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K k AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017 K g VOL. 29 #8 H WOWHALL.ORGk though he had a big say on the project, Saturation is very much about BROCKHAMPTON as a whole. appears on WHO ARE BROCKHAMPTON? the project the most out of every- one, and it’s his face on the front cover smeared in blue paint. Ian dubbed Ameer “the star of the tape,” but this is a project where everyone props each other up. On the production side of things there’s Kiko Merley, Jabari Manwarring, and Romil Hem- nani, although Joba and Bearface contribute production, too. There’s also Robert Ontenient, who works on the website side of things and recently co-authored an app they launched in time for the release of Saturation. Henock Sileshi and Ashlan Grey are mostly responsible for On Friday, September 29, the earning themselves a singles deal ent sounds and styles these rag- are what America actually is,” the group’s visuals, with Henock Community Center for the Per- with Fool’s Gold Records and a tags can squeeze into 38 minutes,” declares. “We offering art direction and Ashlan forming Arts and Dead Nation handsome video budget. The reported DJBooth. “If Pharrell, speak for people of color who photography. Each of the videos Presents welcome BROCKHAMP- result of their prize was “Dirt”, and have a time expressing them- for the singles was directed by TON to the WOW Hall. which shattered preconceived blurred genres, BROCKHAMP- selves publicly.” The L.A.-based Abstract, but Ashlan filmed each BROCKHAMPTON is the notions about what constitutes TON synthesize these very influ- collective includes rappers, pro- one while Henock edited them. self-proclaimed “All-American being a boyband. ences into something even more ducers, singers, directors, design- Of particular note is Boyband” whose multitalented “The debut All-Amer- indefinable.” ers and creators. The band is “Gold”, which is now roster includes Kevin Abstract, ican Trash — full of heartache BROCKHAMPTON’s lineup touring in support of their June BROCKHAMPTON’s most Matt Champion, JOBA, Ameer and humor, kinship and contem- is a snapshot of modern day release Saturation. viewed track on YouTube. Vann and Rodney Tenor. plation, teen angst and adventur- America: black and white, natives Ian Simpson, who most Brock- Tickets are $15 in advance, BROCKHAMPTON won the ous production — gave us a and immigrants (Bearface is from hampton know as Kevin Abstract, $18 day of show. Doors open at 2015 VFILES LOUD! competition, glimpse at just how many differ- Ireland), straight and gay. “We is the group’s creative lead. Even 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H k INSIDE THIS ISSUE PARTY FAVOR P2 KYLE BENT & JOHNNY OZ P2 SZA P3 H ONE BE LO P3 H P3 CURREN$Y P4 H PUP P4 P4 MUSIC’S EDGE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY P4 THE SLANTS P5 H BLACK HARE P5 & ANNIVERSARY TOUR P6 P6 H DAYS N DAZE P7 BACK 2 SCHOOL SUMMER JAM P7 DIEGO GARCIA (EL TWANGUERO) P7 AND

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Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Performing Arts and KLCC’s Dead Air proudly welcome to the the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art Nonprofit Organization WOW Hall Melvin Seals & JGB. where the sky is the limit. They offer an exciting, often psyche- Melvin Seals is famous for his Hammond B-3 magic and a delic, musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the audi- smile that lights up the room. Seals joined the Band ence dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for in 1980 and remained a member through Garcia’s death in 1995. hours. Melvin and Jerry helped pioneer and define the style now known In addition to the often played staples, the band has recently as “ Music”. The slightly renamed ‘Melvin Seals and been exploring the back catalog and performing a ton of super JGB’ pays tribute to Garcia by performing his songs and remain- rare tunes, some of which The played only a ing faithful to his style. few times. Adding his rock-gospel-soul- touch Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music indus- with his funky style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed try for over 30 years, with a long-established reputation as a Melvin, “Master of the Universe”. performer, recording artist and producer. He is most revered for With JGB, Seals continues to treat music lovers to his unique his powerful, high-spirited organ and keyboard playing in the brand of melodic flavor. Come see and hear for yourself! Jerry Garcia Band. From blues to to rock to , Melvin Band members are: serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and Gospel thrown in to Melvin Seals - Organ, Vocals spice things up. Shirley Starks – Vocals The current JGB brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, Cheryl Rucker – Vocals spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acoustic Pete Lavezzoli – Drums and electric ingredients and unique combinations of Zach Zach Nugent - , Vocals RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, Nugent’s guitar and vocals, Pete Lavezzoli’s hearty drums and, of John-Paul McLean – Bass course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the wizard’s magic. Along with back- Tickets are $23 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors open at ing vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organ- 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. H

