K k DECEMBER 2013 KWOW HALL NOTES g VOL. 25 #12 H WOWHALL.ORGk Keep-It-In-The-Family Holiday Show with the cascadia all-stars , Emy Phelps, Alex and Tatiana Hargreaves, Wes Corbett, Jake JoLliff, Mila Phelps-Friedl On Sunday, December 22, the release, Prelude, on Adventure Community Center for the Records. Performing Arts and KRVM proud- At 17 years of age, playing both ly welcome Northwest native pick- and , Tatiana ers Darol Anger, Emy Phelps, Alex Hargreaves has already steeped and Tatiana Hargreaves, Wes herself in the archives of Corbett, Jake Jolliff and Mila Appalachian music and song, and Phelps-Friedl united for the Keep-It- has appeared on stage with folk and In-The-Family Holiday Show with bluegrass musicians including Bruce special guests Cascadia All-Stars. Molsky, Darol Anger, Mark What better way for some of the ’Connor, Uncle Earl, Sara country’s best string musicians to Watkins, , Crooked celebrate the holidays than to go Still, and Tom Rozum. home and play some shows with In 2009, Tatiana won the Clifftop family and friends? Music legend Appalachian String Band Festival Darol Anger has joined regional Fiddle Contest in West Virginia. star Emy Phelps in organizing some She participated in the prestigious of the country’s hottest young string String Music Program at the musicians in a multigenerational Savannah Music Festival in 2012 musical show orbiting around the and in 2013. Tatiana appears on holidays with some of Cascadia’s the Violin Shop (Nashville) Fiddle finest pickers. Masters Concert Series DVD Award-winning fiddler Alex Volume III and has a CD entitled Hargreaves and his equally brilliant Started Out to Ramble produced little sister Tatiana, teen cello-phe- by . nom Mila Phelps-Friedl, Joy Kills Emy Phelps is a remarkable Sorrow members Wes Corbett humor, and genius for organizing Quintet, the Turtle Island String nationally. vocalist, songwriter, and musician (banjo) and Jake Joliff () large bands will be utilized at full Quartet, , The A native of Corvallis, Alex of note from the region. – all Oregon Natives – will join bore. Special guests, family and Montreux Band, the Furies, and the Hargreaves was the youngest ever She has performed all around the forces. In addition to the super-hot friends will undoubtedly make Republic of Strings ensemble. He Grand National Champion fiddler, Pacific Northwest since the late picking, there will be no lack of appearances. has released dozens of influential an accompanist for singer/multi- 80’s. Trained in Ashland’s world- glorious singing and great songs of Darol Anger is a flat-out fiddle recordings since 1976. His playing instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz, and renowned theatre program, she the season. guru, unique in his vast range and and composition overflow with probably the best violinist who worked for years in Festival events. December is a time when family depth, who has spent the past three passion, prodigious technique, and ever lived -- all at the tender age of She was a founding member of and friends re-unite, and this series decades reinventing American string a unique sense of humor. Darol 21! Alex recently completed the Brian Ransom’s Ceramic Ensemble, of shows will be a wonderful break music to encompass his explora- has spent his career enlightening prestigious Berklee Global Jazz touring internationally from 1980– from the holiday runaround. tions of bluegrass, jazz and musical and inspiring his fellow musicians, Institute at the Berklee College of 1987, and as a member of that Darol’s experience with holiday traditions from around the world. and vice-versa. He is currently an Music in Boston under the artistic ensemble did research on indige- shows from Windham Hill through The groups that he founded or co- Associate Professor at the Berklee direction of world-renowned pianist nous music in Peru. Her touring Newgrange to Yulegrass, his quirky founded include theK College Of Music and tours inter- Danilo Perez. He has one solo Continued on Pagek 7 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Christine Lavin and Uncle Bonsai Little Rascalz H Just One Angel Holidays on Thin Ice WOW Hall Archive Project On Saturday, December 21, the Community Center for the WOW Hall Membership Party Performing Arts and KLCC proudly welcome Christine Lavin and Phutureprimitive Uncle Bonsai’s Just One Angel Holidays on Thin Ice Tour. Klozd Sirkut & World’s Finest Celebrate the holidays at one of the funniest and most musi- Winterfest cally satisfying concerts you’ll ever experience. Singer-songwriter Christine Lavin and the Seattle trio Uncle Bonsai share an equal- Talib Kweli ly angelic and wicked sense of reality when it comes to the holi- days, particularly on behalf of wayfarers on thin emotional ground for most of the season. The Just One Angel Holidays on Thin Ice concert tour is their exuberant celebration of selections from their individual repertoires alongside new holiday songs. Christine charms one and all with “Christmas 1899” and “New, New, New Year”; Uncle Bonsai sings the album’s namesake “Just One Angel”, the untimely “Christmas is Just Around the Corner” and the surreal “Seasonal Work”. Together in concert, they deliver

