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! " OCTOBER 2019 ! g VOL. 31 #9 + WOWHALL.ORG" and haphazard. As a boy in Caracas, says loso and David Byrne, with whom he shared Museum in Washington, DC. Banhart, “I was surrounded by salsa, meren- a stage at Carnegie Hall, Banhart has em- For Banhart, his career remains, “an ad- gue, cumbia, some bossa nova —that was braced an astonishingly wide range of musi- venture and an exploration. DEVENDRA ubiquitous; you’d hear it on any street.” In cal ideas, from folk to blues to the avant Rogov (aka Gregory Rogove) currently high school, he became obsessed with rock- garde. He has collaborated with Brazilian drums in Devendra Banhart’s band, and in steady, bluebeat and ska, which he’d learned legends Os Mutantes, the Swans, Antony and the past he’s made music as Priestbird, about via skateboarding videos. the Johnsons, and Beck, among others, and Megapuss (with Banhart and The Strokes’ BANHART Finishing high school, Devendra thought has engaged in art projects like conceptual- Fab Moretti), and collaborating with a ton On Sunday, October 20, the Community he would pursue a visual arts career. He ist Doug Aitken’s monumental 2012 Song 1 of other cool people. But his solo stuff is Center for the Performing Arts and KLCC enrolled at the San Francisco Art Institute, video installation on currently a hot topic. proudly welcomes Devendra Banhart to the but he soon dropped out in favor the façade of the The video for “Sunrise Sunset” -- a spec- WOW Hall along with special guest Rogov. of exploring music. He has, H i r s c h h o r n tral, slip of a song— features visual accom- Devendra Banhart has partnered with PLUS1 however, successfully main- paniment from one of Rogov’s favorite art- so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to tained a parallel career ists, Elena Stonaker, whose work, he World Central Kitchen’s effort to provide as a painter: Ban- feels, embodies the ideas in “Sunrise hot, nutritious meals to Venezuelan refugees. hart’s distinctive, Sunset”: “Equal parts light and Banhart emerged seemingly out of no- minutely inked, dark, innocent and wise, chaotic where in 2002 with his first CD collection, often enigmatic a n d ordered.” Oh Me Oh My…The Way the Day Goes drawings have “ As for the song itself, By the Sun Is Setting Dogs Are Dreaming a p p e a r e d Rogov offers: “It seems Lovesongs of the Christmas Spirit, compiled in galleries timely to put this out as by Swans’ frontman Michael Gira for his all over the the current cultural and Young God label from homemade record- world. He political landscape is ings the itinerant Banhart had amassed as he has created particularly grim. I hope it traveled the world. He was born Devendra the cover art serves as a salve and tiny Obi Banhart in Houston, Texas, but spent for most of motor for moving forward. his childhood in Caracas, Venezuela; as a his records, These are turbulent times. But teenager, his family returned to the States, and in 2010 now that all the detritus has relocating in Southern California, where he his artwork risen to the surface, what better soon became enamored of skateboard cul- and packag- t i m e than now to skim it off ture. His song “Ballad of Keenan Milton” ing for What the top?” is in fact a homage to the legendary skate- Will We Be was Tickets are $21 in boarder, who died tragically in 2001 in a nominated for a advance, $26 day of freak accident. Grammy. show. Doors open Music was always a passion for Banhart, Like Nonesuch la- at 8:00 pm and show- and he discovered it in ways both magical bel-mates Caetano Ve- time is 8:30. + ! " Katelyn reveals. “We have several men in our lives who have INSIDE THIS ISSUE been such positive forces. We wanted to thank them and honor WITCH P2 + COM TRUISE P2 + KISHI BASHI P3 the good guys who showed us the beauty in this crazy world we live in… and to them, we are grateful.” DISCO DEAD P3 + COMMON KINGS P4 Laurie agrees, “It’s also an acknowledgment of our thankful- ness of the good life that we get to live.” P4 CASCADIA WILDLANDS BENEFIT Over the course of three full-length releases and a handful of KIKAGAKU MOYO P5 + AREA 541 P5 EPs since 2008, Shook Twins have been acclaimed by everyone from USA Today and Baeble Music to Langhorne Slim, The TOUR HEADS CARAVAN/ALMOND BUTTERS BAND P6 Lumineers, Mason Jennings, and iconic best-selling author Neil THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE P6 + SKIZZY MARS P7 Gaiman. Beyond gigs with Gregory Alan Isakov and Ani DiFranco, they have captivated crowds at Oregon Country Fair, KOCF HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO P7 High Sierra Music Festival, Lightning In A Bottle, Bumbershoot, Hulaween, Summer Camp Music Festival, and Northwest String Summit, to name a few. Currently, the twins work with a full band — Barra Brown [drums], Sydney Nash [bass] and Niko Slice [guitar, mandolin]. “These amazing players helped us realize that we could be more than just ‘folk pop’. We started adding other genres to the