K k The Community Center for the films Vacation (2015) and How WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the To Be Single (2016). Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, info@wowhall. org, www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Party Favor’s “Booty Loose” Circulation 3,800, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of was featured in Truths Anti- Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2017 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Smoking and was fea- Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, tured in Universal Pictures Office Managers - Ross Shuber, Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Laura Farrelly, Neighbors 2 (2016). His song House Managers - Sam Harmon, Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch, Kambra Morris- “Baddest Things” () Mitzner Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: was featured in Silk Milks nation- Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, Treasurer: Marjorie Bridges, Secretary: Jordan Cogburn, Members: al campaign with DJ Khaled in Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette, Jim Showker, Jon Silvermoon, Daylon Sloan the summer of 2016. Mountain Dew commissioned Party Favor to PARTY create an original song “Wiggle Wop” for their national “Kickstarter” campaign -- which was featured during the 2016 FAVOR NBA playoffs. With official work on Spinnin Records, Ultra Records, OWSLA and Mad Decent, Party Favor’s success is no doubt due to the love On Thursday, September 28, “Booty Loose” (Mad Decent). and support that his music receives InSight Presents welcomes Party Party Favor’s newest release is from superstar talents such as Favor to the WOW Hall. the Party and Destory EP -- , , , DJ Few acts have the innovative which includes collaborations Carnage, GTA, , color and diverse repertoire of with Dillon Francis, , RL Grime, , DJ Snake, Party Favor, one of the fastest ris- Sean Kingston, , and . Party Favor’s ing names in Dance Music. His Gent & Jawns and Ku. fan base is as diverse as his music, edgy style helped pioneer the fes- Party and Destroy hit #2 on with international tours through tival trap genre, exhilarating and iTunes charts and the lead Asia, Australia, Brazil and Japan. thrilling audiences and turning single “Give It To Me Twice” “I think what’s cool about heads across the globe. garnished over one million plays , bass, twerk, what- Party Favor, AKA Dylan on in its first two weeks. ever you want to call,” says Party Ragland, is currently making “Bap U” has garnished over six Favor, “is that it’s starting to groundbreaking for million plays on Soundcloud and bridge a lot of genres, styles. I names such as Dillon Francis, has made its way into the Top 30 just want to make stuff that’s Diplo, Flosstradamus, and Major Dance Tracks on iTunes. “Bap crazy energy and makes you Lazer. He is also creating chart U” saw national spotlight when groove.” topping original records such as featured in a T-Mobile commer- Doors open and show begins “Bap U” (Mad Decent) and cial, as well as Warner Brothers at 9:00 pm. H

He has also graced various stages ranging from the Palladium in Worcester to SXSW in . Kyle decided his goal would be to transcend all boundaries and stigmas that surrounded rap music. His main concern would not be whether his music is classi- HYPE THE fied as hip-hop, electronic, soul or any other genre, but only that the POWER: lyrics impacted the listener as deeply as possible. With time, he believes that positive music, along with the proper promotional plat- KYLE BENT form, will be a major key in trans- forming the world into a better place to live in — and he’s made & JOHNNY OZ it his sole mission to help facili- tate that change. On Tuesday, September 5, the -based rapper Johnny Oz was born in 1990 in Community Center for the Kyle Bent was born in August Plantation, Florida. At age two Performing Arts and Front 1997 in Jamaica; his parents his mother and father split up, Booking proudly welcome the decided to relocate when he was leaving his mother, older brother Higher Power 2 Tour to the two. After being introduced to and two older sisters to struggle WOW Hall featuring Kyle Bent freestyling and songwriting, Kyle to survive. and Johnny Oz. formed his first rap duo in 5th Growing up in a house where Capitol Front Booking is back grade. It wasn’t long before Kyle his brother was an aspiring music on the road with some amazing had taught himself how to use producer and his cousins were all talent! Headlining will be Johnny audio recording software such as aspiring rappers, he was easily Oz, an up and coming star who Audacity, Adobe Audition, sucked into the world of hip-hop. brings fans an energy like we’ve Protools, Vegas and various But at the age of 13 his biggest never seen before. With Kyle Bent, other recording programs. By the influences, (Frank “Hollywood” Black Dave and ’s The age of fifteen, Bent had already and Kevin “ Big Steal”), were Hittlist, plus more, the second released three and six both sentenced to federal prison. edition of the Higher Power tour music videos, all of which had Oz says his focus today is pro- is stacked with original talent. impressive numbers. viding change in the lives of chil- After our successful East Coast In 2014, Bent released his high- dren who grew up in similar situ- run (NH, Bos, CT, Long Island, ly acclaimed music video, “Mind ations to his own. Johnny also Brooklyn, Philadelphia, D.C.) we Control” which landed him his started an independent label are ready for the West Coast! first 100k views; this got him fea- “Grind Slaves Music” in hopes of From September 5th-16th we will tured on MTV, On Demand, spreading his message and music be invading cities from Eugene Music Choice, and many other across the country. through Las Vegas and back to programs. Since then, Kyle Bent Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 Seattle. Come and rage out with opened up for artists such as day of show. Doors open at 8:00 us at a city near you! Machine Gun Kelly and Yonas. pm and showtime is 9:00. H