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Nonprofit Organization city tour that includes Pittsburgh, PA (The Carnegie Lecture Hall), be classic “My Christmas ”, while Bernice Lewis sings her Alexandria, VA (The Birchmere), Philadelphia, PA (World Cafe tribute to the woman behind the man,”Ho Ho Ho” (what’s really Live), Portland, OR (The Aladdin Theatre) and four shows in going on with Mrs. Claus). The compilation has gone ‘interna- New York City (The Duplex). Each guest is one of the featured tional,’ as it features British singer/songwriter Spottiswoode & artists in the new JUST ONE ANGEL 2.0 album, a collection of His Enemies and a recording of a Portuguese traditional Christmas twenty-one new alternative holiday songs, co-produced by Lavin instrumental “Airoso” performed by the Seattle duo Field & and Andrew Ratshin of Uncle Bonsai. Eugene’s special guest will Franz. JUST ONE ANGEL 2.0 was released in fall 2013 on be Emily Kurn. Pumpkin Nutmeg Records. JUST ONE ANGEL 2.0 is a collection of holiday songs by Christine Lavin is a NYC singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording twenty of America’s best contemporary singer/songwriters. artist whose concerts are a fixture in folk-pop culture. Christine Producer Christine Lavin follows her 2010 holiday sampler with performs concerts all over the US, Canada and points beyond even more alternative views of the holidays -- songs you’ll never (Australia, Germany, Israel) and often hosts knitting circles back- hear in an elevator. Sure to become classics with anyone who’s stage prior to each show. Her songs have been performed by ever felt like November through New Year’s is slippery territory, artists as diverse as Broadway stars Betty Buckley, Sutton Foster offerings run from the unexpectedly spontaneous (“Snow Day” by and David Burnham, cabaret divas Andrea Marcovicci and Colleen Honor Finnegan) to the sentimental (“These Ornaments” by Craig McHugh, college a cappella group Dartmouth Decibelles, and The Werth), to the delightfully romantic (“Mistletoe” by LA duo Accidentals --winners of the National Harmony Sweepstakes RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, KShelby & Tieg), to the melancholy -- for those who hate holidays Championship. Her awards include Continued on Pagek 2 WOW HALL NOTES open for popular Eugene band 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, Rootdown at the MacDonald Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6 PM. Printed monthly by Western Theatre, done radio interviews and Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,800, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of been featured winners of KDUK’s Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2013 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Program Coordinator - Calyn Kelly, Membership Coordinator & Publicist ‘New You’ segment,” reports the - Bob Fennessy, Stage Manager - Frame, Asst Stage Manager - Jason Schroeder, Office Managers - Donna Carbone, Ross Corvallis Gazette. Shuber, Booking Asst - Katy Vizdal, Bookkeeper - Kimberly Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator & House Manager - Kayte McDonald, “Since (the Rootdown show) Volunteer Coordinator - Laura Farrelly, House Manager - Sam Harmon, Concessions Manager - Jessica Syverson, Angela Lees, Custodians - Richard A., Shawn Lynch Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon Postering - people are talking to us like we’re Caitlin Mendiaz, Poster Boy Promotions, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice-Chair: Cayle Chisholm, Secretary: Sara famous,” Kenyon said. “Which is Shmigelsky, Treasurer: Craig Lawrence; Members: Sean Cannon, Mayo Finch, Mike Meyer, Michael Schulze really weird, because we just do what we love and we’re doing it locally and stuff, and now we’re having all these young girls who are oogling over us.” More recently, the Little Rascalz fan base has grown exponentially in Oregon and beyond – aided by several successful concerts around Little Rascalz RerunZ the state at universities and venues On Friday, December 20, Michael have been performing from Eugene to Portland. These Albany’s own Little Rascalz return together and making music since shows included opening for nation- to the WOW Hall. they moved next to each other in al artists such as Andy Grammer Last month we had GRRRLZ 1st grade. So far, the pair has and Macklemore & Lewis. with a Z, this month boyz with a recorded and produced two full- In January of 2012, the Little • WE Z get their shot, as Linn Country’s length albums and several infec- Rascalz song “Run This Town” AL ’RE Little Rascalz headline for the tious singles from the comfort of was selected as the 2012 U.S. OC VE L R holidayz. an impromptu