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Eugene, OR Eugene, 97401 They initially teased that evolution with the single “Safe”. Its Nonprofit Organization Organization Nonprofit airy acoustic guitar and delicate harmonies materialize as a heartfelt and hypnotic rumination on love. The track quickly surpassed a million Spotify streams. In the end, Shook Twins do Some Good Lives justice by reaching new heights themselves as musicians, lyricists, artists, and women. “I hope people will hear this music as part of the soundtrack SHOOK TWINS to their lives,” Laurie leaves off. “I hope it makes them feel joy, relaxation, or makes them want to dance a little. I hope they’re DIRTY DANCING satisfied with the way we captured these songs.” And speaking of soundtracks, the soundtrack of Dirty On Sunday, November 3, WildCraft Cider Works and Dancing may never appear like this again. Plus it’s also your Eugenius Presents proudly welcome back Shook Twins along last chance to celebrate Halloween this year. It could be the with special guests Mama Magnolia. This show is a special Time of Your Life! Make the most of it. Halloween Tribute to the Soundtrack of Dirty Dancing. Shook Twins are on an (egg)roll! The sisters are releasing MAMA MAGNOLIA five singles over the next three months as they prepare for a Mama Magnolia live on “the soulful side of rock.” The forthcoming acoustic EP. They have been touring all year in Denver six-piece — Megan Letts [lead vocals, keys], Thomas support of the fourth album, Some Good Lives, but this month Jennings [guitar], Zachary Jackson [bass, vocals], Jackson they have something extra special for us – they have created a Hillmer [drums], Carrie McCune [trumpet, vocals] and Alex unique Tribute to the Soundtrack of Dirty Dancing. Cazet [saxophone] — would be just as at home in a New York Shook Twins are identical twin sisters Katelyn Shook [vocals, City jazz dive as they would be on forested festival grounds. Like guitar] and Laurie Shook [banjo, vocals]. On Some Good Lives a musical timewarp where Etta James fronted Lake Street Dive, RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Community Center for the the for Center Community Performing Arts West 8th 291 OR. 97401 Eugene, the duo pays homage to everyone from a late grandpa and god- they pepper this brew of soul and rock with boisterous horns, father to Bernie Sanders. jazzy flavor, gospel heart, classical resonances, and even a little “Even though our minds are mostly on the women of today,” hip-hop swagger. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 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 WITCH On Saturday, October 19, the this line-up mounts a mighty sonic sings and writes the group’s CCPA and U. of O. Campus tumult that harkens back to clas- supernatural-oriented lyrics, Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly sic heavy metal sound of early exploring the juxtapositions welcome Witch featuring Kyle 70’s outfits while still sounding between age and youth, the para- Thomas (King Tuff), J Mascis modern in it’s assault. dox of meeting yourself, and the (Dinosaur Jr), Dave Sweetapple The sophomore follow up dilemma of falling asleep on a (Sweet Apple, Eerie) and Graham Paralyzed (2008) saw a slight mountaintop and waking up a Clise (Annihilation Time, departure from the ‘Self Titled’ hundred years later. Lecherous Gaze) along with spe- release, with similar themes but a Graham weaves a dense tex- cial guests Petyr. more aggressive approach. Three ture of rhythm and lead guitar Witch was born from a mar- years later they added Oakland lines that ebb and flow over the riage of apparently contradictory shredder Graham Clise basic monolithic, trundling riff- influences. J Mascis of Dinosaur (Annihilation Time / Lecherous rock song structure. Jr. renown and his long time Gaze) on second guitar, rounding Dave adds additional weight to friend Dave Sweetapple were out the lineup that still stands. Witch’s sound with massive, interested in forming a hard rock In Witch, Mascis returns to his crunching bass lines, not dissimi- band. They found willing and first love, drums, playing with an lar to his work with horror metal able conspirators in Kyle Thomas unbridled passion that recalls his band, Eerie and straight up rock and Asa Irons, both members work with Deep Wound, his early band, Sweet Apple. New England avant-folk outfit 80’s hardcore band. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 Feathers. On their eponymous Meanwhile, Kyle, who also day of show. Doors open at 8:00 debut album (released in 2006), records and tours as King Tuff, pm and showtime is 9:00. +
