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K k FEBRUARY 2018 K g VOL. 30 #2 H WOWHALL.ORGk comes from a place of truth and vulnerability that all too frequent- ly gets swallowed up and squashed as bands get on in their careers. In MEET NEW POLITICS the case of New Politics, the truth serves as inspiration for the best music. DREAMERS After more than two years of nomadism and cross-country tour- ing, as well as two EPs, ’ Dreamers released its debut full-length LP This Does Not Exist on August 26, 2016. The smart alt pop trio, comprised of Nick Wold (vocals/ guitar), Nelson (bass/vocals) and Jacob Wick (drums), wrote much On Saturday, March 3, Dead “Harlem” earning over 31 million crowds around the world, touring the band developed over the years. for the album in Brooklyn before Nation Presents and Spotify streams and reaching the with everyone from Pink and Fall New Politics are one of the moving to L.A. and tracking at [email protected] NRQ welcome top five on alternative radio. The Out Boy to , 30 Seconds modern era’s premiere rock acts, a Fairfax Recordings. New Politics along with special band has since released three stu- to Mars, and Andrew McMahon hard-working band driven by pas- Led by singles like “Drugs” and guests Dreamers and . dio featuring a slew of hit in the Wilderness. sion and love, with a breathtaking, “Sweet Disaster”, Dreamers pits The ballots have been tabulated singles, including “Everywhere I Lost In Translation, the fourth engaging live show that gets every- the party and the paranoia of and here are the election results. Go” and “Tonight You’re Perfect”, studio album by New Politics, was one in on the action. “One of Us” escapism in seemingly effortlessly Old politics are out, and New securing major syncs in Frozen, released on October 6. Five sin- heralds a long-awaited return; it is tight, three-minute tunes. Album Politics are in! America’s Got Talent, ESPN, Bud gles were released prior to the New Politics’ first offering since tracks like “Pain Killer” and New Politics — consisting of Light, Doritos, and more. New album’s release, along with a 2015’s third album Vikings. “Lucky Dog” follow in this vein, Danish-born, David Boyd [lead Politics have made the full late for “One Of Us”. “One of Us” is bright, melodic swinging with handclaps and driv- vocals, guitar] and Søren night circuit, performing on Jimmy The focus of the new album is on and inviting; it acknowledges (and ing with sing-along choruses. Hansen [bass, guitar, keys, Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show life after touring and growing commits to getting through) the Throughout This Album Does vocals], as well as NY native Louis Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late more successful, as well as describ- bad, sad, hard and dark times, Not Exist, Dreamers toy with Vecchio [drums] — exploded onto Night with Seth Meyers and ing the task of reinventing them- without diminishing their signifi- themes of existence and existen- the scene with their smash hit CONAN, and played to sold out selves through the tight bonds that cance. Personal and universal, it CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 k INSIDE THIS ISSUE SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND WITH MARV ELLIS & WE TRIBE P2 BERMUDA TRIANGLE P3 THE GARCIA PROJECT P3 SENIOR TALENT SHOW P4 RYAN CARAVEO P4 G JONES & EPROM B2B P5 MARTY GRIMES P5 TERRAPIN FLYER WITH P6 THE EXPERIENCE P6 P7 YOB LOVES YOU! On Friday, February 23, the Community Center for the Per- media, with The New York Times going so far as to call them forming Arts proudly welcomes YOB back to the WOW Hall “one of the best bands in North America” after a performance at along with special guests Maestus. Scion Rock Festival. PAID

U.S. Postage U.S. Epic, crushing, and heavy beyond words, YOB has achieved For 2011’s Atma, YOB took a more organic to recording. In Permit No. 303 No. Permit

Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, legendary status in recent years due to their unmatched aesthetic Scheidt’s own words, he wanted the record to sound, “grizzly, Nonprofit Organization and incredible body of work. Formed in 1996 in Eugene under with hair on it.” Three year later, the group released Clearing the leadership of mastermind Mike Scheidt on gui- the Path to Ascend, a record that upheld their legacy as a top- tars and vocals, the group initially released a three-song demo notch doom metal act and was hailed by Rolling Stone as the #1 tape in 2000 that garnered them international attention. Drawing metal album of the year. comparisons to groups like Neurosis, Sleep and Electric Wizard, In 2017 YOB teamed up with Relapse Records to reissue The YOB succeeded in developing modern sounding doom metal that Great Cessation. This definitive edition has been completely re- hearkened back to the classics. mastered by Heba Kadry (The