apartment studio. Olympic Trials Track and Field E WE’RE SA Since May 2010, Little Rascalz They do it all on their own – mak- Power Anthem. The band made ’R T has been showcasing their own ing the best of the resources around several television appearances pro- EUGENE’S I E BAGEL! L brand of electronic infused them to produce and transform moting the song on KMTR News W E pop music, blending multiple their vocal talents into cutting-edge in Eugene and KGW Live at 7 in genres of electronic music to form pop music. Their polished voices Portland. “The Little Rascalz did their own unique, marketable and personalities combine with an an outstanding job with their sound. The duo is made up of uncommon and remarkable chem- song,” said TrackTown12 co-chair Trey Kenyon and Michael Shogren, istry that is sure to have you Greg Erwin. Downtown West Eugene two talented musicians who call hooked instantly. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 810 Willamette 4089 W. 11th Oregon home. “Since releasing their album, at the door. Doors open at 6:00 341-1335 868-1072 Lifelong friends, Trey and Little Rascalz has been invited to pm and showtime is 7:00. H www.bagelsphere.com

first-world problems, jobs for America, the creation of the uni- verse, the afterlife, and holidays with family. A little like Stephen Sondheim linking arms with Tom Lehrer with harmonies by . Or like Zappa in therapy with Peter, Paul and Mary. The trio got its start in the early ‘80s, opening shows for Loudon Wainright III, Suzanne Vega, Bonnie Raitt, 10,000 Maniacs, and co-billing with They Might Be Giants and The Bobs -- somewhat mystifying genre cate- gorization. After several record- Just One Angel from page 1 ings, national tours and festival The NYC Nightlife Award, excellence in non-fiction writing appearances, the trio took an ASCAP Foundation Award, two about music. Her contributions extended hiatus in 1989. With New York Music Awards, seven can also be found in Memories of only intermittent performances ASCAP Composer Awards, the (edited by Yoko between, the group resumed tour- Breakfast with The World Association’s Ono), Knit Lit, Too (Random ing and recording in 2008. Kate Wolf Memorial Award, and a House) and Remember Me When Uncle Bonsai’s recent releases Country Classics Beatles Hour Backstage Bistro Award for New I Am Gone (Adler Press). Her include The Grim Parade (2010) York City Singer-Songwriter of the articles have appeared in The and a bedtime book/CD for Magical Mystery Tour Year. Performing Songwriter Washington Post, The St. grown-ups, Monsters in the Closet Magazine includes her in its list of Petersburg Times, and elsewhere. / Go to Sleep -- two tauntingly Routes & Branches the “Top 100 Most Influential She is the author of two children’s twisted tales for tormented parents Artists.” books with collaborator and artist (2013). A new recording is in the Acoustic Junction 60s Beat Christine has recorded 20 solo Betsy Franco-Feeney: The Amoeba works for spring, 2014. albums and produced nine compi- Hop and Hole In The Bottom of “The trio officially bills itself GTR Radio lations -- the latest of which, Just the Sea (Puddle Jump Press). as a ‘folk’ outfit, but has none of One Angel 2.0 is being released to Singers Patrice O’Neill, Arni the naiveté that label might sug- Son of Saturday Gold Soul City coincide with her 2013 holiday Adler and Andrew Ratshin (also gest,” notes The Seattle Times. tour. For four years she hosted the group’s guitarist and primary “These are nicely edgy, sour-sweet Sounds Global Swing Street Slipped Disks on xm satellite songwriter) are Seattle super-har- songs, written for grown-ups.” radio, and is the occasional guest monizers UNCLE BONSAI. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, host for the City Folk Sunday Called the Tim Burtons of folk, Emily Kurn is “one of the exciting Swing Shift Soundscapes Breakfast Show on WFUV-FM at their music is dark and hilarious, voices of folk music” (Miles of Fordham University. Her two- but with moments of great insight Music). Her 2007 release, Overnight Oldies Express minute bi-weekly internet spot and beauty. With three strong Things Change, charted for eight Loose Gems profiles singer-song- voices and a guitar, Bonsai pres- consecutive months on the Folk- writers she feels audiences “must” ents an often dizzying vocal relay DJ Chart, topping at #6. Her The Weekend Rocks on hear. of intricate harmony. The trio song “Light the Lamp” charted at A published author, in 2011 aligns itself with the underachiev- #2 in December, 2007. ASCAP awarded Christine’s auto- er, the dejected and the outsider. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 biography Cold Pizza For Their densely-packed lyrics fly by at the door. Doors open at 7:00 Breakfast: A Mem.wha?? its 43rd in a whirr at times, and take a pm and showtime is 8:00. This is Keeping Real Variety in Music annual Deems Taylor Award for skewed stance on topics such as a seated show. H

