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 (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

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SEAN MCCONNELL P3

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ROB WYNIA’S TRIPTYCH TRIO P4

LAKOU MIZIK P5

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TERRA P7

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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 , 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 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. In that week, I wrote about half of the songs on the record, and I could see the thread of what this record was gonna be. That was exciting for me, because it nor- mally takes me a year to find an album’s worth of songs that belong together.” ANDY DAVIS Andy Davis’s smart and seduc- tive blue-eyed soul music weds indelible hooks to sly, incisive J. STALIN’S STREETS lyrics, creating songs that sound On Friday, August 5, the Community Center for the Performing Arts like newly minted pop-soul clas- and University of Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly wel- sics. come J. Stalin’s “On Behalf of the Streets” Tour to the WOW Hall. A Louisiana native, Davis J. Stalin (born. Jovan Smith) is a rap musician from Cypress Village released his first album, Thinks in the neighborhood of West Oakland in Oakland, California. In 2007, of Her, in 2004. It struck a chord he signed to Zoo Entertainment Production Company run by artist on college campuses, selling out Mekanix. Although young and boyish-looking, J. Stalin adopted a its initial print run. The original tough rapper persona. He references Joseph Stalin in his stage name pressing of the CD -- with Davis’s because they shared the same initials, and “he was short like me, but he hand-written lyrics and stenciled was always smashin’ on everybody.” In a recent interview he remarked cover art -- became a collector’s about his home and lifestyle, “This is West Oakland, man. This is the item within months of its release. bottom right here.” In 2005, the remastered rere- J. Stalin’s first widely released performances arose when DJ Daryl, lease of Thinks of Her gained a local recording studio owner, placed him on a track he was recording. Davis national exposure and A colleague of Daryl’s, , was impressed enough to put J. brought him to the attention of Stalin on three tracks in his 2002 Nixon Pryor Roundtree album and SEAN MCCONNELLSide Session On Sunday, August 21, the . legendary music producer two more as a member of Rich’s group, the Replacement Killers. He Community Center for the Sean McConnell demonstrates Mitchell Froom (Paul McCartney, later recorded and performed with artists such as G-Stack, E-40, The Performing Arts and KRVM exactly why McConnell has Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello). The , The Team, , , , and others. proudly welcome to the WOW already won such a devoted audi- result of their collaboration was Mekanix and Zoo Entertainment released On Behalf of the Streets Hall Sean McConnell with special ence. He writes vivid, forthright, Let the Woman, a sophisticated, in early May 2007. More recently he had two releases under Town guest Andy Davis. effortlessly catchy songs whose sonically adventurous album that Thizzness, Gas Nation and Prenuptual Agreement. “From a very young age, I just incisive melodic craft is matched ignited a bidding war. Barnes Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm knew that I was gonna spend my by their resonant emotional and Noble won the exclusive and showtime is 9:00. life making music,” Sean insight. Such instantly memora- rights to distribute the album McConnell states. “I never really ble tunes as “Holy Days”, online and in their stores all over questioned it, so I just forged “Beautiful Rose”, “Bottom of the the world. The album’s single, Based on the PARAMOUNT movie ahead and didn’t let anything Sea” and “Best We’ve Ever Been” “Brown Eyes”, became a staple by MIKE WHITE Book by JULIAN FELLOWS stop me.” are both catchy and personally on AAA radio stations nation- Lyrics by GLENN SLATER Although his self-titled new charged, conveying an unmistak- wide, and Let the Woman became New Music by ANDREW LLOYD Rounder album will serve as his able sense of personal experience a #4 bestseller. WEBER, plus the original songs from the film. School of Rock is presented introduction