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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 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 , 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). Damned, The Truckin’ Sessions honky-tonk, , rock- Dale signed with Red House and Every Song I Write is For abilly and Texas swing. Records in 2011 to release his 20th You.” Born in Alabama, Dale’s musi- album called The Sun Sessions. You can call him crazy, just cal journey began right out of high Hailed as “one of the best country don’t call him ‘country’. Although school as he started playing clubs albums of the year” ( the Austin-based honky-tonker and local honky-tonks. He Journal Constitution), it was carries on in the tradition of recorded a few singles before mov- recorded at Memphis’ legendary Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings ing to Nashville to write songs for Sun Studios with The Texas Two and Willie Nelson, “Watson char- a publishing company. (bassist Chris Crepps and drum- acterizes his music as Commercial country was not a mer Mike Bernal) in the stripped- ‘Ameripolitan’,” reports NPR, “a good fit, so Dale relocated to down style of Johnny Cash’s earli- new genre he says comprises hon- Austin and wrote several songs est recordings. He followed this ky-tonk, , rockabil- poking fun at the industry side of with El Rancho Azul, 14 fresh ly and outlaw country. He’s Nashville, including “Nashville honky-tonk originals about mar- incorporated elements of all four Rash” from his Hightone debut riage, heartbreak and honky- styles into his new album, Call Me Cheatin’ Heart Attack and “A tonkin, which propelled Dale into Insane.” Real Country Song” from his 1996 the national spotlight with multi- Call Me Insane was recorded follow-up Blessed or Damned. ple appearances on late-night tele- in Austin with veteran producer Dale released The Trucking vision and NPR. Lloyd Maines ( Keen, Sessions on Koch Records in 1998. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 Jerry Jeff Walker, etc.) by Watson With 14 original driving songs, the at the door. Doors open at 7:30 and his touring band. “His Lone album received high praise and pm and showtime is 8:00. H

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NPRon KLCC BAND & MOONALICE For Insatiably Interested Oregonians On Saturday, October 10, music together as they go. They’re stantly) with Roger McNamee in 89.7 Grateful Web proudly welcomes my favorite band in the universe.” the band Moonalice. Roger NPR for Oregonians the David Nelson Band and Last here in June, the David began his musical career with The Moonalice back to the WOW Nelson Band has been recording ; FOB’s Hall. and performing since 1994. The made their WOW Hall debut David Nelson grew up playing band made its WOW Hall debut back in 2002. Moonalice made and listening to music with Jerry on Sept. 15, 1998. As a part of their WOW Hall debut in 2009 Garcia, absorbing similar musical the extended family, and supported David Nelson here influences with his friend. His DNB shows are a joyous reunion for the first time in 2012. music draws from these influenc- for all -- a communal gathering Moonalice played Main Stage at es with roots that spread from where regulars and newcomers all the 2015 Oregon Country Fair. Americana to psychedelic without feel welcome. Each show, being Moonalice is a psychedelic, missing a beat. Along with unique and exploratory in nature, roots-rock band mixing a variety Nelson’s bandmates, roots and is a magical adventure for band of genres with extended musical jam veterans, Barry Sless, Mookie and audience alike. improvisations that evoke a sense Siegel, and , David Nelson is a founding of adventure and explora- the David Nelson Band celebrated member of the New Riders of the tion. Everyone is a part of the their twentieth year with the 2014 Purple Sage and performed on experience and the music inspires release of Once In A Blue Moon. three albums - dancing and other acts of self- The release features eight Nelson , Workingman’s expression. Every show has an compositions (one co-written Dead and American Beauty - original art poster created by a with Garcia’s lyricist Robert playing the character-laden elec- well-known artist memorializing Hunter), a Pete Sears original, a tric guitar solo on “Box of that event and given to all attend- Bill Monroe song, and a heavy Rain”. Barry Sless has been a ees… each poster has its own instrumental dose of conversa- frequent member of and Moonalice legend. All concerts tional, interactive improvisation Friends, Kingfish, Cowboy , are broadcast live in HD and by these roots-jam masters. the Rowan Brothers and Great available in archive shortly after “The David Nelson Band American Taxi. Mookie Siegel their set. embodies the Grateful Dead tra- has toured with ’s Moonalice plays mostly origi- dition