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K k JANUARY 2018 K g VOL. 30 #1 H WOWHALL.ORGk name was chosen out of empathy for a trio of zoo pachyderms who, upon being separated after 16 years, died within a few months of ELEPHANT REVIVAL each other. During a performance, one WINTER TOUR music blogger was moved to write, “Elephant Revival serenaded the crowd with arabesque melodies, harmonies and rhythms that braid- ed and coiled into a sublime aural tapestry. Their instrumental dynamics, verse, and even the har- rowing story that inspired their appellation, invoked the majesty, mystery and sorrow of Mother Earth.” Campout for the Cause festival organizers put it this way in an affectionate shoutout on their On Friday, February 2, the kicking off the 2018 Winter Tour The Nederland, Colorado- category. Of their latest, 2016’s Facebook page. “We love Elephant Community Center for the at their regular stomping grounds based band has quite a sound to Petals, Relix Magazine states, Revival so much,” they wrote, Performing Arts proudly welcomes here at the WOW Hall. be experienced – at previous sold “they ply their skills with such “not just for their incredible music Elephant Revival back to the Elephant Revival is Bonnie out shows you could have heard a subtlety and finesse that the results and conscious lyrics, but for their WOW Hall. Paine (washboard, djembe, musi- pin drop. The Indie Acoustic are consistently mesmerizing commitment to living up to the Elephant Revival is a unique cal saw, stompbox); Charlie Rose Music Project simply labeled their throughout.” standards they set forth and set- collection of multi-instrumentalists (banjo, pedal steel, guitar, horns, sound “progressive edge.” At The members of Elephant ting positive examples.” blending elements of gypsy, Celtic, cello, double bass); Dango Rose least, that’s the category in which Revival share a commitment to It’s a paradigm worth spread- Americana, and folk. Brought (double bass, mandolin, banjo); it placed the band when it gave responsible stewardship of the ing, and that’s what Elephant together by a unified sense of pur- Daniel Rodriguez (guitar, banjo, their Ruff Shod/Nettwerk Records planet and its inhabitants, working Revival members intend to con- pose, Elephant Revival communi- double bass); and Darren Garvey release, Break in the Clouds, a with organizations such as the tinue doing as they carry their cates the importance of harmony (percussionist). Sadly, fiddle play- best CD of 2011 award. Elephant Conscious Alliance, Calling All music around the world. among all living things and uses er Bridget Law played her last Revival’s These Changing Skies Crows, Trees Water & People, Tickets are $20 in advance, $24 music to unite us in ways that no regular show with the band at the (Thirty Tigers) release went on to and other nonprofits supporting day of show. Doors open at 7:30 other medium can. The band is Boulder Theater in December. win best CD of 2013 in the same humanitarian causes. Their very pm and showtime is 8:30. k INSIDE THIS ISSUE CAFE WOW: GOSSAMER STRINGS CAITLIN JEMMA H MEADOW RUE P2 INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO P2 THAT 1 GUY P3 IRISH MUSIC WORKSHOP P3 VOLUNTEER MEETING P4 TEASE BURLESQUE P4 VIAL EXPERIMENT P5 WOW HALL AWARDS BALLOT P6 THE ORIGINAL WAILERS P6 FOREVERLAND P7 DYAD FEST P7 ONE DOLLAR CHECK RECORD RELEASE CELEBRATION By Alexia Johnson visiting towns in Oregon, California, Nevada, New Mexico and On Friday, January 19, the Community Center for the Arizona this spring. Performing Arts, Smile Movement Presents and KRVM’s Zion One Dollar Check has had the honor of sharing the stage PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Train proudly welcome Eugene’s own One Dollar Check for a with the likes of Katchafire, Fortunate Youth, Natural Vibrations, Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Record Release Celebration featuring special guests The Anuhea, Maoli, Josh Heinrichs, Through the Roots, Iya Terra, Nonprofit Organization Resinators and Chiefed. One Drop, Rebel Souljahs and more. Notable events include the One Dollar Check was formed in 2012 by singer/songwriter Northwest Roots Festival, North Umpqua Hemp Fest, Oregon Gared Sanne, rhythm guitarist/songwriter Rocky Garton, lead Country Fair and the Oregon Growers Cup. guitarist Aaron Pierce and drummer Charles Gallegos. That year Rising out of Eugene, The Resinators are a three-piece the band recorded their first 5-track EP at Telos Studios in powerhouse offering a unique take on California rock/reggae. Eugene. With an entrancing and epic sound, their debut album The By 2013, One Dollar Check had undergone several member Beauty of Living was released