K k NOVEMBER 2019 K g VOL. 31 #10 H WOWHALL.ORGk kened back to the classics. In 2002, YOB released their debut album Elaborations of Carbon followed by Catharsis in 2003, a three song record that clocked in at a colossal 50 minutes. The buzz about YOB was begin- ning to grow and the trio began to tour more extensively. Remaining quite prolific during this period, YOB continued to release an album each year with The Illusion of Motion coming in 2004 followed by The Unreal Never Lived in 2005. Despite all the momentum, YOB disbanded in 2006. In 2008 the band returned from hiatus and has remained strong ever since with Travis Foster on drums and Aaron Rieseberg on bass. Reinvigorated and reinspired, YOB released The Great Cessation in 2009. It was doom with a psy- chedelic twist, a sound that Pitchfork referred to as “cosmic doom.” At this point in their career, the band found increased exposure in the media, with The New York Times going so far as to YOB LOVES YOU call them “one of the best bands in On Friday, December 6, the special guests Earthless and incredible body of work. Formed 2000 that garnered them interna- North America” after a perfor- Community Center for the Blackwater Holylight. in 1996 in Eugene, Oregon under tional attention. Drawing compari- mance at Scion Rock Festival. Performing Arts and University of Epic, crushing, and heavy the leadership of doom metal mas- sons to groups like Neurosis, Sleep For 2011’s Atma, YOB took a Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM beyond words, YOB has achieved termind Mike Scheidt on guitars and Electric Wizard, YOB suc- more organic approach to record- KWVA proudly welcome YOB legendary status in recent years due and vocals, the group initially ceeded in developing modern ing, opting to track everything at back to the WOW Hall along with to their unmatched aesthetic and released a three-song demo tape in sounding doom metal that hear- once. In CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 K k INSIDE THIS ISSUE TAKO’S SON TOUR P2 ABORTION AF: THE TOUR P2 BIG FREEDIA & LOW CUT CONNIE P3 THE MIDNIGHT HOUR P4 OVER THE RHINE P5 H JACK HARLOW P6 BUKU P6 H EARTHGANG P7 CHRIS WICK GALLERY EXHIBITION P7 THAT 1 GUY PAID U.S. Postage U.S.
Permit No. 303 No. Permit SET YOUR CONTROLS FOR Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization THE HEART OF THE BUTTNOGGIN On Saturday, November 23, the Community Center for the notes. The pipes themselves are employed to produce various Performing Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 percussive sounds while That 1 Guy slaps, plucks, or bows the FM KWVA proudly welcome That 1 Guy back to the WOW strings, as well as occasionally utilizing a drumstick to sound the Hall. strings and the pipes at the same time. “It saddens me to think that there are people in this world “The Magic Boot is a scorpion-emblazoned cowboy boot, who have never heard of That 1 Guy (a.k.a. Mike Silverman) which is wired and fed through the Magic Pipe’s audio lines. It before,” begins a review in Slug Magazine. Musician, performer, is then played as a percussive instrument by tapping on the sole inventor, songwriter, magician – That 1 Guy can do it all. while pinching the boot’s opening to achieve different sounds. “It has been said that ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. The combination of these two diverse instruments complete That Mike Silverman (aka That 1 Guy) has literally invented the 1 Guy’s one-man-band like no other before him.” instruments that create his unique sound, facilitating an auditory Reports QRO, “With perpendicular shifts into classical string storytelling journey for his audience,” report Aaron and Nicole movements from funk, jazz, 80s pop, heavy metal, 50s do-opp’n, Eikenberry in Tomorrow’s Verse. “Influenced by his jazz musi- spandex power riffs, house beats, and novelty jams – the perfor- cian father, and his education at The San Francisco Conservatory mance from That 1 Guy had a little bit of everything for the of Music, the bass player found a way to create his own style instant-gratification oddity generation that populated the audi- through ingenuity and design by inventing ‘The Magic Pipe’, an ence. And those lucky enough to witness such an innovative and electronically rigged pair of machined aluminum pipes, con- mind-bogglingly creative performance were likely wondering wtf nected by adjustable phosphorus bronze joints, with each pipe just happened afterward.” hosting an orchestral bass string. Beginning in 2014, T1G began to use magic – performing “The harp-shaped instrument is roughly seven feet tall and a close-up magic show for a small group of fans before his main RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, features 13 trigger points, which can be mapped to various musi- gigs and using it in the performances. With the addition of cal sound effects or samples. The front pipe uses a low C string, magic in his live shows, he has legitimately achieved an all- while the rear pipe’s string is used to achieve more tenor-ranged inclusive audio/visual performance unlike CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