of literate musical conver- Ratdog, , nal material mixed with several sation, presenting sharp and Kingfish and Donna Jean and the covers, and during their extended engaging songs in a context of Tricksters. Pete Sears was the freeform jams the band moves as group improvisation,” states bassist and keyboard player for one. Their single “It’s 4:20 , host of the nation- from 1974- Somewhere” has been download- ally syndicated Grateful Dead 1987, keyboardist for ed over 5 million times. Their Hour. “With 20 years of history from 1992 to 2001 and appears on extensive tour schedule and vid- and a unique collection of origi- ’s classic early eos of every Moonalice show can nal songs, the DNB performs albums. John Molo was with be seen at moonalice.com and with a deeply satisfying comfort, Phil Lesh and Friends (1999 – every show poster with legends warmth, and depth. It keeps all 2009) and and the can be viewed at moonalice- those American forms, bluegrass, Range (1986 – 1999). posters.com. blues and a little bit of jazz. David Nelson Band members Tickets are $25 in advance, They’re people who listen to each John Molo, Barry Sless and Pete $30 at the door. Doors open at other and sort of architect this Sears currently tour (almost con- 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00. H

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FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES OCTOBER 2015 3 personality and vibrant passions She wrote and directed music vid- inspiring change and positivity for music, Common Kings’ mem- eos for half of the album’s tracks, through music. Sammy currently bers naturally grew up forming all employing different themes and resides in Auckland, New Zealand. individual musical paths. This artistic styles based on her own His mother is Australian and his musical journey involved artists concepts and treatments. father is Maori hailing from Ngati such as , Stevie “I decided to take it serious Raukawa, Waikato. Born and Wonder, George Benson, Jim and wanted to come up with a bred in Aussie, he proudly Croce, , The real game plan,” she states. “I embraces his Maori and Polynesian Who, , Gypsy Kings, thought the best way to really heritage which has influenced his Earth Wind & Fire, build up the most momentum perspective on life. and more. would be to find who is doing Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 Lead singer Sasualei “Jr King” legit videos, quality videos, differ- at the door. Doors open at 8:00 Maliga is perhaps one of the most ent every time.” pm and showtime is 9:00. H powerfully impressive vocalists Jay Tauzin accepted the chal- amongst today’s leading artists. lenge of producing all of the Born with this untrained raw tal- videos in a matter of ent, Jr King’s singing ability seems months. The first video boundless, as he amazes listeners for “Herbivore” fea- with a wide range of belting notes tures Ozzie of We and soulful passion. Should Smoke in an With their current success of urban beach lifestyle reaching over 350,000 single setting with over downloads, partnered with a live 100,000 views and performance matched by none counting. (recently showcased as a support- Leilani has ing act on Justin Timberlake’s toured with 20/20 World Experience Tour), Fortunate Youth Common Kings looks to keep the and the AIN’T NO STOPPIN’ momentum alive while supporting Supervillians and their debut album in the fall of has shared the 2015. stage with acts such as Ballyhoo, LEILANI WOLFGRAMM , Tribal COMMONOn Sunday, October 11, fun-loving KINGS attitude compliments Leilani Wolfgramm is a singer, Seeds, Sublime, Double Tee and Dead Nation Common Kings’ live sound, pro- songwriter and guitarist with New Kingston and Presents proudly welcome a night ducing phenomenal pop hits with Tongan roots from Orlando, The Movement. With of Polynesian at the WOW rock, reggae and R&B influences. Florida. Three years ago she a strong marketing Hall with Common Kings’ “Ain’t These influences originate from started playing alongside her prowess this warrior No Stopping” Fall Tour featuring each band members’ love for vari- brothers, Zech and Nasur in their poet has proven it is special guests Leilani Wolfgramm, ous genres, and widespread knowl- reggae band, Hor!zen. A year only a matter of time Sammy J and DJ Lagoon. edge of music. later she set out on a solo career before her career is taken Common Kings’ style and The majority of Common -- releasing an EP entitled I Burn. to the next level. music is a collection of inspira- Kings were born in the South Leilani’s debut album Rebel tions orchestrated into an array of Pacific, and raised in Orange dropped in August 2014 as she SAMMY J head rocking beats, feel good vibes County, . Growing up made the bold move to Southern Sammy J’s passion and LEILANI and emotional fever. Their crazy, with households full of colorful California to pursue her dream. vision for creating is WOLFGRAMM

