OREGON MUSIC / FEBRUARY 2003

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Everclear’s Art Alexakis and Craig Montoya release their fi rst album on Portland’s Tim/Kerr Records with original drummer Scott Cuthbert. Capitol picked up World Of Noise and this month the fi rst single from the 5th Capitol album since enters the Modern Rock charts at #40 (see: As The World Turntables p. 12)

given a Grammy nomination for my work on RL work with. ( Two more blues treasures coming. ) Burnside’s “Burnside on Burnside”. It has been Sincerely, nominated for Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year. RL and I have worked together for many Steven Beatty years now, and he deserves every possible accolade Real Image Recording and recognition. Portland, Oregon We did, as everyone around here knows, end up using some of the tracks from the Crystal on Dear Two Louies, that record. RL just loved the fact that the room I don’t where to write to... Dear Two Louies, is on Burnside Avenue, and so there you have Crazy 8s records becomes unreachables Long time fan and appreciator of what your it....Burnside on Burnside. If it wins, all the world and I’m wondering what happened to this band magazine does for Portland’s local scene. Thank will hear Burnside Avenue and see the Crystal I heard for the fi rst time in L.A in 1992. At that you. Ballroom sign on the cover of the disc. time I bought 2 records there (Law & order, Dog- While reading your January 2003 issue, I Yeah right. All the world watching on their gapotamus). noticed the lead tidbit in your “As the World Turn- computers. We obviously won’t be on the main Do you knwo where I could fi nd some more tables” column, page 16, concerning Portland’s program !! resources (papers, records...). near-miss in Grammy contention. Please let me know if I might be able to pro- Many thanks from France I am not a musician, but I am a local live vide you with any more information about the Au revoir sound and recording engineer who has been nomination, or maybe some of the other artists we Dan Continued on page 23

Page 2 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 3 Page 4 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 5 STARTING YOUR OWN nizations before making your choice. You should those you choose to apply to -- will require you to PUBLISHING COMPANY also be sure that you and your publishing company submit a list of several different names for this very will qualify for membership in the organization reason. The best place to start with either ASCAP or AN EIGHT POINT CHECKLIST of your choice (i.e., BMI versus ASCAP), since BMI is to call them at the numbers listed below and these two organizations have somewhat different ask them to send you a name clearance form. I often encounter people who want to set up eligibility requirements for membership. Contact Even before sending in the name clearance their own music publishing company but don’t BMI at 8730 Sunset Boulevard, 3rd Floor West, Los form to ASCAP or BMI, it’s a very good idea to know how to go about it. They often assume that the Angeles, California 90069, Telephone: (310) 659- fi rst check the publisher databases on the ASCAP process is much more complicated that it really is. Before laying out the steps involved in starting a music publishing company, it’s important to fi rst talk very briefl y and basically about what a “music publisher” does, since the term “music publisher” is sometimes misunderstood by people new to the business side of the music business. Occasionally people think that a music publisher’s main function is to print sheet music. This isn’t correct. In fact, most music publishers have an outside company handle the printing of 9109. Contact ASCAP at 7920 W. Sunset Blvd., 3rd and BMI websites (ascap.com and bmi.com), to their sheet music. Floor, Hollywood, California 90046, Telephone: see if there is already a publisher listed there with Instead, a music publisher’s main function is (323) 883-1000. the name(s) you want to use. However, this is not to get a songwriter’s material used (for example, on The membership fees charged by these two a completely reliable process. One problem I have records and movie soundtracks), and then to collect organizations are also different, and so you will run into several times is when there is a publisher royalties for the songwriter from record sales, etc. want to compare the fees which they each charge. (most often a foreign publisher) whose publishing The publisher also has other important functions, People often wonder which organization will company name is a foreign language name, but when such as processing copyright applications and vari- pay them more. In my mind, there isn’t an easy translated into English, is the same name as (or is too ous types of contracts. answer here. There is one scenario in which it is close to) the English language name my client wants As far as setting up a music publishing com- possible to compare, namely when a commercially to use. In that situation, neither ASCAP nor BMI pany goes, the formation of a music publishing successful song has been co-written by an ASCAP- will allow you to use the English language equivalent company is not nearly as complicated as people affi liated writer and a BMI-affi liated writer. Yet, I of the other company’s foreign language name. often assume. By the same token, it is not a totally have seen situations in which the ASCAP writer/ You should also check to be sure that the names hassle-free proposition. Therefore, before starting publisher were paid more, and other situations in you are selecting can be used as a business name in your own publishing company, you should realisti- which the BMI writer/publisher were paid more. the state where you are based. If you are based in cally and carefully evaluate the reasons for doing so. One technique sometime used by writers and Oregon, call the Oregon business registry people Generally speaking, it only makes sense to consider publishers is to have one co-writer join ASCAP at (503) 986-2200 in Salem, and ask them whether starting a music publishing company if you are going and the other join BMI. Then, whichever writer/ the name is legally available for use in the State of to make some very serious efforts to market your publisher is paid less, they go to their organiza- Oregon. They can run a computer search within a material, or if your material is on records already tion (i.e., ASCAP or BMI) and seek to have their few minutes. If you are based in the State of Wash- commercially released, or is very likely to be so in amount bumped up to the amount paid by the ington, call (900) 463-6000 and follow the same pro- the near future. other organization. cedure (there is a special charge for this service), or If you decide to start your own music publish- Another consideration, aside from who pays call (206) 753-4401 for general information. Incidentally, it is also sometimes advisable to “It only makes sense to consider starting a music havehave a comprehensivecomprehensive computercomputer trademarktrademark searchsearch donedone ttoo bbee ssureure tthehe nnewew ppublishingublishing ccompany’sompany’s nnameame publishing company if you are going to make some is totallytotally clear,clear, at least in situationssituations wherewhere therethere is a veryvery substantialsubstantial fi nancialnancial ininvestmentvestment ininvolved.volved. very serious efforts to market your material, or if your Also – THIS IS CRUCIAL -- Allow enough timetime BEFORE a rrecordecord rreleaseelease ttoo pproperlyroperly cclearlear the material is on records already commercially released, publishingpublishing companycompany name,name, becausebecause itit cancan sometimessometimes taketake awhileawhile ttoo fi ndnd aa namename thatthat yyouou liklikee andand thatthat isis or is very likely to be so in the near future.” available.available. AAtt lleasteast ssixix ttoo eeightight wweekseeks bbeforeefore yyourour artworkartwork mmustust bbee fi naliznalizeded isis aa ggoodood r ulerule o fof th thumb.umb. ing company,company, youyou willwill needneed toto taketake variousvarious steps,steps, more,more, isis whowho cancan provideprovide youyou wwithith moremore servicesservices andand It’sIt’s alsoalso a goodgood ideaidea toto sendsend inin thethe documentsdocuments including the following: assistance. And so you should compare the material to ASCAP/BMI by certifi ed mail, return receipt 1. Choose Between ASCAP and BMI. ASCAP in the ASCAP and BMI brochures, as they apply to request, and then monitor the status of things. and BMI are two separate organizations that serve your particular circumstances and needs. Otherwise, there is a risk that your paperwork will the same function -- namely, collecting royalties One valuable opportunity which both organi- fall into a black hole, and you may not realize that from certain users of original material (for example, zations can provide is the opportunity to perform that has happened until it’s too late. radio stations and clubs), and then distributing roy- at one of their showcases, which are normally well In any event, after your name is cleared by alties to publishers and songwriters. attended by label A&R people and people from ASCAP or BMI (i.e., whichever organization you No songwriter can be a member of both BMI major music publishing companies. Taking into are applying to), they can send you their member- and ASCAP at the same time, and hence, must consideration the kind of music which you play, ship application forms. There is one set of forms choose between the two. In addition, a songwriter you might want to ask ASCAP and BMI for specifi c to join as a songwriter, and a separate set of forms and his/her publishing company must belong to the information about the dates and locations of their to affi liate as a publisher. You will need both if you same organization (i.e., BMI or ASCAP). For exam- various showcases, and also get information about are a writer and are starting your own publishing ple, a BMI writer cannot, for example, be signed to how to be considered for such showcases. company. (Whenever a songwriter is acting as an ASCAP-affi liated publisher, but instead can only 2. Choosing and Clearing the Name. You his/her own music publisher, he/she is in effect be signed to a BMI-affi liated publisher. should choose several alternate names for your pub- wearing two hats -- one hat as the songwriter, and Since BMI and ASCAP have different proce- lishing company, since your fi rst choice of a name the other hat as the publisher -- for example, Joe dures for calculating royalties, you may want to may already be taken by another music publishing Schmoe (the songwriter), and Schmoe Music (the obtain informational materials from these orga- company. BMI and ASCAP – ie., whichever one of music publisher). Continued on page 17