K k The Community Center for the label. WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the “Saviii is one of the most tal- Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon ented [artists] I done seen,” Webpress, Circulation 3,200, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City Birdman says of the artist, who of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2019 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising recently unloaded his All Eyez on Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Lori Hawley, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Ed 3 project. “I think the young man Kashin, Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Manager - Danette Lamson, Bookkeeper - Barbara Bochnovic, Volunteer gon’ be a big star and I’m excited Coordinator - Kaleah Bishop, House Manager - Blake Boxer Concessions Manager: Angela Lees; Concessions Staff: to work with him.” Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, Kambra Morris-Mitzner, Ronald Perko Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Birdman recently told XXL, Directors: Chair: Robyn Kelly, Vice Chair: Mike DeLuise, Secretary: Kathleen Blair, Treasurer: Amy Sherwood, “I just like how he represents the Members: Sam Harmon, Janelle Krinsky, Dan Nathan, John Henry Weber culture. [Saviii] is showing Long Beach culture, and to do that takes some type of art and cre- ativity. The movement they’ve got going out there, it’s gon’ be very successful — starting with Saviii.” Kalan FrFr is an emotive sing- er/rapper with his biggest song to date being 2018’s “Fine Ass”. “Last year, Kalan dropped two projects: the party-oriented TAKO’S SON TOUR TwoFr and Hurt, a cathartic stretch of songs about the pain of On Sunday, November 17, the sparking admiration and fear a relationship gone awry,” reports CCPA, Loyal To The Soil and amongst gangs, citizens and police XXL. “The interplay of both Exclusive Tings proudly host alike. But infamy begets prosecu- projects and the rising popularity Rucci’s Tako’s Son Tour featur- tion. of the TwoFr cut ‘Right Wit It’ ing Savaii 3rd, Kalan FrFr, Now from 150 miles south, has Kalan rolling with plenty of Peacoat Gang, Savelle Tha across the Mexican border, Tako momentum this year. Native, Haywood, Pynt, S. Loyal watches his son Rucci build his “With a YG-featured remix of and ToddIE B; hosted by Jake own legacy, using nothing more “Right Wit It” coming soon Sierra. than his voice and lyrical ability and the new mixtape 2 Hunnit You may not have heard of to garner the same respect he Degrees following up, Kalan has Rucci yet, you may not have even once had. Now Rucci is primed more on the way in a young heard of his dad. Yet on the to be the next artist to rise from career that’s already shown streets of Inglewood, only one LA’s rap renaissance. This is the growth and promise.” name rang louder than the con- story of Tako’s Son. Tickets are $15 in advance, stant din of the jets overhead, Saviii 3rd is a 22-year-old Long $20 day of show and $50 for meet Tako. Not a rapper nor an ath- Beach artist recently signed to & greet. Doors open at 8:00 pm lete, his exploits were infamous, Birdman’s Cash Money Wesdt and showtime is 9:00 H
political comedians in the country, in this roller coaster of a world -- she brings her hilarious clarity to help us make sense of it all! Winstead and company use comedy shows as a way to gather folks together for a night of fun, with activism components built right into the evening! Each per- formance features a post-show talkback with local abortion pro- viders and activists, plus a booth full of direct action items. Abortion AF: The Tour is a one stop hub for audiences to have a great night out, take action, and get informa- tion on how to continue the fight back against the reproductive ABORTION AF assaults across America and in your state. THE TOUR Winstead states, “Being able to create an environment of joy that gives a platform for local activists to raise awareness to our fanbase about how they can combat these oppressive laws is what AAF is all about. Add to that, spending a few days in each town, bringing On Friday, November 8, so, then this is the show for you! love and