to many listeners, while exploring universal truths. In 2011 Davis used a through special arrangement the personable young artist is “This record’s a bit of a step Kickstarter campaign to raise with R & H Theatricals and The Really actually a seasoned, distinctive for me,” McConnell asserts. “It’s over $41,000 in 30 days, and went useful Group, Ltd., www.rnh.com. songwriter and an experienced a real storyteller record, and it’s to LA to make another album DIRECTOR: Jon Deline performer with a quartet of D.I.Y. pretty autobiographical. I’m with Mitchell Froom and David BAND DIRECTOR: Joe Ingram indie releases to his credit. learning how to be more honest Boucher. The result was a new LOCATION: Having built a substantial grass- and understated in my writing, full-length album, called Ragozzino Theater at Lane roots fan base through tireless and I wanted to match that soni- Heartbreak Yellow. Community College touring and old-fashioned hard cally and vocally. When I look at Davis continues to evolve, SHOW DATES: Tickets at upstartcrowstudios.org work, McConnell is primed for a this collection of songs, I see a lot adding another batch of songs to and at the door Doors open at 6:30 and 1:30 PM mainstream breakthrough. of nostalgia, and looking back on his catalog with the Easy July 22 - 24, 2016 McConnell was just 15 when sacred moments. I’m kind of nos- Takedowns EP. In step with the Further information: 541-688-8260 or TIMES: [email protected] he self-released his first album, talgic and reflective by nature.” previous single, “To Be Cruel”, Recommended for ages 10 and up. Faces, in 2000. Followed by McConnell recorded the album Easy Takedowns is a moody, July 22 & 23 at 7:00 PM 2001’s Here In The Lost and in his adopted hometown of electronically infused 5-song taste July 24 at 2:00 PM Found, 2004’s 200 Orange Street, Nashville with producers Jason of his unique brand of crafted alt- 2006’s Cold Black Sky, 2007’s Lehning and Ian Fitchuk, who soul. Tell The Truth, 2008’s The Walk also contributed keyboards and Tickets are $12 in advance, Around EP, 2010’s Saints, drums, respectively. The record- $15 at the door and $20 for Thieves and Liars, 2012’s ing took place prior to McConnell reserved seating. Doors open at Midland and the 2014 EP The B signing with Rounder, with the 7:00 pm and showtime is 8:00.

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IN THE GALLERY For the month of July, the Lobby Art Gallery features the Oregon Supported Living Program Staff Art Show. The OSLP Staff Art Show features artwork by direct support profes- sionals, house managers and administrators working at the local non- profit, Oregon Supported Living Program (OSLP). ​ “Our mission at Oregon Supported Living Program is to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing person- centered residential, vocational and supported living programs with ROB WYNIA’S emphasis on the arts and community integration.” There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, July 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. TRIPTYCH TRIO For the month of August, Tropical Contemporary presents: Jam On Friday, July 22, the CCPA Phoenix Productions Tolles, Grape Jelly. and U. of O. Campus Radio 8.1FM KWVA proudly Jam Tolles’ recent work focuses on minimalist paintings of fruits. welcome Rob Wynia’s Triptych Trio, Hyding Jekyll, Round red and purple shapes nearly suggest a cherry or grape. Fortune’s Folly and Era Coda. Balancing the tightrope of abstraction, the paintings graphically convey The WOW Hall office receives a lot of questions, a lustful flatness, imbuing what otherwise would be color and shape most common of which is, “When’s Floater playing with a charged sensuality. again?” Sadly, the boys are not playing together right Tropical Contemporary is a nomadic group of young, emerging now (although we can always pray for a reunion). contemporary artists in Eugene who are working to promote a climate The dream lineup for last year’s WOW Hall 40th of contemporary discourse, critique and creation. Anniversary Celebration would have been The Cherry all who believe they are the reincarnation of Christ. There will be an Artist’s Reception on Friday, August 12, from 5:00 Poppin’ Daddies and Floater. With the trio unavail- to 7:00 pm. able, singer/songwriter Rob Wynia donated his ser- FORTUNE’S FOLLY The WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery is