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K k JULY & AUGUST 2016 K g VOL. 28 #7 H WOWHALL.ORGk La Luz is currently touring on instruments intertwine yet leave 2015’s sophomore LP Weirdo shimmering traces of dissonance. Shrine, which was produced by Ty This is a band that is talented yet Segall. La Luz opened for Ty is also confident enough to allow Segall, asked him to produce, and organic and honest moments to SURFER GIRLS: traveled to California (where they shine through whether on record or LA LUZ later moved) to record Weirdo on stage. Shrine in a surf shop. The band Snow White is a Eugene based recorded the album, for the most band formed in 2014 consisting of part live, leaving in bits and pieces Lauren Hay (vocals/keyboard) from missed notes to recording hiss Max Knackstedt (bass), Tim all bringing out the DIY sensibili- Khadafi (guitar) and Katelynn Erb ties of the band and their sound. (drums). They craft a rich and raw Wierdo Shrine is a gritty and blend of psychedelic rock, jazz, real record that captures the band’s glam pop and dream pop. Claiming fierce energy and distinctive sound, influences as diverse as John weaving influences like Japanese Coltrane, My Bloody Valentine and Eleki player Takeshi Terauchi as Jefferson Airplane, the band is well as American Country music. touring fresh off the release of the In 2013, La Luz’s tour van crashed new single “Pony Boy”, a song in a serious accident that totaled showcasing their intensity and their gear and van. The band’s sonic power. brush with mortality colors the Snow White’s forthcoming EP By Zac Townsend However La Luz is a study in deep Cleveland (guitar, vocals), Lena album, but is also a microcosm of Glitter, recorded at Eugene’s Track On Thursday, August 11, The and stark contrasts. They meld Simon (bass), Alice Sandahl (key- their overall dichotomy. “La Luz” Town Records, will be released this Community Center for the and combine a whole host of vary- board) and Marian Li Pino (drums). translates to “the light” in Spanish, summer. Performing Arts and University of ing genres to create their unique Their first release, the EP Damp and their high-octane live show Founded in 2012, Egotones Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM take and sonic perspective described Face was released in late 2012. and groovy danceable songs leave make Japanese Cowboy Surf Spy KWVA proudly welcome La Luz to as “surf noir”. They mix surf, The band’s debut LP It’s Alive audiences dancing. But the band’s Rock from Mars – geared to be the WOW Hall along with Eugene’s early era rock and roll, garage, 60’s arrived in 2013. The album is a sound is deceptively cheery and pleasing of the sexy trippy or make own Snow White plus The girl groups, soul and even doo-wop rousing and exhilarating collection upbeat, as the lyrics and the sound dance take ‘er easy, according to Egotones. all fused together with a delight- of songs that call back to Link itself can have a darker, more som- their Facebook page. At first glance La Luz’s music fully dark modern twist. Wray or The Ventures, all the ber haze coating it. Tickets are $10 in advance and may seem familiar to fans of Dick Formed in 2012 in Seattle, while with vocals caked in reverb La Luz concocts stunning four $12 at the door. Doors open at Dale and other surf rock pioneers. Washington, La Luz is Shana and a passionate rhythm section. part harmonies and the vocals and 8:30 pm and showtime is 9:00 pm INSIDE THIS ISSUE POUYA P2 SEAN MCCONNELL P3 J. STALIN P3 ROB WYNIA’S TRIPTYCH TRIO P4 LAKOU MIZIK P5 SUMMER DANCE CLASSES P6 TERRA P7 MUSIC’S EDGE ROCK CAMP SHOWS P7 tronic music scene, as well as field trips PAID to visit Lane Community College’s MIDI U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit LAB and TRACK TOWN RECORDS. Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization Class runs from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm BASS CAMP YEAR 2 Monday, Wednesday and Friday and From Monday, August 22 through tors is key factor of BASS CAMP, as well from 9:00 am to noon on Tuesday and Friday August 26, the City of Eugene and as a few breaks during the day to mingle Thursday. The final performance is at the Community Center for the Performing and relax. the WOW HALL on Friday, August 26, Arts will host BASS CAMP at the WOW We are inviting artists to teach work- at 4:00 pm; friends and family are invited Hall. shops who are active in the local elec- to attend! BASS CAMP is an Electronic Music Summer Camp for ages 11-Adult. Campers will learn how to PRODUCE PRICE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION: a full week of BASS CAMP is $200 BEATS, write BASS LINES, get hands-on scholarships are available analog and digital SYNTHESIZER and please bring your own headphones and laptop if possible DJ GEAR demos, and RECORD at if you need help contact: TRACK TOWN RECORDS studio. [email protected] There are many facets to being a mod- ern electronic musician, so we also cover to register visit: RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, how LIVE SOUND at a venue operates https://recenroll.eugene-or.gov and enter Bar Code #120777 and there is an opportunity to PERFORM. or call 541-682-5521 Creating a COMMUNITY of collabora- 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, [email protected], www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri 3:00-6:00 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 2016 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 - Jason Bailey, Chris Evans, Davis Koier, Lighting Director - Sebastian Letelier, 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, Treasurer: Jon Silvermoon, Secretary: Jacqueline Hamer, Members: Steve Lasky, Jesieh Love, Mysti Rose Frost, Daylon Sloan about real s#!% like eating mac ‘n’ cheese and s#!%, because I didn’t have no f^@&ing food.” Social media has helped Pouya affiliate himself with fellow South Florida rapper Robb Bank$. Although Pouya was with Raider Klan, Bank$ heard some of his music and became a fan. Not one POUYA’S to put business first, Pouya formed UNDERGROUND UNDERDOG a friendship prior to joining On Monday, August 22, Chap- out so far has been high quality, Bank$’s label, Smart Stunnas. ters Alumni welcomes Pouya back particularly last year’s mixtape “He doesn’t even know it, but to the WOW Hall along with South Side Slugs. He carries the when he tweets me, I get follow- special guests Germ, Ramirez and torch of Three 6 Mafia into the ers,” said Pouya. “When he says, Shakewell. future, and he continues his march ‘Go check out Pouya’s mixtape,’ Miami rapper Pouya is touring towards greatness with people go check it out.” in support of his highly antici- Underground Underdog. Four- Along with a bigger fanbase, pated release Underground teen tracks long, Underground Pouya’s alliance with Bank$ and Underdog. Sometimes referring Underdog is produced entirely by Smart Stunnas has also helped to himself as Baby Bone, Pouya is Getter and gets features from the him get shows outside of Florida. a still-teenaged rap artist influ- Ying Yang Twins, $Uicideboy$, After a couple of gigs in Los enced by Bone Thugs-N-Harmo- Sdotbraddy, Germ, Fat Nick, Angeles, Pouya was introduced to ny. His hit tracks include “Get Ramirez and Shakewell. Cool Kid and Bank$’s friend Sir Buck” and “Straight Up” among Despite the provocative lyrics Michael Rocks. Fans can expect several others. He worked with of songs like “Gotta Go” and Pouya to be on Rocks’ upcoming fellow Miami rapper Fat Nick on “You Know I Know (I Wanna album, Banco, as well as a joint a track called “So What” from F^@&)”, Pouya is more than will- mixtape. Pouya’s South Side Slugs mix- ing to admit he “got no hoes” Until the show, Tweeters can tape. before rapping and says if it catch Pouya on Twitter by follow- Pouya is pretty much a massive weren’t for Twitter he’d probably ing him at@Pouyalilpou. celebrity in South Florida and the end up a 40-year-old virgin. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 rest of the country is about to “When I first started rapping,” door, $50 Meet & Greet. Doors catch on. Everything he has put Pouya remembers. “I was rapping open 7:00 pm; showtime 8:00. 2 JULY-AUGUST 2016 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG artist financing the sessions him- self. “This project started,” he explains, “when I went to a cabin by myself for a week, with the intention of writing some songs.