Page 4 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 5 hip hop bands in the Northwest. They toured the move from straight-ahead hip hop forays to vague country several times, and played with the likes of Beastie Boys references, some very cool space jazz Maceo Parker and Run DMC interludes, and chunks of electronica- and even The 5 Fingers released two albums with Pete a beautiful contemplation upon the 9-11 tragedy at the helm. Then, in 1996, he released his first solo He exhibits the sort of exciting talent at his craft album, What It Be. The three albums combined for that few of his rap predecessors or peers have ever sales of over 20,000 units. Late in the decade he displayed. He even includes legendary drummer decided to move to New York, “to immerse himself Mel Brown on one track, with a quote in tribute in hip hop culture in its birthplace.” to the late bassist Leroy Vinegar sewn in to the It was not long before he was drafted by the mix as well. singer Dido to serve as the DJ in her band, touring The album kicks off with “Bring It To the US and four continents, while appearing on The Masses.” Over a wired up bed of loops and all the popular late night television variety shows. scratches, Pete introduces himself, inaugurating He has since produced numerous projects for an the effort with something of an autobiographi- assortment of other acts, including hip-hopper 6th cal resume. “Celebration, tune into your local Sense. In addition, he has even worked with new station/Apocalypse now from the foul mouth wave act the Cure. half-Asian.” So, after a certainly not unproductive seven The title-track is a wry dreamscape, which year hiatus, Pete has returned with the follow- shadows the apocalypse of nuclear war, while up to that first solo album he released in 1996. echoing the horror of the 9-11. “I made my way, What is immediately apparent is how much Pete fumbling through the dark/Trippin’ over debris has matured. His voice is now deeper and more and body parts/Can’t start panicking, ran up in authoritative. the tollbooth/Tried to call for help, but then I His lyrics are as incisive as ever, confronting learned the cold truth/The phone was dead and issues that have haunted him throughout his life, so was the attendant, but her radio was on and it spoken forthrightly, yet without needless profanity, said New York was gone.” banality or puerility. While some, unfamiliar with At which point a blaise DJ enters into the his work, might even detect an occasional Eminem- picture. “Who Nelly! Sorry about the turbulence. ish slant to some of his more fiery rhymes (though If you’re just tuning in, you’re listening to Radio without the rage), it is always good to remember Free Brooklyn. That big bump you felt was what that Pete was out in the trenches when Marshall was we in the industry call a nuclear attack.” The DJ still living at home, drinking his mama’s beer. goes on to cheerfully describe the destruction, The loose theme here among the thirteen arriving at the droll assertion, “Kids, I think it’s Radio Free Brooklyn.- Pete Miser songs and six linking segments is that we’re safe to say that schools are closed.” A harrowing Ho-Made Media tuning into “Radio Free Brook- picture drawn upon a musical canvas reminiscent apper Pete Ho has been an integral lyn,” ostensibly being of Sneaker Pimps’ “Six Down.” part of the Portland hip-hop art transmitted from “Ho-Made” confronts the issue of the Rscene, since his teen years Pete’s prejudice he has experienced in regard to his Chi- when he first acquired a reputation nese heritage: “Never segregated but berated with as one of the most talented taggers in racial slurs on occasion/Facin’ the fact some kids the local graffiti underground, don’t like half-Asians” But Pete found the means to back in the mid-80s; known, rise above. “Didn’t lose the name that I was born even then, as Pete Miser. Pete with/adorned with disses that came with it/If Miser became one of the key it was specific to my nature I might take players in the nascent P-town the ignorance to heart and start hip-hop movement of the late to hate the miniscule minds ‘80s and early ‘90s. that tried to ridicule Forming his first band, the 5 mine.” “Fiscal Fitness” Fingers of Funk, Pete spent much contains a rap a of the ’90s producing the group- little reminis- which combined funky horns, guitar cent of Beck’s and bass, with more traditional in “Loser” hip-hop accoutrements, such Almost as a platter slapping DJ and an a regular song, “For You” is a fairly straight-ahead declara- tion of love, with a little Fun Lovin’ Ciminals vibe. “Toothbrush” is the other side of the lyrical coin. “Wake up days later just to find/She’s gone for good but still left her shit behind and it reminds/Fuck you and your photo Buko MC touting Pete’s prowess; with Pete’s spectacular neighborhood, possibly fol- toothbrush.” “Got That” is a poetry and intelligent viewpoint, at the forefront of lowing a nuclear attack on New York humorous look at the American the band. The 5 Fingers became one of the foremost City. The styles vary from track to track. They Continued on page 9

