K k ROCKTOBER 2015 K g VOL. 27 #10 H WOWHALL.ORGk 31 on the US Billboard Heatseekers always had a strong emphasis on chart. The Internet’s follow up beauty, combined with infectious album, Feel Good, was released in hooks. Constantly striving to rein- 2013 and received more critical and vent the modern pop song, they commercial acclaim than their were given the opportunity to debut. “Dontcha” was released as work with Odd Future affiliates, a single two weeks ahead of the The Internet. In 2013, under the album’s release, which attracted production of The Neptunes’ Chad additional attention to the group Hugo, they helped pen their under- and is their most popular song to ground hit “Dontcha”. date. Earlier this year, Nick was in Earlier this year, The Internet the studio with his good friend Syd released their third studio album, and the electronic Londoners, Ego Death. The songwriting is Snakehips. Together they wrote more focused and the songs form the song “Gone” at Syd’s house in together more cohesively than on LA. The track features Syd and the band’s past works. Ego Death has undeniably been a favorite of is widely considered the group’s Snakehip’s devoted fan base. This best album and was the first to led to Nick, the duo’s lead singer, chart on the Billboard R&B/Hip- getting asked to vocal produce and hop chart, peaking at number 9. co-write on The Internet’s Ego This will be The Internet’s first Death. INVENTING THE INTERNET show at the WOW Hall and is the Most recently, the two studio By Ryan P. Moloney Bruner, Patrick Paige, Steve Lacy subdued, spacey sound differs from first opportunity to see new songs rats worked feverishly to release On Thursday, October 29, the and Christopher Allan Smith. Syd the rest of Odd Future’s aggressive off of Ego Death live in the Pacific their Nicky Davey - EP on Noise Community Center for the began recording and producing sound and many consider the Northwest. Alchemy last August. Despite Performing Arts and KLCC proud- music when she was 15 years old group to be the most unique aspect their unpredictable journey, ly welcome The Internet’s “The and released her first EP, of the collective. NICKY DAVEY Nicky Davey crafted a sound that Ego Death Tour” to the WOW Raunchboots, four years later. The group’s debut album, Originating from the visceral is astoundingly fresh and authen- Hall with special guests Nicky Both Syd and Matt started as Purple Naked Ladies, was released depths of Los Angeles, Nicky tic. Above all, their debut EP Davey. members of the Odd Future hip- in 2011 on the Odd Future label. Davey is certainly one of LA’s will take you on an epic The Internet is a soul band hop collective and have continually The album mixes a variety of best-kept secrets. Nick Green and excursion. formed by Syd the Kid and Matt collaborated with their members genres including soul, funk, hip- Dave Rosser officially formed the Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 Martians in 2011 and is joined for such as Tyler, The Creator, Left hop, R&B and electronica. Purple project in 2011. The passionate at the door. Doors open at 8:00 live performances by Jameel Brain and Mike G. The Internet’s Naked Ladies peaked at number duo’s approach to songwriting has pm and showtime is 9:00. H k INSIDE THIS ISSUE DALE WATSON & HIS LONE STARS P2 DAVID NELSON BAND & MOONALICE P3 COMMON KINGS P4 REBEL SOULJAHZ P4 WILD CHILD P5 ANDRE NICKATINA P5 MARLON “THE GANJA FARMER” ASHER P6 BEND BURLESQUE COMPANY P6 CON BRO CHILL P6 SIDEWALK CHALK P7 NEW KINGSTON P7 HALLOWEEN WITH BEAT CONNECTION By Ryan P. Moloney common elements of summer music: catchy lyrics, shimmery On Halloween night – Saturday, October 31 – the CCPA and instrumentation, and a driving drum beat. University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly This will be Beat Connection’s second appearance at the WOW welcome Beat Connection back to the WOW Hall along with Hall, but it is their first headlining show in Eugene and will feature special guests Phantoms. new songs released since their show with ODESZA in 2013. Beat Connection is an electronic music group from Seattle, PAID Washington, which originally was comprised of two former PHANTOMS U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit University of Washington students, Reed Juenger and Jordan Phantoms want to bring back the night. In crafting a debut Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization Koplowitz. After meeting in 2008, the pair began writing songs album that effortlessly spans multiple genres, the duo of Vincent together and released