K k APRIL 2016 K g VOL. 28 #4 H WOWHALL.ORGk MYSTIC ROOTS BAND Far East, from So Cal to Mystic Roots Band (MRB) is a Singapore. The band has complet- Chico, CA born, 5-piece pop reg- ed several successful tours in Asia, gae fusion band. With two feet rocking crowds in Japan, South solidly in reggae, the band seam- Korea, Guam and Europe. Stops in lessly juggles elements of dance- Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece hall, hip-hop, EDM, pop, and a were sponsored through the “Armed taste of rock. The band is always Forces Entertainment” program. sharpening their evolving musical MRB’s single, “Summer Festival” arrangements with vocal harmo- topped iTunes “Hot Tracks” in nies that are made richer by the Reggae at #1, was ranked #12 in groups’ female/male dynamic. “What’s Hot” in ALL genres, and The music and lyrics are catchy was the 2nd best selling Reggae and upbeat, yet with a powerful, single of the week during its debut. positive message. A five song EP that includes this HOW TO Attending a Mystic Roots live song and more with similar easy concert guarantees not just music going and positive vibes -- spear- STAY POSITIVE: for your ears, but also a high- headed by the production of E.N. energy show and powerful experi- Young of Roots Musician Records ence you’ll never forget. MRB and Tribal Seeds – was released in promotes positivity and spreads a 2015. The EP is the follow up to KATCHAFIRE AND conscious message while still hav- Mystic Roots album Camp Fire, ing a good time and keeping the which includes two albums; the first party going! of which showcases Mystic Roots MYSTIC ROOTS BAND The band is always on the in a Reggae Roots style on Volume move, accepting choice offers to 1 Camp along with a second disc: On Wednesday, May 4, the all started when lead guitarist from the likes of Don Letts play renowned music festivals and Volume 2 Fire which features EDM Community Center for the Per- Grenville Bell, father of lead singer (acclaimed documentary maker notable shows, playing support to and Club remixes. forming Arts and KLCC proudly Logan Bell and drummer / singer and Clash tour DJ), music jour- artists such as Ziggy Marley, Over the years, Mystic Roots welcome Katchafire and Mystic / songwriter Jordan Bell, moved nalist David Katz, and have been Michael Franti, Blink 182, Magic! Band has made some stellar achieve- Roots Band to the WOW Hall into an apartment building in championed on the airwaves by Violent Femmes, 311, Matisyahu, ments. Here are just a few exam- along with Stay Positive Sound. town with his then teenage sons radio legends such as Steve Barker Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Tribal ples: Hailing from the mighty where they could make music all (BBC), Charlie Gillet (BBC) and Seeds and more. -4.5 million+ views on YouTube H-Town (Hamilton), Aoteoroa night -- and the rest is history. David Rodigan (Kiss FM and oth- Relentless touring and an excit- for underground hit: “Pass” (New Zealand), Katchafire has Countless jams and sell out con- ers), to name a few of a very long ing stage show have garnered a fan -New single “Summer Festival” become a global roots reggae phe- certs later they are now an eight list. base from the West Coast to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 nomenon. With a pure, classic piece collective of multi talented “Katchafire just keep coming sound, the all Maori reggae band songwriters and musicians and up with goods. Their songwriting MYSTIC ROOTS BAND delivers one of the most authentic have become a staple on the Cali- ability over the years has become reggae shows around today. fornian and Pacific Roots scenes. second-to-none and time has Credits include four highly suc- The fire just continues to get allowed them to develop older cessful studio albums, multiple hotter following invitations to songs to a point of perfection.” – awards, platinum sales, highest acclaimed events such as Glaston- artsHub selling singles, and the list goes bury, opening circuits through Their latest release Best So Far on… Their sound is built on the Europe, Portugal and Brazil, as tips the hat to Katchafire’s classics foundations of classic roots reggae demand continues to grow for the in one amazing compilation for with an R’n’B and funk rub, non-stop feel good vibe of their music lovers around the world. mashing modern dancehall and incredible live shows. Their popu- The band has been deep in studio slinky reggae pop. larity and critical acclaim has