self care to clinic staff Abortion Access Front Presents Abortion Access Front (AAF), and we have a new brand of activ- Abortion AF: The Tour – hosted is a reproductive rights non-profit ism that has given me a whole by Lizz Winstead (The Daily founded by Daily Show co-cre- new way of using my comedy to Show co-creator) and featuring ator Lizz Winstead. She and AAF make change.” special guest Brandon Lyons. are bringing local comedian Opener Brandon Lyons has Hey Eugene Fans! Brandon Lyons and activists to the appeared at the Pickathon Music We know you have THE WOW Hall for Abortion AF: The Festival and has opened for Nicole MOST awesome state for repro- Tour. Byer, Chad Daniels and Ted ductive rights, but, we also know Lizz delivers a take-no-prison- Alexandro. you are fed up with the outra- ers show that will cover every- Tickets are $20 advance, $25 geous abortion bans being passed thing from imigration to impeach- day of show and $15 UO student. across the country. So, are you ment and Brexit to birth control. Doors open at 8:00 pm and show- ready to laugh at all the misogy- If it’s in the news, Winstead will time is 9:00. This is a fully seated nists making these laws and will- bring it to the stage as only she performance, first come, first ing to take action to fight back? If can. Known as one of the top served. H
2 NOVEMBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG THAT 1 GUY FROM PAGE 1 anything experienced before. “It feels like I was meant to do magic,” he states. Yet to Silverman, the music is still the key component. “Instrumental experimentation aside, the highlight of the concert – and the focus of the performance – was the construction of infectious, danceable rhythms which kept the audience moving throughout the evening,” Glide Magazine reports. “The variety of sounds left listeners fascinated and sometimes mesmerized as these otherwise inanimate objects were seemingly brought to life, all the while orchestrated with ease and amiability from the stage. At the heart of the show is a per- formance that very successfully and consistently engaged the audience in bass-heavy, funk-drenched songs which segued smoothly into one another.” Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. Reservations for the magic show are through That 1 Guy’s website. H DJ SPIN SHOP On Saturday, November 9, Olive DelSol (of Bass Camp) hosts DJ BIG Spin Shop from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the WOW Hall. Wouldn’t it be cool to learn how to DJ? Today is a great day to spin! Learn the art of the mix and preview different styles and genre specific mixing techniques. Gear talk, and hands on demos! Bring your FREEDIA own headphones! Cost is $25.00. This class is designed for ages 13 and up. Registration & LOW CUT is through the City of Eugene Parks and Recreation District. H CONNIE
On Saturday, November 16, Bonnaroo, FYF and many more. & roll in the 2010s. Adam the Community Center for the In 2015, Big Freedia penned her Weiner’s pounding keys give the Performing Arts and University of first memoir, BigFreedia: God piano its proper rock & roll Weekends: Featuring: Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM Savethe Queen Diva! on Gallery due. Weiner created Low Cut November 16-17 Handcrafted Gifts KWVA proudly welcome Big Books/Simon & Schuster. The Connie with drummer/ November 23-24 Sold by Their Makers International Food Freedia and Low Cut Connie to book was hailed in the press by guitarist Dan Finnemore. Nov. 29- Dec. 1 Live Music the WOW Hall along with special outlets from Rolling Stonea n d Low Cut Connie’s profile rose December 7-8 December 14-15 2019 Lane Events Center guest Boyfriend. Pitchfork t o Outa n d Bust. H e r after the release of Hi Honey, December 21-24 13th & Jefferson Eugene, Oregon Big Freedia, known as the TV show received the GLAAD thanks in no small part to President I Spy Elves! Contest Queen of Bounce, is a New Media Award in 2014 and was Barack Obama placing their 2012 Nov. 16-17 & Dec. 23-24 Free Admission • Free Parking Orleans-based rapper and ambas- nominated again for the award in song “Boozophilia” on his 2015 Hours: 10am-6pm (closing at 4pm on Dec 24th) For more information, call 541-686-8885 sador of Bounce music. After 2015. summertime playlist. By the end of Visit www.holidaymarket.org for current artisan listings dominating the New Orleans club the year, Finnemore had left the scene for over a decade, Big Freedia LOW CUT CONNIE band to return to his native is now bringing the Bounce Carrying the torch for good old England. Weiner regrouped in movement to a worldwide stage rock & roll sleaze -- the kind that 2016, bringing in drummer Larry