Page 6 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 7 took in Hawaii with my husband Mark in America. Well, almost. Niihau is an island that get the best view of the bay. In 24 short hours, we Todd and good friend Deborah Brandon. rises from the sea in the nearby distance and may spent a small fortune. Paradise is far from price- IA great trip! There are barley words to be a little farther west. Even so, it felt like we had less, but the pool, spa, restaurant, and proximity describe the beauty of Kawai, known as the reached the end of the world, where all thoughts of to beautiful beaches made it all worth it. Mohalo Garden Island for it’s breathtaking scenery. The life’s responsibilities are blessedly forgotten. nui loa! mountains, the canyons, the ocean were all a won- I took every advantage I could to just chill Rosebud’s pick of the month is the music derland of mellow under population. Our arrival and there were many. Hawaiians of Israel Kamakawiwoole. Israel is a singer and from San Francisco was less are so laid back and hospitable Ukulele player that captures the essence of island magical, sewn in pockets of stress became something mythical. music. He passed away not too long ago, but there turbulence. To round out my island immersion, I are many records that feature his lovely vocals and The Captain read books on the history of Kawai. This superb Ukulele playing. Toward the end of his life warned us he went solo, but in his early days he was part of a foursome called the Makaha Sons of Niihau. Their sweet four-part harmonies and down home musical arrangements are what makes Hawaiian music so classic. My annual Valentine making party was hosted at 333 Studios this year. Hence the headline of my column. Make love not war and that is not all that promptedprompted a triptrip toto HanaleiHanalei BayBay fromfrom whichwhich the wewe did.did. WeWe alsoalso ate.ate. 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Page 6 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 7 Of those of us who made the leap, some went on to bigger and better things; most went home after a few years. All that glitters is not gold as they say. There is something about Los Angeles that is diametrically opposed to the Portland frame of mind. God bless em, their sanity won out. After all this was the Hollywood of the late 80’s responsible for Poison, Warrant, and million other Hair-band clones blending together into a wash of teased, peroxide. Are we really ready for that comeback? I would like to skip that bit of nostalgia if you don’t mind. Myself, I stayed and blended into to the masses reetings from Los Angeles. A city as point of media backlash) for a couple of hot years. on the streets of Hollywood. While most went to both mythologiesed and despised, a I’m sure you’ve heard all the stories. The Unreal Hollywood to be discovered, In retrospect I feel I Gcity of cliché and originality, of bland Gods shows, as well as the whole “Portland Scene”, went to Hollywood to disappear. Though I did not extremes, decadent wealth and retching poverty at that time seems to have been a life defi ning, rite completely understand it at the time, the demise living side by side, the melting pot of the West of passage for the “me” generation, just as I’m sure of the Unreal Gods in failed recording contracts, Coast, a city that will give anyone a break, if you Everclear, or tomorrow’s “next big thing” is, or will management lawsuits and Billy’s untimely passing got the guts to take it, or will break you down, if be, to those who were part of those experiences. It’s left me with my back against the wall and no where you don’t. why we all get into music in the fi rst place, right? to go but down. I was afraid I would spend the rest As an expatriate “Portlandite” living in El Lay We want to celebrate our individual cultural of my life scamming free drinks with stories of the for the last fi fteen years, I have come to view this awakening with our peers. That, and meet girls “good ole days” down at Key Largo or Satyracon. city as my home. Though my Portland roots run too, of course. All the attention of the UG’s felt claustrophobic, deep, I’ll admit I’ve become more a Californian As the 80’s wound on, it seemed many musi- and I felt like yesterday’s news. A city where I could than an Oregonian these days. Don’t hate me. cians from the class of ‘81 were making an exodus to loose myself in, that was bigger than I was, sounded When I introduce myself as someone from Los La La Land and the “big time”. Back then it seemed like the answer to my predicament. Angeles, the usual Portland response is “I’m Sorry”. as if you had to go somewhere else to be discovered I hit Los Angeles via nearby Glendale. Sleeping Fair enough, this city isn’t for everyone, and maybe by the man who was gonna make it all happen in the basement rehearsal room of another Port- I’ll feel the need to move on some day, but for now for you. MTV had fi lled our heads with visions of land exile, Julian Raymond (Musician, Producer I’m happy to be your conduit to the Portland cum grandeur and hairspray. “We’re no small-potatoes of Fastball, Insane Clown Posse). I had joined up Hollywood experience. BACKSTORY: In the early 1980’s the Portland “It was time to get your ass into to skin tight black music scene exploded in revolt of all things “Seven- pants, cut the sleeves off your tee-shirt and tease up ties”. Burn your Disco and Foreigner records, loose that hesher hair style and for god sakes ditch those that doo. Go-go boots are comin’ back, Punk and New baggies and earth shoes. It was time to get your ass into to skin tight black pants, cut the sleeves off Wave have arrived. Tell the Oregonian the news.” your tee-shirt and tease up that doo. Go-go boots are comin’ back, Punk and New Wave have arrived. band”, I heard one group say. I can’t remember their with the Portland ex-cover band “Kashmir”, now Tell the Oregonian the news. name, I’m sure they did well. For a minute there, it renamed as “The Nation”, sporting an overblown With an abundance of clubs in the city and was if you didn’t leave Portland, you weren’t cool. U2 / Big County crypto, emo, big echo, big beat, big outlying suburbs, it was possible for a band play- Duane Jarvis, Meredith Brooks, Black and hair kinda thing. Demo deals. showcases, wannabe ing original music to actually make a go of it in Blue, Rod and Rick Langdahl from Thinman, managers, egos, artistic control, alcohol, we lasted Rose City. Bands like The Wipers, Johnny and Greg Georgeson from Sequel, Billy Flaxel and about one month before the big time took its tole. the Distractions, The Odds, The Malchicks and myself from the Unreal Gods to name a few. Us We were done before we had even begun. even Quarterfl ash paved the way. The club scene Portland big fi sh, now suddenly small in a pond So now I was on my own. Like the ancient was becoming more than just about music, it was the size of the Pacifi c Ocean, included a cast of the warriors who burned their ships so they could infl uencing Portland culture in the early Reagan super, semi, and not-so talented, roadies, techni- not turn back, I had no choice but to learn how to years. After spending the most of the seventies in cians, girl friends, make-up artists, hairdressers, survive. I had spent most of my life surrounded by longing for the fun of the sixties, it was time for etc. all making the trek. Eighteen hours of pure a group of guys for strength, now I was alone in the rebirth. “F-it, let’s dance”. VCR’s had just made the hell riding in the back of van fi lled with road cases. big bad city with little real-world little skills, other scene, AIDS had not. It was a time where partying Crossing the mountains into northern California than music. I had to exist in a cost of living triple all night kind of made sense. at sunup, across the endless expanse of farm land, that of Portland. I had ten dollars in my pocket and In the midst of this upheaval, divine interven- fl at land, scrub land and desert listening to Span- “72 Powder Blue Plymouth Duster for transport. tion led me to the fortunate opportunity to spend ish language radio till Bakersfield, finally over Needless to say, it got real, real fast. four fantastic, turbulent, erotic, psychotic years the Grapevine into the San Fernando valley and What happened next and how I survived playing guitar in Billy Rancher and the Unreal then the promised land: Hollywood. It was quite the Hollywood Club Scene, brushes with near Gods. I got to live out my version of Keith to Billy’s a colony for a while there. Oregon license plates stardom, riots, fl oods, fi res is best left for another Mick, providing those with a more “Black Leather parked in front of funky apartment buildings time. Thinkin’ about comin’ to L.A.? Give me a call, Jacket” perspective something to dig in the band somewhere on sun-baked Lankershim Blvd. in there’s always a couch you can crash on. that grew to dominate the Portland scene (to the North Hollywood. [email protected] LL

Page 8 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 9 t can’t be easy to be saddled with the name same records and were infl uenced by a lot of the Dylan Thomas Vance. That is a lot of name same musicians: old Delta blues guys. Dylan has Ito live up to. There’s Dylan, Bob Dylan, managed to acquire the necessary mush mouth obviously. Then there’s Dylan Thomas, certainly vocal phrasing to sound legitimate. His guitar one of the great English-speaking poets of the 21st technique, while not fl ashy, is deeply soulful, richly Continued from page 6 century. And then there’s the surname of Vance. versatile and occasionally transcendent. The fi rst Vance who comes to mind is Dazzy Vance, Dylan leads off this eleven song affair with fi xation with wealth and acquistion. “Money ain’t strong-armed pitched for the Brooklyn Dodgers in a reverent reading of Hank Williams’ mournful freeing’ me, bringin’ to a state of nirvana/I’d rather the 1920’s; of whom it was said that he could “throw “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” Dylan’s deft be on a Dalai Lama tip skip the drama/All I need a creampuff through a battleship.” slide work neatly conveys the sounds of sighs and is what I got and I got plenty of that.” Here the There’s the town of Vance, Alabama. A beauti- moans, echoing the sorrowful mood. “Old Man sound is something like Fresh Prince fronting ful place, I‘m told. And it goes without saying that Devil” is a Vance original, which showcases several another Beck-like tune. we have Vivian Vance, who starred as “Ethel” in all of his strengths on guitar and an upper register in Pete’s rap on “Tell Me Why” is spitfully agile as those terrifi c I Love Lucy episodes. So, all and all, his voice that is at times distinctly reminiscent of it skips quick and sly and bounds with a syncopated Dylan Thomas Vance must work much harder than another local musician, Lew Jones. Kevin Cowan’s rhythm over a techno bed of sounds. Very cool Very the average Joe in order to succeed. This is why so standup bass sprints along after Dylan’s manic unique. And so very streetwise chic. many people who are named Jr. after successful guitar manipulations, trying to keep up as best But it is “Might Be,” that is at the true heart individuals (take George Bush, for example) never he can. of this broadcast. Carefully weighing all sides of amount to much. That is a terrible generalization Exploring the gospel roots of the traditional the event with great intelligence and wisdom, Pete and I apologize for it. “Nine Pound Hammer,” Dylan lends the song a sings of his experiences living near ground zero Be that as jaunty, freight train rhythm that belies the despera- of the World Trade Center massacre in it may, Dylan tion in the lyrics. the days just after the incident. With T h o m a s “Deva’s Song” is a lovely ballad and a Vance a lovely choral chorus over soulful Vance seems original; a dedication of love and faithfulness. A accompaniment, the song unfolds, entirely up similar sentiment pervades another original song, with Pete describing the immedi- “Sweet Family,“ though the tempo on the latter is ate local response to the disaster, decidedly faster and there’s more of a country feel before considering the deeper to the song. His take on Rachel Browning’s “Good implications from a political and Thing Going” is regally simple, as he lovingly deliv- moral standpoint ers her well-hewn, quirky love song. “Well I can understand the anger His slide skitters across the guitar strings like banging out so many hearts/’Cause it lightening and sheets of rain, whipping down upon was more than just two buildings Robert Johnson’s “Preachin’ Blues,” as Dylan that them devils tore apart/But cuts loose with an especially inspired vocal when we start to pointing’ fi n- performance. His rendition of Johnson‘s gers I get queasy and sick/Knowing “Stones In My Passway“ is another joy to deep in my heart that it comes behold, and is not to be missed. down to politics/And who died The original song “Mr. Franklin” and lied electing George Jr. allows Dylan to display an effective lower god?/And who supplies the register, while he negotiates this lazy arms that usually get used ballad. An affective treatment to for the job?” A distinctly the r&b song “That’s How Dylanesque power Strong My Love Is” is a gem invests Pete’s lyric. photo Buko that also must be heard; well Mel Brown bangs home a boom- executed and a great change of pace. Very nice. ing drum solo to open “Central Park,” getting right to the challenge. Although it’s a good thing he His instrumental version of “Somewhere Over to the point, pounding out a groove big enough wasn’t named Kelly Joe Phelps or there could have The Rainbow” is piquantly superb. for a truck to drive down. Leroy Vinegar, chips in been some big, big problems. Dylan, you see plays Versatility is not always easy to accomplish a pre-recorded, chopped up bass line that works just fi ne in conjunction with Mel big beat. Pete’s rap ‘At times, Dylan Thomas Vance plays and sings captures the essence of a sunny day in Central Park. A simple sentiment expressed simply, in contrast very much like Kelly Joe Phelps did ten years ago. So to the preceding opus. “Links” explores the various connections between people and things and the it’s not impossible that his career could travel upon bond that all living things share. Pete Miser’s long-awaited follow up to his fi rst a similar trajectory. solo album was certainly worth waiting for. Pete Ho has accomplished an amazing feat. Within the a pretty mean slide guitar (like Kelly Joe). He plays when dealing with a musical vehicle such as the framework of his chosen means of expression, he it lying in his lap (as does Kelly Joe). Put Dylan in a slide guitar. However, Dylan Thomas Vance is as has created a great work. Along the way, he reveals baseball cap or a pork pie hat and he could pass for versatile as they come. His original material, while himself to be a master rapper; one with a purpose Kelly Joe Phelps. Dylan’s younger than Kelly Joe and not stunning, is satisfactory. But his readings of and a point. It may be “Radio Free Brooklyn” but he’s not quite as good as Kelly is right now, either. Robert Johnson are rock solid, as are other of his Pete is broadcasting loud and clear to his home But, at times, Dylan Thomas Vance plays and sings interpretations. His talent is not the least in dispute. town. very much like Kelly Joe did ten years ago. So it’s Will he live up to his name? Well, it’s too soon to not impossible that his career could travel upon a tell. But he’s certainly off to a good start. Cowboy Soul And Country Blues Vol. 1- similar trajectory. Dylan Thomas Vance Dylan Thomas Vance is no clone, mind you. Triple M Records It’s just that he and Kelly Joe listened to a lot of the Continued on page 21