Mars Volta, Diamanda Galas, In 2002, YOB released their debut album Elaborations of ) and includes stunning new artwork plus two bonus Carbon followed by Catharsis in 2003, a three song record that tracks (previously only available on vinyl). clocked in at a colossal 50 minutes. The buzz about YOB was In the autumn of 2013, Maestus emerged from the Pacific beginning to grow and the trio began to tour more extensively. Northwest under the Glossolalia Records banner with Scarlet Remaining quite prolific during this period, YOB continued to Lakes, an EP of grief-stricken blackdoom featuring current and release an album each year with The Illusion of Motion coming former members of Pillorian, Grst, and Arkhum. This was fol- in 2004 followed by The Unreal Never Lived in 2005. Despite lowed in 2015 by the band’s debut record Voir Dire, a gargan- all the momentum, YOB disbanded in 2006 tuan slab of charred oak and granite steeped in the rituals of In 2008 the band returned from hiatus and has remained frustration, estrangement, and loss. As such, the band’s existence strong ever since with Travis Foster on drums and Aaron Ries- reflects the principle of misery as it acts upon the world, and of eberg on bass. Reinvigorated and re-inspired, YOB released The the ceaseless decay that both precedes and follows it. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, Great Cessation in 2009. It was doom with a psychedelic twist, Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show (YOB wanted to a sound that Pitchfork referred to as “cosmic doom.” At this keep ticket the ticket price low for the hometown fans). Doors point in their career, the band found increased exposure in the open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

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, info@wowhall. org, www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,800, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2018 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Joshua Finch, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Managers - Ross Shuber, Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Jaley Osuna, House Manager - Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, Treasurer: Marjorie Bridges, Secretary: Jordan Cogburn, Members: Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette, Jim Showker, Jon Silvermoon, Daylon Sloan

SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND WITH MARV ELLIS & WE TRIBE On Thursday, February 8, the Teaming up with Alexandrah unite the people while bringing CCPA, RLM Entertainment and Love and DiVinCi, this interna- forth the art. Oregon born, and Astral Booking & Events proudly tionally touring group is sure to internationally known, this band welcome to the WOW Hall the bring the heat. of brothers continues to impress S.O.S. mini-tour featuring Marv Ellis & We Tribe deliver newcomers while garnering noto- Solillaquists of Sound and Marv modern fused with old school riety everywhere they go. Ellis & We Tribe with special boom bap, sprinkled with vinyl Additionally, RLM guests RXN and Quincy Davis. scratches, and soaked in saxo- Entertainment is excited to pro- Orlando Weekly’s crowned phone. Conscious, genre-defying, vide local-based breakdancers and “King of Nightlife”, Solillaquists bold,and original flavors lay the high-quality live streaming of of Sound frontman, Asaan foundation for the folklore wis- each event on the tour. The “Swamburger” Brooks has been dom of Marv Ellis, and the cun- entire line-up will provide a discovering, developing, cultivat- ning wit and explosive energy of unique and high-energy experi- ing and introducing audiences to MiC iLL K. Their music is ence! “Our intention for this amazing artists and unknown tal- packed with thought-provoking mini-tour is to help unify com- ent for over ten years. Both his ideas, big beats and beautiful munities and to raise conscious- , Second Subject jazz, and represents the honest ness towards social and political Recordings, and his promotional and raw Northwest lifestyle they issues here in the U.S. and around brand, Swamburger Presents, come from. Their high-energy the world. We are pleased to have been responsible for blessing shows move the crowd and illu- extend an invitation, encouraging Central Florida with touring minate the room with positive you to join and support us on this national acts as well as introduc- vibes. journey!” ing unknown local talent like Six individual masters of their Tickets are $12 in advance, E-Turn, SKIP, Acey Wasuto, craft, uniting together to form $15 day of show. Doors open at Chakra Khan, and more. WE TRIBE for one purpose; to 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

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2 FEBRUARY 2018 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG THE GARCIA PROJECT PERFORMING CLASSIC BAND SET LISTS FROM 1976-1995