COM TRUISE GHOSTLY BUSINESS On Saturday, October 26, the toothbrushes (Sarin Sunday, The first Com Truise release CCPA and U. of O. Campus Radio SYSTM, Airliner) — first as a was the Cyanide Sisters EP — 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome DJ, and currently as an excavator distributed for free on the Com Truise along with special of softer, window-fogging synth- AMdiscs label— where mellow guests Altopalo and Beshken. wave. stone-outs like “Sundriped” and He’s no actor. While subliminally informed “Slow Peels” sat next to harder Com Truise is one of the by both parental record collec- IDM bangers (“BASF Ace” and many personas of producer and tions and hints of faded electron- “IWYWAW”) and bumpy alt- designer Seth Haley, born and ics product design, Haley’s Com funk trips (“Norkuy” and “Kom- raised in upstate New York and Truise project isn’t just nostalgia puter”). After that came a single operating out of a 12’-overrun capitalization. There are frag- “Pyragony/Trypyra” and a series apartment in Princeton, New Jer- ments (read: DNA strands) of Joy of eclectic podcast mixes titled sey. An admitted synth obsessive, Division, New Order and the “Komputer Cast”. Now comfort- Com Truise is the maker of an Cocteau Twins, but it’s like ably situated amidst the Ghostly experimental and bottom heavy you’re hearing them through the roster, he’s prepping his next style he calls “mid-fi synth-wave, motherboard of a waterlogged warped pillage, and hopefully not slow-motion funk.” Xbox — demented and modern. changing that name again. Haley’s been making music on He’s got a way of making famil- Tickets are $20 advance or day the side for roughly a decade — iar things sound beautifully hand- of show. Doors open at 8:00 pm; going through pseudonyms like smeared. showtime 8:30. +
2 OCTOBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG KISHI BASHI’S OMOIYARI MAMA MAGNOLIA FROM PAGE 1 On Thursday, October 10, the show its teeth again in America,“ of omoiyari is the single biggest “There’s a lot going on,” says Megan. “We certainly get down, but Community Center for the Per- Kishi Bashi says. “My parents thing that can help us overcome we’re not a rock band per se. It’s retro, but there’s a grittier side with forming Arts and University of are immigrants, they came to the aggression and conflict.” the horns. Most of us grew up as jazz nerds. After playing by the book Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM United States from Japan post– The strong conceptual ele- for so long, we’ve allowed ourselves to push the boundaries. It feels KWVA proudly welcomes Kishi World War II. As a minority I ments of Omoiyari are driven by good.” Bashi back to the WOW Hall felt very insecure for the first time Kishi Bashi’s captivating musical While enrolled in the music program at University of Denver, the along with special guest Takénobu. in my adult life in this country. I score. Stepping away from his past members started jamming during 2013. 2016 saw them release their Imagine being forced from think that was the real trigger for loop-based production model, he independent debut EP, Something About Fire. Between shows with your home. Imagine being sent to this project.” embraced a more collaborative everyone from California Honeydrops to Marco Benevento, they earned a prison camp with no trial, and Kishi Bashi recognized par- approach when recording, and the praise of early supporters Denver Post, Sound Fix, The Grateful no promise of release. Imagine allels between the current U.S. for the first time included con- Web, and many more. Building a profile, they quietly recorded their all this happened simply because administration’s constant talk of tributions from other musicians, 2018 self-titled full-length, Mama Magnolia, with Grammy Award win- of the language you speak, the walls and bans, and the xeno- such as Mike Savino (aka Tall ning producers and engineers Steven Vidaic and Mike Yach. shade of your skin, or the roots of phobic anxieties that led to the Tall Trees) on banjo and bass, “We tracked everything together, so drums, bass, guitar, horns, and your family tree. For over 120,000 forced internment of Japanese- and Nick Ogawa (aka Takénobu) keys were all done live,” recalls Megan. “That really captured who we Japanese-Americans this was a re- Americans in the months follow- on cello. Kishi Bashi’s spectacular are. The EP was like a preview; this record is an introduction to who ality during World War II. It’s a ing the attack on Pearl Harbor. trademark violin soundscapes are we truly are and what we sound like.” reality that Kishi Bashi seeks to So he immersed himself in that still an essential component of his Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors open at 7:00 reckon with on his latest release period, visiting former prison sound, but the focus of Omoiyari pm and showtime is 8:00. + Omoiyari. sites and listening to the stories of is centered squarely on its songs. Omoiyari is Kishi Bashi’s survivors, while developing musi- The result is his most potent and fourth album -- following the ac- cal concepts along the way. The poignant collection of music to claimed 151a (2012), Lighght unique creative process behind date. (2014), and Sonderlust (2016), Omoiyari will be documented Takénobu is the middle name which have garnered serious ac- in a film scheduled for release in and musical appellative of Japa- claim from outlets including NPR early 2020. nese American cellist and com- Music, The Wall Street Journal, “I didn’t want this project to poser Nick Ogawa. Over the and The Guardian -- and his be about history, but rather the course of six studio albums Také- most important yet. Channeling importance of history, and the les- nobu has had iterations as a trio the hard-learned lessons of histo- sons we can learn,” Kishi Bashi with percussion, a multi-layered ry, Omoiyari is an uncompromis- reflects. “Omoiyari is a Japanese solo outfit, and currently as a duo ing musical statement on the tur- word. It doesn’t necessarily trans- with violinist and fiancée Kathryn bulent sociopolitical atmosphere late as empathy, but it refers to Koch. of present-day America. the idea of creating compassion Tickets are $20 in advance, “I was shocked when I saw towards other people by think- $22 day of show. Doors open at white supremacy really starting to ing about them. I think the idea 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. +