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Love To Spend on The Night With Howie Day NPR KLCC On Thursday, December 12, which was named Best Debut playing in the Johnny For Insatiably Interested Oregonians the Community Center for the Album at the 2001 Boston Music Cash biopic, . In Performing Arts and KRVM Awards. The Boston Globe both notable roles he plays a proudly welcome a night with called Day, “gorgeously seasoned, musician, indicative of his real-life 89.7 singer-songwriters Howie Day, far beyond his years.” During his musical talent. NPR for Oregonians Tyler Hilton and Anna Rose. relentless touring schedule, Day Forget The Storm, Tyler’s first Howie Day’s emotionally res- began experimenting with effects full-length release in over eight onant lyrics and inventive melo- pedals and loop-sampling tech- years, unleashes a new side of the dies have earned him both critical niques as he performed, layering artist combining multiple genres praise and a legion of devoted live percussion with vocal harmo- including: folk, rock, rockabilly, fans. He is known for his ener- nies and guitar parts to become a Americana, and heavy rock & getic, heartfelt shows, where he veritable one-man band. roll. connects with audiences through Day’s major-label debut on New York-based Anna Rose is the strength of his songwriting Epic Records, Stop All The World a spitfire of rock and roll passion, HOW MANY and his quirky sense of humor. Now, was certified gold in the a true guitar head who doesn’t EYES ARE ON Day’s warm tenor voice, “soars U.S. and spawned two Top 10 mind getting her fingers bloody, into fluttering, high registers, but radio hits: “She Says” and the and a mix of Jim Morrison’s sexy also grates with real, pleading platinum single “Collide”. “Be bravado with Brigitte Bardot’s grit,” as one critic put it. After There” from the album Sound the seductive stare onstage. It’s the EUGENE sales of over a million albums and Alarm also became a staple on dichotomy of masculine and femi- two Top 10 hits, Day is back on modern AC radio. nine, retro and modern, strong WEEKLY? the road showcasing old favorites, Day is currently immersed in and vulnerable that makes her as well as new material from his the recording process of his fourth sophomore effort, Behold a Pale YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED & THE NUMBERS ARE GROWING! upcoming studio release. studio album, which he is crafting Horse, a true statement of who A native of Bangor, Maine, by with the help of longtime friend she is as a woman, a performer, age 15 Day was writing his own and producer Mike Denneen. and an artist. songs and performing across New Tyler Hilton is best known for Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 England. He wrote, financed and his role as Chris Keller on the CW at the door. Doors open at 8:00 released his first effort, Australia, hit show and for pm and showtime is 9:00. H

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4 DECEMBER 2013 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG WOW Hall Membership Party The Penney Loafers H My Father’s Ghost H The Upstate Trio On Saturday, December 7, the event, so you don’t need to come The Upstate Trio Community Center for the early to get a great meal. We’ll Performing Arts hosts the WOW cut the Sweet Life cake at 9:00. Hall Membership Party -- cele- The basement will also be brating thirty-eight years as care- offering an assortment of nibbles taker of the historic Woodmen of as well as some special deals on the World Hall with musical guests adult beverages that have been The Upstate Trio, My Father’s donated for the occasion. Ghost and The Penney Loafers. This event features an amazing WOW Hall’s array of food and beverages donat- Anniversary Party ed by Eugene’s finest producers The Community Center for and restaurants. the Performing Arts was incor- porated to save the Woodmen of THE PENNEY LOAFERS the World Hall from demolition Opening the show is a vampy and keep it available to the com- trio modestly named The Penney munity. On December 10, 1975, Loafers. But just because they the WOWATHON began with agreed to play first, this act is not live entertainment 24 hours a day The Penney small change. But don’t take my Loafers for five days in order to raise the word for it, Daddy-O, listen up as down-payment. Today, the Hall The Big Beet gives you the WORD remains community-owned and (or words). democratically operated. The “SonjaMae has a big soulful CCPA completed payment on the voice and does a sexy retro blues mortgage in 1983, and in 1996 type of thing,” explains Marty the building was officially desig- Chilla (The Sugar Beets, Concrete nated a historic landmark. The Loveseat). “Sunny (from Gypsy organization enjoys a broad base Moon) is on lead acoustic guitar of community support, as dem- and I play rhythm guitar and sing onstrated by the membership list some too.” published in this issue. Hundreds “Sunny is a great lead guitarist of others have