LOST ON BERMUDA On Friday, March 2, the CCPA, KLCC’s Dead Air, PharmFresh Flowers, Jamaica Joel’s and Twenty After Four proudly welcome The Garcia Project back to the WOW Hall. Special guests include The TRIANGLE Merry Pranksters and The Psychedelic Express Lightshow. By Ruben Estrada Triangle, she released her debut ter of the group’s start was “The Garcia Project was on point with the whole experience and it On Saturday, February 10, album, Good Woman, on Guerilla Café (“art.coffee.vibes”) didn’t seem like a cover band more like a mirrored band…they are just Monqui Presents welcomes to the October 6. The project blends — a fateful location that fostered as real as the . “ – Buffalo FM Review WOW Hall Bermuda Triangle Americana, folk, and friendship and musical connection The Garcia Project is the only nationally touring Jerry Garcia Band featuring Brittany Howard (of other genres, creating a unique between the core members, spark- Tribute Band or Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band that performs actual Alabama Shakes), Becca Mancari style. With an appealing sound ing the beginnings of a beautiful full, classic Jerry Garcia Band era-specific set lists from 1976-1995. and Jesse Lafser plus special and a powerful voice, Mancari artistic collaboration and unique After making their WOW Hall and Eugene debut in November, The guests Bells Atlas. sings of self-reflection, growth blend of sounds. Garcia Project had this to say, “We LOVE you! Thank you to the staff One of the most recent and and the moments that made her Combining heavy rhythm and and all the amazing Pranksters and The Godfather of light!” exciting announcements to come who she is today. A frequent col- groove, soulful vocal harmonies The band was so happy to play the WOW Hall that they immedi- out of the American rock scene is laborator, Mancari will spend of and a healthy dose of wildcard ately made another date. the formation of Nashville based the beginning of 2018 touring energy, this dynamic group has “I spent a lot of nights in a lot of places with the Jerry Garcia group Bermuda Triangle. Their with Bermuda Triangle, while arrived at an interwoven sound Band, and I’m here to say that I really enjoy what The Garcia Project live debut occurred only this past also finding time to go on the that is undoubtedly their own. does with those memories. Mik’s guitar and his and Kat’s vocals stir summer in July, and with just a road with other musicians such as Primarily made up of four mem- up some very sweet vibes…some times they almost make me feel like couple singles released so far audi- Nikki Lane, The Weeks, and The bers with a musical chemistry that I’m back in, say, 1992 at the Warfield. Check ‘em out.” — Dennis ences can only anticipate what Lone Bellow. surprises and compliments, the McNally, former publicist for the Jerry Garcia Band this new supergroup will bring to Bermuda Triangle released sonic palette that makes up Bells The Garcia Project faithfully channels and projects the feelings, emo- their first ever tour. their second single, “Suzanne”, in Atlas is deep, cinematic and color- tions and music that propelled the Jerry Garcia Band and the fans All three members of Bermuda early October last year. The song ful. They capture the spirit of through many years of musical bliss. It’s about family, soul searching, Triangle have already spent years features Howard on vocals as she eclectic influences — soul, West rejoicing, contemplating, celebrating, seeking truth and loving one making an impact in music of sings about being with someone African and Brazilian rhythm, another. Like does for The , The varying genres. Brittany Howard who is still in love with their ex. noise pop, psychedelia — and Garcia Project is creating the Jerry Garcia Band experience for old fans most notably has achieved critical The track is an exciting preview draw a wide audience with diverse to relive or new fans to enjoy for the first time. and commercial success with the into what is to come from these tastes. “The Garcia Project’s attention to detail on intonation and perfor- -rock band Alabama Shakes. talented musicians. In 2016, Bells Atlas joined mance structure does set them apart as an authority on Jerry Garcia.” – Since the release of the group’s While the group has kept most WNYC’s Snap Judgement as their NYSMUSIC Grammy winning album Sound of its plans under wraps, chances new touring house band, live- Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 and Color, Howard has used the are their solo projects and other scoring 90 minutes of storytelling pm and showtime is 9:00. H time to collaborate with other bands will probably keep the with original music. Touring musicians, including an album three from being able to tour with the program has taken them with her group together on a regular basis. Join to countless beautiful, historic