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JANUARY 2010 WOW HALL NOTES VOL. 22 #1 ★ WWW.WOWHALL.ORG Rebirth Brass Band Dumpstaphunk Rebirth Brass Band with Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk “Dumpstaphunk is the best Named after a song Ivan had Dumpstaphunk now stands on its Bonnie Raitt, John Mayer, Trey incorporating modern music into funk band from New Orleans recently written, Dumpstaphunk’s own as the legitimate torchbearer Anastasio, Emmylou Harris and, their show. Their signature brand right now.” - New York Times informal performance became that of all things funky both in New yes, even the Neville Brothers. of brass funk has won over several of immediate legend. The project Orleans and beyond. And while the members of Ivan generations of music lovers, and On Thursday, January 21, has since grown from chance side- Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk Neville’s Dumpstaphunk will in a post-Katrina world, their the Community Center for the project into what is now widely is not rewriting the book so surely continue to get the calls name and music have become the Performing Arts and KLCC considered to be New Orleans’ much as adding a much needed to do such collaborations, it will soundtrack to their musically rich proudly welcome two of most popular musical export. New Testament. While fortunate become increasingly diffi cult to hometown. New Orleans’ fi nest: Rebirth The band performs at some of enough to stand upon the fi nd the time as the band forges In the wake of the sometimes- Brass Band and Ivan Neville’s the nation’s largest music festivals shoulders of giants, make no ahead creating a new identity and stringent competition amongst Dumpstaphunk. such as Bonnaroo, Voodoo Fest, mistake – Dumpstaphunk is not standard for New Orleans music. brass bands, Rebirth is the Formed in 2003, Ivan Neville’s 10,000 Lakes, and High Sierra. an attempt at world music or feel- Simply put, The Rebirth Brass undisputed leader of the pack. Dumpstaphunk was initially put Founders Ivan Neville and Ian good vibrations, like that of some Band is a New Orleans institution. Band members are: Phil together by keyboardist Ivan Neville (sons of both Aaron Neville of their counterparts, but rather Formed in 1983 by the now Frazier (tuba), Keith Frazier (bass Neville on a whim in order to and Art Neville respectively) were straight-ahead inner city funk for infamous Frazier brothers, drum), Derek Shezbie (trumpet), perform a solo gig at the New brought up in an atmosphere the masses. the band has evolved from playing Glen Andrews (trumpet), Stafford Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. of sounds that have arguably The members of the streets of the French Quarter Agee (trombone), Corey Henry Ivan called in cousin Ian Neville become the most defi ning in all Dumpstaphunk have recorded to playing festivals and stages all (trombone) and Derrick Tabb (guitar), the double-bass bottom of New Orleans music. But don’t and performed with a veritable over the world. (snar). of both Nick Daniels and Tony let the pedigree of lineage from who’s-who of popular music Rebirth is committed to Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 Hall, and drummer Raymond the Meters and Neville Brothers over the years including the upholding the tradition of brass at the door. Doors open at 7:00 Weber to round out the show. fool you either. Ivan Neville’s Rolling Stones, Dave Mathews, bands while at the same time pm and showtime is 8:00. ★ INSIDE THISS IISSUESSUE THE EXPENDABLESTHE EXPENDABLES P.2BLES P.2P.22 Kool Keith Happens FRUIT BATSFRUIT P.3 BATSS P.3P.33 by Calyn Kelly REBELUTIONREBELUTION P.5 N PP.5.5 It fi nally happened. He’s coming to the WOW Hall. HOWIE DAYHOWIE P.5 DAYY PP.5.5 Who is coming? Well, depends on whom you ask. Some people might be excited ANTHONYANTHONY B P.6 B PP.6.6.6 to see Dr. Dooom or one of the founding members of The Ultramagnetic MCs, REVEREND PEYTON’S BIGG DAMNDAAMMNN BANDBAND P.7P.7 other people might be looking for Dr. Octagon or Mr. Nogatco but most are just looking for that crazy cat from the Bronx who rhymes about everything imaginable in a style that is completely un-bitable. He is Kool Keith and Kool Keith is bringing his “Dress-Fest Tour” to the WOW Hall. It’s happening Tuesday, January 26, and it will be amazing. Kool Keith, along with main support, Foreign Objects, will be dropping science all over the Hall. Kool Keith has been in this game for over twenty years and has released several handfuls of albums, including some with dubious legitimacy. While many are released under different names, including the PAID most recent, Tashan Dorrsett, they have all