completed training and a dazzling lady. These girls as WOW Hall volunteers, a large are great performers and the three number of them area teenagers. of us would be thrilled to play and Each year around this time the the dinner set sounds like a great Membership Party serves to fit for what these ladies do.” thank the supporters of the It will require someone with big My Father’s Ghost CCPA, a nonprofit (501c3) arts shoes to follow in the footsteps of organization. A short program the Penney Loafers. ly, unique. Shaw is joined by ward migration – from Auburn, some seamlessly bob and weave includes an introduction to the percussionist Jarrod Kaplan, who NY, to Lane County, Oregon. through sets that include rousing, CCPA board of directors and My Father’s Ghost founded and flourished with some Many years later, a trio of young- provocative originals as well as staff and recognition of all those The WOW Hall is haunted. of the West Coast’s most popular er (and more handsome) men covers ranging from rocking who donated to support the How do I know? One night acoustic instrumental acts includ- followed my footsteps and by Phish, Zeppelin and Talking event. recently, the ghost came to me and ing Trillian Green, Hanuman and some magical coincidence ended Heads tunes to intimate jazz Admission to the Membership complained: Taarka. Jarrod has also toured up as my stage crew in standards, with the fluidity and Party is free for members (mem- “You have shows for fans of with Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA Community Village (at the precision of a Swiss watch. bers note: If your mailing label death metal and shows for dead- and backed up renowned singer- Oregon Country Fair). The Upstate Trio performed reads “This is your party ticket” heads, but how about a show for songwriters Dan Bern, Victoria The Upstate Trio is a funky, at this year’s Oregon County Fair your membership is current; you those of us who really are dead?” Williams and David Jacobs-Strain, energetic, and talented jam band and Eugene Celebration. Do don’t need the label to get in but When the ghost speaks, I listen, among others. Veteran of the that originated in Gloversville, yourself a favor, check out The it makes it faster). Memberships and so may we proudly present Sunset Strip, Eugene native Bobby New York in 2003. Having cut Upstate Trio. are available at the door for $15 My Father’s Ghost. “Kid” Stevens provides rhythmi- their teeth and honed their con- or more (members are encour- My Father’s Ghost features the cally melodic bass lines, as well as siderable musical chops in the Food & Beverages aged to bring guests at a cost of literate and passionate songwriting crisp harmonies together with upstate area, they brought their Last year over eighty area res- $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-11; of singer and multi-instrumentalist sacred songstress Karly Loveling. sound westward in 2008, making taurants and other businesses five and under free). Doors open Timothy Michael Shaw. Their Daniel Gallo, of Moonbox and their new home in Eugene, contributed prepared food, bever- at 7:00 pm with music by The sound is at once soulfully melodic, Concrete Loveseat, lends inventive Oregon. Comprised of guitarist ages and other items for a buffet- Penney Loafers at 7:15, My harmonically diverse and highly virtuosity on lead guitar and Jay Waylett, bassist Justin Alric, style dinner and a similar number Father’s Ghost at 8:15, and The danceable. KRVM’s Mike Meyer moments of inspired dancing. and drummer Matt Veeder, the are expected to this year. Expect Upstate Trio begins at 9:30. calls them, “One of the best new Karly dances too, more or less Upstate Trio is a veritable feast to find two rows of serving tables To become a supporting mem- bands in the Pacific Northwest.” continuously. for the ears, incorporating ele- covered with breads, salads, hot ber of the WOW Hall, or to MFG evokes a wide and shift- ments of rock, funk, reggae, and cold main dishes, pizzas, check your membership status, ing range of comparisons while THE Upstate Trio blues and jazz in their music. In snacks and desserts. New dishes visit the office or call 541-687- being consistently, and persistent- In 1977, I completed my west- live performances, the agile three- are presented throughout the 2746 during office hours. H