DISCO DEAD On Wednesday, October 16, the Community leading multifaceted groups for special runs and fes- Center for the Performing Arts and KRVM’s Short tival appearances. Strange Trip proudly welcome Zach Nugent’s Disco Never one to shy away from new and challenging Dead to the WOW Hall. ideas, Nugent is now touring his latest incarnation, It usually only takes one show to understand why Disco Dead, on a national fall tour. Fans can expect Zach Nugent is one of the most sought after guitarists a night full of disco infused classic Grateful Dead, in the live music scene. Since touring as de-facto and a fresh surprise every show. Garcia expert with Melvin Seals & JGB, he continues Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. to build his dedicated following, putting together and Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 8:30. +
FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES OCTOBER 2019 3 CASCADIA WILDLANDS BENEFIT On Sunday, October 13, Cascadia Wildlands and the Woodsmen of the World Hall (yes, WOW does actually stand for that) will be teaming up with local bands New World Aviation Committee, Novacane, Honey, and Humming Frog to protect the beautiful forests of our beloved Cascadia bioregion. Expect a raucous night full of funky jams, heavy blues and groovy people, all brought together for a great cause! Cascadia Wildlands defends and restores Cascadia’s wild ecosystems in the forests, in the courts, and in the streets. We are a grassroots conservation organization known for its innovative and effective cam- paigns. Our five-person staff and dedicated volunteers accomplish a great deal with limited resources through advocacy, outreach, education COMMON KINGS ONE DAY and litigation. We envision vast old-growth forests, rivers full of wild salmon, wolves howling in the backcountry, and vibrant communities “One day my Kings will know why,” states Inquirer.net. Hendrix and Bob Marley, Landon sustained by the unique landscapes of the Cascadia bioregion. come.” OK, Sleeping Beauty “This EP is meant to paint a pic- also cites his neighbor Jack Come learn how to be a part of what we do at our general volunteer didn’t sing it quite like that. But ture of an easy-going life, being Johnson as a musical influence. “I meeting on Thursday, October 24th at 6pm! Location is Mahonia that day is coming and it’s going carefree, having a good time, and surfed with him a lot and watch- Building, 120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, Suite 230. to be Thursday, October being overall just happy, just ing his career taught me that it’s Here’s some info about our performers: 24. That’s when Mike Thrasher happy! Forgetting about the stress- possible to be able to surf and do Humming Frog is a four-piece rock group out of Eugene blending Presents welcomes Common Kings ors in life and smiling, breathing music, to do two things you love various classic rock and experimental rock elements with melodic song- back to the WOW Hall along with the nice breeze, having fun with simultaneously.” writing and heavy duel guitar riffs. special guests Landon McNamara, friends, family and loved A Dollar Short and a Minute Honey is a band formed in Eugene in 2019, consisting of guitarists Eli Mac, Big Body Cisco ones. Generally, that is what we Late is comprised of 11 songs, all Clayton Eiberg and Jackson O’Brien, bassist Isaac Luger and drummer and Westafa. all strive for as far as the American written by Landon. He writes Max Stolper, mixing blues, funk and rock into a sweet and highly Coming off their successful dream goes.” mostly about his own personal danceable elixir. Grammy-nominated album, Lost Common Kings songs possess experiences, with some observa- Novacane consists of guitarist/vocalist Dylan Latimer, bassist Oliver In Paradise, Common Kings have both variety and simplicity, but tions about everyday life. “I try to Lester and drummer Zachary Clifton. Beginning their musical endeav- released the EP One Day, featur- don’t avoid major hot topics. keep it as versatile as I can and not ors at the socially awkward age of 15, Novacane has spent the better ing guest artists Stephen Marley, Some lyrics are about going to jail be trapped in one genre, but half of the last decade meticulously crafting their own brand of self- Matisyahu, ¡MAYDAY! and Kat or prison, the injustices that are in there’s