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! " MARCH 2020 ! g VOL. 32 #3 + WOWHALL.ORG" FUN’s final moments bring the self-exami- nation of the record full circle with some darker numbers that lament a lost friend- ship and slips of mental clarity. If the album’s bleak ending leaves you feeling hopeless, flip the record over again and remind yourself “Hush, hush, don’t let’s be negative.” This is all for fun after all. LOCATE S,1 Buoyed by her desire to create the same “crazy, powerful feeling” she gets when she hears an ABBA or Kate Bush song, Christina Schneider has dedicated her life to creating subversive, genre-fluid pop music. Working under various aliases since 2014 — includ- ing CE Schneider Topical, Jepeto Solutions, Christina Schneider’s Genius Grant and UR FUN TOUR now Locate S,1 — she’s explored everything of MONTREAL from groovy garage rock to minimalist On Thursday, April 2, Eugenius Presents ate relationship with songwriter Christina layered vocal harmonies. Inspired by bedroom pop to Syd Barrett-style welcomes of Montreal back to the WOW Schneider of Locate S,1. This ramped-up albums like Cyndi Lauper’s She’s So psychedelia. Hall along with special guests Locate S, 1. vulnerability has inspired Barnes to strip his Unusual and Janet Jackson’s Control, Schneider reached again for the outer Athens, Georgia adventure-pop project stage persona of costumes and drag, just Barnes set out to make UR FUN into the limits of pop music when she record- of Montreal is touring in support of their appearing as himself on recent tours for the kind of album where every song could be a ed Personalia, her sophomore album as newly released album UR FUN. first time in many years. single, complete with huge hooky choruses Locate S,1. The public diary that started with of After several albums recorded with col- and nostalgic dance grooves. The result is For the current tour, Locate S,1 is Kevin Montreal’s classic album Hissing Fauna, laborators and various band members, an unstoppably fun album that could also Barnes on bass and vox, Ross Brand on gui- Are You The Destroyer? has continued into Barnes opted to record this one completely pass for a carefully sequenced greatest-hits tar and vox, Sarah Morrison on keyboards a growing string of increasingly personal alone. In his home studio in Athens, collection if taken out of context. and vox, Clayton Rychlik on drums and works. On UR FUN, Kevin Barnes is more Georgia, Barnes isolated himself in creative UR FUN contains a fundamental con- vox, and Christina Schneider on guitar and candid than ever, presenting ten concise hibernation, working obsessive 12-plus tradiction that will be familiar to of vox. electro-pop songs that expose the depths of hour days arranging manic synth and drum Montreal fans. The songs have a youthful, Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of his current life, his private thoughts — both machine maps on a computer screen with contemporary dance-pop feel, but contain show. Doors open at 7:00 pm and show- optimistic and brooding — and his passion- bouncy, melodic basslines, glam guitars and dense, multidimensional, adult lyrics. UR time is 8:00. + ! " On Wednesday, April 1, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Elohim “The INSIDE THIS ISSUE Group Therapy Tour” to the WOW Hall with special guests Bahari. P2 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Elohim is an L.A.-based singer/songwriter who is a LEILANI WOLFGRAMM P3 + EUGENE LIVE P4 ELOHIM true artist’s artist. A skilled producer, vocalist, songwriter and classically-trained pianist, Elohim crafts intricately- FULL MOONALICE P5 produced songs that curiously explore the beauty of JAM INTO DEAD III P6 human connection. With musical styles that span from inventive electronic and indie alternative to unabashed SWEATER FOR AN ASTRONAUT P6 pop, Elohim’s stunning live shows are set against a back- drop of breathtaking visuals that create an extrasensory P7 + P7 STEVE HOFSTETTER BRENT FAIYAZ experience that will leave you wanting more. Elohim released her first body of work in 2016, which was followed by a number of singles, collaborations (Louis The Child, Skrillex, Marshmello) and her debut self- titled album in 2018, which includes singles “Sleepy Eyes”, “Half Love” and “Hallucinating”. Her newest project Braindead was released in May, 2019, with music PAID and subject matter that deals heavily with the themes of U.S. Postage U.S. mental illness. Elohim donated proceeds from the sales of Permit No. 303 Eugene, OR Eugene, 97401 the EP to mental health initiatives in commemoration of Nonprofit Organization Organization Nonprofit Mental Health Awareness Month and is very involved with the JED Foundation, a nonprofit that protects emo- tional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s youth. Elohim released a new single in