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Phutureprimitive studio working on a brand new concept album entitled Cthulhu. On Friday, December 13, Slipmat Science welcomes Phutureprimitive to Winterfest The year beyond apocalypse, 2013, finds the WOW Hall along with special guest Unlimited Gravity. Tormentium writing new material for a full-length Phutureprimitive is the moniker of Bay Area producer and songwriter On Saturday, December 14, Glossolalia Records album, slated to record next year. Some of the tracks Rain. Continuing an early fascination with music, Rain was later drawn to presents Winterfest featuring performances by include “Black Womb”, “Melody Vitriol” and “Fallen electronic music, inspired by its ability to combine the best of organically Ceremonial Castings, Tormentium, Banewreaker, (In Defiance)” which can be previewed on the DIY- played instruments and the synthetic pleasures of sounds more exotic to the LORD, Maestus, Stalagmite, Vomit Violence and style DVD entitled Ceremony Of Necromancy, human ear. After beginning a DJ career in the 90s, Rain began incorporat- Umbra Penumbra. released in late 2012. This will be Tormentium’s most ing the music he was making in his home studio into his DJ sets… and With a lyrical foundation focused on the art of black creative and undaunted release to date. Phutureprimitive was born. magic, witchcraft and rituals, Ceremonial Castings Banewreaker is a blackened crust hardcore math Phutureprimitive’s music is singular and unique in its approach. Lush began in the late fall of 1996. The band was founded metal band from Eugene. Band members are Kenneth melodies drift across intricate rhythms, groove heavy beats and warm, fuzzy by Jake Superchi (Lord Serpent) and his brother Nick Parker (vocals, bass), Josh Vincent (guitar ), Nathanael bass lines. Often exploring a dark and dense palette, his music also man- Superchi (OldNick). In 2004 came the addition of a live Kelly (guitar ) and Aidan Leger-Jeffrey (drums). ages to convey a sense of tranquility and beauty, engaging the listener into drummer, Matt Mattern (Bloodhammer). Banewreaker’s debut was recorded, mixed, and hypnotic movement and often escalating toward a full kinetic experience. Hailing from the town Battle Ground in the dark mastered in Springfield, Oregon by Stephen Parker. Conceived and produced in a digital environment, his music manages to forests of Washington state, it is no surprise that the Released in June 2013, the album download is avail- convey more humanity and organic warmth than typically found in an often curses spewed forth are unrelenting majestic chaos. able at glossolaliarecords.bandcamp.com. cold and sterile genre. His music ultimately speaks to the body, mind and The band’s self-deemed sound is known as “Bewitching LORD is a loud, instrumental trio based in soul. Black Metal”. Portland, OR (Not to be confused with the Aussie Despite electronic music’s tendency to suffer a short shelf life, Cermonial Castings recordings include 2001 full- band with the same name). Band members are: Paul Phutureprimitive has already demonstrated a timeless quality with his debut length demo The Garden Of Dark Delights, 2002’s Farning (bass ), Jonathon Kitchens (drums) and Josh album Sub Conscious on Waveform Records, which still remains a top Into The Black Forest Of Witchery, 2003’s Midnight Vincent (guitar). seller on the label since its release in 2004, obtaining a cult status among Deathcult Phenomena and Universal Funeral March, Maestus is a blackened doom band originating in fans and collectors. With a string of singles released in the interim on vari- 2005’s Immortal Black Art, 2006’s Barbaric Is The the Pacific Northwest. ous labels, the birth of Native Harmonix (Rain’s own Record Label) Beast, 2008’s Salem 1692 (a concept album based on Vomit Violence is a Eugene hardcore punk band. brought us the Luminous EP in 2010. His second full-length release Kinetik the Salem witch trials -- CC notes that 2/3rds of the Umbra Penumbra is an EDM band located in forged new territories of emotional electronic dance music, exploring a members’ bloodlines lead back to Judge John Hathorne Eugene. Umbra Penumbra’s debut release, When Fear heavier, bass-centric sound that adds raw energy to intricately detailed himself), 2010’s Beast In Black, and 2011’s March Of Becomes Fetish became available for download tracks. The Deathcult. November 15, and physical copies will be available With a new collection of songs released in two parts this year titled CC’s newest release is a live album titled Bewitching December 14. Vye plays keys, sings and does basically Searching for Beauty in the Darkest Places, he takes ideas from his previ- Black Metal. It consists of nine live tracks recorded at everything. ous releases and supercharges them with hard-hitting dancefloor appeal -- the Northwestern Black Circle Festival in 2011 along Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors setting the stage for his first solo national headlining tour. The “Dance Out with two bonus tracks. The crew has also been in the open at 6:30 pm and showtime is 7:00. H Your Demons Tour” will debut his collaboration with ritual dancer Caeli La. The tour was launched with the release of Phutureprimitive’s first offi- cial music video, “Lucid Dream”, a collaboration with multi-media produc- & tion team Vinton Depiction and Michael Miller, the animation/visual Klozd Sirkut effects creator behind NBC’s Grimm. Unlimited Gravity World’s Finest On Thursday, December 5, the CCPA and KRVM proudly welcome Klozd Sirkut and World’s Finest. From the Pacific Northwest, Klozd