been Kool Keith underneath. U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit With the passing of ODB, Kool Keith fi nally takes his proper place as the Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization craziest MC in the rap game. The legend, the cult icon, the genius, the enigma, the spankmaster, the doctors, the man with 1,000 personalities is on tour celebrating his ongoing Lost Masters series with a special three CD set. Lost Masters Volume 3 combines with the reissued Lost Masters Volume 1 and Volume 2 as special bonus discs in collectable DigiPak packaging. Kool Keith is releasing three discs of music, 50 tracks, for a single disc price to give back to his fans for years of support. Whoever you are hoping to see -- considering the fact that he is touring after releasing a “Greatest Hits” triple album -- I have a feeling we will see Dr. Dooom and Dr. Octagon and Tashan and probably a couple others; they might even kill each other right there on the stage. If we are to believe the rumors and if we are lucky, he may bring in a bucket of chicken wings and throw it at the audience. Or he could rob the place and get sent back to the nut house. Whatever happens, we are in for a show. I’m thinking we will see a little of all the different Keith aliases and you can bet that it will be memorable. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00 pm. ★ WOW HALL NOTES 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, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], www.wowhall.org, Box They Were Expendable office hours Mon-Fri, 12-6 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 4,400, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene Cultural On Saturday, January 9, Mike Services Division, Copyright 2009 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative Thrasher and Ladera Skateboards - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Program Coordinator - Calyn Kelly, Present Winter Blackout 2010 Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Publicity Assistant & Office Manager - Lexy Clark, featuring The Expendables, Stage Manager - Cameron Clark, Stage Assistant - Mike Blampied, Bookkeeper - Carole Goerger, Iration, Passafi re, Pour Habit Volunteer Coordinator & House Manager - Kayte McDonald, House Manager - Hannah Finley Concessions and Roots Down Below. Managers - Angela Lees, Jessica Syverson Volunteer Coordinator Assistant - Travis Weaver, IT Asst - Sam Harmon Volunteer Staff: Lauren Taich Art Gallery Director - Robert Adams CCPA Board of Directors: Chair From Santa Cruz, California, - Mike Tugwell, Vice Chair - Paul Perez, Secretary - Michelle Smith, Treasurer - Michael Zarkesh, Members The Expendables have staked - Sean Cannon, Mayo Finch, Sherry Franzen, Colin Quisenberry their claim in the California surf rock genre since 1997. Blending reggae, punk rock, and 80s’ style dueling guitar solos, The Expendables have been turning heads for years. Meet the band: Geoff Weers (guitars and vocals), Adam Patterson (drums and vocals), Raul Bianchi (lead guitar) and Ryan DeMars (bass). The Expendables fi rst release performances by reggae legend titled debut and energetic live in 2000, No Time to Worry, Mikey Dread, who produced performances. Combining roots became an instant summer time accomplished musicians such reggae, progressive rock and classic with songs like the dub as The Clash and UB40. Their experimental dub, Passafi re has reggae “Right Time” and their single “Cookie Jar” reached crafted a recognizable sound all punk rock favorite “Fire Starter”. number one in Hawaii on 93.9 their own. Nick Kubley’s tight The band followed up with the DaBeat and was featured on Fuel and versatile drumming paired release of Open Container in TV’s Triple Crown of Surfi ng with his brother Will’s innovative, 2001 yielding such songs as the recap. Their music was also effects-heavy bass work creates dance friendly “24/7” and their featured on MTV shows Maui a textured rhythmic backdrop. ode to one night stands simply Fever and Living Lahaina. Ted Bowne’s soulful,dubbed-out titled “One Night Stand”. As In 2008, Iration embarked on vocals and solid guitar riffs mesh they began to gain respect and a national tour titled “Playboys seamlessly with Adam Willis’ find it recognition regionally the band in Paradise” in support of the vintage keys and colorful synths. decided to record their third band Pepper, playing in front They attribute their success to full length album, Gettin’ Filthy, of numerous sold out crowds. a truly independent business fresh tracks which included fan favorites They also performed at the model and a strong grassroots “Bowl for Two” and “Sacrifi ce”.