open for viewing during sum- vices for a solo set. Fortune’s Folly is an energetic four-piece ensemble mer box office hours, 3:00 to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. When Floater played the WOW Hall for two con- from Eugene. Formed in 2014, they made their live secutive nights in September 2014, the first night’s debut in February of 2015 to an eager and responsive opener was called Groovy Wallpaper. The duo of audience. The band has since been dazzling audi- Skip VonKuske and Don Henson then sat in with ences with their fierce performances. VISIT THE WOW HALL/KLCC BOOTH Floater as they performed the entire Acoustics album. Alex Koleber (percussion) and Jesse Sanchez (bass) Now making their WOW Hall debut, Rob’s create a tight, funky foundation as Ira Mazie’s psy- Wynia’s Triptych Trio consists of Rob from Floater, chedelic soaring guitar delivers satisfying riffs and Skip VonKuske and Don Henson. Skip is a founder engaging hooks. Front-woman Calysta Cheyenne AT THE of Portland Cello Project and Vagabond Opera who has been collaborating and recording with Rob for years. Don has played Carnegie Hall with Pink OREGON Martini and toured with Portland Cello Project, COUNTRY FAIR Sneakin’ Out and countless others. HYDING JEKYLL Eugene’s Hyding Jekyll last played the WOW Hall The 2016 Oregon Country Fair will be held on Friday, Saturday and on Jan. 23. The new lineup has new sounds and new Sunday, July 8, 9 and 10. energy. The former trio added a new guitarist (Erek) During the Fair, the nonprofit Community Center for the and keyboard player (Nick) mid 2015. They have Performing Arts co-hosts the WOW Hall/KLCc booth, located at the since recorded Chapter 3 and have written most of back of the Main Stage meadow (just across the path from The Great the final chapter of their Chronicle of Three concept Falafel). This “showpiece” booth was constructed in 2011 and was series. charms audiences with her sultry vocals, dynamic GREEN & designed by Scott Felsher of Rainbow Valley Design & Construction. The new Hyding Jekyll sound wanders from the range and captivating stage presence. The WOW Hall operates a pack check service during public hours. old heavy funky grooves into something very progres- The palpable exchange of energy between the You are welcome to bring your backpack, ice chest, costume, stroller sive -- allowing for more dynamic storytelling. Bass audience and the band exemplifies the very heart and YELLOW or what have you to the booth and leave it there. For the nominal fee still drives at times but there is a more even sound soul of Fortune’s Folly. Their self-titled EP, recorded of $2, WOW Hall staff and volunteers will watch it for you and make distribution, with keys and guitar sharing lead duties. at 432 Studios in Eugene, was released in the spring sure you get it back. (This service is for inanimate objects only -- not The Chronicle of Three is a concept series split of 2015. This group has the ability to generate GARTER children or dogs.) into several chapters based around the characters -- devoted fans after a single experience, and is optimis- Temperatures can vary during the public hours, but you probably tic about a future of new music, touring and contin- don’t want to carry everything for every eventuality around with you. ued enthusiasm. Here’s a tip: wear your bathing suit under your street clothes and then BANDS when it gets hot, leave the duds with the dudes at the booth and stroll ERA CODA the Fair in cool comfort! You can access your belongings throughout An Oregon based prog-rock band formed in late the day. 2014, Era Coda focuses on intricate, complex rhythms You can also find out about upcoming shows and volunteer oppor- while maintaining an accessible melodic sensibility. tunities, pick up the WOW Hall Notes, become a member of the Their sound that ranges from hauntingly eerie to light Community Center for the Performing Arts or renew your member- and whimsical. ship. Era Coda features: Alistair Gardner (drums/per- The WOW Hall booth is open during public hours, 11:00 am cussion, Ben Polonsky (bass/vocals) and Cory Winsco through sweep. And in case you are wondering what goes on in the (guitar/keys/mandolin/vibraphone). other half of the booth: KLCC will be broadcasting the music from Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors Main Stage on 89.7 FM all weekend! open at 7:30 pm and showtime is 8:00.