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Page 10 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 11 Let’s give it to ‘em, right now. knows it better than Art Alexakis of Everclear. Alexakis has a query that’s just as relevant: Where Portland’s Greatest Hit was a cover version. Trashed early on by Portland’s hipoissie, pilloried have all the porn stars gone? For the answer, check When the Kingsmen fi rst heard the Wailers in the quiche-eaters weekly and labeled trailer-trash the single’s title. While his observations may seem “Louie Louie” on the jukebox at a tad rock-star-centric, it has reso- the beach, and decided to add nance in an age when sexploitation it to their set, they lifted the has been mainstreamed. It doesn’t arrangement intact. Kingsmen hurt that the song is as catchy as it singer Jack Ely copped Rockin’ is smirky.” Robin Robert’s extemporaneous For “resonance in an age of “Let’s give it to ‘em right now,” and sexploitation” Jim Farber gives the it was Rich Dangel’s guitar part fi rst single from the new album a Mike Mitchell had to learn. “B”. In his book Louie Louie – Volvo Driving Soccer Moms is The History and Mythology of the #34 on Billboard’s Modern Rock World’s Most Famous Rock’n’Roll charts (2/8/03). The album, Slow- Song Dave Marsh describes the motion Daydream is in stores moment Wailers vocalist Rockin March 11th. Robin Roberts “entered the lists of true rock’n’roll immortals”. ~~~ “(writer) Richard Berry But what high school did he never thought of inserting that go to? line because it had nothing to do Stephen Malkmus was with what he was singing about. already a success when he put his But Berry and his Pharoahs told band together in Portland two years a fictional story, and Rockin’ ago. An alternative icon from the Robin Roberts and the Wailers group Pavement, Malkmus drafted were spilling their guts.” Maroons drummer John Moen and “Give ‘em what? Rich Dangel studio engineer/bassist Joanna knew and he gave it to ‘em before Bolme to form the Jicks. They Rockin Robin’s yelp had faded: a recorded an album at Jackpot and guitar solo that raced pulses in got a deal with Pavement’s old label its simple emblematic urgency, Matador. The project, marketed as ripping the cover off that cool a Malkmus solo album, met with chalypso before returning to glowing reviews and respectable the glories of duh duh duh. duh sales. duh.” March 18th Matador will Stephen Malkmus; a second Jicks album coming. photo Buko Megottagonow. release the Jicks’ “Pig Lib”, the Famous musicians from second album by the group recorded across the country will gather at the Moore The- by the state-wide daily, Art and the band have risen in Portland. Pavement insiders say the sophomore ater in Seattle Sunday February 16th to “celebrate above it all to become a factor in the entertainment project “sounds so much more like a band”. the life and artistic legacy” of guitarist Rich Dangel industry. The Jicks headline the Crystal Ballroom, who passed away unexpectedly at his Seattle home Ten years can be three or four full careers in Friday, March 21st. in early December. the music business and EC has had a string of hits Artists expected to perform include Larry for a full decade. ~~~ Coryell, Merrilee Rush, the Ventures, the Kings- The trade press loves the band and the No Hanson here… men, Gail Harris, Little Bill Englehart, Butter important music critics take Art’s songwriting The OLCC’s draconian enforcement of a Bean, The Reputations, Smoke and many others. seriously. new rule baring entertainers under 21 in places Additional info: 206/726-2123. Entertainment Weekly awarded a color-pic- where liquor is served, is reverberating through ture review to the new Capitol single Volvo Driving the national music community. ~~~ Soccer Moms(2/7/03). The Grammy guys think it might be a “move- A tad rock-star-centric… “Forty years ago, pop stars asked: “Where ment”… If success really is the best revenge, nobody have all the fl owers gone?” Today, Everclear’s Art

Page 12 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 13 The Pacific Northwest Branch of NARAS to be in the band.” Ferguson has scheduled an all-ages show Satur- (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sci- “He lives in L.A. and fl ies in to rehearse.” day, February 22nd at the Crystal Ballroom for his ences) will be discussing “the movement to keep debut solo album Salvation Road…Colorfield musicians under 21 out of Portland and Jigsaw Jones will open…Gary clubs…” at the “Musicians Speak Fountaine world-class bassist of the Up: Advocacy Forum” Tuesday, Atlantic Records gold album act Nu February 11th 6:30 – 8:30PM at the Shooz back in town after stints in branch offi ce, Northwest Worklofts Hollywood. Gary came back to play 159 Western Avenue W, Seattle. Governor Ted Kulongowski’s Inau- To RSVP call 206/834-1000. gural Ball with the original Body & Soul and Salmon Dave. Gary is sitting ~~~ in with drummer Eric Donaldson’s Hungry Like The Wolf? Morrison Bridge Music Jam Night at Portland musicians are still the Icehouse Bar & Grill in Vancou- buzzing about the appearance of ver every Tuesday. Eric Donaldson bassist John Taylor with James first came through Portland play- Angell’s band at Angell’s CD ing drums for Gary Wright on the release last month. John Taylor Dream Weaver tour opening for Peter and his Duran Duran band-mates Frampton at the Paramount…Sug- were one of the fi rst acts to achieve arbang will play an instore at Music superstardom through the power of Millennium in March in support of MTV exposure. their new album, which is now in Duran Duran-named after a the hands of Dungeon Replication. villain in the Jane Fonda fi lm Bar- They’ll have a pre-release party at barella-had two No. 1 hits The Refl ex Berbati’s Pan on February 28th and a (4/28/84) and A View To Kill (5/25/ full blown CD Release in April. Sug- 85)– from the James Bond fi lm of arbang plays their fi rst all-ages show the same name. They got to #2 twice at the Paris Theater March 1st…No. with the Wild Boys (11/03/84) and 3 Breakdown wraps up the 12 song Notorious (11/15/86) and to #3 twice album (“Can you say Death Cab for with Hungry Like The Wolf (1/22/83) Cutie”) March 4th. They play Lola’s and Union Of The Snake. Room March 1st. If you can’t wait for Add another half-dozen Top the album catch them at the Tonic 40 hits before 1988 and you get Lounge February 20th or the Wetlands the picture. in Eugene Feb 22nd…Obo Addy back When the band fi rst split John to New York for dates at the John F. photo Pat Snyder Taylor and guitarist Andy Taylor John Taylor of Duran Duran; early MTV superstar. Kennedy Center for the Performing (no relation) joined the supergroup Arts. February 11-16 he’ll do 10 one- The Power Station and had two Top 10 hits with hour shows during the six-day run as part of the them. In 1993 Duran Duran reformed for a “world ~~~ center’s Imagination Celebration Series. Addy’s comeback” and went to #7 on the Billboard Top WE INTERUPT THIS PROGRAM…Lew Kukrudu and Okropong ensembles will present 200 Albums chart. Jones rehearsing with legendary local steel guitarist an overview of Ghanaian tribal music…Rich Man’s So how did John Taylor fi nd James Angell in Dan Ross from (70’s Mercury Records) Sand. Ross Burden releasing a 12 track album Redistributing the Oregon woods? also wrote songs for John Mellencamp. They’ll do The Wealth on Valentine’s Day, Februay 14th. They’ll “We were in New York for James’ showcase a gig at Owens Place in Lake Oswego February 22nd fete the new release that night at Boons Treasury at the Fez Café,” says Psycheclectic Records owner “it’s on Mercantile & Kruse Way, technically Lake in Salem. February 15th they’ll be celebrating in William Weikart, “hanging out with Lee Lust, who Grove,” says Lew…The Woolies have thrown in Portland at The Green Room. GarageBands.Com had almost got James a deal with Capitol when he with Maplewood Elementary School to help them picked their “Front To Back” Blues Song Of The was there, now with Elektra. He introduced us to retain four teachers for one more year. The all-star Day, February 3rd…Lisa & Her Kin opening for John who was in from Los Angeles, and John came hot jazz band will play Maplewood Saturday March southern Cal Diva Miz Candye Kane at Duff’s to the Fez and after the show told James he’d like 1st at 5PM. For tickets call: 503/916-6308… Bart Garage February 13th… LL