of their Pacific Island culture with the feel good vibes of reg- gae, grittiness of urban ska, and the soulful harmonies of R&B. This hybrid sound has the depth and versatility to generate fans across many different genres. Headlining concerts all across , Guam and the tip of Eastern Asia, the band has gained the respect of numerous music legends such as Steel Pulse, Barrington Levy, The Wailing Souls, Fiji, SOJA, , Katchafire, Common Kings, The Green, and J Boog, to name a few. Recently, Tribal Theory has been taking the Reggae world by storm --releasing three albums in three years: Cali Love, Hell of A Night, and Tribal Theory (self titled). Accolades include “Best World Music Album of Year 2013” at the San Diego Music Awards, winners of Orange County Mai Tai Rumble 2013, and champions of VANS Warped Tour Battle of The Bands 2011. Tribal Theory pulls inspiration from their Polynesian roots and musical celebrities such as Bob Marley, Sublime, Steel Pulse, The Wailing Souls, Barrington Levy, Fiji, and John Legend, as well as the popular works of Rebelution, , REBEL SOULJAHZ FOR LIFE Ziggy Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Rebel Souljahz, Island Irie and . On Wednesday, October 14, the Community Center for gae album of 2008, and named Rebel Souljahz the number Band members are: Nico Tuliesu (vocals), Ku “Kid Rasta” the Performing Arts and KRVM’s Zion Train proudly wel- seven Reggae artist of that year. The album also won the Hawkins (vocals), Peter Cruz (guitar & backup vocals), Rudy come Rebel Souljahz “Forever Beautiful” Fall Tour to the much coveted and respected Reggae Album of the Year award “Rude Boy” Duenas (bass) and Benjah Guzman (keyboard). WOW Hall with special guests Tribal Theory. at Hawaii’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in 2009. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Doors open Emerging from the backyards of Waipahu, Hawaii, Rebel Rebel Souljahz follow-up album, Bring Back The Days, is at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

Souljahz began as four friends born with a drive to perform. jam-packed with 13 all-original songs. Rebel Souljahz TRIBAL THEORY They started singing a cappella together in high school, later matured, having distilled their creative talents into a finely developing into a full band where they quickly built a name tuned vocal group capable of offering a strong variety of musi- for themselves performing at parties and in the clubs of cal styles and messages. Honolulu. As the group’s fan base continues to grow, they look to The band’s 2008 debut effort, Nothing To Hide, teamed keep the momentum going touring behind their highly antici- the boys of Rebel Souljahz (Mike Maglinti, Will Su’a, Bubba pated 3rd album Souljahz for Life, released in early 2014. Hodges and Kulani Cozo) with producer/arranger Imua Garza (Opihi Pickers, Kaipo, Kawao) for a full-blown all original TRIBAL THEORY island music extravaganza. With standout tracks like “Darling Tribal Theory of San Diego, California has established Angel”, “Nothing To Hide” and “The One”, the music of themselves as the originals of Urban Reggae music. They are Rebel Souljahz hit the scene like a hurricane. The CD spent continuously producing fresh musical compositions that are 50+ weeks on Billboard magazine’s Top Reggae Albums undeniable masterpieces. chart, was named by Billboard as the eighth best selling reg- Formed in 2005, Tribal Theory’s signature is the fusion

4 OCTOBER 2015 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG ANDRE NICKATINA On Friday, October 30, the Community Center for the Performing Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome Andre Nickatina back to the WOW Hall. Veteran rapper Andre Nickatina has been releasing albums for over two decades. He released his first two albums as Dre Dog (The New Jim Jones in 1993 and I Hate You With a Passion in 1995) before changing his stage name to Andre Nickatina. Early releases include Cocaine Raps and Raven in My Eyes. Nickatina’s following albums, Tears of a Clown (1999), Daiquiri Factory: Cocaine Raps, Vol. 2, The Unreleased and These R the Tales gained him notoriety in the West Coast underground rap scene. He released a combo CD/movie project, Conversation with a Devil, in 2003. The Gift followed in 2005, when the newspaper SF Weekly named Nickatina the “Best Local Hip Hop Legend” of the year. Also, in 2005, Nickatina won the first annual Bay Area Raps Awards for Best Underground Artist. In 2008, Nickatina released A Tale of Two Andres with Mac Dre. Nickatina’s self-entitled 2013 album debuted at #46 on the R&B/ Hip-Hop Albums chart and #12 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, and at a time appeared on iTunes’ main albums chart, making it his most ONLY FOOLS FALL FOR WILD CHILD successful album to date. On Thursday, October 