4 JULY-AUGUST 2016 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG LAKOU MIZIK: VODOU YOU! Heartwood On Thursday, July 21, the ful stew of deeply danceable ing two albums for Sierra Leone’s Hotel Community Center for the grooves that feels strangely famil- Refugee All Stars, and British Performing Arts and KRVM’s iar yet intensely new and 100% producer Iestyn Polson, famed for Chamber music, cocktail jazz, blues, Sounds Global proudly welcome Haitian. his work with David Gray, David bluegrass, folk, and Haiti’s Lakou Mizik to the WOW Music is at the vital core of Bowie, Patti Smith and others. international flavors…This Hall. Haiti’s sense of self and musicians In Haitian Kreyol the word Hotel has many fascinating Lakou Mizik is a collective of have always played an important lakou carries multiple meanings. rooms, and Cina Kraft is Haitian musicians who are blend- societal role, both in documenting It can mean the backyard, a your expert tour guide. ing Troubadou, Vodou, Rara and the country’s history and helping gathering place where people Tues 7:30pm Urban Soul. With legends like to shape its path forward. Today come to sing and dance, to debate master vodou drummer Sanba a young generation of artists is or share a meal. It also means Zao, and young stars like Steeve keeping this tradition alive, nar- “home” or “where you are from,” Valcourt and Jonas Attis – Lakou rating the world they live in which in Haiti is a place filled by Mizik is a thrilling bouyon of through music that is made in the ancestral spirits of all others modern roots music! their neighborhoods, villages and that were born there. Each The nine members of Lakou post-earthquake camps. Lakou branch of the Vodou religion has Mizik range in age from late six- Mizik brings together these musi- its own holy place, called a lakou, ties to early twenties and come cal generations in celebration of where practitioners may come from across Haiti’s musical, the cultural continuum while together in the shade of a sacred social, religious, and geographic using Haiti’s deep well of creative Mapou tree. spectrum. The band in touring strength to shine a positive light With Wa Di Yo, Lakou Mizik the USA in support of their debut on this tragically misrepresented invites listeners to join them in album, Wa Di Yo. country. their lakou, to share with them African, French, Caribbean Over the past three years the historical depth, expressive and American influences collide in Lakou Mizik has been honing complexity and emotional range Haiti like nowhere else in the their electrifying live show in the of the Haitian people. Emerging world and Lakou Mizik draws clubs of Port-au-Prince – where from one of the darkest periods in inspiration from all of them. their hours-long concerts feel like the history of a country with There’s the insistent spirit-stirring part spiritual awakening, part many dark periods, Lakou Mizik rhythms of vodou drumming, the political rally and are altogether presents a feeling of joy, hope, French café lilt of the accordion intoxicating. solidarity and pride that they and the joyful percussive punctua- Two veteran music producers hope will serve as a beacon for a tion of the Rara horns – all mixed joined the group to help producer positive future in Haiti. with scrappy, socially driven lyric their debut album: Chris Velan, a Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 writing and a dash of Motown Montreal singer-songwriter and at the door. Doors open at 8:30 swagger. The end result is a soul- producer responsible for produc- pm and showtime is 9:00.