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Page 14 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 15 Producers: Various Jus Family Records Types of music released: new (800) 757-1851 Artist roster: 28 IF, Dan Reed Owners: Terrance Scott, Bosco Kawte Distribution: Nail Distribution/Portland, Types of music released: Hip-Hop, R&B and OR any other form of good music. Preferred submission Formats: cassettes Eurock Records Artist Roster: Cool Nutz, Kenny Mack, G- P.O. Box 13718 Ism, Monkey Mike Portland, OR 97213 503.281.0247 Last Chance Records Fax: 503.281.0247 Portland, OR Email: [email protected] (503) 231-2845 Owner: Archie Patterson Owner: Mark Surratt Types of music released: License recordings by European & American artists. Lazy Bones Records Preferred submission formats: CD’s. 9594 First Ave. N.E. Suite 230 Kinds of deals usually offered: CDs. Seattle, WA 98115-2012 Artist Roster: Dweller at the Threshold, (206) 820-6632 Gandalf, Robert J. Horky, Erik Wollo, Green Fax: (206) 821-5720 Isac, Tim Story. Owner: Scott Shorr Distribution: DNA North America, Burn- Producers: negotiable side Records. Types of music released: Everything but Country. Flying Heart Records Preferred Submissions: CD’s & cassettes. 4026 N.E. 12th Ave. Kind of Deals usually offered: Full length Portland, OR 97212 CD. (503) 287-8045 Artist roster: Headland, Neros Rome, Turn- Email: [email protected] table Bay, Blackhead Web: http://www.teleport.com/~flyheart/ Distribution: ILS (Mercury), Burnside Owner: Jan Celt Distribution. Producer: Jan Celt Lucky Records/Macman Music, Inc. Types of music released: Original NW artists 10 N.W. 6th Avenue and related projects. Portland, OR 97209 Preferred submission formats: Demo (503) 248-1988 cassettes. FAX: (503) 227-4418 Kinds of deals usually offered: Album proj- Contacts: David Leiken, Marlon McClain, ects, Publishing of related materials. Producers: project by project. Other services offered: producer services Types of Music: Rock, R & B, Funk, Fusion, and bands wishing to make their own Blues releases. Artist Roster: Dazz Band, Vail Johnson, Artist roster: Janice Scroggins, Tom McFar- Curtis Salgado & Terry Robb, Dennis land, Obo Addy, The Esquires, Napalm Springer, U-Krew, Sequel, Dan Reed Net- Beach, SnoBud & the Flower People, Snobud work, Shock. Comics by Chris Newman, Phillip’s Dream Distribution: Independent, City Hall World coloring book for children, written and illustrated by Chris Newman, Eddie National Dust Records Harris, Thara Memory. P.O.Box 2454 Distribution: Burnside. Portland, OR 97208 (503) 903-0625 Heinz Records Contact: Shan P.O. Box 4628 Producer: the bands choice. Portland, OR 97208 USA Types of music released: Punk rock, rock’n Phone: (503)249-0808 roll. Fax: (503)249-7842 Preferred submission formats: tapes/ Submission format: We are not accepting records. submissions right now. Kind of deals usually offered: % of product Pink Martini / 3 Leg Torso / Le Happy pressed. www.pinkmartini.com Artist roster: Apt. 3G, Nixon Flat, Nervous www.3legtorso.com Christians, Jimmies, Low Rent Souls, Lazy www.lehappy.com Boy. Distribution: Profane Existence, N.A.I.L., IMP Records EFA (Europe). P.O. Box 34 Portland, OR 97207 Paisley Pop label Owner: John Flaming PO Box 8963 Types of music released: Punk rock. Portland, OR 97207 Kind of deals usually offered: Singles. website: http://www.paisleypop.com Artist roster: Spinanes, The Shaven, email: [email protected] Jackknife, Oswald Five-O, Mudwimmin, who to contact: Jim Huie Crackerbash, Calamity Jane, Barbara Lien, A Dick Did. Continued on page 14

Page 14 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 15 Preferred Submissions format: CD or Cassette Artist roster: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Buckhorn, Billy Jack. Distribution: N.A.I.L., DNA

Schizophonic Records 1620 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Continued from page 15 Portland, Oregon 97214 phone: no (503) 736-3261 Releases include Girls Say Yes, The Quags, Fax: (503) 736-3264 Crack City Rockers, Email: [email protected] Foolkillers, The Windbreakers, The Broken Owner: Mike Jones Hearts, and TIm Lee. Producers: Drew Canulette, Tony Lash and We release about 6 CDs a year in the indie Brian Berg. The band decides. and power pop, alt-country vein. Types of music released: Many. Website also sells CDs from other labels. Preferred submission formats: Cassette, DAT. Kinds of deals usually offered: Depends on Psycheclectic Records artist/project/deal. P.O. Box 8133 Artist roster: (current) Vehicle, Jackson Portland. OR 97207 Pollack 5ive, Svelt, Dave Allen, The Elastic 503-295-2776 Purejoy, The Violets, Torpedo, The Jimmies, www.psycheclectic.com Shove, Gravelpit, I-5 Killers compilation [email protected] series features: Sprinkler, Dose, Hazel, William Weikart Spinanes, Saliva Tree, Roger Nusic, Marble Artist roster:Garmonbozia, James Angell Orchard, M99, Hitting Birth, Sugar Boom, and Obscured by Clouds Drunk at Abi’s, Flapjacks, Dead Moon, Diggs, V.O.I.D., The Daddies, Killing Field, Rainforest Records Dharma Bums, Red Vines, Rawhead Rex, PO Box 14627 Wicked Ones, Carl Hanni, Confi dentials, Portland, Oregon 97293 Crackerbash, Blu-binos, Hellcows, Oily (503) 238-9667 Bloodmen, Gift, K Pants, Everclear, Thirty Email: [email protected] Ought Six, Kaia, The Wipers, Plunger, Web: RainforestRecords.com Oblivion Seekers, Anal Solvent, New Bad Owner: Ray Woods. Things, Caveman Shoestore, Oswald 5-0, Producers: Ray Woods, Michael Cubbon, Supersuckers. The Violets, Gravelpit, Skip- and the bands. loader, Time Killing Isabel, Buttermilk. Types of music released: All types of music Distribution: N.A.I.L. After It’s Recorded (no limits). Preferred submission formats: We no longer Ten Ton Records respond to unsolicited demos. 625 SW 10th Suite 231-C Get the Cover Made Kind of deals usually offered: Varies; Portland, OR 97205 Singles, albums, recording, production (503) 287-5502 and national/int’l distribution. Producer: Keld Bangsberg or bands choice. Artist roster: Gone Orchestra, Silkenseed, Types of music released: alternative; all The Brainwashers, A Nat Hema, Obscured kinds. By Clouds, Julie Jones, The Redondos, Submission format: cassette. LoveNancySugar, Sylvias Ghost, Jesus Artist roster: Sweet Baby Onion, The Wil- Presley, Doris Daze, Cheralee Dillon, lies, Trip 21. Land of the Blind, Tree Frogs, Gravelpit, 503/282-1682 H.E.A.D., Naked Violence, Savior, Roger Tombstone Records Nusic, New Bad Things, Shine, Pleasure P.O. Box 1463 www.buko.net Center, W.O.R.M. (Wammo), Affi rmative Clackamas, OR 97015 U.S.A. Action, Medicine Sunday, DickFinger, The (503) 657-0929 Shaven, The Refreshments, Caustic Soda, Fax: (503) 631-2797 Billy Snow, Live at Laurelthirst Compila- Owners: Fred & Toody Cole tion (15 bands). Producer: Fred Cole Distribution: N.A.I.L., Burnside Distribu- Types of music released: MONO ONLY!! tion Corp., various others. Mostly original garage and psychedelic, raw Space Age Bachelor Pad rock ‘n roll. P.O. Box 10494 Preferred submission formats: Tapes mixed Eugene, OR 97440 down to 1/4” reel to reel. DATcassette or (541) 343-5962 high-quality cassette. Fax: (541) 683-3524 Kind of deals usually offered: We press Email: [email protected] mostly 45s, but can do LPs and CDs.Artist Owner: Stephen Perry. roster: Dead Moon, Flapjacks, Spider Babies, Producers: Stephen Perry. Jr. Samples, 8 Ft.Tender, Hardship, Asthma Contact: Spirit Cole Hounds, Deadbeat Hearts. 2 inch 16 track , 1/2 &1/4 inch 2track Types of music released: Swing, Ska, Rock, Distribution: Get Hip, Revolver, Mordam, Punk, Acid-Rock. NAIL, Subterranean, Burnside Distribution Kind of Deals usually offered: Depends (CD’s only). +NEW 24 track digital hard drive on artist. LL