with her hit reality show, Big can be heard on Jerry Lee Lewis’ Scotton and Lucas Rinz on bass. Freedia Bounces Back o n F u s e Live At The Star Club and the The new line-up recorded an TV. The weekly docu-series, now dirtiest Rolling Stones records album live at Ardent Studios in in its sixth season, follows the life -- Low Cut Connie separated Memphis. of a choirboy turned Bounce rap- themselves from other new millen- Choosing to divide the record per and remains the highest rated LOW CUT CONNIE original series on the network. Freedia’s first LP, Just Be Free , was named one of the “best elec- tronic releases” by Rolling Stone and was critically acclaimed in outlets such as Pitchfork, SPIN , USA Today, and Consequence of Sound. Big Freedia has collabo- rated with artists ranging from Sia, Elliphant, The Postal Service, Matt & Kim, and Mannie Fresh, and Sylvan Esso. In 2016, Freedia was featured on Beyonce’s Grammy-winning single, “Formation”. Big Freedia continues to tour over a hundred dates a year with her legendary shake team, who bring Bounce moves like “the twerk” (popularized by Miley Cyrus in 2013), “the shake”, “the nial rock & roll revivalists by not into two parts, Low Cut Connie wiggle”, “the bend ova”, and the taking themselves as seriously as released Dirty Pictures, Pt. 1 in “hands on the ground” to audi- they took their big, danceable May of 2017, with Pt. 2 appearing ences worldwide. Big Freedia is a rhythms. To an extent, they’re one year later. consistent festival favorite, known distinguished by a focus on the Tickets are $25 in advance, $27 to steal the show at Outside piano, an instrument that isn’t day of show. Doors open at 8:00 Lands, Fun Fun Fun Fest, heard much in straight-ahead rock pm and showtime is 9:00. H
FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES NOVEMBER 2019 3 ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD MEMBERSHIP AND ADRIAN YOUNGE PARTY PREVIEW The Community Center for the Performing Arts is celebrating its 44th Anniversary at the annual WOW Hall Membership Party to be held LOREN ODEN on Saturday, December 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. Entertainment will include Dan Mahoney, Gumbo Groove Duo, The Muddy Souls and Cap’n Trips Plays Bob Dylan. In 1975 a group of concerned users of the Woodmen of the World Hall formed the Community Center for the Performing Arts to save the building and keep it available to the community. Now officially desig- nated a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places, the WOW Hall is a popular community-owned, democratically operat- ed, volunteer-based, all-ages venue that has the support of over 800 dues-paying, business and volunteer members. Each year the Membership Party serves to thank the financial sup- CAN’T WAIT FOR THE porters of the CCPA, a nonprofit (501c3) arts organization. Last year 85 area restaurants and other businesses donated prepared food, bever- ages and other items for a buffet-style dinner. Supporting businesses are thanked from the stage during the event and in the January issue of the WOW Hall Notes. MIDNIGHT HOUR ANGELA MUNOZ If you are interested in donating a prepared food dish or beverage, On Wednesday, November 6, lyrics – coupled with their unique Since then, Younge has or a gift certificate, please contact Bob at 541-687-2746 or publicity@ the CCPA and KLCC proudly production: heavy on jazz, funk launched his own record wowhall.org. It’s an excellent way to support the WOW Hall, earn the welcome back The Midnight and ’70s rock samples – helped label, and produced albums for recognition and gratitude of community members and get potential new Hour. push it to the forefront of rap, Bilal and Ali Shaheed Muhammed. customers to sample your products. Gift certificates are also used by Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A and scores of current artists/pro- the WOW Hall throughout the year as door prizes at big shows. Tribe Called Quest and composer ducers, including Kanye West, LOREN ODEN If you would like to become a supporting member of the WOW Hall and producer Adrian Younge are Pharrell Williams and Will. I. Loren Oden sings lead on or check your membership status, please call the office at 541-687-2746. on an extensive North American Am, cite Tribe as an influence. most of Younge’s melancholy Memberships are on a sliding scale, $15 to $40 a year (or more). In tour with their 10-piece ensem- Though Tribe disbanded in catalog, including but not limit- addition to free admission to the party, members elect and may serve on ble The Midnight Hour. Younge 1998, the group’s place in hip- ed, to The Midnight Hour, the Board of Directors and receive