a pretty strong reggae vibe titled “Psych Pop”. Dahlia. This EP highlights the our world today, and the police. throughout the album.” Hailing from the heart of Beaverton New World Aviation Committee lightheartedness of Common Kings Touring in support of A Dollar Ciara-Camile “Camile” Roque is a band comprised of young musicians Josh Mehan, Tanner Rubottom, through their joyful reggae Short and a Minute Late, 20 year- Velasco, known by her stage name Bailey Norman and Charlie Garzillo. They have forged a bond through rhythms juxtaposed to the social old Landon McNamara is a musi- Eli-Mac, is a Filipino American the shared love of musical improvisation, harmony and songwriting. commentary in their lyrics. cian, Ford model and pro big singer who came in ninth place on Blues, rock, punk, metal and jazz become one as the music in their “The mix of various reggae art- wave surfer. On his debut full- the third season of American Idol minds exit the imagination and enter your perception, delighting and ists gives One Day a flare like no length release Landon blends his in 2004. In 2014, she released her inviting those who receive to accompany them in their musical journey. other,” reports Top Shelf Music own brand of reggae, rock n’ roll Dubstop EP and it hit Billboards Tickets are $9 advance, $10 day of show. Doors open at 7:00 pm Mag. “Band members JR King and blues to create a musical top 10 upon its debut. and showtime is 7:30. + (vocals), Uncle Lui (bass), Mata combo platter of positive music. Eli-Mac’s newest project is (guitar) and Rome (drums) have Landon grew up on the North entitled Tricky One. created an album that combines Shore of Oahu and was raised in a Big Body Cisco is a DJ, motiva- elements of rock, reggae, pop and pro surfing environment. “My dad tional speaker and the host of hip-hop.” and my uncle are both profes- BigBodyRadio.com. “Common Kings songs are the sional surfers, so I grew up in a Tickets are $21 in advance, $26 latest outrage in the music indus- surfing family,” he explains. day of show. Doors open at 7:00 .((3,1*5($/ try, and we’re about to let you Growing up listening to Jimi pm and showtime is 8:00. + 9$5,(7<,1 IN THE 086,& GALLERYDuring Roctober, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly displays “80’s Pop Culture in Print, and Rock Star Flat Stanleys” by Sterling Israel. Sterling Israel is a visual artist, art teacher, and writer. Born in Cleveland, she was raised in San Francisco, and emigrated to Eugene, Oregon where she currently serves as the OSLP Arts & Culture Program Coordinator. With her personal history of creative activism, expertise in teaching, and enthusiasm for promoting and celebrating the arts and the artist within each of us, Sterling is an experienced, dedicated team player in the arts community. Of her own creative life and the call of the muse, she says: /LYHORFDOSXEOLFUDGLR “I am a nature-loving ex-urbanite with grassroots and aluminum wings, who sometimes stops in the VLQFH middle of the road to finish writing an essay or poem.” The Lobby Arts Gallery is open for viewing, noon 3URJUDPJXLGHDWNUYPRUJ – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. +
4 OCTOBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG PSEUDO KIKAGAKU MOYO’S AREA 541 On Friday, October 25, AREA and VitBrand present the AREA 541 EDM BLACKLIGHT PARTY! There will be black lights, lasers, head-banging, bass, bass, and more bass, topped with bass. Grab your partners and you EDM loving UTOPIA friends and come on in for an incredible night with WHYPLVSH, On Monday, October 28, the came together in Life for a traveling band is a SVGA, PSEUDO, BLASTOISE, ANT, GLENNY, and DEAFCON1. CCPA and University of Oregon the wake of the band breaking up series of constant metamorpho- Wear white, neon green, yellow, or any color that looks good in a Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA the communal house most of ses, with languages, cultures, cli- blacklight lit room! proudly welcome Kikagaku Moyo them had shared in Tokyo, with mates and vibes changing with Tickets are $8 early bird, $12 advance, $15 day of show. Doors open back to the WOW Hall along some members relocating to each new town. The only con- at 8:00 pm and showtime is 8:30. + with special guests Minami Amsterdam, and others moving stant for Kikagaku Moyo Deutsch. to different parts of Japan. throughout their travels were the “Masana” is a fictional word The band went to Lisbon to five band members always togeth- created by Kikagaku Moyo to record the album with jazz musi- er moving through it all, but each express a Utopian feeling; an exis- cian Bruno Pernadas. With of them taking everything in from ROCK AND SCREAMO VOCALS tence where everything can inter- Masana Temples, Kikagaku very different perspectives. On Friday, October 11, professional voice trainer Melody Bell will act harmoniously and offer inspi- Moyo wanted to challenge their Inspecting the harmonies and dis- offer a Rock and Screamo Vocals Class at the WOW Hall from 1:00 - ration and understanding. Their own concepts of what psychedelic parities between these perspec- 2:00 