Sirkut is a syn- thesis of electronic dance music with next level, live musicianship and brilliant songwriting. Acutely aware that the future is now, four well seasoned funk musi- cians harness the latest advances in music technology, embarking on a mission to rock the modern club scene with old school musical know how and pure groove. Each member of Klozd Sirkut produces diverse sounds from unique, hybrid, electro instrumental set- ups. They perform on one or more instrument, sing, lay down pre-recorded loops and sample on the spot. Trumpeter Chris “C.D.” Littlefield [Karl Denson’s Tiny Unlimited Gravity (Ronnie Weberg) is a multi-talented life-long musi- Universe, BluSirkut & Marmalade] tweaks his horn cian from the heart of the contemporary electronic music scene, Denver, with effects to sound at any given moment like a synth Colorado. The Unlimited Gravity sound is best described as an ingenious bass, a horn section, or an alien vocalist. He makes you dance music. It’s a refreshing new take on funk and alchemical hybrid, combining the chaotic energy of crunchy crunk beats wonder, “How is that sound possible from a trumpet?” electronic music and a groundbreaking experience to with the calculated precision and intensity of a classically trained composer. “Papa” Josh Suhrheinrich [BluSirkut & Global see and behold. Setting himself apart from the masses, Ronnie has the unique ability to Funk Council] is an award winning “looper” who A Ska/Americana/Dub/Bluegrass/Rowdy/ masterfully create the most marvelous dichotomy of sound within each performs on guitar and bass, programs beats and Boomslang band from Portland, World’s Finest is track. Two dynamically oppositional forces are pitted against each other in rocks the vocals to keeps the funk down right nasty. made up of Chris Couch (guitar), Evan Malfer a musical battle royale; the result is always a titanic struggle of epic propor- Drummer Davee C [Clinton Fearon’s Boogie Brown (upright bass), Dan Hurley (banjo), Mike Apodaca tions from which only Unlimited Gravity could possibly emerge victorious. Band & Marmalade] is known as the groove mer- (drums) and Sean McLean (saxophone). Ever since “I make music to express myself, my soul, and my love for everyone chant, selling a brand of funk that makes you wanna forming in the winter of 2011, this five piece band has and everything around me,” says Ronnie. “My performances are 100% get down with yo’ bad self. Keyboardist Joey created a genre all their own, and has been steadily original, new, different and fresh, making it personable for every person Walbaum [Brown Edition & Tetra Box] provides rich filling up dance floors and packing venues wherever involved.” texture to the band’s sound. they go. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm Klozd Sirkut is plugged into the mother board of Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors and showtime is 9:00. H continual sound and breathes new life into modern open at 8:30 pm and showtime is 9:00. H

6 DECEMBER 2013 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG Stands Alone In The Gallery Talib Kweli For December, the WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery will proudly dis- On Monday, December 9, the and one-half of Black Star). speak out against police brutality play works by WOW Hall staff, board and volunteers. Community Center for the Kweli is known as one of the and specifically protested the The WOW Hall lobby art gallery is open for viewing during office Performing Arts and University of world’s best rappers with some- death of one African immigrant, hours, noon to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. H Oregon 88.1 FM thing significant to say. Talib has Amadou Diallo, who was shot by KWVA proudly welcome Talib used his music and fame to fight police in NYC. Most recently, Kweli to the WOW Hall. for many injustices in the world, August 7, 2013, Talib Kweli trav- Currently on a national mega- but most often he addresses racial eled to Tallahassee to spend a Chance to Dance tour with Macklemore and Lewis, stereotypes, police brutality and night in the capital building with On Wednesday, December 11, it’s your Chance to Dance at the Talib Kweli takes advantage of an the effect of the prison industrial the Dream Defenders, a group of WOW Hall. off day to pay his respects to complex. Although he refuses to students who created a sit-in at Chance to Dance is Ecstatic Dance plus other goodies (live music, Eugene in the intimate WOW vote and calls politics “an illu- the Florida governor’s office to synchronized video, and other surprises). It’s a collaborative event pre- Hall. Maybe he knows this is the sion,” Kweli is a fervent advocate protest the state’s Stand Your sented by Josh and Maggie, All Oh’s, Planet Mar Mar, Marty Chilla, best place on the circuit to find on behalf of political prisoners Ground laws. surprise guests, and of course, YOU! great vegan food, or just wants and a proud supporter of