reason in a new photography exhibit later, the band won Oregon State University’s 2015 Battle of the Bands. Hall. – Songhoy Blues make music that called ‘My Rockstars’ by Hassan The Shifts have played in venues across the country and released their Songhoy Blues, who made is unique, exciting and paradigm Hajjaj at La Maison Europeenne eponymous debut album in August 2016. their WOW Hall debut in October shifting. The band already counts de la Photographie in Paris; and Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show. Doors open at 7:00 ’17, return in support of a new such luminaries as Nile Rodgers, will be collaborating with UK art- pm and showtime is 8:00. H album. Gary Clark Jr., Run the Jewels, ist Andy Morgan on a multimedia Steeped in the deep traditions Iggy Pop, Nick Zinner, Matt exhibition called ‘Music & of classic Malian music and desert Sweeney and Will Oldham as Conflict’ at the Imperial War blues, fused with a youthful and fans, and are poised to put their Museum, which debuted in June. super-charged sound of today, musical footprint down for years The band members are also these four young men from to come. proud spokespersons for the char- Timbuktu continue marching, Songhoy Blues will be support- ity WaterAID, and have helped to playing and dancing their way ing their new album with live raise money and awareness into the hearts and minds of dates across North America this toward providing relief in their music fans everywhere with their fall, setting the stage with month- native Mali. They will be appear- electric, eclectic and kinetic songs. long residencies in New York City ing in an upcoming documentary The band’s sophomore album, (April) and Los Angeles (May). on climate change in the Sahara; 2017’s critically-acclaimed Most recently, the band com- and were featured in the award- RESISTANCE, solidified them as pleted a sold out run of UK dates, winning documentary “They Will a group to watch, and they’ve fol- recorded a live session for BBC 6 Have to Kill Us First.” lowed it up with consistent live Music; filmed an episode of the Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 WOW RUMMAGE SALE & touring on five continents, helping new UK TV show Noughts & day of show. Doors open at 7:00 EUGENE SUNDAY STREETS to make them a force to reckon Crosses in South Africa (where pm and showtime is 8:00. H On Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, the CCPA/WOW Hall is hosting the WOW Hall Rummage Sale. Saturday’s sale will include a Busker Fest while Sunday’s event is set to coincide with Eugene Sunday Streets. 8th Avenue will be closed to traffic for the EUG Parade and the intersection of 8th and Lincoln will host the Girrlz Rock Stage. The CCPA scheduled this weekend to coincide with the Eugene Sunday Streets downtown event so the public can visit the WOW Hall for some extra entertainment, refreshments and plenty of bargains. The WOW Hall will be selling t-shirts, records, tapes, CDs and DVD’s and assorted items that have been donated by WOW Hall staff, board, members and the general public. If past sales are any indication, there will be enough items to keep you shopping for hours. Vendors are also welcome to sell their own stuff. The cost to vend one day is $20 per table for the general public and $15 for CCPA/WOW Hall members; for both days its $30 public or $25 for members! The WOW Hall will have extra tables available; call 541-687-2746 to reserve a table. Donation of additional items is appreciated. The Community Center for the Performing Arts / WOW Hall is a nonprofit (501c3) arts organization and donations are tax deductible. Donations may be dropped off at the WOW Hall during box office hours (noon - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday). To arrange for a donation to be picked up, please call 541-687- 2746 during office hours or e-mail [email protected]. Unused donations (except those music related) will be passed along to another nonprofit or community service organization at the end of the sale. MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR HUMANS Entertainers who would like to perform on Saturday should visit or Saturdays from September 28 through November 2, Olive DelSol (of Bass Camp) hosts Music Production For call the WOW Hall office and reserve a time slot. Acoustic performers Humans, a six-week class for ages thirteen and up. only. Tipping encouraged. If you dream of having a robot orchestra, if you love drumming on your desk, if you love 808’s and bass, this The sale runs from 1o:00 am to 5:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday. is the workshop series for you! Production Pointers, Synthesizers, Audio Recording, Sequencing Drumbeats, and Admission is FREE! The WOW Hall is located at 291 W. 8th Ave. (at a talented community of likeminded musicians to collaborate with and bounce ideas off of, are all here for you. the corner of 8th and Lincoln in Eugene) and is open for all ages. Adult Class hours are from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Cost is $90.00 and registration is through the City of Eugene Parks refreshments are available Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm. For more and Recreation District. information please call 541-687-2746. H Also, remember to also register for the DJ Spin Shop on November 9th! H

