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YOUR LOCAL, NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Volume 6, Issue 8 // May 9-22, 2019 2 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM MAY 9 - 22 , 2019 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 3 The Rogue Valley Messenger PO Box 8069 | Medford, OR 97501 CONTENTS 541-708-5688 roguevalleymessenger.com SCREEN page DRINK page [email protected] After a successful LOCAL THE BUSINESS END OF THINGS showing at the Ashland 17 A meadry virgin, Nick 19 Independent Film Blakeslee jumps into WEB MASTER Tammy Wilder Festival this year, the Medford’s Steamworks OUR FINANCIAL WIZARD Sara Louton, Advanced Books locally-grown feature Meadery, the only DISTRIBUTION Coleman Antonucci film Phoenix, Oregon Meadery in Southern ADVERTISING MANAGER Sasha Armstrong about middleage Oregon. Mead we say dreams and bowling more? OUR WORDSMITHS, ETC. releases to the world! PUBLISHER & EDITOR Phil Busse MANAGING EDITOR Sara Jane Wiltermood PRODUCTION MANAGER Donna Brosh CULTURE page SPORTS & page CALENDAR EDITOR Jordan Marie McCaw Providing an OUTDOORS COLUMNISTS Rob Brezsny, Dr. Dan Smith, atmosphere where “For me it’s about how to Dr. Cory Tichauer, Dr. Margaret Philhower and children can learn in a 18 teach the most people 21 Tanya Shelander supportive environment about archaeology and to FREELANCERS Catherine Kelley, Heather Metz, create meaningful projects Nick Blakeslee, Vanessa Newman and Josh Stirm is what Ashland Children’s Theatre that Southern Oregon GET IN TOUCH strives to achieve, an University students and the essential aspect to public can participate in,” MAIL [email protected] figuring out who they says Chelsea Rose, punk rock MUSIC [email protected] are and how to express girl, historical archaeologist EVENTS [email protected] themselves. and SOU instructor. ADVERTISE [email protected] SALES DEADLINE: 5 pm Thurs EDITORIAL DEADLINE: 5 pm Thurs News................................................................................ 5 Culture ..........................................................................18 CALENDAR DEADLINE: 12 pm Thurs CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: 4 pm Thurs Feature ........................................................................... 7 Art Watch.....................................................................18 Deadlines may shift for special/holiday issues. Our Picks ........................................................................ 9 Food & Drink ..............................................................19 ABOUT THE COVER: Live Music and Nightlife ........................................10 Wellness .......................................................................20 Featuring: The Brothers Reed Events .....................................................................10-13 Sports & Outdoor .....................................................21 Photo by Craig Alan Sound ...........................................................................16 Free Will Astrology ...................................................22 Correction: In our last issue featuring Screen ...........................................................................17 Rec Room ....................................................................23 Comic Con, the photographer of the cover was Noah Lee Margetts. 4 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM MAY 9 - 22 , 2019 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 5 NEWS What The Rogue Valley Sounds Like Messenger’s Third Annual Music Sampler COMPILED BY PHIL BUSSE For the past three years, the and we also were introduced to a Messenger has gathered songs number of new musicians through from local musicians and presented our open call. them as a compilation. It is part We were pleased to have a of our mission to try and build student from Ashland High, Sonny “community.” Williams submit a track, #6 on the SHAKY HARLOTS PLAYING CINCO DU MAYO IN PHOENIX This year, we are including 22 collection, “Buzz Cut Buzz Kill.” PHOTO BY NOAH LEE MARGETTS different tracks from 22 different He told us, “I’ve been making musicians. It is a collection as music since I could walk/talk but of my mom’s Bob Dylan bootleg great quip or simile or wordplay varied as southern Oregon—the really started picking up the craft of series CDs,” she explains. “It was thrown in. I’m trying to carry on expected folk and bluegrass, but playing instruments as the age of 8 so beautiful, and the melody was that tradition.” also the more urbane hip hop and rolled around. I learned ukulele and so striking, that I had to go look it The Messenger Music Sampler electronica, as well as some songs then guitar but singing has always up and I spent the next few years will be available on May 18 at that seems to give insights into the been a natural thing that I’ve loved learning more and more about the Walkabout Brewing Co., 6 – 9:30 performers lifestyles, from head- and enjoyed.” mid-century folk revival.” pm. $12. The show includes live banging to surfing instrumentals. We also heard from, oh Mr. Her track is #8 on the Music performances from Shaky Harlots It truly is a fun collection, and one Rodgers would