K k MAY 2019 K g VOL. 31 #5 H WOWHALL.ORGk MOONLIGHT JUBILEE POOR MAN’S WHISKEY WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE ALLMAN BROTHERS On Sunday, May 26, the around the songwriting talents of Grateful Dead. sets”. They gained international ies. You’re in the middle of a psy- Community Center for the Josh Brough and Jason Beard Poor Man’s Whiskey seamlessly attention by their bluegrass rendi- chedelic Pink Floyd-like rock-n-roll Performing Arts proudly welcomes (whom met in 1993 at the transitions between acoustic and tion of Dark Side of the Moonshine song when someone picks up a Poor Man’s Whiskey back to the University of California, Santa electric styles with a carefully (a bluegrass take on the classic banjo! Then they drop you into the WOW Hall along with Eugene’s Barbara). PMW’s live show and crafted commitment that revolves Pink Floyd album), as well as suc- middle of Paul Simon’s Graceland, own Moonlight Jubilee. PMW sound is blend of high-octane old around well-written songs and sto- cessful interpretive sets of Paul make a quick trip across the Irish will perform two sets – a set of time/bluegrass music (often done ries... while maintaining an excit- Simon’s Graceland, The Allman countryside and drag you through original Nor Cal hoedowns and an on traditional acoustic instruments ing element of improvisation and Brothers Band, The Eagles, Old a bit of folk and bluegrass. They’re extended second set of their favor- of banjo, guitar and mandolin) and the openness to let a song expand. and In the Way, and Kate Wolf. on the stage plugged in, off the ite Allman Brothers Tunes. a more psychedelic blues/jam rock Besides their seven original These sets are played in conjunc- stage unplugged amongst the Poor Man’s Whiskey is an style that calls upon their earlier albums and high energy shows, tion with an original set or a spe- crowd and everywhere in between. American band originating in the influences such as Pink Floyd, The Poor Man’s Whiskey is also known cial festival late night party. So much fun!” San Francisco Bay Area rooted Allman Brothers Band and The for their special “interpretation “These guys have no boundar- CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 K k INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE SLOCAN RAMBLERS P2 SWINGROWERS & HIGH STEP SOCIETY P3 CCPA ANNUAL MEETING REPORT P4 DIMMER YHETI P5 WOW HALL CELEBRATES HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH P6 WOW HALL HOUSE PARTY P6 TWINS COCOA TEA P7 PATTERSON HOOD & MIKE COOLEY OF DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS On Sunday, May 12, Monqui Presents welcomes to the WOW Hall Dimmer Twins -- Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers. PAID Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, a.k.a. the “Dimmer U.S. Postage U.S. Twins”, formed the Drive-By Truckers in Athens, Georgia in Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, 1996, though their musical collaboration began in the ’80s with Nonprofit Organization the fledgling band Adam’s House Cat. The name Dimmer Twins is a nod to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who are sometimes known as the “Glimmer Twins”. This stripped-down duo setting features original solo and duo material penned by both Hood and Cooley, and also some Drive-By Truckers’ songs that they’ve written. Boasting a mix of Southern pride and erudite lyrics, Drive-By Truckers became one of the most well respected Alternative Country-Rock acts of the 2000s. The band has long held a pro- gressive fire in their belly -- having always been outspoken, telling a distinctly American story via craft, character and concept, all backed by sonic ambition and social conscience. History, folklore, politics and character studies all shared equal space in the Drive-By Truckers’ catalog, which offered up its first blast of gutsy, twangy rock with 1998’s Gangstabilly. However, it was the band’s ambitious double-disc concept Club in Athens, Georgia in mid-February. One of those 40 Watt album, The Southern Rock Opera, that became its unlikely shows is billed as Adam’s House Cat, Hood and Cooley’s magnum opus. A two-act affair, the album explored Hood’s Eighties-era band from Athens that pre-dates the Truckers, and fascination with 70s Southern Rock while tackling the cultural whose long lost album Town Burned Down was released in contradictions of the region, and it helped lay the groundwork September 2018. The Truckers released their latest for much of the band’s later work. album American Band, a searing look at racism and privilege in As reported in Rolling Stone, “This tour will follow the the U.S., in September 