Page 16 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 17 recording of your songs is going to be commercially released or broadcast, you should promptly submit a “title registration form” for each such song with the performing rights organization which you are Continued from page 5 affi liated with (i.e., ASCAP or BMI). This allows them to monitor the airplay of your song and to 3. Decide on a Business Structure. You must pay you royalties accordingly. decide on how your publishing company is going 7. Consider Possible Affi liations with Other to do business -- i.e., whether as a sole proprietor- Publishers. For purposes of convenience, you may ship, limited liability company, corporation, general want to consider entering into an administration partnership, limited partnership, etc. Then have the agreement with a more experienced music publish- necessary legal paperwork prepared, and do all of ing company, for that other company to handle all of the same things you would do if starting any other the paperwork in exchange for a percentage of the type of business--for example, obtain a business publishing income (typically in the range of ten to license, a federal tax ID number, etc. You will need twenty percent). However, if you have not yet had to have some of this done by the time you submit any commercial success, it is normally diffi cult to your ASCAP or BMI publisher membership applica- fi nd a publishing company willing to administer tion, since the application will require you to provide your catalog, since they normally won’t want to take certaincertain bbusiness-relatedusiness-related iinformationnformation ((e.g.,e.g., ttaxax IIDD on all of the work involved unless there is some cash “One valuable opportunity which both ASCAP and BMI can provide is the opportunity to perform at one of their showcases, which are normally well attended by label A&R people and people from major music publishing companies.”

number) on your application. fl ow from which they can take their commission. Incidentally, if you are a sole proprietorship or 8. File Any Necessary Tax Returns. As for partnership, you will need to fi le for a “dba”(“doing which specifi c tax returns you will need to fi le from business as”) name registration, because without a time to time, this will depend on the structure of “dba” registration, most banks won’t allow you to your business (sole proprietorship, corporation, open a checking account in the name of the publish- etc.). ing company. OTHER STEPS POSSIBLY NEEDED 4. Miscellaneous Contracts. There are many The steps mentioned above are the basic steps different types of contracts, which can potentially involved in setting up a music publishing company. be involved in operating a music publishing com- However, for anyone setting up a publishing com- pany. pany, there may be circumstances, specifi c to their If, for example, your music publishing com- own situation, which may require that other (or even pany is going to be handling songs composed by different) legal or business steps be taken. songwriters other than yourself, there will need to be appropriate contracts signed between your publish- CONCLUSION ing company and any such songwriters. As you can see, acting as your own music Another example: If your publishing company publisher does involve some time and expense. is going to authorize someone to commercially use Hopefully, the guidelines suggested above, though a song owned by your publishing company -- for not intended to be a comprehensive list of the steps example, if your publishing company is granting a required for every possible scenario, will nonetheless mechanical license to a band, authorizing the band help you to decide whether the benefi ts of starting to record and commercially release one of the songs your own music publishing company will justify the owned by your company -- there will need to be a time and expense involved. licensing agreement prepared. Sometimes, people starting a publishing Editor’s Note: Bart Day is a Portland-based company will initially want to have an array of legal entertainment attorney in private practice. He is forms prepared, so that they will feel “armed to do also VP, Business Affairs, for Media Creature Music, business.” However, as a practical matter, you should a Los Angeles publishing and catalog administration wait to have any such contracts prepared until you company, and is outside music counsel for Vivendi have an actual need for them, in order to avoid Universal Games, the computer game division of unwarranted legal costs. Otherwise, those forms Universal Studios. may only end up just collecting dust on a shelf. Bart is the co-author of a chapter (entitled 5. File Copyright Applications. You should be “Contracts and Relationships between Major Labels sure that all necessary copyright applications are and Independent Labels”) in The Musician’s Busi- fi led with the Copyright Offi ce for the songs being ness and Legal Guide, a book compiled by the Beverly handled by your publishing company. Hills Bar Association and published by Prentice-Hall There may also need to be “copyright assign- Publishing (New York). ments” executed, transferring copyright ownership The reader is cautioned to seek the advice of the to your new music publishing company. In certain reader’s own attorney concerning the applicability of situations, those documents will need to be fi led the general principles discussed in this column to the with the Copyright Offi ce. reader’s own activities. 6. File “Title Registration” Forms. Whenever a LL Page 16 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 17 Dick Schalk – Singlezero simply “Jackstraw,” is mostly original music, but still piano, B3 Organ and don’t forget Nick Peet’s “Barker.” CD- independent possesses their signature “really fast instrumental (It’s in the liner notes.) Newer elements of the band www.mp3.com/singlezero picking” occurring on Jon Neufeld’s guitar, David sound include an almost retro 60’s pop infusion, as aving recently returned from his travels Pugh’s mandolin and guest player Danny Barnes’ on Track 4, “All in the Cards.” Hearing the direction across time and space, Dick Schalk has banjo. You’ll find a speed-blurred picture of Jackstraw of mainstream country radio today, which sounds a Htouched down in Portland, timbre-ly in the dictionary under the word fast. lot like rock & roll, Dave Coey and The Tremor Guild transformed. The bluesy roots sound of his last Though this release is a tasty treat, it doesn’t is certainly a fit. release with Portland band The Executives would fully capture the band’s essence. Jackstraw, a group hint NOT towards the Neo-Anthro fusion direction noted for it’s characteristic raw energy, finds itself On track 2, “Going on Faith,” Coey sings, of his new CD, Singlezero. Expressing the impacts of world cultures both new and ancient on the fabric of “Unified in both concept and execution, his being, Schalk successfully transports his audience Singlezero is a sonic sojourn through world into his thoughts, traveling through amazing musical spaces and returning to reality by mixing ethereal culture and personal experience amazingly movements and electronic splendor through digital translated into a CD of songs.” samplers and conventional instruments. The first cut on Singlezero, “4K in the Road” does this with swirl- among the tame on this CD. It’s not a bad thing, it’s “Oh yeah light the fuse, get away you’ve paid your ing layers and world beat Indian rhythms followed by just different for this band. In fact, it’s a good thing. dues…Going on Faith, We’re going on faith.” It’s nylon string Spanish guitar solos. Haunting, nebulous “The Ballad of Jamie Lynn,” sung so beautifully in the a joyful band anthem that makes the listener feel electric didgeridoos oscillate in the background on dusty voice of Jackstraw singer and rhythm guitarist like the past has been overcome leading to a much this musical world tour; a perfect representation of Darrin Craig, puts you inside of his mournful but stronger future. Ablaze with guitar hooks and solos, Schalk’s unification of culture and music. gorgeously written lyrics. It’s a stunning example of resonant harmonies, and a melody that doesn’t let Covering the full audio spectrum, in one the power of music and what it can do to the heart go, this song draws you inexorably in and it’s not moment you are floating away in nebulous sound- of an innocent bystander. the only one. scapes that give a sense of infinity, as in track 5 “The “The Ambassador,” written by David Pugh, is Arising from the sadly smoldering ruins of Starting.” A gloriously rich cloud of synth sounds an instrumental with some of most delicious home- Kerosene Dream, Dave Coey and The Tremor Guild’s open this piece up followed by a deep heavy beat, grown playing you’ll hear in these parts. Interesting debut release is a stellar achievement. The current as if it was the soundtrack for a dark dance scene in chord changes are marked by powerful banjo, guitar music industry says that every song has to be good; some Sci Fi thriller. Track 8 “Anasazi Wind” with its and mandolin solos. It takes you back to the good no more “one hit wonders.” Well, take it on faith; Native American chanting, drum beats and moccasin old days….whenever those were. every song on this CD is a hit. bells is a reminder of the depth of music as a cultural Though it’s not quite what you’d expect after the Juana -Palisades “It’s difficult to not reiterate the events CD Juana C Records his is a two for one CD. With her rich leading to the split up of Kerosene Dream, alto voice, singer songwriter Juana rides which revolved around the departure of a Tout of the sunset with her loping rhythms and dark cowgirl persona. The distinctive, almost producer, the abdication of a lead singer, whining electric violin licks of Chris Murphy, along and the outlay of a big deposit at the with bassist Ted Kamp and Sean Shacklett says only one thing, “Ponticello.” recording studio.” For all intents and purposes, Juana has the band expression. “Farrington Sessions,” perhaps that’s what makes it a Ponticello backing her up. Nice! They are a perfect Unified in both concept and execution, Sin- satisfying surprise. Jackstraw’s new self titled release match. Ponticello’s characteristically dark production glezero is a sonic sojourn through world culture and balances sparkling “million mile an hour” solos with is apparent on this CD as well. The vocal effects that personal experience amazingly translated into a CD original songs that take you away on a fast train to Ted Kamp usually sings through, Juana is singing of songs. Lyric-less but expressive, Schalk crosses the someplace cool. through instead. bold expanse of the emotional universe creating an Like a modern day Annie Oakley, Juana’s songs album that’s thought provoking and healing. Dave Coey and the Tremor Guild have a gallop to them hinting toward alt country with our fifths of the former band Kerosene a pop enhanced song structure. Singing through the Jackstraw-self titled Dream, Dave Coey and The Tremor Ponticello trademark effects, Juana’s voice works well, CD- HighHorseMusic FGuild, has seen its share of trials get- but barely peaking out off the compression, her rich www.jackstraw.com ting this self-titled release out, but in it, they have a tones beg to be uncovered. ackstraw is a wondrous musical anomaly. rewarding achievement. It’s difficult to not reiterate Juana’s songs draw a listener in with interesting Staying close to a traditional sound, this the events leading to the split up of Kerosene Dream, story lines and her distinctively rich vocals. Track 1, Jbluegrass band fills clubs like no other. The which revolved around the departure of a producer, “Rearranging Strange” starts off with droning har- picture on the Jacket says it all. The band stands the abdication of a lead singer, and the outlay of a mony bass lines that are juxtaposed against Chris in front of the Laurelthirst Tavern with a couple big deposit at the recording studio. A dismayed band, Murphy’s psychedelic violin, and driven home by a hundred fans. picked up the pieces and decided to make the best of pounding kick and snare drum. The playing compli- As fulltime musicians, Jackstraw has maintained it putting out what they could with the help of studio ments Juana’s lyrics while her voice paints the story. a heavy touring schedule for several years. While their engineer Dan Decker. Palisades is a masterpiece and a rare treat. last CD, “The Farrington Sessions,” was recorded live The Dave Coey and The Tremor Guild CD is six Without viewing the liner notes, anyone who had with light speed playing and huge blasts of atomi- tracks of roots based rock with a harder edge than heard Ponticello before would recognize the play- cally scaled energy, the album was comprised 50% of Kerosene Dream’s music, but still displays a country ing but be jolted by a new lead singer. What a great non-original material, which is a common practice rock feel. Coey’s distinctive vocals are embellished combination. in bluegrass music. This new CD however, entitled with Dicky Bettes style guitars solos, bass, drums, LL