2 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG On Wednesday, September 13, the Community Center for | 08.14.2014” among them -- followed in 2015 and 2016. the Performing Arts proudly welcomes SZA’s Ctrl Tour to the Signed to major-label RCA, Rowe released Ctrl in June WOW Hall with special guests and . This 2017, featuring collaborations with , Terrace show is sold out. Martin, and . Known as SZA, alternative R&B artist Solana Rowe grew Smino describes his sound as funk and soulful up listening to classic and avant-garde jazz ranging from Billie rap. He released his first two EPs, S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and Holiday to , alternative artists including Björk, Blkjuptr, in 2015. and rap, most notably Wu-Tang Clan, whose RZA inspired Smino’s debut album, blkswn, was released on March 14, her performing name. 2017. The release date holds a special significance to the St. During 2012 and 2013, SZA released her first two EPs, See. Louis rapper because 314 is the area code of his hometown. SZA.Run and S, which formed a dreamy, alluring and occa- Ravyn Lenae is touring in support of her new Midnight sionally unorthodox introduction. Rowe subsequently signed Moonlight EP. It’s hard to believe that someone so young to Top Dawg, home to the likes of and could be bursting with so much talent; but at 17 years old, the ROCK Ab-Soul. A fantasy-like video for the S EP’s “Ice Moon” was classically trained singer/ is taking the music world released in November 2013, and additional exposure came by storm with her inimitable style, which seamlessly melds PAPER shortly thereafter through “His & Her Friend”, off labelmate elements of R&B, electronic, soul and hip-hop. As ’s Oxymoron. declared, “She roars. She soars. She has the right.” The digital-only Z, a trippy ten-track set with assists from In early 2015, Lenae released her single, “Greetings”, which Lamar, and , arrived in April quickly became a household favorite in the area and 2014 and entered the at number 39. Appearances beyond. Her highly acclaimed debut EP, Moon Shoes, has on a string of well over a dozen tracks -- ’s “OK well over two million plays on SoundCloud. SZA Alright”, ’s “Consideration” and Lamar’s “Untitled 04 Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00.

the names of his suggest; Project F.e.t.u.s. (For Everybody That UnderStands), S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. (Sounds Of Nahshid Originate Good Rhymes and Music), S.T.I.L.L.B.O.R.N. (Something To Interest Lo Listeners, Beyond Original Recorded Networkings), R.E.B.I.R.T.H. (Real Emcee›s Bring Intelligent Rhymes To HipHop), L.A.B.O.R. (Language Arts Based On Reality), K.I.C.K. DON’T P.U.S.H. (Keep it cool kid, People usually show hate), and soon B.A.B.Y. (Being a Black Youth). CALL ME The Fetus - Baby concept is about being pregnant with ideas, and always striving to remain fresh and relevant to the times. TOKiMONSTA His poetry and writings are a On Tuesday, September 19, the CCPA and University of Oregon social commentary that serves to Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome TOKiMOSTA’s challenge the status quo, and “Lune Rouge World Tour”. also spread peace and love to LA-based super-producer Jennifer Lee, better known as CHILLIN’ WITH every ‘one be-low’ the heavens. TOKiMONSTA, is on a massive world tour in support of her upcoming Born in Pontiac, Michigan as album, Lune Rouge. Slated for fall release via her own Young Art Raland Scruggs, One Be Lo was Records imprint, the album’s name translates to “Red Moon” and is a convicted felon as a teenager. named after the rare scientific phenomenon that holds an ominous ONE BE LO In prison he learned about the weight across cultures worldwide (as also depicted in her cover art). teachings of Islam, business and TOKiMONSTA teamed up with Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna On Saturday, August 19, the hop producer who first made a culture. Armed with a purpose for her most recent single, “Don’t Call Me”. Over booming percussion, CCPA and University of Oregon name for himself as an emcee in to spread peace and love using Yuna takes jabs at an ex-lover for disrespect and underestimating her Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA the group Binary Star. He is also the elements of hip-hop as his shear coolness. “Her vocals are silky with a chilling aggression,” notes proudly welcome One Be Lo a member of the World tools, One Be Lo’s music mes- . (Binary Star) to the WOW Hall Champion B-Boy crew Massive sage is filled with universal As TOKiMONSTA, Lee has charted a fascinating career over the along with special guests Landon Monkees. teachings and empowering wis- past years, and Lune Rouge is her exhilarating next step. The Wordswell and Mostafa. A conceptual thinker who dom. third proper long-player from TOKiMONSTA is both a logical progres- One Be Lo is an artist/activist paints stories with words and Tickets are $10 in advance, sion of her sound and a surprising left turn from an artist that rarely known as the OneManArmy; metaphors, One Be Lo is con- $12 at the door. Doors open at ceases to surprise. A smoky, patient, and altogether lovely collection, General SUBliminal. He is a hip- stantly evolving and growing as 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H Lune Rouge mixes modern sensibilities with old-school sounds to make for a heady brew of moonlit music. “Lune Rouge is the culmination of all the experiences I’ve encoun- tered so far,” Lee explains the album’s genesis, which she started work on in late 2015 before being diagnosed with a rare neurovascular condi- tion called Moyamoya. A year later, after two major brain surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, Lune Rouge was finished. “Seeing myself at the edge of my own mortality and how I chose to move past is a story told in this album,” she states. Lee’s work as TOKiMONSTA gained widespread recognition from the very start: her 2010 debut album Midnight Menu saw release on ’ imprint and cemented her reputation as a formidable presence of the then-emerging West Coast beat scene. 