Thunderbitch. While Bermuda us on February 10 for a unique theaters across the country, play- Triangle has had few live perfor- performance blending genres and ing for thousands of people. The mances it appears their style will styles in Bermuda Triangle’s band has shared the stage with incorporate far more acoustic WOW Hall debut. Hiatus Kaiyote, BadBadNoGood, instruments than Howard’s previ- Meshell Ndegeocello, W. Kamau ous groups, including guitar and BELLS ATLAS Bell and more. stand up bass. Bells Atlas stems from the Tickets are $25 in advance. Jesse Lafser has been making a vibrant cultural and musical back- Doors open at 7:00 pm and show- name for herself in the country drop of Oakland, CA. The epicen- time is 8:00. H and folk scene for the past several years. Her most recent project is BELLS ATLAS the 2015 solo album Raised on the Plains, which was inspired by a road trip across the country. The album features an upbeat, country-folk blend of songs about love, change and moving forward. A new rendition of her song “Rosey” became the first single released by Bermuda Triangle last September. Becca Mancari had quite an exciting year in 2017. A few months after the announcement of the formation of Bermuda

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NEW POLITICS FROM PAGE 1 tialism, but it’s easy enough to get sucked into their world and dance the big questions away. THE WRECKS RYAN Los Angeles-based indie rock band The Wrecks root from Thousand Oaks, CA. The group consists of (vocals/guitar), Nick Schmidt (guitar), Westen Weiss (guitar), Aaron Kelley (bass) and Billy Nally (drums). Heavily influenced by groups such as The Pixies, The CARAVEO Strokes, and Vampire Weekend, this 5-piece isn’t afraid to blend undeniably catchy choruses with lyrics and vocals that have an STEPS TOWARDS underlying substance and a certain youthful quirk. The Wrecks actually recorded their upcoming debut EP on a whim, alongside friend and engineer Andrew D’Angelo, when they were sur- THE SPOTLIGHT prised with the news that a friend had been granted access to a studio for just a few days. With a total budget of $0, and only a week as a On Sunday, March 4, the fanbase, Ryan is excited to finally Sasquatch and Bumbershoot band under their belts, the group set out to record the best songs that Community Center for the set out on the nationwide tour. Festival, and released another they could in three days. After working ridiculous hours and through Performing Arts and University At Least I Tried offers the full-length album, Maybe They the night, the EP was cut. The Wrecks released their first single of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 listener a melodic trip inside of Were Wrong, which further dis- “Favorite Liar” in March 2016. FM KWVA proudly welcome Ryan’s emotional ups and downs. played his preference for happy “Catchy and reeking of mischief,” notes Infectious Magazine, Ryan Caraveo to the WOW Hall. Backed entirely by the production melodies paired with gloomy “’Favorite Liar’ is… nostalgic, it’s punchy, it hits all the right builds.” One of Seattle’s fastest rising of Teal Douville, Ryan takes his thoughts. Tickets are $27 in advance, $30 day of show. Doors open at 6:30 hip-hop acts, Ryan Caraveo, is biggest step outside traditional Kaltbult. Magazine reports pm and showtime is 7:30. H set to embark on his first nation- genre boxes to offer an experi- that, “Seattle-born Ryan Caraveo wide headlining tour in support ence that is becoming signature just released his music video for THE WRECKS of his newest album, At Least I to his name. ‘In My Own Skin’, fresh off the Tried. The tour will see 28 cities, Caraveo made his first appear- heels of Sundance Film Festival beginning in his hometown of ance in 2014 looking clean-cut, accepted short film, Pumpkin Seattle at the Neptune Theater, while his music was anything but Pie. The emotional clip captures and traversing from coast to that. His debut album Swings Ryan’s inner turmoil with how it coast. gave listeners a taste of triumph, feels to be caught in between The new album and tour fol- loss, heartbreak and his battles worlds, exploring the identity low up on a highly successful with inner demons. The album’s crisis he experiences as someone two-year stretch highlighted by most popular song, “Paradise”, is who is Mexican and White, but performances at Sasquatch and an uneasy ode to the escape who cannot speak Spanish and on the main stage of the iconic drugs provide and has since been ultimately feel disconnected to Bumbershoot Festival. streamed over 20 million times that part of himself due to his Additionally, Ryan has amassed since release. family’s cultural suppression.” nearly 50 million total streams In 2016, the Seattle-born artist Tickets are $10 in advance, and 700k Monthly Listeners on sold out several of the largest $12 day of show. Doors open