15, the Georgia. Produced by Peter number that expresses the feeling Currently, Andre is on a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new solo Community Center for the Mavrogeorgis and David Plakon of paranoia one finds in a relation- album and invites backers to be a part of the process. This project will Performing Arts and KRVM with additional tracks helmed by ship and reflects that aching fear only be funded if at least $100,000 is pledged by Sun, Oct 4 2015 4:27 proudly welcome Wild Child back red-letter guest producers Max of betrayal. The track hit No. 1 PM PDT. to the WOW Hall along with spe- Frost (“Break Bones”) and Chris on The Hype Machine’s “Most “Fans and supporters have always asked for a sneak peek into my cial guests Max Frost and Flower “Frenchie” Smith (“Trillo Talk”), Popular Tracks on Blogs Now” creative process,” states Andre. “I’ve always just made albums and Punks. Fools reveals that while Austin’s and Max suddenly found himself delivered them. This time I’m taking a new approach. I’m opening up Wild Child made their WOW favorite gang of lost boys and girls with a far greater audience than my next project to make it a collaboration with you, the fans. Hall debut on Valentine’s Day. have grown up to become fiercely Austin, TX. “Too $hort will be making/producing a beat on this album. I will Very appropriate for a band that skilled musicians who have Max channeled the song’s suc- also be working with the producer/engineer that worked with me on my wears their hearts on their sleeves, charmed the world, their faces cess into the creation of his first 2 Dre Dog albums. He made the beats for the tracks “Killa proclaiming their addiction to the remain grinning and often painted, debut EP, Low High Low. For Whale”, “Situation Critical” and “Smoke Dope and Rap”. Twenty rush that only comes when thou- spirits stubborn and free, barbs the musician, the EP is an oppor- sands of strangers know all your sharp and cathartic. tunity to showcase the way he secrets and sing them back to you. Kelsey and Alexander co-wrote pulls in aspects of various styles, “It’s not necessarily the per- all of the record’s songs, while the from blues to funk to electro to forming that’s addictive, but being title track was penned by the hip-hop to pop, and fuses them able to connect with that many entire band –– a first for the together in a new way. It’s also a people at once,” says Kelsey group. A complexly layered, way for Max to channel his own Wilson, who shares lead vocal and funky gem, “Fools” saunters as experiences into something relat- songwriting responsibilities for the Kelsey and Alexander sigh, “If you able. There is distinct sense that Austin-based seven-piece band have to go / I’ll play the fool,” a the listeners can insert themselves with Alexander Beggins. “You sly acknowledgement that no mat- into Max’s songs, which is per- feel like you’re together in some- ter what else is going on in the haps the most important thing you thing; like you experience the relationship, it’d be easier to hold should know about him. whole thing together. It’s family on than to let it fall apart. “A good song is 95 percent of therapy with a lot of dancing.” Vocally, Alexander strolls, a complete thought,” Max Wild Child returns in support steady and wry, as Kelsey skips, says. “A small part of it should years later, we are working in the studio again on this NEW SOLO of their third album Fools runs and hops, all whirly energy be left vague and incomplete ALBUM. When the goal is met, the money will be used to help pay for (Dualtone Records) -- an ambi- and instinctive phrasing. “I think because that’s where a listen- studio time, recording, mixing, mastering, and marketing. It will go tious collection of lush pop that my voice just sits nice underneath er projects their own life and their towards design, packaging, distribution, and promotion… and let’s not takes sad stories and transforms hers,” Alexander says, simply and understanding of how it fits as a forget music videos.” them into an ebullient love letter accurately. whole for them. I want to leave Pledge rewards range from a special thanks shout-out on Facebook to the power of music and the art “The two of us never really space in my music for the other to autographed posters, CDs and records to a backer-only album listen- of living with yourself. intended to be singers and still person to project what they’ve ing party, a limited edition Andre Nickatina skateboard, and auto- Made up of Kelsey on violin don’t really consider ourselves lived.” graphed Jordan’s size 12’s straight outta Andre’s closet. Pledge $10,000 and vocals, Alexander on ukulele singers,” says Kelsey, without a Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 and Andre will come to your city to perform a private show for you and and vocals, Evan Magers on key- hint of irony. NPR’s Ann