pm. fourth album Masana Temples music could be. Elements of both tives, the group reflects the emo- Working with a voice trainer is just like hiring a physical trainer at radiates this vision, architecting a the attentive folk and wild-eyed tional impact of their nomadic the gym. Whether you are training for an event or just more confidence, vibrating world that isn’t con- rocking sides of the band are still paths. the body is trained for good health before we put the clothes of styling fined to the known limits of what intact, but they’re sharper and Minami Deutsch is back at it on top of it. Once it is in a healthy state we add the clothing of came before it. more defined. Drummer/vocalist again with their latest LP With artistry and style such as jazz, blues, rock, pop, classical, musical Kikagaku Moyo progressed Go Kurosawa, guitarist/vocalist Dim Light. Whilst softening their theater etc. from early days in Tokyo’s exper- Tomo Katsurada, bassist sound and cushioning the blow, When training in a gym it can take several weeks before seeing imental scene to traveling the Kotsuguy, sitar and keyboard Minami Deutsch retain the prin- results. However, voice-training sessions will leave the singer with a world with their mind-bending player Ryu Kurosawa and guitar- ciple ingredients that make them fuller voice with more control, while reducing unnecessary muscular sounds, exploring different facets ist Daoud Popal Akira act as a great such as their signature fuzz, strain -- and results can be experienced the same day. of psychedelia on each new unit, with an intuitive attention to thumping bass and dream like “I will be more focused on teaching how to sing metal and rock release and blowing minds with a space and dynamics that could vocals. vocals without damaging the singer’s voice,” states Melody. “However, live show that was just as search- only come from years of playing Tickets are $15 in advance or we may take some time to cover using the effects processor on the voice ing as their records. The shifting together in every imaginable set- at the door. Doors open at 8:00 in addition.” dimensions of Masana Temples ting. pm and showtime is 9:00. + Cost is $12. +
FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES OCTOBER 2019 5 JAM INTO THE DEAD On Saturday, October 12, the Community Center for the Performing Arts and KRVM’s Short Strange Trip proudly welcome the JAM into the Dead Show featuring Tour Heads Caravan and The Almond Butters Band plus special guests Mina and Jeremy Wegner. The Almond Butters Band is a collective of well-known local musi- cians that digs in the Americana dirt of the Dead, Allman Brothers Band, The Band, Dylan and more. Band members are Marty Chilla (vocals THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE and guitar) from the Sugar Beets, Patrick Kavaney (vocals and lead gui- tar) from Sonic Bent, Mike Gelardi (keys) and Kris McBride (bass) from Us and Them, and Beau Eastlund (drums) from Halie and the Moon and many other bands. ABB was voted “Best New Act of 2018” by attendees of the WOW On Friday, October 11, the Washington, and British an authentically raw and seduc- Hall and has been rockin’ the PNW over the past couple years in such WOW Hall hosts The Things Columbia. Each night of the tour tive sound fusing grassroots venues as Wildcraft, Sessions Music Hall and Sam Bonds. Are Changing Tour featuring will feature two sets – a live- blues, wistful soul and gritty, Many years ago, about four or so, Keith Allen and Carlitos Peres The Human Experience (DJ band performance from Gone bootstomping bass. Their spirit- we’re drumming up some Grateful Dead Jam ideas to bring to the David Block) and live band Gone Gone Beyond, along with a head- ed live performances feature an WOW Hall stage in Eugene. They gathered bass players, guitarists, Gone Beyond plus special guests line DJ set from The Human assemblage of guitar, keys, banjo, drums and percussion all in order to celebrate good old Yamon Pete. Montricks and Living Roots. Experience. Additionally, each and vocals atop stunning original Well the jam ensued and every week since that time folks have gotten David Block, a.k.a. The date will feature collaborative productions. together in honor of the legacy and musical life of one Jerry Garcia and Human Experience, is a performances from either Moontricks breakout organic the band The Grateful Dead. renowned electronic composer, Moontricks or Lazy Syrup hit “Home” has surpassed one multi-instrumentalist and pro- Orchestra. million streams and their music TOUR HEADS CARAVAN ducer. In celebration of the Every stop on the tour will be is frequently licensed for film and 10-year anniversary of The personally curated by Block; television. Human Experience and the aimed at inspiring creativity, com- Living Roots is a groovy release of his new album Stillness munity, art and movement. Local culmination of world and elec- in Motion, Block has organized a non-profit organizations, perform- tronic music, natural sounds 10-date west coast tour. For the ers, artisans and other creators and funky rhythms. This proj- first time