K k MARCH 2014 KWOW HALL NOTES g VOL. 26 #3 H WOWHALL.ORGk anticipated and so the aftermath is not yet com- pletely understood... That 1 guy Along with his pioneering main instrument, The On Saturday, March 29, the Community Center Magic Pipe, a monstrosity of metal, strings and elec- for the Performing Arts and University of tronics, Mike facilitates the dynamic live creation of Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome music and magic in ways only That 1 Guy can con- That 1 Guy back to the WOW Hall. jure; expect to see magic as well now integrated into In November 2000, a curious WOW Hall audience the already clever performance. (who had come to hear Jolly Mon and Moth) became Silverman’s story is very similar to many musi- the first people in Eugene to experience a strange new cians that have come before him. He grew up a act – named That 1 Guy. A soloist playing a seven- self-proclaimed music geek, soaked in the influence of foot tall homemade instrument called The Magic his musician father, and enrolled in San Pipe, it must have seemed like a novelty act. How Francisco Conservatory of Music before joining the long could someone keep an act like that up? local jazz scene himself as a sought-after percussive Fourteen years later, Mike Silverman aka That 1 bassist. This is where the similarities end, though, Guy has gone from unusual opener to headliner, and and where That 1 Guy truly began. in 2009, and again in 2010, T1G was picked by “In my case, being a bass player, I just felt very WOW Hall audience members for the “Best restricted by the instrument itself,” he says. “I Instrumentalist” WOW Hall Award. You might even always wanted to sound different and have my own say that with his magic pipe, Silverman struck gold. sound. I was headed that way on the bass, but for That 1 Guy has set himself apart as a true one-of- me to fully realize what I was hearing in my head a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in sonically I was going to have to do it my way”. the entertainment industry. His innovation continues Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North to soar with the announcement of another tour kick- America and Canada, That 1 Guy is a favorite at ing off in January 2014, which will feature live video festivals like Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day Out, projections on a completely unique rig invented, cre- All Good, Bella, High Sierra, Summer Meltdown, ated and operated by the guy himself. T1G has just Montreal Jazz Festival, Harvest Music Festival and released his first full-length album in nearly four more. He was also the ‘Tap Water Award’ winner years, an incredible sonic journey that reflects his at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act, unique blend of classical, rock, and electronica. The and his legendary collaboration Buckethead as The album, Poseidon’s Deep Water Adventure Friends, is Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his vir- “a deep water journey of discovery and attempted tuoso story as a creative visionary. enlightenment,” says Mike. “It’s part-one of the Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. four-part Magicland series that will follow. Lots of Tickets are $13 advance, $15 door. Magic Mustache research and development went into this one. The Club VIP Tickets are $39 and are available only K deep-water density and pressures were more than we through the artists’ website. H k INSIDE THIS ISSUE IAMSU! Rebirth Brass band El Ten Eleven Vagabond Opera & Chervona Babes With Axes Con Bro Chill Linda Perhacs Sonic Bloom WOW Hall Award Winners An-Ten-Nae of 15. Witnessing his mother struggle as Andre Nickatina a single parent, he began using his moth- Volunteer Party & er’s pain as motivation for his music. While attending Prairie View A&M On Thursday, March 27, the CCPA Trill was released. Singles included University (majoring in mass communica- and University of Oregon Campus Radio “”, “”, and “Get tions) he released his first mixtape, 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome to the Throwed”. The album peaked at the #6 Procrastination Kills, in 2009. WOW Hall: Bun B and Kirko Bangz’ spot on the American and Bangz released his first official single, “The Trillest Tour”. #1 on the Top R&B/ Albums “What Yo Name Iz?” in 2011. Shortly rappers Bun B and Kirko chart. after, he released a mixtape entitled

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Nonprofit Organization more recently, Bun B’s Triller record. “That’s Gangsta” featuring Jamaican- at #96 on the . The two emcees are connecting yet again, American artist Sean Kingston. It debuted Bangz released a new mixtape, this time for a Bun B tour. at #2 on the Billboard 200. Other singles Procrastination Kills 4, in September, Rapper Bun B (Bernard Freeman) rose were “Damn I’m Cold” featuring Lil 2012. His third single from his debut to fame in the duo UGK (with ). Wayne and “You’re Everything” featuring album titled “Keep It Trill” was also Based in Port Arthur, TX, UGK signed , , DJ Corbett and released in 2012. with Jive and with 1992’s Too Hard to 8Ball & MJG, the latter of which was Named part of XXL Magazine’s 2013 Swallow began a series of Southern gang- dedicated to Pimp C (who died in 2007). Freshman Class, Kirko released another sta that were successful sell- Bun B’s third album, Trill OG, was mixtape, Progression 3, in 2013. He also ers. Their third album, Ridin’ Dirty, released in 2010. His fourth studio album announced the title of his debut album, peaked at #2 on the R&B Charts in 1996, titled Trill OG: The Epilogue was Bigger Than Me. On January 28, 2014, and at #15 on the Billboard 200. After released in November and features Pimp Bangz released the first single “Hoe” fea- releasing their fourth studio album, Dirty C, , Rick Ross, Lil Boosie, Kirko turing YG and . His debut Money, Pimp C got sentenced to jail. Bangz, Big K.R.I.T., , Z-Ro and album will be released during 2014 by Bun B next made guest appearances on . . numerous albums by other rappers and Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the released a 2005 mixtape titled Legends. KIRKO BANGZ door and $50 for Meet & Greet. Doors RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, KThat October, Bun B’s debut solo album Kirko Bangz started at the age open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00.k H WOW HALL NOTES her on , and download her The Community Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, free mixtape, Run Up or Shut Up. Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,800, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of CASKEY Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2014 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Program Coordinator - Calyn Kelly, Membership Coordinator & Publicist After releasing mixtapes inde- - Bob Fennessy, Stage Manager - Frame, Asst Stage Manager - Jason Schroeder, Office Managers - Donna Carbone, Ross pendently including No Shuber, Booking Asst - Katy Vizdal, Bookkeeper - Kimberly Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator & House Manager - Kayte McDonald, Complaints (2012), Brandon Volunteer Coordinator - Laura Farrelly, House Manager - Sam Harmon, Concessions Manager - Jessica Syverson, Angela Lees, Custodians - Richard A., Shawn Lynch Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon, Poster Caskey, better known by his stage Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice-Chair: Cayle Chisholm, Secretary: Sara name Caskey, signed to ’s Shmigelsky, Treasurer: Craig Lawrence; Members: Sean Cannon, Mayo Finch, Mike Meyer and in August 2012. Upon signing, Caskey said: “I’ve wanted to be a performer my whole life, so signing with Cash Money Records and having this platform to release my music has been a dream. I greatly respect Birdman, Slim and the YMCMB family. I look forward to making the city of Orlando, my fans and Snow Tha Product my label proud.” On December 8, 2012, Caskey On Sunday, March 30, the looks and in-your-face rhyming released his debut single “Keep It • WE’ CCPA and University of Oregon abilities to be a hip-hop sensation on the Low” featuring Kyle AL RE Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA in the U.S. or Latin America, if Denmead from the No Complaints OC VE L R proudly welcome Snow Tha only the industry could, as Snow mixtape. He was featured on the E WE’RE SA Product along with special guests would say it, wake they’re game Cash Money Records compilation ’R T Caskey and Eugene’s own TNC up. album Rich Gang, on the song EUGENE’S I E BAGEL! L 9ER. “I am versatile and even though “Sunshine” also featuring Birdman, W E Snow Tha Product, a native of I’ve been taught the industry wants and . , but resident of , you to pick a lane and stay there, On his 21st birthday, August is an underground phenomenon I’m too hyperactive for that,” 28, 2013, Caskey released a mix- and sensation taking the scene by declares Ms Product. “I’m going tape, The Transient Classics. The storm in a way that has put male to just swang this Cadillac I call a for the song “Show Downtown West Eugene MCs on alert. She’s a beauty and career.” Me Some” was produced by Myles 810 Willamette 4089 W. 11th a beast – looks and lyrical skills on For now, Feliciano, better William and shot in Paris, France. 341-1335 868-1072 the microphone, respectively. known to the streets as Snow Tha The mixtape produced by The www.bagelsphere.com Physical stature aside, she stands Product, is going to have to settle Avengerz, Myles William and The as tall as any female MC in the for being an international under- Colleagues and features guest game and can wreck a track in flu- ground buzz-maker. You can find appearances from , ent Spanish or English with a her on anything from videos with Machine Gun Kelly, , handful of male MCs trying to major-label Spanish-pop sensations JellyRoll and Rittz among others. match her lyrical level, as she did like Jaime Kohen, to hit rap videos His debut album is currently on Capea El Dough P City Remix. in Latin America to underground being recorded at The Hit Factory Claudia A. Feliciano is a Mic Passes in Texas. in Miami; its release is scheduled 22-year-old bilingual lyricist who You can follow Snow Tha for 2014. can fluently chop you up in English Product on MySpace and catch her Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 or Spanish, so take your pick. She web shows there every Wednesday at the door. Doors open at 8:30 has the swag, attitude, fine-ass at 9 p.m. CST. You can also catch and showtime is 9:00. H

preachy if it weren’t so fun. Iamsu! learned to make beats as a teen at Youth Radio, an Oakland nonprofit where he stud- ied with hyphy hitmaker Trackademicks, brushed shoul- ders with a young Kreayshawn and tutored other kids. Eventually he and HBK Gang, now a 16-man crew, started holing up in HBK RReeaall MMuussiicc VVaarriieettyy producer Chief’s basement studio, spending hours collaborating with The around a Pro Tools-rigged PC. Su’s four recent tapes have Rock ‘n Rome spawned approachable street Miles of Bluegrass been defining since they stepped anthems like “Mobbin,” and a Thursday Free 4 All IAMSU! onto the scene. Iamsu! is no “100 Grand” remix with , In The Spotlight stranger to touring; last year he catching the attention of West Indian Time Theme Park On Tuesday, March 25, the headlined two tours to support Coast fans and national tastemak- Rock en el Centro CCPA proudly welcomes Iamsu!’s the three mixtapes he released. ers alike. He continues to gener- Tupelo Honey The The Nightowl “” Tour with spe- He has appeared in issues of ate new material, in the interest of Women in Music cial guests P-Lo and Skipper. Source, XXL Magazine, and The delivering the best possible prod- 5 O’Clock World Stemming from the success of FADER, and appeared on proj- uct to fans new and old. Music That Matters Zion Train “Only That Real”, Bay Area rap- ects with E-40, , 2 “I don’t focus on the things Bump Skool per/producer Iamsu! is hitting the Chainz, and more. that I’ve already done, I always Cosmik Debris road for a mini promo tour. Iamsu!, a 23-year-old producer think about what’s next and how Short Strange Trip Experimental Radio “Only That Real” features 2 and rapper with a mop afro and I can elevate myself,” he says. “I Live Archive Project Chainz and and playful laugh, enjoys the challenge want to inspire people through is the first single from Iamsu!’s of bridging two worlds. Known that energy. I feel like I was put Grooveland Ports of Call forthcoming album Sincerely both for his grounded storytelling here to connect people.” Yours, which is slated for release and command of West Coast Su will be spending the next Always on in April. Su will be joined by fel- party music’s slapping palette, few months working towards the low Heartbreak Gang mem- he’s a thoughtful introvert and release of his upcoming debut bers P-Lo and Skipper. high-energy leader all in one. album Sincerely Yours, due in On this tour, Su and the rest of Along with his crew HBK Gang, April via his label, HBK Gang. the HBK Gang will be showcasing he’s offering listeners a new brand Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 Keeping Real the signature California-style of positive, pro-individuality rap at the door. Doors open at 7:00 Variety in Music party music sound that they’ve that might be mistaken for pm and showtime is 8:00. H