the WOW Hall Notes by mail or and Muhammad created the score hop’s pantheon has long been Something About April, and email. H for the Netflix series Marvel’s secured. Tribe, however, is just Marvel’s Luke Cage (scored Luke Cage and their newest one representation of Ali’s talent. alongside Ali Shaheed Muham- project includes vocalists Loren He’s remixed songs for Janet mad). Younge recently produced Oden and Angela Muñoz as well Jackson, Maroon 5 and KRS- Loren’s debut LP, My Heart, My as guitarist Jack Waterson. One. In all, he has credits as Love. “The Midnight Hour is black writer, producer or co-producer excellence,” a release explains, on over 23 albums. ANGELA MUNOZ describing the group as, “an ode Angela Muñoz, a 17-year-old to the cultural sophistication that ADRIAN YOUNGE Los Angeles native, debuts her the Harlem Renaissance estab- Adrian Younge is the next hypnotic voice with The Midnight lished for its people. Performing generation of soul music. A self- Hour. In 2018, they recorded her with their jazz rhythm section taught musician and recording song “Bitches do Voodoo” on their and an orchestral section reminis- engineer who has dedicated his eponymously titled album The cent of maestros such as David life to the study of classic soul Midnight Hour; they also took Axelrod and Quincy Jones, The music, Younge finds himself at Angela on tour, featuring her on Midnight Hour is sophisticated the center of a new soul renais- NPR’s Tiny Desk. .((3,1*5($/ hip-hop.” sance with a vision for pushing the boundaries of the music itself. JACK WATERSON ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD Beginning in 1998, he taught Jack Waterson is the acid that $5,(7<,1 DJ/Producer Ali Shaheed himself how to play various Adrian never took as a kid. He 9 Muhammad is known around the instruments to fully realize his began his musical career in ’79 as world as one-third of the legend- vision; a sound that is equal parts a member of punk rock band ary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Morricone, Air and Portishead. Green on Red, and, years later, 86,& Quest. He was just 19 when the Eight years later, Younge com- opened the L.A. musical instru- 0 group released its first album, posed the original score for the ment store Future Music. In ’99, People’s Instinctive Travels and film Black Dynamite and the an 18 year-old Younge wandered the Paths of Rhythm, in 1990. accompanying cartoon series for into Future Music. Waterson soon The group’s socially conscious Adult Swim. became a mentor in developing
JACK WATERSON Younge’s unique analog sound. Together this unlikely duo mani- fested new revolutionary worlds with Waterson appearing on every Younge album within the last decade. Now, with Adrian Younge presents Jack Waterson, these kindred spirits have created a cinematic psych album with no boundaries. Laced with hip-hop breaks and acid rock, their inten- /LYHORFDOSXEOLFUDGLR tion is to subvert the designation of what is black vs. white music. VLQFH Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 3URJUDPJXLGHDWNUYPRUJ pm and showtime is 9:00. H
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YOB FROM PAGE 1 Scheidt’s own words, he wanted the record to sound “grizzly, with hair on it.” Three year later, the group released Clearing the Path to Ascend, a record that upheld their legacy as a top notch doom metal act and was hailed by Rolling Stone as the #1 metal album of the year. In 2018, the band released their newest album Our Raw Heart on Relapse Records. Mike Scheidt (guitar/vocals) says, “I think every era of YOB fan will find something on there to dig — it’s just a matter of whether they can go on the whole trip or not,” he ventures. “And that’s none of my business. The music has a life of its own.” EARTHLESS Earthless has a surprise for you. Whereas the band’s three previous albums featured anywhere from two to four completely instrumental space rock jams, the California trio’s fourth and latest, Black Heaven, OVER THE RHINE is nothing like that. “It’s quite different,” drummer Mario Rubalcaba says with a laugh. “It has six songs, and most importantly it has vocals on about 70 percent of the record. There goes being pigeonholed as an LOVE & REVELATION instrumental band, I guess…” When Rubalcaba, guitarist Isaiah Mitchell and bassist Mike Eginton On Friday, November 15, the The 11-song Love & are,” agrees Bergquist. “Why are started Earthless in 2001 as a psychedelic instrumental band, they were Community Center for the Revelation, which the rural we grieving? We’ve lost loved constantly asked, ‘Are you guys looking for a singer?’ “That was the Performing Arts and KRVM Ohio-based duo and their “Band ones. We’ve seen our friends joke for years,” Rubalcaba laughs. “But we’ve always known Isaiah proudly welcome An Evening of Sweethearts” recorded with struggling with loss — the loss of could sing. He’s got a great voice… but we’ve never tried to focus on with Over The Rhine. longtime engineer Ryan Freeland a child, or a partner. We’ve seen writing a few songs with vocals on them. It was really refreshing to try Over the Rhine’s 15th studio at his Stampede Origin studio in friends and family members strug- this approach on a record.” album Love & Revelation cele- Culver City, CA, continues Over gling with chronic illness, or a While the band’s lysergic leanings are fully intact, Black Heaven brates the duo’s 30th continuous the Rhine’s career-long embrace daunting cancer diagnosis.” takes on a more classic rock hue than previous outings. “For me person- year of writing, recording and of its unmistakable creative val- “We know a lot of people turn ally, the psychedelic thing is pretty important,” Rubalcaba offers. “Even touring together. In that time, ues. Even after three decades of on the news and are in shock at on this record, there are moments when it’s more psyched-out, but we’ve singer-songwriters/multi-instru- record making, Bergquist and what they are seeing,” says always been really big fans of classic rock stuff like ZZ Top, James mentalists Karin Bergquist and Detweiler still find fulfillment Detweiler. “Beneath that shock is Gang, Allman Brothers — and of course, Cream. There would be no Linford Detweiler (who’ve been and inspiration in the creative grief. We are grieving the fact that Earthless if it wasn’t for Cream. They’re like the great-grandfathers of married for 22 years) have built a process. we aren’t quite sure who we are power trios.” vivid, emotionally charged body “We help edit each other’s anymore as Americans. Things As for the album title itself? “Whenever we couldn’t jam with Isaiah, of work that has won them a work, and it was so great to sit are shifting and being revealed.” Mike and I would play just bass and drums together, and we’d call that deeply devoted following and at the kitchen table together and “But then the record takes a ‘Black Heaven,’” Rubalcaba explains. “That was basically code for just critical acclaim. let songs come fully into being,” turn,” Bergquist points out. “Some me and him jamming, and we always joked that one day we’d have a Love & Revelation showcases Detweiler notes. “It’s not always things haven’t changed. We still side project with that name. The longer instrumental track on the new the pair’s timeless songcraft and easy, but it is rewarding, and believe in love and revelation. We album has a heavier, darker feel, so I just thought of ‘Black Heaven’. understated yet soulful delivery. ultimately very intimate work. still believe in meaningful work. Then I thought it would sound good as a record title, too — so there Those qualities are prominent on I’m so grateful for our musical We keep going, and with the isn’t really too much of a deep meaning behind it, unfortunately!” such memorable new songs as connection at this point in our darkness falling, we still find a Portland’s Blackwater Holylight is a HeavyPsych rock band that hap- “Los Lunas”, “Let You Down”, lives and marriage. Thank God reason to dance.” pens to be all female. Band members are Allison (Sunny) Faris, Laura “Broken Angels” and “Making we’re still laughing. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 Hopkins, Sarah McKenna and Mikayla Mayhew. Pictures” -- whose insistent melo- “But honestly, there is a fair day of show. Doors open at 7:30 YOB loves their hometown fans and insists that ticket prices here be dies and striking lyrical imagery amount of grieving on this record pm and showtime is 8:00. This is lower than usual, so it just $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Tickets haunt the listener long after the too,” Detweiler adds. a fully seated show; first come, are selling fast, so advance purchase (and earplugs) are strongly recom- music fades. “And I think a lot of people first served. H mended. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H
FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES NOVEMBER 2019 5 CRUSIN’ USA WITH BUKU On Thursday, November 14, Gold, Main Course, and inclusion penchant for meticulously crafted the CCPA and University of in EA Sports’ Madden ’18. The sound design, Buku has justifiably Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM producer’s powerhouse single, set the pace for producers rewrit- KWVA proudly welcome Buku’s “Front To Back”, further solidi- ing the definition of modern dance Crusin’ USA Tour to the WOW fied his pole position in the scene music. Hall with special guests Esseks – going viral in only a few weeks Esseks (Sam Eckstein) is a JACK HARLOW and Secret Recipe. upon release, quickly climbing Brooklyn based producer and From the track record of Spotify charts and garnering the visual artist. His music ranges all THE MISSION TOUR Robert Balotsky’s work as Buku, attention of industry heavyweight the bass-centric genres with a it’s clear that the Pittsburgh native Bassnectar, who put his own focus on the off-kilter. The diverse On Tuesday, November 12, the Community Center for the and graduate of Music Technology touches on the tune for an official elements are tied together with Performing Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM is a well-equipped architect of remix in early 2017. Esseks’ subtle but instantly recog- KWVA proudly welcome Jack Harlow “The Mission Tour” to the twisted, layered soundscapes. Not only a talented studio rat, nizable sound. It is dark but in a WOW Hall with special guest ALLBLACK. With a menacing grasp on sound Buku brings the same energy and playful sense. He has built up a Jack Harlow reps Kentucky through and through. The 21-year-old design and music theory, Buku clinical precision of his produc- large catalog of music since his Louisville, KY rhymer has a strong sense of pride for his home state. “I combines deceptively simple and tions to his live sets. The pro- first release in 2012 with releases think it’s a place that people are somewhat unfamiliar with,” he says. emotive melodies, laden with ducer has won over crowds on Wakaan, Deadbeats, “But there’s a lot of culture here and I just want to put it on the map.” resounding low-end and intricate worldwide from sold out headlin- Subcarbon, Saturate, Sleeveless Jack’s new mixtape, Confetti, is the follow-up to his widely drum patterns. His work reflects ing shows to massive festival sets Records, Gravitas Recordings, acclaimed breakthrough Loose, which was nominated for Best Mixtape his passion for percussion laced at Lucky, Suwannee Hulaween, Foundations Recordings, and at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards. He explains the main difference with elements only a trained ear Lost Lands, Something Wonderful, Smokers Cough. between 2018’s Loose and Confetti is his approach to recording and could produce. Something Wicked, Imagine and Tickets are $18 in advance, $23 songwriting, promising to bring more introspection than on his previous Buku’s debut release, the Janky Sunset Music Festival. As a result day of show. Doors open at 8:00 effort. EP, sent a shotgun blast into the of his workhorse mentality and pm and showtime is 9:00. H “Confetti was a great word for it,” he says of the title, telling fans scene -- quickly gaining support to expect a party vibe. “I’m talking about women. I’m talking about my and full rotation by Diplo, who ESSEKS vices and just the way I feel at 21 years old,” he says. “It’s personal, but described Balotsky’s production it is fun. I’m talking about my daily life, the things I’m seeing, the things style as “where dubstep is going” I’m feeling.” at the brink of 2013. Following his Harlow’s single “Thu The Night”, featuring fellow Louisville, KY break into the global perspective, native Bryson Tiller, is a dream collaboration finally realized. the producer has been champi- “People wanted to hear that. I know it gives the city inspiration,” he oned by a variety of noteworthy says of the two linking up. The song has a pitched-up sample of Usher’s curators, including Pete Tong, “U Don’t Have to Call” that screams nostalgia while the music video Anna Lunoe and Zane Lowe via was shot in a roller rink. worldwide broadcasts on BBC Now Harlow is looking to become the new face of Kentucky. He’s Radio 1, Beats 1 Radio, as well as confident Confetti will go down as a certified classic. “I think it’s the garnering the support of his peers best project that’s coming out this year,” he says. “I love it so much.” for collaborations with the likes Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 day of show. Doors open at 7:00 of Paper Diamond, G. Jones, pm and showtime is 8:00. H Minnesota, Griz, Nick Catchdubs, ALLBLACK Brillz, Tropkillaz and most recent- ly, The Knocks. With strong support from the industry, Buku has seen releases on Spinnin’ Records, OWSLA’s NEST HQ, UKF’s Pilot Records, as well as features on Atlantic Records, Mad Decent, Fool’s