Powers at the door. Doors open at 7:00 your friends. boards, Sadie Wolfe on cello, likened her voice to that of a, pm and showtime is 8:00. H Tickets for the public show at the WOW Hall are just $17 in Chris D’Annunzio on bass, Drew “Jazz Age Broadway baby,” but advance, $20 at the door. That’s a savings of $9,983-$9,9980 off the Brunetti on drums, and Matt bring up that and other praise, MAX FROST private show, folks -- too good a bargain to pass up. Doors open at Bradshaw on trumpet, Wild Child and Kelsey just laughs and empha- 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H has built a sprawling grassroots sizes, “I don’t think of myself as a following on the strength of high- singer. I think of it just like talk- spirited live shows that feel like ing. We’re just having a conversa- self-contained joy benders, along tion.” with two precocious albums. “There is a beauty in lyric writ- 2011’s Pillow Talk notched ing that is almost too honest,” four #1 singles on indie pulse Alexander says. “We’ve always monitor Hype Machine, spurred tried to poke holes in that terrible on by music bloggers who fell thing that nobody really wants to early and hard for the quirky think about.” group. 2013’s The Runaround upped the ante, making best-of MAX FROST lists and garnering glowing reviews There are a few things you and write-ups from NPR, Paste, should know about musician, pro- Pop Matters, and many others. ducer and songwriter Max Frost. Then Wild Child hit TV, perform- He started playing shows at 12 ing on the Late Late Show with and collaborated with a diverse Craig Ferguson and serving as the array of artists like Austin icon SUMMER 2015... featured artists on CBS Saturday Bob Schneider and hip-hop MC/ Morning. producer Kydd. MOOHAAHAAAHAHA Wild Child recorded Fools at In April 2013 Max released a Doll House Studios in Savannah, single, “White Lies” -- a boisterous

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES OCTOBER 2015 5 BEND BURLESQUE COMPANY On Saturday, October 24, the Community Center for the Performing Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome Bend Burlesque Company. Bend Burlesque Co. is bringing their electric, sexy and hilariously naughty variety show to the WOW Hall for the first time this October. Inspired both by vintage vaudevillian cabaret and modern pop culture, Bend Burlesque Co. performers, who all hail from “THE GANJA Central Oregon, deliver a variety MARLON FARMER” ASHER of high-energy performances. On Friday, October 16, the Community Center for the Performing The show features artistic and Arts and KRVM’s Zion Train proudly welcome Marlon “The Ganja scantily clad dance routines, hilar- Farmer” Asher to the WOW Hall along with special guests The Herbal ious and off-color comedic bits, Crew and Zebulon Fyah & The Chant Band. acrobatics, and a plethora of Marlon Asher, a native Trinidadian, started singing at the age of other stimulating routines. All of seven in the choir of his grandparent’s church. The name “Asher” was the performers are backed by derived from the 12 tribes of Israel; “Asher” is the tribe that represents Company Grand, an 8-piece elec- December and the spirit of Christ. His musical style is that of a con- trifying band, who perform an scious reggae artist and he cites Bob Marley, and array of swing-era style originals advised when bringing young chil- Company Grand is: Lucas Barrington Levy as some of his musical mentors. along with contemporary favor- dren, as there is a great deal of James (keyboard, vocals), Riley Marlon feels that reggae touches his soul and he wants to communi- ites. adult content during the show. Winslow (guitar, vocals), Tyler cate that extension of spiritual soulfulness with the world. A gifted This summer, the Company Don’t miss a chance to arouse all Cranor (bass, Sousaphone, musician, Marlon teaches musical arrangement of the steelpan, the performed two shows in one night of your senses by experiencing vocals), Patrick Ondrozeck national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, to young enthusiasts with at Bend’s 2nd Avenue Theater and this incredible showcase.” (drums), Nick Shealey (auxiliary an average age range of 7-17 years. now they are taking it on the Bend Burlesque Co. is: percussion), Keemun Senff (trum- Asher was a pioneer of the Trinidadian reggae movement and his road. Dancers - Mehama Kaupp, pet), Ryan Hanson (saxophone) song “Ganja Farmer” became a huge hit via aggressive underground “Though there is no nudity, Leah Rutz, Camille Allessandra, and Dan Flagg (trombone). marketing. The song was derived from an older selection named “Ganja and we never intend to swear Madeline Havern, and Leia Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 Man” which was also written by Asher. (but, you know, it happens some- Napoli at the door. Doors open at 8:00 “Ganja Farmer” sparked controversy in his country