2 MARCH 2014 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG throughout the ‘90s. In 2008, they released 25th Anniversary, Rebirth Brass band their 25th anniversary album, on On Wednesday, March 26, the themselves into the realms of their own label. Community Center for the and hip-hop to create their In the long run, it isn’t the Performing Arts and KRVM signature sound. “Rebirth can be number or quality of albums on proudly welcome the Grammy- precise whenever it wants to,” Rebirth has released -- though award winning Rebirth Brass states The New York Times, “but Rebirth of New Orleans did well NPR KLCC Band back to the WOW Hall. it’s more like a party than a on the jazz radio charts -- it’s the Rebirth Brass Band played machine. It’s a working model of great cross section of fans the For Delightfully Discerning Oregonians here twice in 2012 -- the year they the New Orleans musical ethos: band has attracted. Founder Phil won a Grammy award for as long as everybody knows what Frazier has said he’s proud of the Rebirth of New Orleans. Even they’re doing, anyone can cut diverse crowds the band regularly 89.7 before winning, Rebirth Brass loose.” attracts at shows in New Orleans NPR for Oregonians Band was a New Orleans institu- The band’s discography is or anywhere else in the U.S., tion. Formed in 1983 by the now long and varied but began with a Canada, and Europe. A wide infamous Frazier brothers, the very small label run by musicolo- spectrum of ages and ethnic band has evolved from playing gist Chris Strachwitz, Arhoolie groups finds something comfort- the streets of the French Quarter, Records. In 1984, the band able and something they can to playing festivals and stages all released its debut, Here to Stay, relate to in the meld of classic over the world. for Strachwitz’s tiny label. By R&B, New Orleans funk, soul, Rebirth is committed to 1989, they landed at a then-grow- rock and jazz that the band per- upholding the tradition of brass ing roots music company, forms. HOW MANY bands while at the same time Rounder Records, to release Feel Tickets are $15 in advance, EYES ARE ON incorporating modern music into Like Funkin’ It Up, and a slew of $18 at the door. Doors open at their show. They’ve extended good recordings followed 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. H EUGENE WEEKLY? YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED & THE NUMBERS ARE GROWING!

El Ten Eleven

On Friday, March 7, the CCPA and University of al space in Los Angeles that Kristian owns) and sadly Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly wel- passed away last year. The e in ‘emily’ is purposely come back El Ten Eleven. not capitalized, as that is how she wrote out her Instrumental rock duo El Ten Eleven, who made name. The lead track “Nova Scotia” is a dedication their WOW Hall debut in January ’13, don’t want to to Kristian’s best friend Matt. The second track 114,047 be misunderstood. “Yyes!” is a dedication to Ron Fleming and his team “I really hope people don’t say that we are a math at the design company of the same name who have READERS rock band!” doubleneck guitar/bass virtuoso Kristian done the artwork for all of the band’s releases since Dunn exclaims. Acoustic and electronic drummer day one. “Reprise” is simply a reprise of some of the Tim Fogarty adds, “We get labeled all kinds of things parts from “Yyes!” Eugene Weekly is eyeballed regularly by from post-rock to ambient to experimental... all of The For emily EP follows on the heels of 96,457 those make us cringe. So far my personal favorite Transitions, their fifth studio full-length album, and people in Lane County alone, label for the band has been ‘Power Duo’... it’s kind of its companion LP Transitions Remixed. ridiculous but I like it.” “El Ten Eleven is not some sort of multilingual up 14 percent Armed with merely a doubleneck bass/guitar, drums moniker for a Spanish alternative rock band. The Los over last year (Media Audit, 2011). and a dizzying array of foot pedals, El Ten Eleven cre- Angeles post-rock duo of bassist Kristian Dunn and Another 5,590 people in the Corvallis/Albany ates complex, deeply felt music, from scratch, onstage, drummer Tim Fogarty derives its name from the air- area pick us up regularly. And our website draws with no help from laptops, click tracks or additional plane model, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar,” explains 12,000 unique visitors weekly. musicians. They utilize multiple looping pedals to cre- CMJ. “El Ten Eleven’s Transitions holds its ground ate songs that sound as though they are being played as a recognition-worthy album. The album stands by at least six people. Most first-timers to an El Ten starkly outside of the realms of their previous albums Eleven show are stunned that the band is a duo. with its increased electronica influence. Transitions El Ten Eleven recorded their most recent release, finds the band stretching its sound and shows that the For emily EP, at several studios over the course of there’s still uncharted territory for El Ten Eleven to a year and a half. The EP’s title is a dedication to a explore, even five albums in.” friend who spent a lot of time being a part of the Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Doors FREE EVERY THURSDAY! community at Atwater Deluxe Rehearsals (the rehears- open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H NOW AVAILABLE IN 792 LOCATIONS IN THE VALLEY AND ON THE COAST FIND US ONLINE: WWW..COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES MARCH 2014 3 From Russia with love:

Vagabond Opera & Chervona On Friday, March 14, the singer and composer Eric Stern. practicing in Nov of 2006, and CCPA and KRVM proudly wel- While still electrified by traditional within its first weeks played at DEAD MEADOW come Portland’s Gypsy Bohemian opera, Stern created a new context “Gypsymania” – a gypsy dance On Monday, March 17, the CCPA and University of Oregon Campus Cabaret Phenomenon – Vagabond for opera: performance on a more discotheque created by Gogol Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome back Dead Meadow along with Opera – back to the WOW Hall intimate scale incorporating not Bordello’s D.J. Dimon. They at Eugene’s own Snow White. along with special guests only opera but elements of Weimar the center of the Neo-cabaret phe- Last here in 2010, Dead Meadow formed in 1998 with Jason Simon on Chervona. Cabaret, Arabic and Balkan forms, nomenon, and through their theat- vocals and guitar, Steve Kille on bass and Mark Laughlin on drums. The Vagabond Opera has been and the original music that springs rical performances and eclectic threesome initially met in the DC indie music scene in high school and a playing annual shows at the WOW from the ensemble’s fertile creative repertoire bring the eclectic artistic few years later began to combine 70s hard rock and 60s psychedelic rock Hall since 2007. Each show is work. This is not your granny’s spirit of Portland, OR to the with themes from authors such as Lord Dunsany and H. P. Lovecraft. unique – both in the Vagabond opera, but a visceral artistic world. They have played with The first album, Dead Meadow (self-titled) was released in 2000 on portion of the show and the spec- ensemble that features powerful Manu Chao, Gogol Bordello, Tolotta Records, a basement label run by bassist Joe Lally. 