2016.” RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, Drive-By Truckers’ current itinerary, co-headlining a handful of Tickets are $30 advance, $32 day of show. Doors open at 7:00 dates with Lucinda Williams and rocking aboard the Outlaw pm and showtime is 8:00. Seating available on a first come, first Country Cruise ahead of a four-night residency at the 40 Watt served basis. H K k The Community Center for the WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,200, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2019 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Lori Hawley, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Ed Kashin, Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Manager - Danette Lamson, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Kaleah Bishop, House Manager - Blake Boxer Concessions Manager: Angela Lees; Concessions Staff: Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, Kambra Morris-Mitzner, Ronald Perko Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Robyn Kelly, Vice Chair: Mike DeLuise, Secretary: Kathleen Blair, Treasurer: Amy Sherwood, Members: Sam Harmon, Janelle Krinsky, Dan Nathan, John Henry Weber, Terri Wilson THE SLOCAN RAMBLERS On Thursday, May 16, the steering old sounds in fascinating The Slocans are: Frank Evans Community Center for the new directions.” (banjo), Adrian Gross (mando- Performing Arts and KRVM On their much-anticipated lin), Darryl Poulsen (guitar) and proudly welcome Slocan Ramblers new album Queen City Jubilee, Alastair Whitehead (bass). to the WOW Hall along with The Slocans showcase their special guests Breakers Yard. unique blend of bluegrass, old- BREAKERS YARD The Slocan Ramblers are time and folk with deep song- Breakers Yard is the Willamette Canada’s bluegrass band to writing, lightning fast instrumen- Valley’s most eclectic acoustic watch. Rooted in tradition, fear- tals and sawdust-thick vocals. band. Sampling from ragtime, lessly creative and possessing a With their trademark raucous country blues, jug band, hot jazz bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans energy, this new album presents and delta blues traditions, they do have become a leading light of The Slocan Ramblers at the top everything from Lindy Hop today’s acoustic music scene. of their game – writing and play- dances to cowboy ballads to With a reputation for energetic ing tunes to keep you up all night. bootie-shakin’ dance parties. You live shows, impeccable musician- This is roots music without pre- can find their new album Tried ship and an uncanny ability to tension, music intended to make and Untrue at shows and digi- convert anyone within earshot you feel something – say hello to tally on CD Baby, or you can pay into a lifelong fan, The Slocans your new favourite band. them a visit at www.breaker- have been winning over audiences “Contemporary bluegrass at syardmusic.com. Break it down! from Merlefest to RockyGrass its very best,” notes Songlines Band members are “Tasty” and everywhere in between. Magazine (UK). “Their third Matt Fleming (drums & jive), No Depression credits the album, Queen City Jubilee, could “Washrag” Joe Davey (tenor & group for, “Effortlessly pushing be the one that propels them to plectrum banjos), Brandon bluegrass back to its earlier roots the forefront of the acoustic roots “Greazy” Olszewski (resophonic in Appalachian traditions, while scene.” guitar, harmonica & fiddle) and Steven “Grandpa” Weeks (bass). “If you’ve grown tired of the same old sounds, Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show. Doors open at here’s a band who reinvents a genre.” 8:00 pm and showtime is 8:30. — Bluegrass Unlimited Partial seating is available on a first come, first served basis. H BREAKERS YARD 2 MAY 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG SWINGROWERS & HIGH STEP SOCIETY On Friday, May 10, the electro-swing genre, combines the for the future. Featuring a shim- Community Center for the freshness of electronic music with mering horn section that soars Performing Arts and High Step the warm influences of swing, over syncopated high hats and Society proudly host Swingrowers jazz, and the sounds of the past. rat-a-tat snare, High Step Society and High Step Society with sup- With three albums, more than 20 is rethinking jazz with unortho- port from SageCrow & Scoob and million views on Youtube, and a dox arrangements, and bringing a featuring Circus Luminescence series of captivating singles and touch of elegance to electronic and Dublevey. remixes, the band is one of the music. High Step Society welcomes most enduring and sought after in Formed in 2015, the band the celebrated electro-swing group the world-retro scene.