despite being a times!), parental discretion is Emcee – Ryan Re pm and showtime is 9:00. H runaway hit. In an exclusive interview with the Trinidad and Tobago Express, he answered his critics by explaining what the song meant to him. “I was never a farmer, but I have friends who are and seeing what they have to go through when police burn their fields inspired me to create the song. People must understand that planters have mouths to feed and this is how they earn a living to do so. Putting aside the fact that herb is life and everything else about that, when you think about the work and money a man puts into his field and then see it being burnt, it’s not easy.” Asher has toured with stars such as , Sizzla, Maxi Priest and American R&B Group Boyz II Men while paving the way for other local reggae stars. Founded in early 2012, The Herbal Crew quickly became a house- hold name in Southern Oregon. A five-piece group with driving rhythms, groovy bass lines and captive lyrics, a unique blend of musical talents forged the path for these herbal activists. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

elements of high-energy dance pop, disco funk, and epic rock to create what they like to call, “Neon Dance Pop”. Now take CON BRO CHILL: those tunes and package them w/ their self produced, over the top IT’S OUR PARTY music videos and an explosive, On Saturday, October 17, the Yes, Con Bro Chill wants you costume infused, dance marathon Community Center for the to party with the band and do it of a live show and you have your Performing Arts and University of in style. What style, you may new favorite band. Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM ask? Why, Neon, of course! Big words and fancy meta- KWVA proudly welcome the Comprised of frontman/keytar phors aside, Con Bro Chill is return of Con Bro Chill along specialist Connor Martin, lead coming to celebrate life with you. with special guests Este Noche. singer Sam Martin, and dance- We’re talking real togetherness Portland’s Number One Party blast-duo Steve Felts and Ty here baby. Band is hitting the road on their Andre, Con Bro Chill is a party So if you’re digging this rad- “Arena Reunion” Fall Tour. vortex ready to converge on your ness: join the Neon Army. How? Lucky for us, Con Bro Chill hometown. Formed by accident Step 1: Strap on something decided to pass on the Matthew when brothers Con and Sam neon and/or ridiculous. Knight Arena and bring the party decided they had gotten pretty Step 2: Party, dance the night back to the WOW Hall, where good at making joke videos, Con away, have fun. the Bros have played six times Bro Chill has morphed into a Step 3: You’re in. Welcome to This October, the Eugene chapter of the Oregon Glass Guild and since 2012. Veterans of their musical-visual-entertainal plat- the Neon Army. Local Clay are co-sponsoring an exhibit of entries in their Mask shows have already enlisted in the form dedicated to loving life Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 Contest. The WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery is open for viewing dur- Neon Army but that’s not enough. through music. at the door. Doors open at 8:30 ing box office hours, noon to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. H Con Bro Chill wants You! Con Bro Chill’s sound fuses pm and showtime is 9:00. H

6 OCTOBER 2015 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG SIDEWALK CHALK FROM SCRATCH On Thursday, October 22, the Community Center for the Performing Arts and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome Sidewalk Chalk to the WOW Hall. Sidewalk Chalk continues to lead the contemporary evolution of hip-hop, soul and jazz. The band’s third album, Shoulder Season, is compiled from seven live performances across the US. The unique arrangement allows them to incorporate numerous (Margaret Vagle), the group is the AO live show and as part of styles seamlessly: an MC and rounded out by Charlie “Chuck” the backing band for Universal/ female vocalist; a trio of keys, Coffeen on keys, Garrett McGinn Concord artist Leigh Jones. Their bass and drums; a horn section on bass, Tyler Berg on drums, debut full-length album, Corner with trombone and trumpet; and David Ben-Porat on trombone Store, was released March 6, 2012 a tap-dancer. and Sam Trump on trumpet. and co-produced with Greg NEW KINGSTON CITY “Sidewalk Chalk dispels all the Further contributing to the unique Magers of Lupe Fiasco’s The On Wednesday, October 28, the Community Center for the neat little boxes that individuals stage show is award- winning tap Cool. Performing Arts and KRVM’s Zion Train proudly welcome New like to place musicians in as their dancer Jumaane Taylor. Taylor Shoulder Season finds the Kingston’s “The Protect Me Tour” to the WOW Hall featuring special sound is a fruit salad of hip-hop, describes his own role in the group venturing