2001’s tacular special guests that they instrumental and vocal perfor- MarchFourth, 3 Leg Torso, Howls from the Hills (also released on Tolotta Records) was recorded at bring along. When they were last mances coupled with a highly Portland Cello Project and many friend Stephen McCarty’s grandparent’s farmhouse in rural Indiana. At here in June, Vagabond Opera eclectic and theatrical experience. more. the completion of Howls from the Hills John Peel asked Dead Meadow premiered their show The Pocket Vagabond Opera his released Chervona adapts pieces from a to record a Peel Session, which was recorded in Fugazi’s home studio -- Watch – which featured a theatri- four full-length albums: Sing For diverse number of cultures and the first time a Peel Session was recorded outside of the BBC studio. The cal plot and guest dancers. This Your Lives, 2011; The Zeitgeist they are constantly composing Peel Sessions remained unreleased until 2012. time around, VO is bringing a Beckons, 2009; Vagabond Opera, original material as well. Their In Spring 2002, Laughlin parted ways with the band and was replaced Bohemian Russian Dance Party to 2006; and Get On The Train, songs have been described as, by Stephen McCarty. A live album, Got Live If You Want It, was the WOW Hall with Chevrona. 2003. “funny, sarcastic, educational, released in 2002; it documented one of the last shows with drummer Mark They teamed up here once before The touring band is Eric Stern socially conscious and beautiful.” Laughlin. In early 2003 the band signed with Matador Records and (Nov. 13, 2010) so the pairing is (operatic tenor, ), Annie They sing in English, Russian, released Shivering King and Others. Along with the heavy sound and overdue for a reprise. Rosen (soprano voice, violin, musi- Spanish, Polish and German. blues-influenced songs as on the previous two records, the band continued cal saw), Robin Jackson (saxo- “Chervona is what happens in their psychedelic style, with acoustic elements and ballads. With the VAGABOND OPERA phone, , vocals), Drew when you blend Soviet Bloc drink- addition of second guitarist Cory Shane, Feathers was released in 2005. Featuring several singers, cello, Nelson (bass), Mark Burdon ing songs with American punk and In 2007 the band reverted back to a three piece, made an appearance saxophone, accordion, double bass (drums) and Skip Von Kuske throw in an accordion,” reports at the fifth annual Green Man Festival in Crickhowell, Wales and relo- and drums, the Bohemian neo- (cello). Pat Moran, Deli Magazine. cated from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Old Growth, the fifth cabaret gypsy pop ensemble “Front man Andreyshka Pitersky studio album was released in 2008 on Matador Records. It was recorded Vagabond Opera plays a combina- CHERVONA sings his hearty droll in both at the same Indiana farm as 2001’s Howls from the Hills. tion of cabaret, burlesque, tango, Mixing together the taste and Russian and English, which leads In March 2010 Dead Meadow released a feature length live film and Balkan beats, , rock, passion of Gypsy, Russian, to a varied set that includes a mix soundtrack, Three Kings, that spotlights their stage show along with psy- Arabian music, Parisian hot jazz, Ukrainian, Klezmer and Balkan of vaudevillian choruses, brass- chedelic dream scenarios. The live footage and audio was captured at the and, yes, opera that’ll leave your musical traditions, Chervona punk versions of traditional bombastic final show of the five-month “Old Growth” tour. The film head spinning. The ensemble sings brings the fire of Eastern European Russian folk songs and some of premiered at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles and was in 14 languages and mixes their carnivals to the land of the best covers on the market released together with the live album on Xemu Records, co-run by Kille. genre-defying original tunes with America. With a shining brass (their version of Boney M.’s ‘Ra In August 2010, Stephen Mccarty decided to quit and original drum- covers made famous by such artists section, drums, bass, guitar, accor- Ra Rasputin’ is particularly great.” mer Mark Laughlin came back in the band and made his first appearance as Jacques Brel, Tom Waits, dion and enthusiastic vocals, they Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at Clean Air Clean Stars Festival in Joshua Tree, California followed by Raymond Scott, and Edith Piaf - all seek to capture the soul of the at the door and $20 for reserved an Australian tour in October 2010 and a string of U.S. reunion shows performed with theatrics, flair and traditional old world sounds, seats. This show is partly seated, and a European tour in 2011. more than a nod to the old world. blended with new interpretations. but dancing and costumes are Jason Simon released his first solo “self-titled” acoustic album on Vagabond Opera was created Chervona (a word meaning encouraged! Doors open at 8:00 TeePee Records in September 2010. Simon’s guitar virtuosity -- influenced in 2002 by European-trained opera ‘red’ and/or ‘beautiful’) started pm and showtime is 8:30. H by the droning modal character of Eastern music and classic rock riffs -- expanded to country influenced roots flavor for his solo efforts. An Overdose of Death In 2012 Cory Shane released a limited number of the previously unre- by Stephen Peeler. leased Peel Sessions on his Prune Pendant Records label and Dead In The Gallery Meadow started working on a new album. This will be the first studio album for Mark Laughlin since he left the group in 2002. For March, the WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery will Forming in the wintery months of 2013, Snow White has wasted no proudly display “The Autism Edge”. time introducing their sound to local listeners. They have performed their Since 2001, KindTree – Autism Rocks Art Program lysergic lullabies for the likes of indie production stalwarts