Page 18 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 19 xcuse me, I’ve got to fill some water glasses Denny” proclaimed Con- “Espiracy Theory Music powerhouse Dawn Dunkle at the much awaited CD release party for singer/songwriter Jacob Van Auken held at Noc- turnal at 18th and east Burnside. It’s not like that was the first time a woman had incorporated H2O into the last moments of a conversation with me, in fact I thought it showed an unusually fine sense of professionalism and focus at an event that wasn’t just about schmoozing and mutual back patting indeed. Good management is a must these days and most musicians have enough to focus on as it is (like clothes, chicks, guitars, chicks, hair, chicks, shoes, girls, beer, amps and women) and our endlessly creative minds don’t always convert into the well organized put one foot in lean on if you need it. front of the other approach to success Have you heard Mezmerelda? that most seasoned hit makers will Well I have, and they’re pretty cool. This tell you is necessary to deal with big Portland three piece has been making the number record companies and media usual rounds in our vast and sometimes etcetera, etcetera. I honestly enjoyed furious club scene as of late, I managed Jacobs’s music both on his new CD to hear them at Conan’s and the Mount “SOUNDTRAK” and at the release Tabor recently and I guess I can best party. Jacob tells me it took about a describe their music as mystical and year to complete this thirteen song CD unique. Band leader Jennifer Lipchin and it certainly sounds like it was time sings and plays piano and guitar with and money well spent. “It’s Alright” and a mass of beautiful blond hair bouncing “Weighted In The Water” are two of the and flailing as the on-stage fervor builds cuts that I enjoyed the most but check and falls in step with the colorful chord it out for yourself and pick up the CD changes and lyrics. I wanted to get a good at local stores. “SOUNDTRAK” was photo of her but as usual most clubs seem mostly produced by Joey Azsterbaum to be locked into this heavy red stage and Jacob Van Auken and features a lighting and more times than not the lot of first name only musicians such performers seem to resemble either Satan, as Andy, Jesse, Wendy, Caleb, Liam, Bozo the Clown or Peg from “Married Theresa V, Rawn and Mr. Macy as well with Children”. Anyway Mezmerelda not as Paul Bogan and Nate Purcelley. Good only has a cool name but cool members job to all! Jacob Van Auken is at or the as well and you can check’m out on their fabulous Dawn Dunkle is at new CD “Rebirth”, find it at local stores My usual Wednesday hangout or hit their website at . Dante’s took an unusually tough blow Jeremy Serwer and Rich Mans recently when one of their sweet and Burden are really showing great talent and hard working employees was killed in skill as they also tour Portland. Jeremy a car crash here in Portland. I didn’t is a great songwriter and musician and know her well but Ashana who worked Jacob Van Auken at Nocturnal CD release. a real fine cat. He spends his time more at the back bar was a real neat lady and a responsibly than some by focusing on great asset to this busy and hard work- to their most humbled state trying to deal with this his duties helping kids with social and ing club. It takes a tough attitude to deal with all loss, a single candle on stage burned thru out the educational challenges and instead of touting a new CD or other band hype at the Green Room “ ‘SOUNDTRAK’ was mostly produced by last month he chose to encourage the audience to Joey Azsterbaum and Jacob Van Auken and help measure #28 pass. I love it when musicians features a lot of first name only musicians dig into local issues because we are offered the best forum to speak from and we also can crank such as Andy, Jesse, Wendy, Caleb, Liam, up the Marshalls if you don’t pay attention. Rich Theresa V, Rawn and Mr. Macy as well as Mans Burden also has the piano and vocal skills of Paul Bogan and Nate Purcelley.” Ali Ippilito who offers a smooth feel on both and is a real neat lady as well, “Hi Ali”. I don’t’ have a the goings on in and around a business of this type night Wednesday, January 8th in memory. I don’t copy of their new three song CD but if you want and most employees develop fairly thick skin when like to dwell on this sort of thing but to Frank, to contact Jeremy or Rich Mans Burden their site it comes to the usual ups and downs that go along Adam, Rob, Jane, Tres, Storm (oooh!) and all the is mans s burden with running a busy downtown scene but on this rest of your family, hang in there and I’ll see ya on Gotta go to a party at Rozz’s now, have a occasion even these tough cats were brought down Wednesday night with a skinny white shoulder to good gig! LL Page 18 - TWO LOUIES, February 2003 TWO LOUIES, February 2003 - Page 19 Magazine, Time Magazine, Bizarre Magazine, gamble a little.” Loaded Magazine and Entertainment Weekly. Over “Besides the Feldman record, I am working on the Holidays we had radio guru Howard Rosen a Dead Milkmen tribute which I actually started on promoting the single ‘Jingle Bell Rock,’ It didn’t before ever signing Corey to the label. I have also Continued from page 10 help too much with sales, but we did get plenty of been asked by GWAR to do a tribute record for strong “song-crafted approach” with a bit sparser airplay on stations throughout the US including them…I’m just in the beginning phases of that. I arrangementsarrangements thanthan usual.usual. It’sIt’s anan outstandingoutstanding Howard Stern. “ havehave also bbeeneen askaskeded ttoo ddoo the mmusicusic managmanagementement forfor a momovievie and rreleaseelease the soundtsoundtrack,rack, I rrecentlyecently “ Corey Feldman’s ‘Former Child Actor’ CD was gotgot the scriptscript fforor the fi lmlm andand amam inin nenegotiationsgotiations released Aug. 6th on Crazy Bastard Records. Sales withwith the CEO ababoutout momoneyney ddeals.”eals.” “People I’ve talked to that have agreed to started off a little slow...but, the past few weeks, submitsubmit a tracktrack forfor thethe DeadDead MilkmenMilkmen Tribute:Tribute: things have picked up a bit, with Corey doing the CoreyCorey FFeldman,eldman, CCoryory HHaim,aim, JJFA,FA, MMojoojo NNixon,ixon, ChickChick Magnets,Magnets, VaginalVaginal Discharge,Discharge, DrainDrain Bram-Bram- show Surreal Life.” aged,aged, Psoma,Psoma, SylvainSylvain (NY Dolls),Dolls), BrandonBrandon Cruz,Cruz, effort engineered and produced by Sean Norton, “As for right now, Corey and I are in nego- Wolfpac, and Portland’s King Hat.” and tracked at Falcon Recording Studios in tiations for the repress of the CD…He wants to “People I’ve talked to about submission for December. This is from Portland’s Crazy Bastard Records: “Three of Psycheclectic Records bands Garmon- “Corey Feldman’s ‘Former Child Actor’ CD bozia, James Angell and Obscured by Clouds are was released Aug. 6th. Record sales started off a little slow which I think was due to people not really in the studio getting ready for upcoming releases. knowing it was out, and the placement of the cds Psycheclectic has hooked up with Red Eye (Little (some stores not having anycds and other stores having 10 copies.) But, the past few weeks, things Feat, Nick Lowe) to distribute internationally.” have picked up a bit…with Corey doing the show repressrepress immediatelyimmediately becausebecause thethe newnew pressingpressing the DeadDead MilkmenMilkmen TributeTribute thatsaid “no“no thanks”:thanks”: Surreal Life (Thurs 9pm on WB).” will have a new song which was recently played Tina Youthers, They Might Be Giants, Leif Garett, “Corey mentioned the album and sang on Love Line. But I would like to wait a few more Nerf Herder, Dustin Diamond, Nofx.” ‘Believe Again’ from the record on a recent epi- months on pressing due to sales…I’d like to wait [email protected] sode. We also had articles in recent issues of People till we generate more sales and income…lessen the LL