at Spotify. With a rapidly growing local venues, performed at 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. H IN THE GALLERY For the month of February, the Community Center for the Performing Arts will proudly be displaying works by WOW Hall volun- teers and staff. The Lobby Arts Gallery is open for viewing during box office hours, noon – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. H SENIOR TALENT SHOW On Tuesday, February 20, the WOW Hall is happy to present the first ever Citywide Talent Show for Seniors! Participants may play an instrument, sing a song, do stand up comedy, act out a skit, dance, recite poetry, or do almost anything else! This talent show is open to participation from all Lane County resi- dents age 55 and up interested in showcasing their talents to the com- munity. If you’re not much for the stage, please plan to attend and support the acts. It’s going to be a great event! Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Free to perform, $5 to attend. If you are interested in signing up to perform, please e-mail info@ wowhall.org with your name and a description of what you are planning to do. Performances may not exceed 7 minutes. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail Ross at info@wowhall. org or call (541) 687-2746 during box office hours. H

4 FEBRUARY 2018 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG G JONES & EPROM B2B On Thursday, February 15, the voices in North American elec- an hour of EPROM is bound to EPROM is finally getting the rec- rocking house parties to stadiums Community Center for the tronic music. Like contempo- turn your brain into to the same ognition he has earned as an inte- by stylistically staying two steps Performing Arts and University of raries and The Glitch sort of goo that gums the gears of gral part of the giant bouncing ahead of the game and building a Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM Mob, EPROM made his name in his distinctive beats. backbone of West Coast Sound. community just as fun, wild and KWVA proudly welcome to the the music scene. His Fans and supporters of EPROM eclectic as her style. The diversity WOW Hall G Jones and EPROM work immediately stood out include Flying Lotus, ?uestlove, DJ ANA SIA & dedication to her unique sound Back to Back with special guest because of the way he skillfully Shadow, Rustie, The Gaslamp One of the West Coast’s most is how she’s been keeping crowds Ana Sia. blurred the lines separating dub- Killer, The Glitch Mob and BBC celebrated DJs, this LA-based enticed for a over a decade -- with To celebrate their recently step, bass and hip-hop. He’s a Radio One’s Mary Anne Hobbs, tastemaker is known for not only the speakers pumping big bass- released joint EP Acid Disk, EDM consummate post-millennial pro- and the producer has shared the energizing the dance floor, but driven, intelligent and sexy music... heavyweights G Jones and ducer, and his sound varies from stage with many of the interna- consistently breaking new sounds deep enough for the cabaret and EPROM are touring North toxic hip-hop to searing garage tional communi- from all over the world. Having filthy enough for the festival stage. America. As part of the tour, the mutations to bizarre concoctions ty’s hottest artists. With his new championed many of the most Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 duo will be playing venues in somewhere in between. His beats album, Metahuman, garnering beloved music festivals in North day of show. Doors open at 8:00 Boston, Baltimore, Indianapolis, jiggle and drip and contort wildly, critical acclaim from all corners, America, Ana Sia has gone from pm and showtime is 9:00. H Detroit, , Salt Lake always in some perpetual state of City and Denver. melting, churning, and mutation. The Santa Cruz-based Greg “G” EPROM has had releases on Jones burst onto the EDM scene in Warp, Surefire, and Bristol-based 2012 with the release of a well- Bad Acid, but it’s his Rwina received mix called new betas releases that have been the most 2012. Over time, the talented visible and enduring -- whether producer gained an international it’s the timestretch torture and following due to the exceptional fierce melodic geysers of quality of his drum and bass and Humanoid or deconstructionist trap music. In 2015, G Jones really mayhem of his Pipe Dream EP, crossed into the mainstream by where and collide releasing some high-profile collabo- for a staggering beast that shakes rations with electronic music icons off heavy blotches of radioactive like Bassnectar and DJ Shadow. fluorescent sludge with every beat that lands. His live sets are some- EPROM thing to behold as well, emphasiz- EPROM a.k.a. Sander Dennis ing the hip-hop roots that lurk is one of the most compelling underneath his sewer beats, and ANA SIA MARTY GRIMES’ COLD PIZZA On Monday, February 12, the Community Center