FIND US ONLINE: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEWOWHALL WOW HALL NOTES JULY-AUGUST 2016 5 SUMMER DANCE CLASSES AT THE WOW HALL While the WOW Hall’s show schedule slows down during the summer outdoor festival season, our regular weekly dance classes continue. The WOW Hall currently has four ongoing classes (with Dance Empowered occurring three times per week). pm. Cost is $8/class or $60 for a ten-class punch card. Dance Empowered is a group dance experience led by Cynthia Valentine Healey. Women and men of all ages, dance experience and fitness levels gather for this ALSENY YANSANE extraordinary experience wherein dancers are led through accessible dance choreography to music from all over the world. valid ID. Fode Sylla lives in the moun- From the novice to the sea- Join Alseny Yansane of West tains outside of Creswell, Oregon. soned dancer, all belong here. African Cultural Arts Institute for He was born and raised in Guinea, Dancers are encouraged to join the a fabulously fun African Dance West Africa. As a professional choreography with a “you do class that welcomes all dancers. drummer, dancer and acrobat he COALESSENCE you” mentality bringing their own This Saturday class is an excellent has performed internationally flair and feeling to the moves. way to kick off your weekend since the age of 14. He is cur- COALESSENCE Truth. Together we are stronger The music and the movements are with an encouraging community rently attending LCC, teaching Held every Sunday morning than any one of us alone. When powerful, emotive, sexy, explosive vibe and heart pounding and drum and dance classes and per- 10:00 am – noon at the WOW we can stand together in this and inspiring. sweat producing dance moves -- forming as part of the West Hall (and Tuesday evening 6:00 – belief, we can hear our differences Cynthia has selected each song all to the powerful beat of live African Group “Fefafe”. He 7:45 at the Vet’s Club) Coalessence as assets and growth opportuni- carefully to be evocative and get drumming! derives great pleasure in sharing is a community of dancers com- ties. Compassion for self and the group to FEEL into the move- This one and a half hour dance his rich Guinean culture with his prised of all ages, sizes, colors and compassion for others grow ments in lieu of executing each class is a perfect blend of exercise, students. abilities. together and are connected; find- step “perfectly”. People often culture, community and self- In this class you will learn “Twice weekly, we gather to ing and recuperating the lost parts report experiencing incredible expression! Alseny is an authen- hand and stick drumming tech- explore our own movement to a of ourself heals everyone. Let us emotional and cathartic experi- tic, source artist from Guinea, nique and rhythms from West wild, fresh and intentional dance dance a gentle dance of healing, of ences. Cynthia encourages a West Africa who is a beautiful Africa played on the Djembe and set. Join us in this family-friendly peace and loving kindness, of “don’t hold back” policy and dancer, skillfully executing dance DunDun’s. Playing these poly- event. Our circle is warm and moving a little bit closer to Truth dancers regularly jump on stage to movements with open and we welcome people with as a human community.” join her in leading the choreogra- strength and grace. FODE SYLLA all levels of experience. Cost is a sliding scale exchange phy. He is friendly, Our Mission: To inspire of $8-12/ first time free! The mission of Dance patient, and encour- dynamic dance journeys — some- Empowered is to create an inclu- aging and is excel- times edgy, sometimes easy, DANCE EMPOWERED sive, community-oriented dance lent at nurturing always heart-centered — which The WOW Hall’s popular experience for the purpose of beginning dancers by celebrate and explore movement, dance and fitness experience, mutual uplifting, movement of breaking down the connection, and true expression, Dance Empowered, meets at the stagnant energy and stress, and steps while simulta- guided by a rich, diverse sound- WOW Hall Saturday morning fearless engagement in emotional neously challenging scape. 9:00- 10:00 am and Monday and expression through dance. Dance more advanced stu- “We all hold some facet of the Wednesday evenings 5:30 – 6:30 ability is NOT a requirement. dents to push their Cynthia’s full throttle approach edge and become to each and every class sets an stronger dancers. electrifying tone that keeps the Come experience class celebratory and full of exhil- the joy and passion aration. Each class and the of Guinean culture remarkable (and huge!) communi- that this talented, ty of dancers who come are heart- source artist has to forward and the experience is share. Whether designed to inspire freedom and you’re looking to radical self-acceptance and improve your tech- EMPOWERMENT. People are nique or just get a encouraged to bring water, wear good workout, these sneakers with low tread on the classes are for you! rhythms in a group is fun and soles, and be prepared to sweat exciting. This form of drumming and smile your face off. WEST AFRICAN DRUM creates a sense of healing, joy and On Saturday mornings from unity and when all the parts of the WEST AFRICAN DANCE 9:45-10:45 (immediately preceding rhythm join in to form one big The WOW Hall’s longest run- West African Dance), Fode Sylla sound; you will see smiling faces ning educational endeavor is West teaches a West African Drum around the circle. African Dance, held every Saturday Class at the WOW Hall, down- For more information or to from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Cost stairs. Cost is $10.00 per class and reserve a drum please call 707-498- CYNTHIA VALENTINE HEALEY is $15 or $12 for students with all levels are welcome. 4999.