6 NOVEMBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG the duo tour the globe relentlessly supporting the likes of J. Cole, Young Thug, Billie Eillish, Mac Miller, Jaden Smith and more. In 2019, EarthGang continued their dominance by contributing to the year’s best hip-hop compi- lation in Revenge of The Dream- ers III. The project debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts and is RIAA certified Gold -- shining a spotlight on the pair as they go into the release of their next project. Bursting with energy and hav- ing garnered a cult-like live fol- lowing, the ATLiens have been critically praised by the likes of Pitchfork, Hypebeast , Highsno - biety, Hot New Hip Hop, Conse - quence of Sound, Uproxx, Pigeons & Planes and more. Stretching beyond the “indie hip- hop” label they’ve been bran- EARTHGANG dished with, EarthGang are ready On Wednesday, November 13, the first day of school, solidifying Marrying lean, sharp-eyed lyri- – and then signed – by J. Cole to to reach a wider audience with Mike Thrasher Presents hosts The a best friendship over their school cism with Southern-fried soul, his Interscope imprint, Dream- slick-sharp lyrics that cut through Monster Energy Outbreak Tour burning down (true story!) and a every song arrives fully formed, ville. the hazy blur of ratchet rap and Presents: EarthGang - Welcome to love for music that doesn’t follow hitting hard and landing jokes Having released mixtapes and an avid interest in never settling, Mirrorland with special guests the rules. Instead, the young art- while also delving deep into polit- one off singles, EarthGang hit a or resting on their laurels. Guapdad4000 and Benji. ists embody the best of the new ical issues. They spent their col- stride with their 3-EP project Tickets are $20 advance, $25 Hailing from Atlanta, GA, generation in music — and plenty lege days recording in dorm rooms inspired by The Wiz; Rags (Scare- day of show and $79 Meet & EarthGang is comprised of Olu of critics and fans alike have and collaborating with local pro- crow), Robots (Tinman) and Roy- Greet. Doors open at 7:00 pm and WowGr8 – they both met on taken note. ducers when they were discovered alty (the lion). The new music saw and showtime is 8:00. H
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November 15th to 22nd, 2019 Jessica Jones - Surreal Painter Corey Youngren - Pyrograph Wood Painter CHRIS WICK GALLERY EXHIBITION Jessica Jones - The artist’s surreal series uses trees as the The Chris Wick Gallery (Monroe, OR) is pleased to pres- Rachel Joy Osterman is an artist and illustrator who loves focal point. ent an exhibition of new works featuring local artists at the the process of creating characters, telling stories, and inviting These pieces are created directly from the artist’s country WOW Hall. others into her colorful imaginary worlds. Capturing the perspective of nature. She also creates small tile renditions. Starting Friday, November 1, and ending Friday November simple pleasures of play and pure excitement of exploration. Corey Youngren - Pyrography or pyrogravure is the art 29, the “Fall Emerging Artists Show” will feature two artists of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks a week. Each exhibit will begin with a Friday Artist’s November 8th to 15th, 2019 resulting from the controlled application of a heated object Reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (except Nov. 1: 4:30 – 6:30 Tracy Jensen - Nature/Landscape Photographer such as a poker. pm). Sheila Wadsack - Landscape Painter It is also known as pokerwork or wood burning. Seven emerging artists will be featured: Sheila Wadsack - Art inspired by God, I always loved art, but never got into painting till the kids were gone then the November 22nd - 29th, 2019 November 1st to 8th (part of the Eugene First Friday ArtWalk) Lord told me it was time to start painting, so I did and this Simon Graves - Portrait/Nature/Figure painter Paula Goodbar - Photographic Mixed Media Artist is what came from that...no art lessons or school so I know Rachel Joy Osterman - Digital Painter it›s only by Him I was able to do this. “Fall Emerging Artists show” will be open for viewing Paula Goodbar is a photographic artist whose work Tracy Jensen - I am a nature/landscape photographer in Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 pm. blends reality and dreams into one vision with the objective the Willamette Valley. I love being still outside and to watch Chris Wick Gallery hours are Monday through Friday of creating art that speaks to the subconscious and feeds the the world around me. I love to use photography as a way to from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, by appointment. For additional soul. capture a different perspective of what I see. information call 347.654.0556 or visit chriswickgallery.com H
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