February 2020 and is debuting her full headlining tour “The Group Therapy Tour” across America. BAHARI Bahari is an alternative pop duo based in Los Angeles. Comprised of singer/bassist Natalia Panzarella and sing- er/keyboardist Ruby Carr, the band’s name means “ocean” in Swahili, Ruby’s native first language. Known for their rich harmonies, they have previously toured with Selena Gomez and Birdy and collaborated with artists such as ILLENIUM, ZEDD and Grey. In early 2018, Bahari released their viral single, “Savage”, which has over 100 million streams and has since been certified Gold. They kicked off 2019 with the release of their song “Crashing” with ILLENIUM. Their new song “gameboy” is out now along with the official music video. “gameboy” is the first release off of their upcoming album that will feature a plethora of Bahari’s RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the the for Center Community Performing Arts West 8th 291 OR. 97401 Eugene, dreamy and dark pop sound. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 day of show. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. + Asst Stage Managers - Davis Koier, Ed Kashin, WOW HALL NOTES Robert Chappel, Ronald Perko The Community Center for the Performing Arts is located in Office Manager - Danette Lamson the Historic Woodmen of the World Hall. 291 W 8th, Eugene, Bookkeeper - Barbara Bochnovic OR. 97401. (541)687-2746. [email protected] House Manager - Blake Boxer wowhall.org. Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Concessions Manager - Angela Lees Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,200 Concessions Staff - Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Kambra Morris-Mitzner General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council poster service and newsletter ads. Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division. Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters Memberships provide the most Copyright 2020 All rights reserved Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew Notes Staff: CCPA Board of Directors contributed income, along with a Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy Chair: Robyn Kelly SUNDAY MARCH 29 There will be a special meeting Annual Membership Meeting. $5000 grant from Lane Arts Layout & Design - James Bateman Vice Chair: Mike DeLuise CCPA Staff: Secretary: Kathleen Blai of the membership of the CCPA bylaws call for such a Council and sponsorships/fund- Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy Treasurer: Amy Sherwood Programming Manager - Lori Hawley Members: Sam Harmon, Janelle Krinsky, Dan Nathan, Community Center for the meeting when “substantial devia- raising events. Stage Manager - Justin Showker John Henry Weber Performing Arts on Sunday, tions from the approved budget Primary expenses are payroll March 29, beginning at 3:00 pm. and/or policy are contemplated.” and production expenses (includ- The purpose of the meeting is to As of Jan. 31 total income is at ing artist and class instructor discuss the organization’s budget. $294,987.97 (90.6% of budget). fees), as well as insurance, utili- The CCPA’s Annual Total expenses are $314, 447.66 ties, printing, supplies and main- Membership Meeting, which (94% of budget). This gives the tenance. includes elections for the board of organization a net loss of People who care about the directors and approval of the $19,454.82 from July through WOW Hall are urged to bring 2020/21 budget, will be held on January. ideas and a cooperative attitude. Monday, May 11, beginning at The CCPA is dependent on We hope to have an experienced 6:45 pm. ticket sales for the bulk of its facilitator(s) help to make this The March 29 meeting is being income. Additional earned meeting productive. called to address deviations from income includes concessions, You don’t have to be member the budget approved at last year’s rentals, classes, service charges, to come and participate. CCPA FUNDRAISERS Do you love the WOW Hall? immediately. We can only dis- location at their convenience. Do you want to put your money play a few thousand at a time in The Bottledrop staff will count where your heart is? the lobby (and we have to move the containers and the WOW You can now sign up to be a them out for some shows), so we Hall gets the refund value. monthly donor via Patreon at will be putting out more boxes https://www.patreon.com/wow- each week and donating many AMAZONSMILE hall. In addition to making a that have been on sale to another The Community Center for direct donation, the CCPA has nonprofit. the Performing Arts / WOW several ongoing fundraisers you Let’s also give a shout out to Hall is registered as a non-profit can participate in at very low Skip of Skip’s CD World, who that people can choose when cost. donated his inventory to KLCC. shopping on smile.amazon.com.