ever, Block will be will be invited to celebrate his ect brings together didgeridoo, joined by his live band, Gone intrinsic belief, “Things are chang- flute and other ethnic ingredi- Gone Beyond — a veritable ing, for the better this time.” ents. Drawing inspiration from supergroup featuring Danny all over the world, Living Musengo, Kat Factor and Mel MOONTRICKS Roots opens the heart and soul Seme. Nathan Gurley and Sean Rod- to new rhythms and uplifting The Things Are Changing man are blazing their own trail. vibrations. Tour (named after GGB’s recent With Gurley at the production Tickets are $15 in advance, 2019 album release) will visit helm and Rodman on songwrit- $20 day of show. Doors open at We lost Keith Allen almost two years ago to throat cancer. Taking select cities in California, Oregon, ing and vocals, they’ve birthed 8:00 pm and showtime is 8:30. + up the reigns from his drum kit and keeping the momentum going of the Family Jam is Carlitos Peres with support of founding members Trey Longstreth and David Parrish. The cast of characters on the weekly rotation includes Elizabeth Cable, Boris Canani, Rob Weiss, Shawn Jackson and Christine Allen. They all consider themselves “Luckey” to be alive and dancing to the music that never stops. Mina Wagner is a soulful nineteen-year-old singer-songwriter, strum- ming and crooning away the blues in Eugene, Oregon. She is accompa- nied by her Dad, Jeremy, known for his fretwork with Eugene’s immor- tal Sugar Beets and a slew of other acts. Jeremy may be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his solo release, Nevermind the Triangles. Tickets are just $8 in advance, $8 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 8:30. + BLACKBIRD PEERCON On Sunday, October 27, BLACKBIRD Peer Support Services is host- ing a discussion panel with Oregon community providers at BLACKBIRD PeerCon 2019. “Through dialogue we hope to advance social and cultural agendas HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN! that promote meaningful change on a community level. Our mission is On Friday, October 18, Mud City Old-Time Society will be hosting another “Hoedown Showdown” Old- to challenge the maladaptive practices providers face within the norma- Time Square Dance Extravaganza at the WOW Hall. tive, mainstream health industry. Discussions will be focused on promot- The event will feature multiple old-time dance bands and square dance callers. Old-time square dancing is ing provider resiliency, community restoration and professional fideli- taught by the caller, so you don’t need any experience, special clothes or even a partner… This inclusive event ty. All are welcome. We look forward to you joining us.” is open to all gender-identities and ages. Bring some friends! The basement will also be open for jamming if you Event Panel Participants include Britni D’Eliso, she/her/hers; Tony want to bring your instruments. Vezina, he/him/his; Lydia Black, they/them/theirs; Leisha Price, she/her/ Come get down at the hoedown! hers; and LaKeesha Dumas, she/her/hers. Doors open at 8:00 pm; dance: 8:30-11:00. Cost: $8 (or $5 need-a-break rate). Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 2:00 pm and the discussion begins at 2:30. Advance For more information, please like and share our event on Facebook or visit the Mud City Old-Time Society tickets are $15.00. Donations will also be taken at the door. + website at www.mudcityoldtime.org. +
6 OCTOBER 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG KOCF THE FREE SKIZZY MARS TOUR HALLOWEEN On Saturday, November 2, the want to deliver the best music dropping the cathartic Are You CCPA and University of Oregon possible. It’s a spiritual awaken- Ok? EP between another HULLABALOO Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA ing. I’m at a different level of successful headline run. At the proudly welcome the Free Skizzy peace.” time, he also made a series of On Friday, November 1, 92.7 KOCF and the Oregon Country Fair Mars Tour with special guest This peace resulted after a significant life changes. host the 2nd Annual Costume Hullabaloo Benefit For Community Yoshi Flower. seven-year grind. As the story “The album started with me Radio and The Jill Heiman Vision Fund. Freedom catalyzes creativity. goes, Skizzy went from cooking getting sober,” Mars admits. “I November 1, 2019 will be 50 years to the day that the first Oregon When unshackled from addic- up blog-approved songs in his have gratitude just to be able to Country Fair was held. What started as a benefit for an alternative tions, expectations and fears, art bedroom to selling out shows create and do what I love for a school has become one of the premiere philanthropic organizations in flourishes, potential actualizes, coast-to-coast and clocking 300 living. Free Skizzy Mars the state. Through the years the Oregon Country Fair has established and energy awakens. million-plus total streams as of references this idea. I was petri- a rich and varied history providing a venue for alternative arts, educa- Skizzy Mars undergoes such an 2019. Early mixtapes fied I wouldn’t be able to make tional opportunities and land stewardship throughout Lane County. awakening on his 2019 full-length -- Phases [2013] and Pace [2014] music anymore when I stopped Clearly, a celebration is in order, a big celebration, so 92.7 KOCF debut, Free Skizzy Mars. By way -- fueled excitement. 