Behavior has promoted artists with autism to build community Castle and DIY Eugene. Whether playing a set on the new stage of The awareness and provide income and opportunities for Boreal or supporting the psych-surf goddesses of La Luz, Snow White fits self-expression. The wildest and most ‘out there’ in with a commanding and unique versatility. pieces from our annual Autism Artism exhibitions are Lauren Hay, (Bright Giant) Max Knackstedt, (The Groundblooms) featured in this special show “The Autism Edge”. This Tanner Johnson, (Statue + Cowboy) and Tim Stafford-Ortega (Dead is a great opportunity, and great fun, and highlights the Souls, The 73) comprise of what has been billed as a “Supergroup from contributions people with autism can offer our com- Your Dreams”. Lauren pens and purrs treatises on modern love as Snow munity, their differences and our commonalities. White careens lucidly from dreamy to nightmarish, surveying the sonic KindTree’s Autism Rocks Art Show welcomes all topography of psych, pop, doom and shoegaze. At times they evoke the mediums of artistic expression by people with autism: moody atmosphere of Portishead and Broadcast, as well as lilting ballads short stories or poetry, sculptures, weavings or jewelry that recall Angelo Badalamenti compositions. Never seeming too com- creations, video and audio productions, as well as fortable, they then trudge through blown-out fuzz and cymbal flurries, drawings, paintings, collages, photographs and other further obscuring what hypnotic melodies lie beneath. two dimensional art. All submissions processed will be Currently self-recording their debut release, Snow White is creating a posted on KindTree – Autism Rocks’ website (www. sound guaranteed to keep the listener pinching themselves. Sweet dreams. kindtree.org) for all the world to experience, with a Tickets are $12 in advance or at the door. Doors open at 8:30 pm and separate page for each artist and each image available lobby art gallery is open for viewing during office showtime is 9:00. H for purchase as a notecard or reprint. The WOW Hall hours, noon to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. H

4 MARCH 2014 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG Con Bro Chill We Came To Party On Thursday, March 13, the Community Center for the Performing Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome Con Bro Chill back to the WOW Hall. If you are the type who prefers depressing music, or no noise at all, to the sounds of a loud, raucous party – then stay home alone. Because The Babes are back in town when Con Bro Chill comes to town, they come to party, and nothing By Bob Fennessy the performer-audience relation- pleted a Masters in Elementary short of the SWAT team is gonna’ shut the party down. On Saturday, March 8, the ship fueled the group’s Ed. at Pacific University and is Here’s the deal. It’s time to have fun and it’s time to do it together. CCPA and KRVM proudly wel- popularity. currently working on an endorse- That is, in essence, what Con Bro Chill of Portland, OR wants you to come Babes With Axes --Debbie is based on lyrical ment in literacy from Eastern know. Nothing major, buddy, just love the crap out of life, jam out to Dietrich, Katie Henry, TR Kelley content, and the Babes had tales to Oregon. For the last six years, sweet tunes, and bring all your friends. and Laura Kemp -- for a special tell. Both Dietrich and Henry she’s been teaching grades 4 and 5 Comprised of front man/keytar specialist Con, lead singer Sam, and Reunion Concert at the WOW were past winners of the McKenzie in both French and English at dance-blast-duo Steve and Ty, Con Bro Chill is a party vortex ready to Hall. River New Song Contest. Kelley Charlemagne Elementary School. converge on Eugene. Neon soaked and full of jokes, CBC have decided The Babes are back! A lot of had a full album of new material She has three grandchildren: David they’ve started a revolution. people are excited about that fact and Kemp already had released a and Olivia in DC and Jack in NY. “Big time,” says Con, “we’ve started one of those big time.” (reserved seat ticket were snapped couple solo CDs. Behind the Laura Kemp has released two With their latest EP, We Came To Party, kickstarted and released for up faster than a turtle). My file songs themselves there were more studio recordings of original free, the message, the statement to every Boom Trooper the world over has the most recent Babes show at always stories. The stories became music. Her most recent release, is clear: the Neon Army is recruiting and it’s time to join up. How? the WOW Hall with all four a good part of the show. In fact, Bodhi Tree, was recorded in Don’t over think it my friend. Babes present as April 22, 2000. if I were to have made one small Nashville. In 2010, fueled by her Step 1: Strap on some neon/ridiculous. Step 2: Party, dance the night Three Babes played here on suggestion, it would have been to love of jazz, she went back to away, have fun. Step 3: Welcome to the Neon Army. December 2, 2000 — the “Dialing sing more, talk less, because it was school for a year to study guitar at The band has one goal: to create party synergy with every single for Katie” show – taking turns when all the Babes sang together the U. of O. with Don Latarski. member of planet globes. They invite you to enjoy carefully crafted subbing for the missing Henry. that I got drunk on those lovely Since then she has played in a jazz tunage, good vibes, and sweet codpieces. But we’re getting ahead of our- ladies. standards group, The Liaisons. Formed when brothers Con and Sam decided they had gotten pretty selves. What makes this such a Within a year, the Babes went Laura traveled to India in 2008 good at making joke videos for Con’s lacrosse alter ego, Con Bro Chill big deal, anyway? from solo gigs at teahouses to and returned with a harmonium has become a musical-visual platform dedicated to loving life through Back in 1993, Pat Miller pub- playing for huge audiences at the and a passion for chanting in music. Con Bro Chill has taken elements of the high energy pop of lished a Eugene-based music jour- Willamette Valley Folk Festival, Sanskrit. Her most recent musical LMFAO, the attitude of party-god Andrew W.K., the flair and melodic nal called the Northwest Oregon Country Fair and Eugene project is a kirtan/devotional grandiosity of Freddy Mercury, whilst sprinkling in the best dance music Independent Music News. On Celebration. On December 3, music group called Narayani. of all eras and cultures (but especially the 80’s lets face it) to create their June 3 the paper initiated a series 1994, they celebrated their first Laura also continues to play her own brand of neon dance pop. Now take those tunes and package them of First Thursday acoustic music anniversary by playing two shows original material, most- w/ their self produced, over the top Blink 182/OK GO styled music concerts at the WOW Hall. The at the WOW Hall which were ly in a bluegrassy trio format with videos and an explosive, costumed infused, dance marathon of a live first show featured Terry Robb recorded by Eugene’s Don Ross Sean Peterson on upright bass/ show and you have your new favorite band. Con Bro Chill will cele- Acoustic Power Trio, Laura Kemp and released as a CD, W.O.W. vocals and Jeremy Wegner on brate life with you. Band and Miller’s own group Live Babes! A second album, mandolin/vocals. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm Dopplegang. I know, because Live Axe, was recorded at the In 2004, Katie Henry moved to and showtime is 8:00. H there’s a story in the WOW Hall WOW Hall by Don Ross in California with her two children Notes authored by sometime vol- September, 1996. A March ’97 and husband Peter. Katie quickly unteer writer Debbie Dietrich. CD Release Tour featured con- melded into the Davis music scene, That December, First Thursday certs in the SF Bay Area, Seattle, and together with Laura Sandage featured four female folksingers Yachats, Corvallis and of course and Ray Frank formed the delight- playing both solo and together for the WOW Hall in Eugene. ful trio MudLark; their debut CD the first time. Coinciding with the Although Live Axe got some is called Nest. release of Kelley’s first album, national airplay, the super-non- Katie is also a member of The Shades of Grey, the concert was group came to an effective end Vocal Art Ensemble, a 23-voice a envisioned as a one-time gig. The when Katie Henry moved to capella choir directed by Tracia audience, however, must have Chicago. The four got together in Barbieri. She also has a solo thought otherwise. The Babes, no June-July ’97 to play the WOW recording project of new songs in doubt enjoying the applause, real- Hall, High Sierra Music Fest and the works. ized that they had hit upon some- Main Stage at the Country Fair; At the turn of the century, TR thing special. they played the WOW Hall in Kelley returned to her rural roots But what was it that made it April ’98, and a six-year anniver- in the Coast Range near Swisshome special? All of the women wrote sary concert on Dec. 2, 1999. to live simply with intentional songs, had vocal talent and could When the April 2000 gig was over, family, raise chickens, make a few play one or more instruments. no one thought it was the end – records and write a book. TR’s The show featured each singing when Laura, Debbie and TR cele- current musical focus is playing their own originals, with support brated their seven-year anniversary bass, dressing sharp and singing from the others on vocals and that December, they had Katie harmony in Eugene’s Steel Wool instrumentation in various combi- “phone in.” band. She’s also currently work- nations. In addition to enhancing Kelley, Kemp and Dietrich ing on her second album of origi- each songwriter’s presentation of tried out another group formation nals as The Raventones with their material, the performers – Babes With Boys – but the drummer Randy Hamme. joked and bantered with each magic wasn’t the same so it was Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 other like old friends rehearsing in back to individual careers/lives. at the door. Doors open at 6:00 a living room. The intimacy of In 2008, Debbie Diedrich com- pm and showtime is 7:00. H

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES MARCH 2014 5 (with EOTO & Steve Kimock), Russ Liquid, Janover & Resunator ZILLA (with Michael Travis from SCI and VibeSquaD), Lynx & Janover and the Everyone The Road to Sonic Bloom Orchestra (with a revolving line- On Saturday, March 15, Sonic around the globe including up). Jamie is also a veteran of Bloom, Stilldream and The untz. Coachella, Symbiosis Gathering, hundreds of collaborations and com present The Road To Sonic , Shambhala, guest appearances, having per- Bloom featuring performances by Sonic Bloom, Envision Festival formed on stage with artists Russ Liquid, Janover with reSU- (Costa Rica), and Eclipse Festival including Phish, Bela Fleck, The Nator, Birds of Paradise and (Australia). String Cheese Incident, G. Love & Mumukshu. In February of 2013, Russ was Special Sauce, Umphrey’s McGee, We are excited to announce able to break musical boundaries Keller Williams, Beats Antique, the very first Road to Sonic and transcend expectations with Stanley Jordan and many others. Bloom, which will send a roving Foreign Frequency, his debut full- In the past two years alone, lineup of present, past and length album on STS9‘s 1320 Janover has performed at over 50 Sonic Bloom, Sonic Blossom, and Records. Foreign Frequency festivals in countries as diverse as Unified Field performers out into transports listeners on an inter- Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Linda Perhacs the various regions of the US in dimensional adventure to the Australia, Indonesia, Canada and order to spread the Bloom vibe. deepest circles of his musical uni- the USA and is currently touring There is nothinG more real in music today A wildly varied lineup of different verse, steering audiences into an solo, performing electroacoustic On Tuesday, March 25, the Community Center for the Performing types of DJs, producers and live expansive world of visceral beats, live PA set style shows using his Arts and KRVM proudly welcome Linda Perhacs to Cozmic along with electronic acts, along with live laced with spiraling instrumental unique live rig which includes special guest Jim Camacho. painters, dancers and performance accompaniments, and adorned hammered dulcimer, laptop com- Sometimes it seems as if the world is full of Great Lost Records. artists will crisscross the country with melodies that only a master- puter, mini-kit, sampler, sitar, Many of these records are pretty good. Few of them, however, have a this spring as we approach the ful improvisationalist could mani- electric kalimba, midi controllers really enduring afterlife: following the miracle of rediscovery, most summer festival... fest. and percussion. recede into a new kind of limbo. Linda Perhacs’ Parallelograms is one When not playing music, you of those exceptions that proves the rule. An uncanny mix of Aquarian RUSS LIQUID JANOVER WITH RESUNATOR can find Janover connecting dots folk and ethereal, avant-garde treatments, Parallelograms was created Russ Liquid is the future-vin- Jamie Janover is recognized as around