The board then appointed a staff person to serve as liai- son to each committee: Personnel – Laura Farrelly; Fundraising/Education – Bob Fennessy; Finance – Melissa WOW HALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT Swan; Facilities – Jona Waterstone. By Bob Fennessy The board then made appointments for committee chairs: The next meeting of the full board of directors was set On June 16, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Personnel Committee – Mike Janes; Finance Committee – for Thursday, August 18, (3rd Thursday) at 6:30 pm upstairs Community Center for the Performing Arts (the nonprofit Jon Silvermoon, Fundraising/Education Committee – Mike at Grower’s Market, 454 Willamette St. In between, each of that operates the WOW Hall) met for its first meeting since Janes; and Facilities – Aaron Dietrich. the committees would hold one or more meetings. board elections were held in May. Each board member was then asked to select the commit- Finance, Personnel, and Fundraising/Education all set The first order of business was the election of board tees on which they would officially serve. Personnel: Jesieh June meeting dates. As these are being held just before we officers. Aaron Dietrich was nominated and reelected for Love, Steve Lasky, Aaron Dietrich, Jacqueline Hamer, go to press, please check the WOW Hall website (www. another term as board Chair. Mike Janes was likewise Daylon Sloan, Jon Silvermoon. Fundraising/Education: wowhall.org) and/or join our email list to be informed of reelected as Vice Chair. New board member Jon Silvermoon Mysti Rose Frost, Aaron Dietrich, Jacqueline Hamer. future meeting dates. Facilities will meet on Thursday, was nominated for Treasurer and accepted the position. Finance: Jesieh Love. Facilities: Steve Lasky, Daylon Sloan, August 11, at 6:30 pm at The Tap & Growler, 207 E. 5th And Jacqueline Hamer was willing to accept the tedious task Jon Silvermoon. Several members also expressed interest in Ave. #115. Board and committee meetings are open to the of minute taking as Secretary. a proposed programming committee. public and members of the CCPA are encouraged to attend.

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Tribe Inside Production & the famed music hub. Recently, BedroomTrax has built their cus- Management is excited to break ther Lorde remix alone surpassed tom SWRV lane by combining ground with TERRA on Saturday over one million plays on Sound- influences from electronica, hip- MUSIC’S EDGE ROCK July 30. Headliners Dimond cloud. It is no surprise why the hop, and psychedelia in a ménage Saints will be joined by special media is swooning over the a trois like fashion. The group guests BedroomTrax and Distant Saints, as they have already emerged in 2015 with its Night CAMP SHOWS Relative for a night geared to tear received over 2000+ write-ups Lights release through Mallabel By Bob Fennessy up Eugene’s bass scene. across the globe. Music and has since made a clear On Friday, July 29 and again on Friday, August 19, the Community Dwelling from the Dimond With a mine of musical gems point: BedroomTrax’s production Center for the Performing Arts will proudly host the showcase perfor- District of Oakland, California, and a release schedule gaining has no limits – from vibe control, mance of Music’s Edge Summer Rock Camp students at the WOW Hall. An-ten-nae and Releece comprise more speed than a gushing ava- to minimalist 808 beats and wall- The Friday evening Rock Camp performances at the WOW Hall are the innovative duo Dimond lanche, it seems as if even the shaking anthems. The duo brings the opportunities for the youths to show their family and friends what Saints. Dimond Saints are claimed moon is attainable for these a truly unique performance, fea- they have been doing all week. We here at the office get to hear the to, “defy genres with their heavy- Saints. The Dimond Saints are turing creative mixing styles and students practice the songs. On Monday it hard to believe that there’s hitting beats fused with space- on the rise, as they continue on live sampling, as well as live anything but chaos involved. Four and sometimes five bands practice walk synth lines in a futuristic their mission of giving love to the