com- “My music has been associated Our “10% of the door” charitable recipient for the event is the fans to hear something from his munity organizations like the with those types of causes, with WOW Hall ~ gotta love that floor. upcoming album Gravitas, set for Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. positivity, spirituality, intelligence 7pm - 9:30pm. $5 minimum ~ or trade, please arrange in advance digital release on December 15 on He insists he isn’t a role model, and being thought-provoking and via [email protected] H his own Javotti Media, with CD but he spends much of his time such,” admits Kweli. “I think and LP release to follow. speaking to inner-city high sometimes people get caught up in After nearly 20 years of releas- school and college that part of me as an artist and ing mesmerizing music, Talib students. don’t necessarily understand Keep-It-In-The-Family from page 1 Kweli stands as one of the world’s Talib, the musicality or fully career was put on hold while obtaining a degree in education, teaching most talented and accomplished along with appreciate the music elementary and middle school, and raising four children. Now her public rappers. Whether working with fellow rap- and the entertainment work continues as a recording artist, a member of the Furies, and as a Mos Def as one-half of Black per Moz value behind what I duet with Darol Anger. In addition to her current release, Look Up, Star, partnering with producer Def, orga- do. I try to stretch my Look Down, she has a previous recording entitled As It Should Be on Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, nized the wings a little bit and Sweet Mercy Records. releasing landmark solo material Hip Hop bring something that’s A native of the Pacific Northwest, 27 year-old Wesley Corbett has or collaborating with Kanye West for Respect less beholden to the world been playing the banjo since he was 16 (after a split from the classical or Madlib, Kweli commands CD and of hip-hop and more exist- piano). He has performed with many of the most influential acoustic attention by delivering top-tier video in 2000. ing in the world in general.” musicians of our time, including , Darol Anger, Bruce lyricism, crafting captivating sto- Hip Hop for Tickets are $18 in advance, Molesky, Sarah Jarosz, and Laurie Lewis (among many others), as well ries and showing the ability to Respect was cre- $20 at the door. Doors as touring internationally with the Indie-Popgrass band Joy Kills Sorrow. rhyme over virtually any type of ated to open at 8:00 pm and As of 2011 Wes has been the professor of banjo at Berklee College of beat. showtime is music in his now hometown of Boston MA. The Brooklyn-based rapper 9:00. H Oregon native and virtuoso mandolinist Jacob Jolliff has been playing has impressed stars both with- since age seven. He grew up in a musical family, studying with his dad, in and outside of the hip- Bill, a well-known Oregon banjo player. A graduate from the Berklee hop world. He’s toured College of Music in Boston, he also won the National Mandolin with The Beastie Boys, Championship in Winfield, KS. After hundreds of gigs and many record- performed on MTV ed projects, Jake is a member of the international touring group Joy Kills and was featured in Sorrow, with two releases to date on Signature Sounds. Jake has often a commercial for guested with the , and with Ronnie McCoury, the NCAA’s Big , Ricky Skaggs, Joe Craven, Bryan Bowers, Tim O’Brien, and Ten Conference. the Irish super-group Solas. On the track Sixteen-year old Mila Phelps-Friedl grew up in Ashland, Oregon, the “Moment of daughter of a musician and an Aikido master. With three older musical Clarity” (off brothers, music has always been part of her life. Mila first picked up a 2003’s The cereal-box cello at age two. Graduating to a 1/10 sized cello, Mila took Black classical lessons until she was seven and was accepted into her first fiddle Album) , camp. That week changed everything for her. Mila has since worked Jay-Z raps, with cellists Natalie Haas, Tristan Clarridge, and Eugene “If skills Friesen. Attending fiddle camps such as Shasta String , Alasdair sold, truth Fraser’s camps, and the Mike Block String Camps, Mila’s continued be told/I’d growth in the musical community has changed her views of what a cellist probably be, could be and do. She was accepted into the prestigious String Music lyrically, Program at the Savannah Music Festival in 2013. She has toured and Talib Kweli.” played major festivals with Darol Anger, , Mike Block, Dave Chappelle Maeve Gilchrist, Brittany Haas, and more. She is a regular member of featured him as a musical Darol Anger’s current group The Furies in which she sings and plays guest on his show three times, as cello. well as at Dave Chappelle’s Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm Block Party (both as a solo act and showtime is 7:00. Partial seating will be available. H

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