2011’s Creature Dreams EP, 2013’s Half Shadows LP, and mini-albums Desiderium and FOVERE all led to Lune Rouge. TOKiMONSTA’s sound has always kept one foot in the pop strato- sphere, but Lune Rouge finds her diving in with glee. Her effervescent beats serve as the perfect framework for these gorgeous songs. The Lune Rouge World Tour kicks off in Shanghai on August 4th and winds across hemispheres, ending at the Sonar Bogota music festival on December 2. It will include performances at some of the world’s major music festivals. Tickets are $15 early bird, $18 advance and $20 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017 3 TAILS OF PUP On Saturday, September 16, happened. “I always find there’s two the Community Center for the The Dream Is Over is visible, types of days on tour,” says Bab- CURREN$Y TALKS Performing Arts and University visceral proof that the dream is cock. “Eight or nine out of 10 are On Friday, September 22, Tastemaker Live & Sean Healy present the of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 still alive. It’s just that, after two the best days of my life, and then Curren$y Trilogy Tour at the WOW Hall with special guests FM KWVA proudly welcome exhausting years on the road, it one or two are literally the to be announced. Toronto’s PUP to the WOW turns out that the dream is just worst... So it’s just like a roller- Thanks to his smart lyrics, Louisiana’s Curren$y landed a label deal Hall. very different to what the four of coaster ride. There’s no middle in 2003, but it took three labels and seven years of underground releas- PUP is touring in support of them thought or imagined it ground. And that’s where a lot of es before the rapper made his official debut. their 2016 album release The would be like. the record is coming from - Born Shante Anthony Franklin and raised in , Curren$y Dream Is Over. They’re the “I think,” says Babcock, “that Accepting the bad with the good, was originally signed to ’s No Limit label, but in 2005 he made exact words a doctor spoke to a lot of people in their mid-20’s because on good days, I feel like the move to and ’s Cash Money imprint, Young singer/guitarist Stefan Babcock start to feel this sense of disillu- the luckiest guy in the world.” Money. He appeared on Wayne’s Tha Carter II album that same year. upon discovering one of his vocal sionment -- realizing that maybe As such, The Dream Is Over In 2006, Curren$y’s “Where da Cash At” single was released -- both on cords had a small cyst and was life isn’t going to turn out exactly is the sound of a band not just its own and as part of Wayne’s mixtape -- but a promised beginning to hemorrhage. Given as you’d pictured it. I love tour- surviving the storm, but thriving album never materialized. Not one to sit idle, Curren$y started Fly that the band -- completed by ing and playing music more than in it. It’s a raw and honest Society with professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy in 2007. The drummer Zack Mykula, bassist anything in the world. But, account of real life -- which is brand was originally planned as a line of apparel, but evolved into a Nestor Chumak and guitarist there’s also this realization that precisely what their dream turned music label as the rapper’s relationship with Young Money soured. Steve Sladkowski -- played over maybe the romanticized version out to be. Curren$y left the label at the end of 2007 with Fly Society in tow. 450 shows in the last two years in of this lifestyle I’d imagined 10 Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 He released a series of underground mixtapes before hooking up with support of its self-titled debut, it’s years ago has little or no relation at the day of show. Doors open at the digital-only Amalgam Digital for the early 2009 release This Ain’t perhaps not surprising that it to the actual experience. 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H No Mixtape. The relationship continued that October with the down- load-only . In early 2010 Curren$y joined the Def Jam family via ’s over the world, most notable is DD172 imprint. With the label’s in-house producer handling Gaurav Dayal who was producer most of the production, Curren$y’s Pilot Talk album appeared in July on The Gravity soundtrack (star- of that year, with Pilot Talk 2 landing in 2010. The stopgap release ring Sandra Bullock and George Weekend at Bernie’s followed in 2011, with the retro backing tracks Clooney). coming from producer Monsta Beatz. Beatz, along with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. March 2017 KFV released his League and Pharrell, was back for the rapper’s 2012 street release, The first animated music video featur- Stoned Immaculate. ing hip-hop giant for the In 2015, the album Pilot Talk III was released on a $100.00 USB key song “Turnt Up” as well as seven made available from the rapper’s website, while the EP Even other music videos off of the More Saturday Night Car Tunes landed through more traditional dis- Look Alive album including his tribution channels. That same year, the “” single directorial debut on “She Is A -- featuring Lil Wayne and -- appeared right before the Villain”. release of Canal Street Confidential, an album where the MC toured is a West Coast and road-tested the songs before he decided on the final track list. In artist/producer born and raised in 2016, the rapper issued over a dozen mixtapes, including collaborative Richmond, . Lock efforts with (The Carrollton Heist), Purps (Bourbon first gained notoriety in the Street Secrets), and Sledgren (Revolver). The self-releases continued into underground hip-hop scene 2017, with the Jetlanta EP and The Fo20 Massacre. through MTV’s MC Freestyle Ticket prices are $19.50 adv. / $23 DOS. Doors open at 8:00 pm Championship, then built a and showtime is 9:00. H regional following as one half of the duo Frontline, whose songs, KUNG FU VAMPIRE including the hit “Bang It,” earned On Friday, September 8, the Mothers Day as well as his 2015 commercial radio play and video MUSIC’S EDGE 10 YEAR Community Center for the Halloween film Tales Of rotation on MTV. Performing Arts and Forsaken Halloween which hit #1 on Locksmith’s music has been Entertainment Presents welcomes iTunes for three weeks in a row. featured on MTV, BET, Revolt ANNIVERSARY Kung Fu Vampire along with spe- He’s popped up on high profile TV, Shade 45, TeamBackpack, On Friday, August 18, the Community Center for the Performing cial guests Locksmith and Bibster. songs with heavyweights like E40, and numerous national media Arts proudly hosts the Music’s Edge Summer Rock Camp Showcase at Rapid fire, high energy MC , R.A The Rugged Man outlets including XXL, the WOW Hall. Kung Fu Vampire tours with a and , appears on HipHopDX, Rap Radar and This year the band camp for kids ages 10-18 is celebrating its Tenth live band of pro musicians (Chris The Discovery Channel’s Oddities 2DopeBoyz. He’s toured along- Anniversary at the WOW Hall. Paxton - drums and Jeremy and has even performed at The side , , R.A. the There’s gonna be a Rock Show Friday evening at the WOW Hall! Pollett - bass). Independently Playboy Mansion. Rugged Man, Jedi Mind Tricks, We can’t tell you who they are yet, but by August 18 the students at the conquering 13 international tours In 2016 KFV released Look and Zion I. Music’s Edge Summer Rock Camp have been gearing up all week for since 2010 with Twiztid, ICP, Alive which charted at #49 on Lock’s official debut album, A the big show. Come Friday night they will be ready to rock! Instructors and Wrekonize of iTunes and #55 on the Billboard Thousand Cuts, was released in Tim McLaughlin, Zak Johnson, John Raden and John Shipe will school ¡Mayday!, he’s been crowned four top 200. The album features 2014, followed by Lofty Goals the youths on the fine points of rock band performance so that the kids times as, “Best Band & Artists ¡Mayday!, (2015). His latest album, Olive are ready to reward the public with a live rock and roll show. Artist” by The Silicon Valley and CES Cru Branch, arrived in March 2017. Several bands will perform, from the youngest to the oldest. Metro. His music is featured in as well as Majik Ninja artists Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 Admission is $5 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm and showtime Saw franchise director Darren Twiztid and Blaze. Look Alive at the door. Doors open at 8:00 is 7:30. H Lynn Bousman’s 2013 movie was produced by people from all pm and showtime is 9:00. H

4 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG some deeply serious songs reflect a band that can still embrace trag- edy with a swagger. Eugene’s Fortune’s Folly is a female-fronted rock band electri- fying the Oregon music scene. Band members are Calysta Cheyenne (vocals), Ira Mazie (gui- tar), Jesse Sanchez (bass) and Alex ‘Squatch’ Koleber (drums). “The band will give you the warm and fuzzy (guitar) feeling of those mid-90s female fronted alt- rock bands like The Breeders and No Doubt,” reports Jared Rasic in Weekly. “Lead singer Calysta Cheyenne has so much range that she can remind you of the late Sharon Jones on one song while wailing like Gwen Stefani THE SLANTS on the next.” Cheyenne, who writes all vocal MAKE HISTORY melodies, says Fiona Apple and IN THE GALLERY Tracy Chapman inspire her lyrics. For the month of September, the WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery will On Saturday, September 2, the sounds of the second. The lyrics She says the band’s focus on per- feature Paintings by Emily Hayes. Community Center for the explore the personal lives and formance has helped Fortune’s Emily Hayes, born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, began painting Performing Arts and University of experiences of the members of the Folly build a loyal local audience. her freshman year of high school. Her first painting won 1st place in Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM band. “I like to make sure everyone’s The 8th Congressional Arts Competition and hung in Congress for a KWVA proudly welcome The trademark battle was having fun -- smiling, dancing and year. That event inspired her to become very prolific and since then she Portland’s The Slants with special sparked by a government attor- feeling comfortable. I try to com- has made over 150 paintings. guests Fortune’s Folly and the ney’s claim that the band’s name municate as much as I can with After high school Emily spent six years traveling and painting, until Tyler Morin Band. was disparaging to Asians. “It was the audience.” she planted roots in Springfield, OR where she is most inspired by the Last month, The Slants made like banging our head against the Tyler Morin is a singer/song- amazing community. All