vocalists and MCs. Simply put, here at the same time!!!! take on instrumental hip-hop world. listening to BedroomTrax is like The kids (ages 10-18) come to the camp with various skills on various sound.” Their signature sound cruising the cosmos in a purple instruments. On the first day they are grouped into bands. Age and drips of passion and resonates BEDROOMTRAX Cadillac with the system way up. skill level come into play, but every band needs a drummer. Then the with mind, body and soul. A bass-laden duo specializing Tickets are $20 in advance, bands have to pick the songs they want to learn to play together – about Currently, Dimond Saints are in sound production, manipula- $25 at the door. Doors and four each. Then they start to practice. hard at work taking their live tion and West Coast antics, showtime 9:00 pm. As you can imagine, at first it doesn’t sound very good. But each show to the next level. With so day it gets a little better. Now I can recognize the songs! And after a much creativity brewing, Dimond while, it even begins to sound good having four bands cranking it out Saints are surpassing boundaries simultaneously! while transforming the listening Instructors Tim McLaughlin, Zak Johnson, John Raden and John experience. Dimond Saints will Shipe work a minor miracle with their students each summer, and it continue to create a place where shouldn’t just be friends and relatives in the audience. Do you have heavy bass and angelic melodies kids? Do you like kids? Well then, these shows are for you! Bring your collide all while stimulating the family and enjoy a great family show at the WOW Hall. senses visually. Oh, and here’s a really interesting thing. Most of the songs that the Dimond Saints’ most recent kids want to learn were popular in their grandparents’ generation. Yes, EP release garnered immediate classic rock really is classical music now. attention and success. Their Let’s reward the students with a big crowd for their debut show at LAYLA remix effortlessly levi- the WOW Hall. Several bands will perform, from the youngest to the tated itself to the #1 spot on oldest. A second show will take place the following day at Saturday Hype Machine, making a total of Market, but without the lights and WOW Hall sound system. five songs in just four months Admission is $5 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm and showtime that have graced the top 10 list of is 7:30

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31 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 GRRRLZ Rock Guardian Event Security Meetings for July-August: La Luz Art Reception Snow White for Tropical Gung Ho Productions Thursday, August 11 Egotones Contemporary Herbal Junction • Hop Valley CCPA Facilities Committee 8:30 PM presents: House of Records 6:30 PM Meets at Tap & Growler, $10 Advance Jam Tolles’ Grape Jerry’s • John Bonzer Insurance 207 E. 5th Ave. #115 $12 Door Jelly KLCC • KRVM • KWVA Rock 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, August 18 Lane Arts Council www.facebook.com/laluzusa Free CCPA Board of Directors Meeting www.facebook.com/ Lane County Cultural Coalition 6:30 PM snowwhitetheband/ Law Offices of Lourdes Sanchez Meets at Growers Market, egotones.bandcamp.com/ 7 454 Willamette8 St., upstairs 9 10 11 12 13 Leung Martial Arts Academy Novax Guitars Music’s Edge Off The Waffle Summer Rock Camp Oregon Arts Commission Performance Oregon Community Foundation 6:30 PM Oregon Country Fair $5 Door Oregon Cultural Trust Pro Sound & Video Rainbow Optics Music’s Edge Summer Rock Camp https://www.facebook.com/MusicsEdgeRocks RD Olsen Construction 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Rennie’s Landing Sam Adato’s Drum Shop Sean McConnell Pouya / Germ Saturday Market • Smartlites Andy Davis Ramirez Springfield Creamery 7:00 PM Shakewell $12 Advance (Chapter’s Alumni Sprout City •Sundance Natural Foods $15 Door Presents rental) The Bier Stein • The Kiva $20 Reserved 7:00 PM Taco Bell • TicketWeb Seated Show $20 Adv/$25 Door Waldport Realty Co. Singer-Songwriters $50 M & G West African Cultural Arts www.seanmcconnell.com/ Hip-Hop Bass Camp 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-W-F, 9:00 AM – Noon T-Th Wright Lumber 21 22 23 24 25 26 27