K k FEBRUARY 2020 K g VOL. 32 #2 H WOWHALL.ORGk title of the album, which was taken from Greek mythology’s one-eyed watcher. “There was this wonderful cinematic imagery of ‘The Warrior’ on the cover, the artwork bringing a visual dimension to the music within,” Powell says. Released in April 1972, Argus reached No. 3 in the UK charts and was named “Best Album” in the Melody Maker›s annual poll, selling more than one million copies worldwide. Remixed and remastered for the album’s 30th in 2002, the reissue was one of the fastest sell out printings in MCA his- tory. Truly, there is no other rock band on the planet that has done more with the twin guitar concept than the Ash. Today, Wishbone Ash is still fronted by Andy Powell, with Mark Abrahams (guitar), FEATURING ARGUS LIVE Bob Skeat (bass) and Joe Crabtree (drums). WISHBONE ASH Tickets are $25 advance, $30 day of show On Tuesday, March 10, the Community studio recordings, 11 live albums and five “Blowin’ Free”, it was on Argus that and $50 VIP. Doors open at 7:30 pm and Center for the Performing Arts proudly wel- live DVDs (along with a DVD rockumen- guitarists Andy Powell and Ted Turner showtime is 8:00. H comes Wishbone Ash to the WOW Hall. tary). Back in the day, Wishbone Ash cut perfected their melodic twin-lead style. For this special show, Wishbone Ash will their teeth on the US stadium circuit first Argus is the quintessential Wishbone Ash perform their landmark album, Argus, in its opening for The Who. Once they began recording, the holy grail of realizing the entirety. headlining in the States, Wishbone’s opening band’s unique and complex vision. In his Wishbone Ash celebrates a half-century of acts included Springsteen, Kiss and memoir, Eyes Wide Open, Powell says, “In lead guitar power in 2020. Formed in Aerosmith. With a new album, Coat of retrospect, nothing else we did would be October 1969 in London, England, Wishbone Arms, and a new single, “We Stand As quite so significant. … It turned out to be an Ash is one of the most influential guitar One”, just released, they are currently being album of powerfully if loosely connected bands in the history of rock. Inspired equally discovered by new generations of rock fans. themes: time passing, aspiration, conflict, by British folk traditions, American jazz and The band’s third release, Argus is good and evil.” R&B, the group played to public and critical interwoven with medieval and spiritual imag- The album’s iconic cover design is one of acclaim. ery. Featuring such classics as “The King Hipgnosis’ legendary works - a sentry sur- Wishbone Ash has released 25 original Will Come”, “Throw Down the Sword” and veying a misty landscape - encapsulating the K k By Gabriel Gonzaga-Valenzuela Attention all hip-hop heads! Brother Ali INSIDE THIS ISSUE (aka Jason Newman) makes his return to the historic WOW Hall on Saturday, February 15, ART IN THE GALLERY P2 with special guests Open Mike Eagle and DJ Last Word. FASHAWN & J STONE P3 Brother Ali has earned widespread critical P4-5 acclaim for his deeply personal, socially con- EUGENE LIVE! scious and inspiring brand of hip-hop. Newman P6 brought underground rap into the forefront of EOTO national media by voicing his American strug- WOW HALL AWARD WINNERS P7 gle. As a political activist, Brother Ali uses his platform to entice conversation. In “Uncle Sam Goddamn”, which garnered five million views on YouTube, Ali references “Bloodshed, genocide, rape and fraud written to the pages of the law, good lord.” Since 2007, Brother Ali has released four PAID albums and one EP that have charted on the U.S. Postage U.S. Billboard 200. His chart-topping success Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, prompted global tours. Ali made national tele- Nonprofit Organization vision appearances on The Late Late Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon alongside The Roots. In times of viral fame and an expedited lad- der to the top, Brother Ali took no shortcuts. He has been performing since the 90s alongside acts like Talib Kweli, Atmosphere, Immortal Technique, Killer Mike, Chuck D and 9th Wonder. Ali earned his spot on the stage, sustained success and became a global rap icon. Brother Ali’s unique perspective derives from his religion, skin condition and race. Through intricate storytelling, Brother Ali con- tinues to illicit deep emotion and question American ideals. His latest project, Secrets & Escapes, concentrates on his growth as a hus- band and father. Open Mike Eagle was a member of California’s Project Blowed collective before going solo in 2010. BROTHER ALI Ironically, DJ Last Word will play first. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime SECRETS & ESCAPES TOUR is 8:30. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. H K k 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, Kambra Morris-Mitzner General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz with support from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division. Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters Copyright 2020 All rights reserved Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew Notes Staff: CCPA Board of Directors Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy Chair: Robyn Kelly Layout & Design - James Bateman Vice Chair: Mike DeLuise CCPA Staff: Secretary: Kathleen Blai Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy Treasurer: Amy Sherwood Programming Manager - Lori Hawley Members: Sam Harmon, Janelle Krinsky, Dan Nathan, Stage Manager - Justin Showker John Henry Weber IN THE GALLERY For the month of February, the WOW Hall lobby art gallery will proudly display “There is One: FASHAWN & J STONE Contemporary Landscapes” - new works by Sheila Wadsack. The “There is One: Contemporary Landscapes” exhibit will run February 7th - 28th. In the contemporary LOYALTY OVER ROYALTY TOUR realm of painting in this style, it visually demonstrates the ways in which Sheila’s work has been inspired by the age-old genre characterized by the interest of portraying nature, with its elements arranged into a coherent On Monday, February 24, the nom, Grizzly City 2, The Phe- of Loyalty LP finds him reaching composition. Community Center for the Per- nom 2, Higher Learning, out to YG, Snoop Dogg, Mozzy, The classic landscape painting contains skies, trees, water, mountains and textures like rock, wood and stone. forming Arts and University of and One Shot One Kill. Curren$y, Casanova, Wale, Sheila transforms her landscape paintings with a special perspective. They are places we have visited, which Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM Fashawn first gained major Pacman Da Gunman, Bino have somehow been transformed and made magic. The feeling they communicate to the viewers is dreamy. They KWVA proudly welcome Fashawn attention in 2009 for the release Rideaux, Jeremih, Dom Kennedy, manage to travel us to the landscapes of our dreams and wake up memories long forgotten. and J Stone Loyalty Over Royalty of his debut album Boy Meets James Fauntleroy and more for Says Sheila: Tour to the WOW Hall. World. This early success led creative assistance; a posthumous “Growing up in the wonderful Pacific Northwest, there was so much beautiful scenery and, although most Would you choose the happi- him to be inaugurated into the verse from Nipsey Hussle also of my paintings were inspired by beautiful scenes I found in books, they reflect the love I have for beautiful ness of the person you love over 2010 XXL Freshmen cover. His pops up on the album’s Pacman scenes in Nature. Art inspired by God, I always loved art, but never got into painting till the kids were gone the chance to wear a royal crown? buzz has gotten increasingly Da Gunman and Casanova col- -- then the Lord told me it was time to start painting, so I did and this is what came from that... no art lessons Well then Richard III you ain’t. stronger, from sharing the stage laboration “Nineteen”. Production or school so I know it’s only by Him I was able to do this.” Rappers Fashawn and J Stone with notable stars such as Kend- on Definition of Loyalty comes Artist bio and exhibition resume can be seen in advance at www.chriswickgallery.com. All works in the also prefer loyalty over royalty, rick Lamar, Talib Kweli and Wiz courtesy of Bassman, Mike & show will be available to purchase. hence the name of the current Khalifa, to performing at jam- Keys, Al B. Smoove, The For additional information please call 347.654.0556 or visit www.chriswickgallery.com. tour. packed shows like Rock the Bells Olympicks, Disko Boogie, Sap The lobby art gallery is open for viewing noon – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. H Fashawn is currently on tour and Paid Dues. He also per- and others. promoting his album The Ecolo- formed the entrance theme song “J. Stone reps for his late, gy. for boxing welterweight champi- great mentor — not to mention Born in Fresno, California, on Timothy Bradley when he for the continued relevance of Los Fashawn had a rough childhood fought his rematch against Manny Angeles street rap — on his most due to his father being incarcer- Pacquiao on Pay Per View.