2015’s The doing drugs. I didn’t know why (The Fair’s Official Radio Station) and the Oregon County Fair are of verbal dexterity, catchy confes- Red Balloon Project EP bowed in people would listen too -- because throwing a party. What better way to celebrate the Fair’s original sions and upbeat cinematic pre- the Top 5 of the Billboard Top I thought that’s what made me autumnal event than with a Costume Ball and concert. KOCF Program sentation, the New York-born Rap Albums Chart and yielded dope. It took me a while; I over- Director Andy Goldfinger will emcee and preside over the festivities and rapper, songwriter and artist doc- “Time” [feat. G-Eazy & Olivver came fear and tapped into a dif- he will be joined by a bevy of deejays, city officials and other dignitar- uments a remarkable trip to the the Kid], which put up numbers ferent level. ies. brink and back. The wisdom to the tune of 34 million Spotify “I’d like for people to listen to The evening’s musical sustenance will be provided by Eugene favor- accrued, perspective gained and streams. In addition to rocking Free Skizzy Mars for a long ite Terrapin Flyer, celebrating 20 years of touring. There will also be experience earned enrich his vul- stages alongside Logic, G-Eazy, time,” he leaves off. “It’s been a an opening set by The Real Gone Trio. These musicians are masters at nerable, vivid and vital take on Lupe Fiasco and Ty Dolla $ign, he long time since I dropped a whole their craft and are sure to provide a musical experience that all will hip-hop. packed houses as a headliner, sell- project -- almost three years. I’m enjoy. “I’m free from caring about ing out dates on a regular basis. gracious my fans stuck with me. I TERRAPIN FLYER what everybody thinks of me all In 2018, Skizzy maintained a hope they love it.” the time,” he proclaims. “I’ve prolific pace, teaming up with Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 detached myself from results and Prelow for the collaborative proj- day of show. Doors open at 8:00 focused on the process. I just ect I Can’t Take Me Anymore and pm and showtime is 9:00. +
Terrapin Flyer is a Chicago based Grateful Dead band that has performed in Eugene annually since 2015 at WOW Hall with Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, and have been joined by original DTW Merry Pranksters Ken Babbs and George Walker. No two Terrapin On Wednesday, October 9, iconic movie, TV and video game roster. In 2018, Alpha Ready Flyer shows will ever be the same and you never know who might show Monqui Presents welcomes themes, as well as inspired origi- added a new hip-hop/vocal ele- up to jam. At this show they will be joined by keyboardist Scott Songhoy Blues back to the WOW nals. ment that continues to define the Guberman (from Phil & Friends) and Josh Olken on lead guitar. Hall along with special guests With a sound reminiscent of band. Real Gone Trio is Eugene’s new Psychobilly/Rockabilly band. They DTW. Tower of Power, Lighthouse and The full name of DTW, play a wide variety of Psycho-Rockabilly, Rock and Roll, Surf, Blues, Drawing equal influence from Chicago, the DTW trademark is to Despite the Whiteness, carries an Jump and Swing and everything in between. Think of this band as a all of its eleven members, DTW is deliver complex arrangements on a inherently racial connotation. well-constructed, three- legged stool. Always rock-steady and it will redefining the sound of horn foundation of deep, danceable DTW firmly believes that music NEVER wobble! Real Gone Trio features Manny Plascencia guitar/ bands. This is not Funk in a tra- grooves. The sound is defined by transcends race and culture and vocals, Greg Gallup upright bass/vocals, and Stephen Mattes drums/ ditional sense, but rather using a 4-piece live horn section, and up equally understands the impor- vocals. Funk as a foundation on which an to seven horns in the studio. tance and necessity of acknowl- Join us for this celebration of family, fun and folly November 1st, amalgamation of influences are DTW was founded in 2013 by edging the origin and history of starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a raffle to benefit KOCF and the used to make the unexpected students of Oregon State the music. Fair’s philanthropic Jill Heiman Vision Fund, great music and entertain- danceable. DTW blends in ele- University, but it was not until the Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 ment. Show your support for community radio with your sliding scale ments of jazz, reggae and hip-hop summer of 2014 that the horn sec- day of show. Doors open at 7:00 donation at the door ($5 mininum). And don’t forget costumes are a to create fresh arrangements of tion was solidified as part of the pm and showtime is 8:00. + must -- and there are door prizes too! +
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