the world in his extensive in the heart of hippie country, LA’s Topanga Canyon, by a dental tage groove-blasting maestro who a true innovator. His consider- travels and collaborations in mul- hygienist who was inspired by nature and by the cultural revolution has stirred the souls and minds of able creative output includes: tiple creative realms including going on around her. the world. being a master of the ancient per- creating stunning images as a “I’m not a drug user,” she says now, still living on Topanga Canyon Renowned for his ingenious com- cussion stringed instrument called professional photographer and Boulevard. “I never was in the ‘60s and ‘70s, but I loved those people positional approach, this cosmic the hammered dulcimer, inventing making sculpture works using because they were dealing with energies, and our conversation level virtuoso imprints a prophetic and performing on an instrument natural found objects. Janover’s would be very deep. I’m deeply intuitive, I see and hear things the aver- musical experience on his audi- he calls the “mini-kit” (a minia- life-long interest in the true age person might not experience.” ences. He detonates explosive ture amplified drum kit), playing nature of reality and the universe Parallelograms was produced by one of Perhacs’ dental clients, film beatscapes, seamlessly adding pyrocussion (fire drums) and cre- brought him to become an offi- composer Leonard Rosenmann, who fleshed out Perhacs’ astonishing flourishes of instrumental color ating the RealmsMobile (a recum- cial emissary for scientist Nassim and intuitive musical vision. When Parallelograms was finished, it and emotion -- all while drawing bent tricycle with the mini-kit Haramein of the Resonance sounded like a masterpiece, but the Kapp label pressed it so badly that, from an endlessly diverse sonic attached, enabling him to ride and Project, delivering fascinating Perhacs says, “I could only bear to listen to it once. I then threw my palette. play drums simultaneously). presentations on the physics of copy of my own record away.” Promotion was negligible, sales non- In only a short time, Mr. By combining recent innova- unified field theory. Jamie existent. Obscurity beckoned. Liquid has developed a reputation tions in modern technology with Janover also produces music As the 21st Century began, Perhacs learned that Parallelograms had for radiating a sonic supernova of the wisdom of ancient instru- events including an annual elec- become a cult album. A CD reissue on The Wild Places imprint fol- genre-bending beats on the dance- ments, Janover achieves a balance tronic music festival in Colorado lowed in 2003, but Perhacs’ reputation only continued to grow. Swedish floor, captivating audiences with between the electronic and the called SONIC BLOOM. death metal group Opeth covered “Parallelograms”; Daft Punk placed passionate live instrumental per- acoustic to create a unified field: Jamie Janover is currently “If You Were My Man” in their Electroma movie. formances across the U.S. and music reflective of the nature of touring with vocalist / keyboard And slowly, Perhacs began making music again. The Soul Of All beyond. In 2012, the member of modern times. player reSUNator doing live PA Natural Things is a remarkable follow-up album, one that sustains and the Headtron crew’s dynamic, For many years Janover has electroacoustic sets. extends the aesthetic mission of its 43-year-old predecessor. multi-instrumental experience was maintained a rigorous interna- Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 “We get too far out of balance and we must find a way to get back unleashed on some of the most tional touring schedule with sev- at the door. Doors open at 8:00 to our polestar,” Perhacs says. “I felt that people needed to be remind- innovative events and festivals eral acts including: PRAANG pm and showtime is 9:00. H ed of that. My music isn’t just recreation; it’s not just entertainment. I have a deeper purpose. My soul is giving itself to the people; I want them to be helped, I want them to be lifted.” Lofty aspirations, perhaps, but they typify this new age of Linda Perhacs’ music. “Linda,” says Sufjan Stevens, who is releasing The Soul Of All Natural Things on his Asthmatic Kitty label, “has a prophetic voice that speaks beauty and truth with the kind of confidence and hope that has been lost for decades. Miami native Jim Camacho co-founded and led the standout group The Goods. They won the prestigious “Album of the Year” Jammy award and topped the Billboard Florida Radio & Record charts with their single “I’m Not Average”. Camacho’s solo career has seen him release five collections of original tracks, including 2005’s Stalker Songs, which earned a Gold Remi award in the Music Video category at the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for the song titled “Houdini”. His material garnered “Best Acoustic Performer” (2005) and “Best Album” (2009 for Beachfront Defeat) honors from the Miami New Times and Everywhere was named one of the top albums of 2013 by the Broward Palm Beach New Times. Tickets are $15 advance, $18 door, and $20 for reserved seating. Doors open at 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. H

6 MARCH 2014 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG 2013 WOW Hall Award Winners by Bob Fennessy February 20. We received one hundred sixteen ballots The Community Center for the Performing Arts is this year. pleased to announce the official winners of the 20th Congratulations to Ellen Singer for winning the Annual WOW Hall Awards for 2013. $30 gift certificate. Ellen’s choices were Sugar Beets, Begun in 1994, the WOW Awards are designed Doug Benson, Janis Ian, Darol Anger, Janis Ian, OCF to honor the public’s favorite performers of the Spring Fling, Shook Twins and Cherry Poppin’ past year. A ballot was published in the January issue Daddies, respectively. of the WOW Hall Notes and a ballot box was avail- So here are the winners; each receives a certificate able at the WOW Hall from January 7 through from the WOW Hall suitable for framing. H