of her paintings are composed on canvas’ she history by winning a major case wall, trying to convince someone writer/guitarist from Eugene. He has stretched and she primarily uses acrylic paint in addition to oil paint. at the Supreme Court unanimous- that we were not offensive to our- performs mostly original songs Follow her on FB @ www.facebook.com/EmilyHayesPaintings ly. The band was featured on The selves, that the community was in that are introspective and deal The Lobby Arts Gallery is open for viewing during box office hours, Daily Show with Trevor Noah, overwhelming support of our with matters of the “self” in order noon – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday (beginning Sept. 5). H VICE News, a major Rolling band.” to show that most meaningful Stone story, SPIN, Pitchfork, and Despite the frustration, Young answers and aspects of life come over 50 stories on NPR. Beyond used the opportunity to bring an from inner space, or from within. that, the world’s first and only entire community together in TMB is heavily influenced by the all-Asian American dance rock order to defeat the poorly written, music of the 60’s -- from blues/ band has been touring for the past antiquated laws that were affect- R&B/Soul to Hendrix and SRV 11 years, building a broad base of ing numerous minority groups. --and adds elements of jazz and fans across the U.S from headlin- The title track “Yellow” reflects pop. ing showcases at SXSW and the constriction experienced by Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 Comic-Con as well as playing for the band. The juxtaposition of a at the door. Doors open at 8:00 Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco. tongue-in-cheek album title and pm and showtime is 9:00. H Calling their sound “Chinatown Dance Rock”, The Slants play FORTUNE’S FOLLY 80’s inspired synth pop and indie rock. Band members are Simon “Young” Tam (bass), Ken Shima (vocals), Joe X. Jiang (guitar) and Yuya Matsuda (drums). Their third full-length release, The Yellow Album, could be a natural progression from either 2010’s Pageantry or their 2007 debut Slanted Eyes, Slanted Hearts. Musically, it draws from the wider driven pal- ette of the first album while retaining the harder hitting rock

two rhythm guitarists. Many people would just give up, but Zack and Jered love the music so much that BLACK HARE HOPPING they just refuse to. On Saturday, September 23, the Community The current line up is Zack Settergren on lead Center for the Performing Arts and Phoenix vocals, Jered Kappenman on lead guitar, Ethan Productions proudly welcome Black Hare, Vial… Osterloh on bass, and Jonathon Hetzel on drums. experiment, Black Bell and Dead Kingmaker. Vial...experiment is a hard rock/metal band from Originating from Eugene back in 2011, Black Eugene with a live show that brings both excitement Hare was a “Craigslist Success Story” with a very and energy to any stage or venue they play. The positive beginning. A four-man punch in the face, band was formed in 2007 by Kevin Wayne “Kevlar” some fans have said they can, “Feel the dust settle at Richardson guitar/vocals and has had a few lineup the end of a song.” Explosive. Creative. Unique. changes along the way. Mike Nelson/guitar, F.A./ Heartwood Black Hare belts out their energy on eager fans at bass, and Tim Benton/drums now round out the every show. A band of diverging cultures, influences, lineup. Hotel and a shared passion, Black Hare is simply dubbed, An emotionally charged live performance makes Chamber music, “Oregon Rock.” Black Bell one of Eugene’s many risings stars. cocktail jazz, blues, Black Hare has gone through many ups and Combining classic, modern and progressive influ- bluegrass, folk, and down’s including different line-ups; as a matter of ences with pop sensibilities and a brutal guitar international flavors…This fact the line-up from their latest E.P. reincarnation attack, Black Bell are a musical force to be reckoned Hotel has many fascinating has changed again. Jered Kappenman and Zack with. rooms, and Cina Kraft is your expert tour guide. Settergren are the only original members. They’ve Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors Tues 7:30pm had over six drummers, three different bassists, and open at 7:00 pm and showtime is 7:30. H

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017 5 is,” Blu recalls. “It was striving towards a better place, day to day.” “Aside from , the region was mostly known for ,” says BLU Exile. “We wanted to make an L.A. record that was conscious and had heart. Something reflec- tive about life and growing up.” & EXILE Regarded as one of the supe- rior albums of 2007, Below the ANNIVERSARY Heavens would be subjected to numerous accolades from respect- ed outlets and publications. It TOUR was highlighted by social media site MySpace on its homepage. Upon its release, Below the Dead Air Heavens immediately sold out of its 3,500-unit first run; then it sold Music of the another 3,500 directly after. The Grateful Dead and album has been reissued twice more. Quality selections since going out of print in 2009. from legendary live On Monday, September 11, Records and producer Megahertz’ In 2011, it was reissued on Vinyl concerts, rare highlights, and fine studio releases. the CCPA and University of boutique label, Blu decided to Call Records. In 2014, the album With host Downtown Deb. Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM spurn both and release his first was reissued on Fat Beats Records Saturdays 7pm KWVA proudly welcome Blu & solo album, California Soul, on on compact disc with three bonus Exile’s Below the Heavens 10 independent label RRAG. His tracks, a limited edition cassette Year Anniversary Tour with spe- increasing collaborations with with one bonus track, and vinyl cial guests Dag Savage, Choosey, local talent led to Blu being intro- with a 7-inch vinyl with two unre- Cashus King, TOPE and duced to singer , who leased instrumentals. Capriison. suggested that Blu collaborate “I had no idea this record Below the Heavens, the with Exile. would stand the test of time the acclaimed debut studio album by The chemistry between Blu way it has,” Blu adds. “I was just hip-hop duo Blu & Exile, was and Exile was clearly evident after trying to be as real and ill as pos- released July 17, 2007 on indepen- the recording of “Party of Two”, sible without sounding like some- dent Sound in Color. the first song the two ever crafted one else or sounding like I was Blu provides rap vocals on all of as a unit. The pair agreed to trying to impress someone. Exile the album’s songs, while Exile work on a full-length project made my vision a reality every produced all of the songs and raps together. Blu found inspiration step of the way.” on the bonus track “I Am”. looking back to his formative Below the Heavens stands as a “The West Coast may be years as a rhyme specialist, set- sort of landmark accomplishment booming in 2017, but a decade tling on Below the Heavens, a for the two artists. Blu has been ago, that was far from the case,” title that spoke to his anti-estab- fairly quiet in 2017, but last July recalls TheBoomBox. “L.A. lishment sensibilities, but quickly he dropped his Titans in the Flesh native Blu was touted as a savior, took on a more spiritual meaning. EP with , and it’s safe to say with the… potential to become a “The title fit due to the album his skills are as sharp now as they West Coast emcee who would just being day to day life on were in 2007. take the music industry by storm.” Earth, striving against something, Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 Offered record deals by the whether it was the mainstream, or day of show. Doors open at 8:00 likes of Suge Knight’s Death Row whatever people thought heaven pm and showtime is 9:00.

ducer, remixing tracks for Louis The Child (“It’s Strange”), ZAYN (“Pillow Talk”) and Ty Dolla $ign (“Blasé feat. & ”) which all surpassed 2.5 million plays; before releasing a groundbreaking original cut – “Savage” (feat. & MAX)”- having amassed over 25 million streams worldwide. “Love Gang” (feat. Charli XCX) was the next chapter in Whethan’s already groundbreaking discogra- phy. The track kicks off with clanging, discordant synths trans- posed with Charli XCX’s daz- zling vocals, before exploding WHETHAN into an ethereal, hook-laden cho- rus. WELCOME WAGON Gaining early attention from the likes of Skrillex and Flux On Tuesday, September 26, Mascolo) – which is as infectious Pavilion, Whethan continued to the CCPA and University of as it is summer ready. “Good rise through the ranks. He recent- Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM Nights North American Tour” ly opened for The Chainsmokers KWVA proudly welcome kicks off in his new residence, Los on their “Memories Do Not Whethan’s “Good Nights Tour” Angeles on September 13th and Open” US arena tour, on top of with support from Bearson and 14th with two consecutive dates at many major festival performances Opia. El Rey and culminates in his including Coachella, appearances It may be unusual, but 18-year- hometown of Chicago on at DoLab and Heineken House, old fast rising producer Whethan November 11th at Concord Music and he will also be performing at is headlining his own 2017 North Hall. , HARD Music American “Good Nights Tour”. Whethan is the moniker of the Festival, and Electric Forest. The tour announcement comes Chicago-bred producer Ethan Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 alongside the release of a new Snoreck, who first made a name day of show. Doors open at 8:00 single “Good Nights” (feat. for himself as a SoundCloud pro- pm and showtime is 9:00. H

6 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG of the State. GroundScore is a punk/ band out of the District of Columbia that records for SMB Records. The band members are Zach Bellas, Nick Graves and Chase Lapp. Juicy Karkass always wanted to be a rapper -- until he caught a whiff of punk rock. “I stayed into punk for the next couple decades… But my appreciation for hip-hop never dwindled. I spent years secretly scrawling rap lyrics into DIEGO notebook after notebook, trou- bled by the notion that my desire DAYS N DAZE to be a rapper was somehow at On Wednesday, September 6, run the gamut from social (gang odds with my punk rock identi- GARCIA the Community Center for the violence, terrorism, annihilation ty.” Performing Arts and University of of the environment for corporate Now Juicy Karkass is is simply EL TWANGUERO Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM pocket-lining, the mundane and doing whatever he feels like KWVA proudly welcome Days n unavoidable anxieties of modern doing… and if that ain’t punk, On Sunday, August 27, the CCPA and KLCC proudly welcome acous- Daze along with special guests life, et al) to recreational (how did what is? tic guitarist Diego Garcia (El Twanguero) for a fully seated concert. GroundScore, Juicy Karkass and we end up in jail?). Eugene’s Not A Part Of It con- Considered by many as one of the best guitarists in Spain, El Not A Part of It. Days N Daze embraces the sists of songwriter/vocalist/guitar Twanguero is touring in support of his new album BACKROADS Vol Currently touring in support of D.I.Y. ethic by independently player Jason Burton, bass player/ 1 (Carreteras Secundarias Vol 1), which he describes as, “an acoustic their