in January 2016. That and their changes; they acquired current bassist Elijah Constantinescu just latest single, “Royalty”, released in the summer of 2017, have before recording their debut full-length Feels So Right in 2014. earned them fast growing momentum amid a strong following The songs on the album are influenced by the likes of Pepper, on the West Coast. Tribal Seeds, Rebelution and more. After the release of Feels So The Resinators have had the pleasure of sharing the stage Right, One Dollar Check extensively toured the Pacific with other rock/reggae favorites such as: New Kingston, Sol Northwest and California. Seed, SensaMotion, Mike Pinto, and Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds. In December 2016 founding member Rocky Garton left the Strongly motivated by their desire to create and perform, The band and a new sound and performance began to take shape. Resinator’s absolute hope is to continue to travel, play shows, Self-described as Dirty Roots, the bands high energy -- paired and hear their sound resonate around the world! with elements of hard rock and blues -- have set them apart Chiefed is NW reggae, throwing down filthy slabs of tunes within the West Coast reggae scene. Their multi-genre style is for the beautiful people. “Pumping out unique vibes for all RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, paired with powerful lyrics. y’allz. Stay chiefed my friends!” The bands second studio album Fill the Void is being released Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Doors open at January 19. A West Coast tour will follow and the band will be 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. K k The Community Center for the WOW HALL NOTES 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, info@wowhall. org, www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-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 2018 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Joshua Finch, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Managers - Ross Shuber, Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Jaley Osuna, House Manager - Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, 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, Treasurer: Marjorie Bridges, Secretary: Jordan Cogburn, Members: Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette, Jim Showker, Jon Silvermoon, Daylon Sloan RETURN OF CAFE WOW WITH GOSSAMER STRINGS On Tuesday, January 9, the annually, Caitlin has had the plea- featuring rich harmonies and orig- Community Center for the sure of sharing the stage with inal song writing from Greg Performing Arts proudly wel- Eilen Jewell, Willie Watson, Peter Oldson and Sarah Mazze. Steve comes the return of Cafe WOW Rowan, John Craigie, Rainbow Korin brings it on bass. Heather at the WOW Hall, featuring all Girls, The Brothers Comatose, Brey rounds out the lovely sounds acoustic music in a basement cof- Shook Twins, The Way Down with mournful and joyful fiddle. fee house format. Headlining the Wanderers, and many more. Café WOW is open for all ages event are Eugene’s own Gossamer Meadow Rue is a string band from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Donation Strings with special guests Caitlin out of Oregon’s Willamette Valley requested. Jemma and Meadow Rue. The Gossamer Strings is an CAITLIN JEMMA old-time folk music duo with rich harmonies over beautiful instru- mentation on guitar, banjo and mandolin (no, not all three at the same time), and haunting original songwriting by Kyle McGonegle and Liat Tova Lis. They unravel a new story in each song with clear and heartfelt singing that exposes the emotion hidden in the verse. Their tight instrumentation brings each song to another level, as the pair breathes together, not just in their harmonies, but also through their instruments. They invite listeners into their world with warm conversation like old friends. With a sound that is tempered by country and delivered with soul, Caitlin Jemma brings a wholesome and enlivened energy to storytelling folk. Her songs are love notes that offer hope, uplift, and encourage you to be your baddest self and pursue magic. Jemma’s sweet and salty twang has earned comparisons to a young Iris Dement, with echoes of Valerie June and Bobbie Gentry. Playing on average 150 shows INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO Eugene’s Instrument Library and the Community instrument, or adults could find that the ability and Center for the Performing Arts have partnered to pres- desire to make sound is still present after time away ent an Instrument Petting Zoo on Tuesday, January 9, from music! from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.