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He The next suite begins with “Here I Am All Money & Luvin’ plays most of the instruments and sings most of Brokenhearted” a vocal and piano piece that Wednesdays- Temple of Sound the vocal parts (with notable exceptions in both sounds like the sighing wind on a cloudy night, categories) for arrangements that sometimes seem which gives way to the lovely waltz “I Said ‘OK,’ held together with blood and baling wire. Whatever The Wind Said ‘No,’” where gentle nylon string 7-Basic Assumption the case, Bobby Birdman gets his contraption off guitar arpeggios and Jordan Hudson’s mournful 8-Silky, Ma Butler Band the ground. And it doesn’t just fl y, it soars. cello are suspended like the harps of angels above tt Kieswetter’s specialty is his ability to piece the scene Very pretty. 13-Slow Rollers together his feathery pastiches, bonding them with “I Hope/I Grow” leads into the next segment 14-Dry County, Crooks Portland swatches of piano and keyboard accompaniment, of songs. Monotonous drum and tambourine occasional guitar and a large dose of electronically march behind churning synth cellos, as other 15-Strange Folk, Public Groovement generated noises including a generous portion of sounds bubble and boil just beneath the surface. 20-Ginger Snapt backwards stuff. He ties all this together, rather “The Flood/The Blood” continues the presentation artfully, in the form of a “concept album,” more with slightly frenetic drums fl uttering like a heart 21-Noir City, Free Willy than a suite, nearly a symphony. beat against a mystical body of background vocals. 22-Summerland, Tu Taking his cue from John Lennon’s “Revolu- The droning cello pad surrenders to a return of a esdays Taken, tion #9,” Brian Wilson’s great lost Smiley Smile portion of the original melodic component of the The Divided album for the Beach Boys, and Jeff Lynne’s El segment, recirculated in eddying pools of swirling 27-Makeshift Messiah, West of Nowhere, Dorado for Electric Light Orchestra, Kieswetter background vocal bliss in “I Have But To Know Pharoh Phosiate “Kieswetter’s specialty is his ability to piece together 28-Higher Ground Food Bank Benefi t his feathery pastiches, bonding them with swatches of piano and keyboard accompaniment, occasional guitar and a large dose of electronically generated noises includ- ing a generous portion of backwards stuff.” seamlesslyseamlessly meldsmelds his variousvarious and variformvariform songssongs WhatWhat I Want,”Want,” the centralcentral themetheme ofof whichwhich servesserves (with some of them recurring) into a single pas- as the basis for the Moody Blueish “The Something tiche, sounding at times like Flaming Lips, at times Inside,” where moaning twin guitars wail one of the like Beck; and at times like Flaming Lips backing vocal themes from the previous number. up Beck. As with his album release from December Providing a beautiful capitulation and sum- 2001, the results are quite hypnotic- as if extracted mary of several of the other central themes, “O from REM sleep soundtracks and sub-conscious Come On” slowly fades, with guitar and banjo fi g- background music. And, as with its predecessor, ures and chanting voices wisping away like smoke this work too is a tiny masterpiece into the backwards nothingness from whence it And, as with its predecessor, much of the fi rst issued forth. album proceeds at half speed. It begins with swirl- There is a guy named Phil Elvrum who ing backwards keyboard , which gives way to simple records for the K Records label in Olympia, who piano accompaniment, as Kieswetter sings “Born has earned a great deal of national attention for free,” liberally quoting from the original song from his work under the name The Microphones Rob the fi lm- “I was born free on a freeway on a warm “Bobby Birdman” Kieswetter is certainly a chip off sea in a clean age,” sounding like a Lennon bootleg. of that block. They both share the ability to cobble “So The Blood” spins against skittering rattlesnake together tiny arrangements that acquire great maj- rattles, before yielding to fl utey organ and steam esty and gravity as they slowly build to a peak. press percussion beneath Rob’s somnambulant While this opus is not likely to garner wide- vocal musings Eventually the song dissolves into spread attention for Kieswetter, because of its a lovely murky sludge. inherent idiosyncrasy, it is deserving of recogni- Kieswetter‘s vocal melody in “All Right” har- tion for just the same reason This off-kilter tour kens back to the title track, as Beatlesesque back- de force echoes with its own internal resonance, ground vocal harmonies and George Harrison-like which reverberates with harmonic notes of the twin lead guitars dance against pedal point bass charkas of a body which exists, completely at one and plodding drums. “The Fear” provides another and unto itself. variation on the central melodic vocal theme, with subtle changes, guest Zak Riles’ banjo and Rob’s guitar and keyboard arpeggios and creeping organ LL

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