into more cere- guests One Dollar Check and Iya Terra. jazz, soul and a splash of funk,” group as, “to be an instrumental- bral musical space, accompanying New Kingston formed in 2006 in the basement of their Brooklyn reports SoulBounce. ist; to be another piece, another songs about the duality of our home when brothers Tahir (keys), Courtney Jr. (drums) and Stephen Coming together in the spring color, in the picture being creat- lives and our world. The essence (guitar) began covering music by the likes of Bob Marley, Earth Wind of 2008 after meeting at Columbia ed”. of each performance is captured, & Fire, Dennis Brown, Michael Jackson, The Whispers and many more. College in Chicago, Sidewalk 2009 saw the group release the with electric and energetic crowds The three brothers, under the watchful eye of their father (and bassist) Chalk is rapidly emerging as a Snacktime EP and embark on the playing as much of a role on the Courtney Panton Sr., called themselves New Kingston to reflect a com- shining star in the burgeoning Freida Hites Tour. In 2010, album as the band itself. bination of their Jamaican heritage and their present lives in progressive Chicago hip-hop scene. Fronted Chuck and S-Star joined Chicago’s Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 New York City. The musical styles of both places informed their sound by MC K’neqta Dots (Rico Animate Objects on the I.A.M. at the door. Doors open at 7:00 and songwriting. Sisney) and vocalist S-Star Strong tour, both as members of pm and showtime is 8:00. H “We used to come home from school and we’d be marched right down to the music room by our dad,” said Stephen. They began performing in other basements and small backyard par- ties around town, all the while developing skills and beginning to write their own original music. Talent rises, and soon enough New Kingston WELCOME TO EUGENE ECSTATIC DANCE started a heavy touring cycle supporting reggae stars such as Rebelution, What: Community Ecstatic Dance – a benefit for and for experienced dancers alike. It is freeform, not The Green, SOJA, , and Collie Buddz, while community organizations a structured dance. It is also not a social dance. It is also securing spots on notable festivals such as the California Roots When: Sundays beginning October 25, 2015 1:00 an environment without observers or conversation, Festival, Reggae On The River, Summer Jam (Germany), and Uppsala to 3:00 pm where you can feel safe to try new things and really Reggae Festival (Sweden), to name a few. For a while, they joined Admission: Voluntary donations that benefit an push your envelope. It is lightly facilitated with invi- Collie Buddz to tour as his backing band (Ed. Note: and making their organization monthly - $5-$10 suggested tations to explore movement with specific areas of the WOW Hall debut in 2012), which exposed them to international audi- For more information: Mike at meyercounsel- body and to explore larger themes as a whole through ences, while continuing their education on what it takes to make a great [email protected] your movement. Much of the time it is an open dance live show. It also helped them realize they had tons of their own Community Ecstatic Dance is a volunteer effort floor for you to explore different rhythms, patterns of original material and they quickly moved to being a headliner. As sec- whose purpose is to provide an opportunity for peo- movement and your inner journey. ond generation Jamaican-Americans, they are able to easily hold their ple in the Eugene community to experience ecstatic A musical wave helps facilitate that journey. Each own on the traditional reggae scene. dance at beautiful and historic WOW Hall. Each week a guest DJ will provide their services for free- New Kingston self-released two full-length albums: In The Streets week a facilitator brings an intention and guidance to form ecstatic dance. The music tends to start and end (2010) and Kingston University (2013) before signing to New York- an opening circle, and a DJ mixes varieties of tribal, slow with the majority of the “wave” being uptempo, based reggae label Easy Star Records to release their third studio album, groove, electronic, roots and other forms of music joyful songs. Kingston City, in 2015. The record features collaborations with Tribal with intention and inspiration. Each dance is approx- Talking on the dance floor is replaced by other Seeds, Kimie Miner, France’s Dub Inc., Sister Carol, The Wailing Souls, imately 80 minutes with a warm-up period and a forms of expression physically, emotionally, and and the late, great father of , . If that guest list closing circle at the end. occasionally verbally. Conversations are brought out- doesn’t give you a snapshot of the combination of the old world and Ecstatic Dance in its most basic definition is free- side the dance space. new horizons that New Kingston