Favorite Local Band: 4. Janis Ian 3. MarchFourth Marching Band 1. Blue Lotus 5. DJ Anjali 4. Doug Benson 2. Sol Seed 5. Oregon Country Fair Spring 3. (tie) Medium Troy Best Instrumentalist: Fling Andre Nickatina Sugar Beets 1. Felix Blades (guitar) 4. (tie) Cherry Poppin’ Daddies 2. (tie) Keller Williams (guitar) Best New Act: On Thursday, March 6, the Community Center for the Performing Mood Area 52 That 1 Guy (magic pipe) 1. Shook Twins Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly 3. Kid Koala (turntables) 2. (tie) Baauer welcome Andre Nickatina back to the WOW Hall with special guests Favorite Male Performer: 4. Chris Wood (bass) Tyler the Creator Fam Biz and Eugene’s own TNC 9ER. 1. Karl Denson 3. (tie) Delhi 2 Dublin With a penchant for old-school rhymes and lo-fi beats, Andre 2. Best Musical Performance: Earl Sweatshirt Nickatina has released an amazing 37 recordings. Last here in April in 3. (tie) Gary Numan 1. STRFKR support of his self-titled album Andre Nickatina, he’s been performing Keller Williams 2. North Allstars Best Band Name: at the WOW Hall on an annual or semi-annual basis since 2006. Peter Yarrow 3. The California Honeydrops 1. Conjugal Visitors Born in , Andre Adams released two albums under the 4. Steep Canyon Rangers 2. (tie) Cherry Poppin’ Daddies stage name Dre Dog: The New Jim Jones in 1993 and I Hate You With Favorite Female Performer: Sophistafunk a Passion in 1995. I Hate You With a Passion peaked at #79 on the 1. Brandelyn Rose (Blue Lotus) Best Non-Musical/Variety Event: 3. (tie) STRFKR Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #3 on the Billboard 2. Shook Twins 1. Membership Party The Quick & Easy Boys Heatseekers chart. In 1997, he changed his stage name to Andre 3. Lynx 2. GRRRLZ Rock Why? Nickatina, and released the albums: Cocaine Raps under his own label, Filmoe Coleman Records and Raven in My Eyes, which was released under the Bay Area Independent Rap Label Dogday Records. Nickatina Gladkill now resides in Oakland explained in an interview with Strivin magazine that his name change and is part of Headtron, where was “for the better” and that he raps because he feels that he is talented the versatile young producer’s enough to do so but not for the sake of popularity. music fits perfectly alongside the Soon afterwards, his following three albums, Tears of a Clown other talented artists that make up (1999), Daiquiri Factory: Cocaine Raps, Vol. 2 and These R the Tales the collective. (both in 2000) gained him notoriety in the West Coast underground rap Through his tremendous work scene. A combo CD/movie project, Conversation with a Devil, fol- ethic and tireless touring schedule, lowed in 2003. Another album, The Gift followed in 2005, when the Gladkill has already played for newspaper SF Weekly named Nickatina the “Best Local Hip Hop massive audiences on the stages of Legend” of that year. In 2005, Nickatina also won the first annual Bay large-scale music festivals such as Area Raps Awards for Best Underground Artist. Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Nickatina’s self-titled 2013 album debuted at #46 on the R&B/Hip- Symbiosis and Envision in Costa Hop Albums chart and #12 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, and for Rica.. a time appeared on iTunes’ main albums chart, making it his most suc- On the free EP Perception, cessful album to date. Gladkill treated fans to some Seth Smith aka TNC 9ER is a conscious rapper. Seth writes about exclusive white label remixes of his life and the things around him, drawing inspiration from the strug- artists such as , The Dream gles of everyday life. To check out his music go to www.ReverbNation. and Mariah Carey that have com/TNC9ER or www.Facebook.com/TNC9er. become crowd favorites during his Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm live sets. On his EP of all original and showtime is 9:00. H music Beta, Gladkill showcases a heavier emphasis on songwriting and song structure. When you listen to Gladkill’s songs or see Volunteer Party him perform, you’ll discover an artist set apart between the sheets The date for the WOW Hall Volunteer Party is Friday, March 28th of cool bass lines and ethereal from 6:30pm -10pm-ish. An-Ten-Nae melodies. In an era where dispos- We are having a party to celebrate and honor our fabulous volun- On Friday, March 21, the standard and have defined an able dance music is big busi- teers! We will also commemorate one of our long-time volunteers, Headspace presents An-Ten-Nae era with over 1,000,000 down- ness, Gladkill makes anything but. Charles Langdon, who sadly passed on in December. along with special guests Gladkill loads to date. Acid Vol. 2 Come on by for some food and fun! and Sugarpill. maintained the #1 seller in SugarPill We are having an open-mic night where volunteers may read poetry, An-Ten-Nae is one of San Dubstep, Electronica and Chillout Combining an array of meticu- perform songs and dances, do stand-up comedy.... whatever. Volunteers Francisco’s most sought after elec- genres simultaneously while also lously tweaked polytemponic are encouraged to share their talents! A karaoke machine will also be tronic live performers. He has having all 14 tracks in their beats, explosive basslines, and on the scene for those who wish to belt out those classics. taken the art of live remixing to respective genre top 10. His soaring melodies, Sugarpill fluidly Prospective volunteers are welcome as well. Please come and discover new heights with his own custom- recent debut album Raindrops on melds sounds into a crunked-out one of the best gigs in town -- volunteering at the historic WOW Hall. ized setup that bends genres in Roses has set a new bar for speaker shaking musical escapade. Thanks so much, ways seldom heard. His sound is An-Ten-Nae -- giving him a top The Sugarpill sound and live Cheddar H called Acid Crunk, and there are 10 in the electronica section on experience defies the boundaries no rules, no restraints, just dance iTunes, and numerous top 10s on of genre-centric electronic music music at the bleeding edge. various sites across the globe. and ventures into a multidimen- “This Oakland/San Francisco “He produces the kind of sional musical realm that unites based producer has been on the stinkin’ bass heavy beats that fans across a vast spectrum. With game for over 10 years, starting make you nod your head so hard sounds that churn audiences in out producing everything from it gives you a concussion,” notes visceral dance while simultane- electronica, to breaks, to dubstep; Chrome Kids. ously captivating the imagination and creating his own staple in the through soulful harmony, bass music realm dubbed ‘Acid GLADKILL Sugarpill continues to break Crunk’” reports Run The Trap. Boris Gladkikh, aka Gladkill, ground at the forefront of the “He is what we call a ‘Trendsetter’ has been on a meteoric rise in the West Coast future sound. in the world of Bass Music.” electronic music scene since he Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 An-Ten-Nae’s genre bending first began playing live in 2009. at the door. Doors open at 8:30 Acid Crunk compilations have set Originally hailing from NYC, pm and showtime is 9:00. H

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