strut that the region is known for, bringing a new voice to for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Marty the iconic Northern California lifestyle that bred him. Grimes’ “Cold Pizza Tour” to the WOW Marty has been featured on music’s premier online and Hall with special guests Kurt print publications, including Billboard, Revolt TV, VIBE Rockmore, Dave Steezy, Keith Magazine, The Daily Loud, and Sway’s Universe – this in Canvas and Wes Period. addition to his more than 20 million total plays on Eugene’s own DJR Love will SoundCloud. Over the past six years, he has become accus- be spinning as the doors tomed to touring the country with G-Eazy, writing music open. on the road and gaining momentum along the way. Today, If your ear is even remotely he is focused on further evolving his brand and continuing tuned to the pulse of the music to make outstanding music for his fans. industry, the name Marty As part of Marty’s West Coast tour, fans will have the Grimes should already be famil- opportunity to party with Marty over pizza. For $50 fans iar. A budding talent from get early entry (7:00 pm), an autographed poster, first dibs Berkeley, California, Marty on merh, pictures and pizza. When has a meet & greet has rapidly become a promi- offered food before? No word yet available about pizza nent artist in the Bay Area’s temperature. rap scene. His music Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Doors embodies the slang and open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES FEBRUARY 2018 5 TERRAPIN FLYER WITH MELVIN SEALS On Friday, February 16, boards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals Gumbo Groove’s music is an dent looking for a place to hap- The Grateful Web welcomes Melvin spun his B-3 magic with and Ratdog guitarist Mark Karan. adventure in genre bending. pen.” Terrapin Flyer’s Chinese New the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years Additionally, they have done one “We call it Folk-Fueled Band members are: Frank Year Tour featuring Melvin Seals and in doing so helped pioneer off shows with guest musicians Fungrass, played on traditional Sprouse (guitarist), Steve Mosher with special guests The Merry and define what has now become such as Grammy award winning acoustic instruments,” notes the (acoustic bass), Kathy Mezger Pranksters, The Psychedelic “ Music”. From blues blues harpist Sugar Blue, guitar group’s bio. “Snatches of David (mandolin) and David Burham Express Lightshow and Gumbo to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin prodigy Fareed Haque, Furthur Grisman-like riffs give way to (fiddle). Groove. Seals serves up a tasty mix with a guitarist and musi- New Orleans’ second line sim- This show is ALL AGES!!! Come on down and dance to little R&B and gospel thrown in cian, songwriter and music jour- mers, while shades of the Grateful Bring the kids and get their faces two sets of Grateful Dead music! to spice things up. nalist . The band has Dead can be heard wending painted! The night will be filled with great Terrapin Flyer began in 1999 as headlined major festivals and amongst the chordal carousings. Tickets are $20 in advance and music and exciting ambiance pro- the house band for the Sunday prominent venues across the Always friendly, always fun, $25 day of show. Doors open at vided by the Merry Pranksters! Grateful Dead Jam at the nation. Gumbo Groove is a musical inci- 8:00 pm and shgowtime is 8:30. H Local talent Gumbo Groove will Boulevard Cafe in Chicago. provide an initial set of their folk- Through the many associations fueled fungrass to get the night developed there and many that started! have continued since, the band has Melvin Seals has been a power- grown into one of the premier ful presence in the music industry Grateful Dead inspired touring for over 30 years with a long- acts in the nation. The band established reputation as a per- draws from a variety of skilled former, recording artist and pro- musicians including Grateful Dead ducer. Melvin is most revered for keyboardists , his powerful, high-spirited, Bob Bralove and Vince Welnick Hammond B-3 organ and key- (RIP). They also tour with Jerry GUMBO GROOVE