seen mode creating their upcoming Katchafire has crafted a univer- them share the stage with artists highly anticipated 5th studio sal vibe, capturing something truly from Damian Marley, Steel Pulse, album. special in a diversity of instrumen- UB40, The Wailers, to Michael The momentum just continues tation and clarity of sound. Franti and Spearhead and many to grow, there is no stopping the Built on a family movement, it more. They’ve garnered respect fire. THAT 1 GUY P2 H DAVID GANS & GARCIA BIRTHDAY BAND P3 H FLATBUSH ZOMBIES P4 H BEAUTIFUL EULOGY P4 H HIGHLY SUSPECT P5 INSIDE THIS ISSUE EPROM P5 H ZION I P6 H WANDERLUST CIRCUS & RED RAVEN FOLLIES P6 H THE MOVEMENT P7 H TRICK PONY UNPLUGGED P7 CCPA Annual Membership ANNUAL MEETING MAY 11 Meeting Agenda The CCPA Annual Membership the seats held by Eli McDougal and Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 PAID Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Mayo Finch. These positions will be up U.S. Postage U.S. Time: 7:00 pm (Social at 6:30) Permit No. 303 No. Permit May 11. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for for election as one-year terms. Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Place: WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. Eugene, Oregon Nonprofit Organization a short reception and the meeting will There are nine seats on the board but begin promptly at 7:00. currently just eight board members, Call to Order CCPA members meet annu- so there’s an open seat. I. Welcome and Introductions ally to approve a budget for Continuing CCPA Board II. Review of the Year the upcoming year and to members are Mysti Rose a. Management Report elect members to the WOW Frost and Steve Lasky; b. Financial Report Hall board of directors. their terms end in 2017. c. Facilities Committee This year the membership In order to run for the d. Fundraising / Education Committee can elect up to seven board board, one must have been e. Personnel Committee members, five to two-year a CCPA member for at III. Public Comments/Open Forum terms and two to one-year least 30 days prior to the IV. General Policy Statement terms. election. A person can become V. Approval of the Budget Completing their two years terms a member by paying membership VI. Election of Board of Directors are board members Aaron Dietrich, dues ($15-30 sliding scale) or by donating a. Nominations* Jacqueline Hammer, McKenzie Goodwin ten hours of non-show volunteer time. b. Speeches and Mike Janes. If you are not a member and want to c. Recess d. Election Two vacancies on the board were become one, or wish to check your mem- RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, VII. Adjournment filled by appointment. Robert Kelsey bership status, please call or stop by the *A person must have been a CCPA member for 30 days to run for the board and Terri Wilson are currently serving in WOW Hall office. H K k The Community Center for the Along with his pioneering 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, main instrument, The Magic Box office hours Mon-Fri 12:00-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,800, General Support made Pipe, a monstrosity of metal, possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2016 All rights strings and electronics, T1G facil- 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 itates the dynamic live creation of Managers - Jason Bailey, Chris Evans, Davis Koier, Lighting Director - Sebastian Letelier, Office Managers - Donna Carbone, Ross music and magic in ways only he 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 can conjure. Fans have come to Harmon, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, expect to see magic now inte- Secretary: Robert Kelsey, Treasurer: McKenzie Goodwin, Members: Jacqueline Hamer, Steve Lasky, Mysti Rose Frost, Terri Wilson grated into the already clever performance. With this addition of incorpo- rating magic seamlessly into his live shows, T1G has legitimately achieved an all inclusive audio/ visual performance unlike any- thing experienced before. “So much of my music has miraculous qualities to it because it’s hard to tell what’s going on. There is a lot of slight of hand and sonic misdirection. It feels like I was meant to do magic.” Silverman grew up a self-pro- claimed music geek, soaked in the influence of his jazz musician father, and enrolled in San Francisco Conservatory of Music before joining the local jazz scene himself as a sought-after percus- sive bassist.