say, the people of our Sampler, “Baby Don’t You Call Me (track #2, Breakdown), JAYA (track that rolls out like a finely-tuned neighborhood. Kira Lesley works Baby (When I’m Mad At You)). #5, “called/or/uncalled”) and Justin soundtrack for the Rogue Valley. at the Southern Oregon Historical “I was a huge Loretta Lynn fan— Gordon (track #7, “Cabin Life”). Not surprisingly, we include a Society, so perhaps it is no surprise still am—and I love that tradition The Music Sampler also track from The Giantess, a bluesy seems she is a fan and explorer of of sassy, spunky women of country. will available for download at duo that was voted “bestie” band by mid-century folk. “I fell in love In its origin, I think, country music RogueValleyMessenger.com, $10. you-all, our readers; and, we have a with folk music when I heard Joan was about struggles and hardship All proceeds fund the Messenger’s fun track from The Brothers Reed— Baez singing ‘Silver Dagger’ on one and loss. But they always had some coverage of local music. 6 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM MAY 9 - 22 , 2019 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 7 FEATURE Summer Music Guide BY JOSH STIRM Like the blossoming of flowers in the spring and summer, it seems as if the fertile music scene in southern Oregon is constantly popping up new and fresh festivals—as well as keeping alive those tried and true. These are the Messenger’s five must-see summer festivals in southern Oregon! Mystic Rising First on our list is the 13th annual Mystic Rising festival at the New Frontier Ranch (formerly called Box R Ranch) in the mountains outside Ashland. Featuring LENNY FUZZY RANKINS PERFORMS BRITT FEST 2018 performers such as singer/songwriter Trevor Hall, Mystic Rising clocks in PHOTO BY AL CASE ASHLAND DAILY, SUBMITTED BY BRITT FEST on the lower/affordable side for “residential” festivals, with a $150 early-bird weekend camping pass. Another notable detail about Mystic Rising is that they lineup, including the rollicking Midwest bluegrass from Trampled by Turtles and are committed to being a zero-waste festival, recycling as much as they can and a sweetness of Rodrigo Y Gabriella, as well as the good-natured Cake. A beautiful enforcing a strict pack-it-in, pack-it-out rule. $150 for an Early Bird Weekend garden, an amazing amphitheater that transforms into a planetarium as the Camping Pass, $170 for a regular Weekend Camping Pass, or (as long as they don’t summer nights dim. Just wow! Tickets are available individually through the Britt sell out) $200 at the gate on the day(s) of the festival. Festival website. Apple Jam Jackson County Fair After a bumpy few years with location and lineup With the smell of axel grease and sugary elephant ears, county fairs are a difficulties, Apple Jam is back, newly located at the Evans summer delight. The carnival fun at the Jackson County soars even higher with Valley Community Center in Rogue River on May 17-19. their musical entertainment. The Jackson County Fair has really upped their Featuring the Kyle Gass Band and the Scott Pemberton game, bringing in acts like Seether, Andy Grammer, and Chris Janson to perform Band headlining the first two days respectively, this is at the fair grounds this summer from July 10-14. Tickets available at the gate on fair shaping up to be a wonderful reboot and rebound year day: $13 for adults (over 13), $6 for Seniors (62-74), and Seniors aged 75+ free! for Apple Jammers. Advance weekend passes available for $70, or $100 the day(s)-of. Single-day passes for $60. Hope Mountain Barter Fair The 17th annual Hope Mountain Barter Fair will take place in Lake Selmac Britt Festival County Park on July 21-23. Infused with gypsy and hippie spirit and a dash of Although named as a festival, really a string of top-notch touring performers Oregon Country Fair and a pinch of Burning Man, this is three day event looks at a premier outdoor venue. Or, sure, consider this a single festival—and that way to transform a space into an experience. Tickets available soon from the Hope it makes the entire summer one long party. An amazingly diverse and upbeat Mountain Barter Fair website. 8 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM MAY 9 - 22 , 2019 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 9 [P] OUR PICKS thu 9& fri 10 fri 10 sat 11 sat 11 SO. OR LGBTQ Health Savoy Brown Rogue Valley Bird Meadowlark Comic & Wellness Summit MUSIC—Truly taking the world by blues Day Con SUMMIT—True students never stop learning, storm is a feat that Savoy Brown’s founder BIRDS—Time to dust of the ol’ binoculars COMIC CON—Hot on the heels of the and it is especially encouraging for health care and guitarist Kim Simmonds might not have and look for feathered friends. Free guided awesome Medford Comic Con, Meadowlark professionals to keep on top of those CME/ planned on, but back in 1967, the UK was ready bird walks will be offered at North Mountain presents the opportunity to wear this year’s CUE credits. Local shortfalls of the healthcare to let blues take over the music scene, with the Park, along with festivities for the whole flock, cosplay outfit again! Comics, video games and system for LGBTQ individuals and how to US quick to follow.