GROOVE DIVISION DONNA TWISTER far with an outstanding turnout. many people were willing to par- ence you have NEVER experi- We called the event “The ticipate. We truly believe that enced before.” Experience” because it is some- everyone has value, and our goal thing that is way more than an is to help them realize that. The Band Bios: THEOn Saturday, EXPERIENCE February 17, the first time to a fresh audience. average party that college students event established a community of Groove Division- Bryce and Jade and Bridgette proudly host There will be some incredibly attend. We asked every single artists who want to share their Bridge met on a bus. We found The Experience 3.0 Art & Music talented musicians taking the main person we invited to contribute work, passions, ideas and we are Sam in the desert. We picked up Festival at the WOW Hall. stage of the event as well as an their art, music, videos, or any determined to figure out how to Henry a couple weeks ago. So, The Experience is an event in impressive display of art scattered form of creativity they were will- make this community last. here we are in a band, one year which artists, creators, innovators, around the venue. ing to offer. The goal was to “We all have pretty big dreams. later. Ready to rock some socks. movers, shakers and anyone will- Event organizers Jade and provide a space for creative people Who’s to say we can’t make those Donna- Central coast good ing to contribute can come togeth- Bridgette began hosting art and to share their art and give oppor- dreams a reality? Come join us at boys. er to celebrate active participation music gatherings at their house in tunities to small bands to perform the Experience to explore, create, Twister- Life is a piece of art in our community and the world order to create a space for local in front of a supportive audience. move, shake, and physically expe- and my music is how I paint my around us. This event provides a artists, musicians, and students to “We have received nothing but rience what it is like to see people picture. platform for people who are just share their work in an accepting positive feedback from all of the sharing their dreams. This is an Admission is just $5 at the getting started in their artistic atmosphere. guests that came and contributed event unlike any other, and we door. Doors open at 7:00 and career to show off their talent for “We have had two events so and were really inspired by how assure you, it will be an experi- showtime is 8:00. H

6 FEBRUARY 2018 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG A NEW ALBUM LEAF

On Monday, February 19, the his primary influences – and it’s Safe Place (2004, Sub Pop / City CCPA and U. of O. Campus clear that The Album Leaf is Slang). Since then, The Album Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly unafraid of thinking outside the Leaf’s influence has continued to welcome back The Album Leaf box, both as an individual artist grow. LaValle has released two along with special guests Vakoum and within the larger scope of more well-received full-lengths as and Bushel. modern music. well as tens of other releases rang- The Album Leaf (Jimmy Over time, The Album Leaf ing from soundtracks to collabo- LaValle, Matt Resovich, Brad Lee (now based in Los Angeles) has rations with artists such as Bright and David LeBleu) is touring in grown from a side endeavor to Eyes and , further support of their new album LaValle’s main focus. The proj- establishing The Album Leaf as a Between Waves, out now on ect’s first releases, An household name in the world of Relapse Records on CD/LP/DLX Orchestrated Rise To Fall (1999) modern and beyond. 2xLP/Digital. and One Day I’ll Be On Time The Album Leaf has toured The Album Leaf has been (2001), intertwined field record- extensively across the globe, and making its mark as a soft-spoken ings, Rhodes piano, and a nuanced many of the band’s songs have innovator steadily and surely since treatment of texture with mature appeared on TV shows including 1999. One year after forming the songwriting and dense, evocative Scandal, Sons of Anarchy, Suits, influential instrumen- atmospheres. Following these and more. In 2016, the band part- tal group Tristeza, songwriter and records, which put The Album nered with renowned label multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Leaf on the map for critics and Relapse Records for the release of LaValle founded The Album Leaf, fans worldwide, Icelandic band the group’s sixth studio album a solo studio project turned full- Sigur Rós discovered LaValle and and first since 2010’s A Chorus fledged live band. The diversity took The Album Leaf on tour Of Storytellers (Sub Pop). of The Album Leaf’s music is with them in the US, garnering Vákoum is a duo formed by second only to the diversity of the the band widespread exposure. multi-instrumentalists Natalia music that has inspired LaValle Following a European and a Padilla and Kelli Rudick. Based through the years – the artist has second US tour with Sigur Rós, in Brooklyn, NY, their sound has named everything from German LaValle left Tristeza to devote his been described as, “Nu-stargaze/ Ambient/Pysch bands like Can, full attention to The Album Leaf, indie/grip-pop.” Cluster and Harmonia to tradi- and soon produced the highly Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 tional mariachi music, electronic acclaimed releases Seal Beach at the door. Doors open at 7:00 music and Brian Eno as some of (2003, Acuarela discos) and In A pm and showtime is 8:00. H

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