seventh full-length album recording, packaging and promot- back-up vocalist Daylon Liles, experience through the of the Americas (North & South).” CrustFall, Days N Daze was ing their own music. The band and drummer Cody Lamb. The Diego Garcia launched his solo career after years of accompanying formed as a duo in 2008 by was honored with the award for trio has recorded two full-length Latin music giants such as Bunbury, Calamaro and El Cigala. His Houstonians Whitney Flynn and ‘Best Punk Act’ in 2015 by The albums: Don’t Let the Bastards accomplishments include memorable albums such as Pachuco and Jesse Sendejas. Since then, they’ve Press. Down (2015) and Nine Lives of Argentine Songbook (Warner Music), and he is an international Gibson taken on different musicians to Best known for their energetic the Night Life (released February and Bigsby artist. create a full band. The rhythm live shows, DnD has performed 2017). Not A Part Of It is also “Spanish Latin Grammy winner, songwriter/ guitar bender El section includes bassist Geoff Bell throughout the US and Canada. pleased to announce they will be Twanguero is one of the most active artists in the Hispanic scene,” and percussionist Meagan They independently booked a full releasing a 4-way split 7” this reports ; he’s, “internationally renowned for his unique Melancon. Flynn and Sendejas U.S tour with New Zealand’s summer with The Dwarves, Latino-Twang sound, that goes from Spanish guitar, American folk, remain the principal . Night Gaunts after their split Potbelly and DOA. flamenco and tango, and for his impeccable finger-picking style.” The sound of Days N Daze release in 2015. They also toured Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 Entering the conservatory of Valencia at age six, Diego become a has been described as “riot folk” with Leftover Crack and are fea- at the door. Doors open at 8:00 student of José Lázaro Villena. His group Gallopin’ Guitars pioneered or “thrash-grass.” Song themes tured on LOC’s album Constructs pm and showtime is 9:00. H Western-Swing and Ragtime in Spain. By the age of 15, Diego was already being honored as Best Instrumentalist in the Black Note Valencia. His first album, Octopus, got outstanding reviews from from fans and critics up and Vintage Guitar, Guitar Player, Guitar World and the national radio down the West Coast. Albums from Spain, RNE3. His second record, Twanguero, was released in after that had just as much buzz: 2008. Still Spittin Game, MOB, and In 2006, El Twanguero traveled to and formed the Diego the I’m At It Again Vol 1 mix- García Trío with Tony Mason (drums for Norah Jones, Bo Diddley, tape. Kane has opened for E-40, Steve Cropper) and Nick D’Amato (bass for Lizz Wright, Poppa TooShort, and more. Chubby). In only one day, he recorded and mixed his third album, The The website www.facebook. Brooklyn Session, receiving glowing reviews worldwide. com/hardtimesrecords has all of Diego El Cigala’s Romance de la Luna Tucumana was released in Hard Times young/new talent; 2013 having Garcia as a co-star. El Twanguero obtained a Latin check it out and see what Hard Grammy for his work as a co-producer. Times Records is all about. In December 2011, El Twanguero settled in Buenos Aires to record BACK 2 SCHOOL Dopey Locz is from Northern Pachuco, which includes melodies of Argentinean tango, rock and folk- California. He brings a real lore. Argentinean director Javier Pistani filmed the recording process for uncut style of pure dope to the a documentary released in 2014. rap game. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 7:00 pm SUMMER JAM “I’ve worked and produced and showtime is 8:00. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. H with a lot of artists from the Bay On Friday, September 1, Hard self entitled Hard Times Records. Area/Sacramento rap scene since Times Records and The Umbrella This created a following for his I started back in 06,” says ENT Presents host Back 2 School next project, the West Coast Davey. “Let me tell you its been VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Summer Jam featuring Kane plus Connections compilation. a long road.... I rap and represent The CCPA is pleased to announce that Mayli Galvin is our Volunteer Dopey Locz and Don Tre. West Coast Connections and for my people still in the ghetto of the Month for August 2017. Mayli has been volunteering at the Kane is an upcoming artist out Dirt Dane’s solo debut I Thought and their everyday struggle trying WOW Hall for a few years. We appreciate Mayli’s willingness to help of Eugene. Born in Pomona, CA, Ya’ll Knew were dropped by to make a living or just to sur- out on short notice and her kindness towards others. he and his mom moved here Hard Times in 2004. Hard vive. Out here on the cold Favorite event(s): “ I’ve had so many fun events! The Expendables, around 1990 and soon after the Times’ fan base continued to Northern Cali streets not every- Cherub, , but I’d have to say that the Membership Party rest of his family followed. grow and many people wondered body works or got money like is my all time favorite!” Today they all live in Eugene. when KANE would release his that, feel me?” Why you enjoy volunteering: “I enjoy the environment and the peo- Kane started Hard Times debut album. Tickets are $10 in advance. ple who go there. Everyone just wants to have a good time and that’s Records in 2002. Hard Times Entitled 100% Snow, Kane’s Doors open at 8:00 pm and show- what the WOW Hall is about. It brings the community together. We all first album was a five song EP first album has received praise time is 8:30. H dance and sing, and vibe.” H

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