6 SEPTEMBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG MERSIV MEETS MR. BILL THE NEW HYPER SLOTH On Saturday, September 14, the Community Center for the On Friday, September 27, the around the world. He scored the Wakaan, and even more labels Performing Arts and UO Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly wel- CCPA and University of Oregon Nicolas Cage horror-comedy this year. come Hyper Sloth back to the WOW Hall along with Alamance and Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA MOM AND DAD, and his tech- Laundry. proudly welcome to the WOW no side project Electrocado was SUPERTASK Playing is support of their first EP Crack The Whip, Hyper Sloth Hall Mersiv and Mr. Bill along signed to deadmau5’ mau5trap Supertask is an electronic is a four piece rock and roll band with melodic metal overtones. All with special guest Supertask. label for a multiple EP contract. music producer based out of four members are seasoned musicians who are very focused and driven The Mersiv Sound Project is Mr. Bill released his IDM Oregon. An injury at an early age by their passion to create. With their combined talents and experience the brainchild of Anderson Benoit album Apophenia, also on mau- forced him to create music with a in the scene, they formed this all-original band from the ground up in Gallegos. Producer/DJ Anderson 5trap, as well as the collab “10.8” unique and distinct approach. 2014. Hyper Sloth takes their music very seriously but at the same time has been developing a unique with deadmau5 featuring an epic With the perfect blend of heavy they are sarcastic pranksters who love to have a great time playing pretty-dark-loud style of bass animated video by Bill’s longtime and calm, engaging and introspec- rock-n-roll. music since he started his musical artist, Funilab. Mr. Bill also tive, danceable and meditative, “Having only seen this NEW version of the band once all I can say journey in 2015. The intentions of released a collaborative EP with Supertask reminds us of a side of is that this band holds their audience’s attention with the impeccable this project are to bring people Esseks, DeadLanguage on Ganja bass music often overlooked. precision of the rhythm section,” reports Dave Wilson (Guitars Under into the present moment through White Night’s Subcarbon label, Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the Stars), “John Raden on drums and Terry Travis holding down the a Mersiv experience. and has current and future collabs day of show. Doors open at 8:00 bottom end.” Raden is one of the instructors at the WOW Hall’s slated for release on Deadbeats, pm and showtime is 9:00. H Music’s Edge Summer Rock Camp. MR. BILL Lead vocalist Phoebe Blume is a powerhouse with an incredible Mr. Bill has been a leader in dynamic range and natural talent for coming up with great melodies the audio production world for and harmonies. She writes her own lyrics, and the raw power she har- years. Beyond producing daz- nesses with her voice is chilling. She has a natural talent for fronting a zlingly intricate originals, remixes band; her energy and charisma will keep you captivated. and collaborations with other Hyper Sloth guitarist Issa Koberstein has some of the sickest chops stars of the industry, his eagerness on the axe of anybody in the Willamette Valley. He has been perfect- to share his massive library of ing his craft since the early 1990’s citing local heroes Uncle Spunk as a technical know-how has made major influence. Issa has been in many prominent local bands such as him just as sought-after for studio We Have Guns. His years of practice and performing combine to cre- work as he is for highly energetic ate the guitar styling for the Sloth. and crowd-pleasing live perfor- The live performance is something to behold, so come see them. mances. You will not be disappointed. Mr. Bill has toured North Alamance is a five piece Eugene based rock band that has played at America and Australia with a live Luckey’s, Old Nicks, Sam Bonds, Lane County Fair and others with drummer, supported Beats over 2000 Facebook followers. They made their WOW Hall debut in Antique on multiple U.S. tours, support of Hyding Jekyll and Vial Experiment. and has played major festivals MR. BILL Laundry is a dream rock band from Eugene, Oregon. All four members (Kiki - guitar/vocals, Cal - bass/vocals, Nik - drums, and Riley - guitar/vocals) came together in 2017. They each have different musical influences, which have resulted in an eclectic style developed through a collective songwriting process. Laundry was a finalist for the WOW Hall’s Eugene LIVE! series this year. Their latest release Affirmation, from April 2019, was recorded at Echo Hill in Portland, Oregon. Laundry toured through the Pacific Northwest and into Canada this summer, and made their Oregon Country Fair debut in Community Village. You can follow them online at @laundrytheband. Tickets are $8 in advance or at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 8:30. H

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