is all about, nothing will. form movement/dance inspired by music, allowing The closing circle allows one-way shares of our As the genre of reggae music is continuously evolving, , our bodies to move freely without judgment or con- experiences and feelings. This is a non-alcoholic, all- California, based Iya Terra has found a way to take the messages of cern for the “grace” or beauty of the dance. This ages event open to all variations of physical abilities. traditional roots-reggae and make them relevant today. The young dance is an inner/outer journey of moving meditation. An art and “altar” area is offered on the stage to musicians chose the name Iya Terra -- “Higher Ground” -- as the It develops a direct body-spirit connection, letting enrich the experience. Everyone involved in the launching pad to create positive, conscious music while spreading mes- your body and inner guide be your teachers. It’s Community Ecstatic Dance project shares the belief sages of anti-establishment, simple living, and a healthy lifestyle. about being present with your own energy and dis- that ecstatic dance can provide a container in which Lead guitarist and vocalist Nathan Feinstein and bassist Nick covering your own dance within -- using this move- community building and spiritual exploration can Loporchio began singing songs on the sidewalks of UCLA in 2013. ment and energetic experience to release stuck pat- take place. Adding Luis Tovar on keys and Danny Monar on percussion in the terns in your body, emotions, mind and spirit. Each month 100% of proceeds go to benefit a spring of 2014 and drummer Blake Bartz that fall, the band completed No dance experience or partner is necessary. It’s a designated community organization. November’s ben- their current lineup with Nick Sefakis joining on rhythm guitar in March perfect outlet for those who think they “can’t dance” eficiary is Planned Parenthood. H of 2015. Following a six song self-titled EP that dropped in the spring of 2014, Iya Terra released their first full-length album, Full Circle, on April 14th, 2015. Produced and engineered by the award winning JP Hesser, the 10-song album debuted at #4 on the iTunes Reggae Charts and #12 on the Billboard Reggae Charts. One Dollar Check was founded in 2012 by cousins Gared Sanne and Rocky Garton. They started writing songs together with a unique reg- DESIGN gae/rock sound and added Charles Gallegos on drums, Aaron Pierce on lead guitar, Elijah Constantine on bass and Zachariah Tennant on the keys. Three years later the group has grown to be an Oregon favorite. One Dollar Check played over 150 shows in 2014-2015, as well as recording an EP and a full album. A brand new album will be debuting in 2016. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES OCTOBER 2015 7 TICKET H ROCKTOBER H SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OUTLETS Dale Watson & His David Nelson Lone Stars Meetings for October: Band WOW HALL BOX OFFICE 7:30 PM Tuesday, October 13: Moonalice PHONE: (541) 687-2746 $13 Advance Facilities Committee Meeting 5:15 pm (Grateful Web rental) $15 Door Fundraising Committee Meeting 6:30 pm 7:00 PM Ameripolitan Both meet at Perugino, 767 Willamette St. $25 Advance CD & GAME EXCHANGE dalewatson.info/ Tuesday, October 20: Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm $30 Door 30 E. 11th (541) 302-3045 twitter.com/thedalewatson Meets at Growers Market, 454 Willamette St. www.facebook.com/ www.nelsonband.com/ theDaleWatson/info HOUSE OF RECORDS www.moonalice.com/band www.redhouserecords.com/ 258 E. 13th (541) 342-7975 artists/dale-watson SKIPS CD WORLD 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3215 W. 11th (541) 683-6902 Common Kings Rebel SoulJahz Wild Child Marlon “The Con Bro Chill Leilani Wolfgramm Tribal Theory Max Frost Ganja Farmer” Este Noche TICKETWEB Sammy J 8:00 PM Flower Punks Asher 8:30 PM www.ticketweb.com DJ Lagoon $15 Advance 7:00 PM The Herbal Crew $12 Advance (Double Tee & Dead $18 Door $15 Advance Zebulon Fyah & $15 Door U of O TICKET OFFICE Nation Presents Reggae $17 Door The Chant Band Party Rock U of O Campus - (541) 346-4363 rental) rebelsouljahz.net/ 8:00 PM conbrochill.com/ 8:00 PM www.facebook.com/ wildchildsounds.com/ $15 Advance rebelsouljahzmusic maxfrost.net/ $18 Advance www.facebook.com/ $20 Door $22 Door TribalTheoryMusic Reggae Polynesian Reggae tribaltheorymusic.com/ www.facebook.com/ UPCOMING commonkings.com/ 11 12 13 14 15 MrMarlonAsher 16 17 11/8 Cherub Volunteer Sidewalk Chalk Bend Burlesque Orientation 7:00 PM Co. 11/12 The Werks / Twiddle 7:00 PM $10 Advance 8:00 PM 11/14 Moon Taxi $15 Door $15 Advance Hip-Hop-Soul-Jazz $18 Door 11/17 Yo La Tengo www.sidewalk-chalk. Burlesque / Variety com/#home www.facebook.com/ 11/20 Terrapin Flyer www.facebook.com/ bendburlesqueco 11/22 The Grouch & Eligh sidewalkchalkmusic

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