their first EP, Surf Noir, in the summer of Pergola and Kyle Kaplan create sophisticated arrangements and 2010 with the help of vocalist Tom Eddy. Eddy officially joined tension-filled pop that reminds listeners of dance music’s nocturnal the group the next year and in 2012 they released their debut LP, foundations. The Palace Garden. Over the last year and a half they have Though only in their mid-20s, the duo are already veterans of released three promising singles and a few remixes including a the Los Angeles scene. After they began DJing at spots for the remix of ODESZA’s “All We Need”. “young Hollywood” set, Phantoms began to gravitate towards The group falls under the indie electronica umbrella and, after producing their own music, embracing synthesizers and drum opening for popular acts such as Washed Out, STRFKR, machines, but yearning for something more dynamic. They began ODESZA and Toro Y Moi, they have established themselves at playing their tracks live around the city, donning suits and creating the forefront of the genre. This summer they played at a handful a dramatic atmosphere. They’ve recently released two of these of popular venues in some of the country’s biggest cities and songs, “Voyeur” and “Broken Halo”, which will appear on their earned slots at big name festivals such as Music Fest NW, forthcoming debut on Republic/Casablanca/FAMILY records. Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits. Judging from their recent In the end, it’s Phantoms uncanny ability to reinvent the norm output, Beat Connection looks to capitalize on this momentum that leaves them poised for a breakout 2016. And as the music of with more music that builds off of their earlier work by incorpo- Phantoms continues to spread, it’s becoming clear that the night rating new sonic elements and focusing more on expanding their is theirs, and soon will be all of ours to share. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, sound with dance friendly percussion. This is especially evident in Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors open at their most recent single “So Good” that encapsulates many of the 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. Costumes are encouraged. H K k LIL DICKY 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 office hours Mon-Fri 12:00-6:00 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 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 - Bob Fennessy, Stage Manager - Selena Frame, Asst Stage Managers - Justin Showker, Davis Koier, Lighting Director - Sam Hitchcock, Office Managers - Donna Carbone, Ross Shuber, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Laura Farrelly, House Manager - Sam Harmon, Concessions Manager - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch Custodian - Jona Waterstone Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, Secretary: Mysti Rose Frost, Treasurer: McKenzie Goodwin, Members: Jacqueline Hamer, Steve Lasky, Eli McDougal DALE WATSON & HIS LONE STARS On Tuesday, October 6, the Stars” are Don Pawlak (pedal caused critics to compare him to CCPA and KRVM proudly wel- steel), Mike Bernal (drums & per- chart-topping writer Red Simpson, come Red House / Ameripolitan cussion) and Chris Crepps (upright responsible for some of the most recording artists Dale Watson & bass & background vocals). Dale iconic trucking tunes in country His Lone Stars. plays electric guitar throughout music. “Austin’s king of country and Lloyd Maines added acoustic Just two years after this suc- music, Dale Watson has a quintes- guitar. cess, Dale’s fiancee died in a car sential country baritone that Dubbed “the silver pompa- accident. As chronicled in the makes his rockabilly and hillbilly doured, baritone beltin’, Lone Star Zalman King documentary Crazy originals stand out as instant clas- beer drinkin’, honky-tonk hell- Again (2006), he turned to drugs sics,” states Austin City Limits. raiser” by The Austin Chronicle, and alcohol to cope with her loss “Watson has flown the flag for Watson recently sat in with Jimmy and nearly died of an overdose. classic honky-tonk for over two Kimmel’s house band as a guest Dale then checked himself into a decades and twenty albums, start- on Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) mental institution and left a year ing with his classic 1995 debut from SXSW. He also emceed the later, releasing his tribute album Cheatin’ Heart Attack and mov- first ever SXSW “Ameripolitan” to her called Every Song I Write ing through landmarks Blessed or showcase featuring the best of Is For You (2001).