K k APRIL 2019 K g VOL. 31 #4 H WOWHALL.ORGk the opening song, “Hanoi 1” use a distorted guitar to provide a heavy rock tone. Then others, such as “Hanoi 3”, use a Vietnamese flute throughout that results in an ambi- ent atmosphere -- in sharp contrast to the more intense parts of the project. The piece also takes dives into a more dark and jazzy sound, completely unrecognizable from their previous work. Still, IC-01 does not disappoint and shows just how much range the group has. Unknown Mortal Orchestra was on the road for the majority of the last year, first promoting Sex and Food, then doing a fall tour for IC-01. With no new projects announced, it will be interesting to see how they blend the sounds in their upcoming tour. Eugene is lucky enough to host their opening show as the band THE YEAR OF UMO hits a few western cities before doing a summer festival circuit. By Ruben Estrada Oregon based band released their Still, Nielson does not let his is said to have been inspired by As the smallest venue on the tour, On Thursday, April 11, the critically acclaimed album Sex and listeners relax entirely, exploring each location. the WOW Hall undoubtedly pro- Community Center for the Food, their first studio project in dark tones on tracks like “Chronos In October of last year vides the most intimate place to Performing Arts and University of three years. While certainly a con- Feasts on His Children” and “If Unknown Mortal Orchestra experience the show. Come hear Oregon Campus Radio 88.1 FM tinuation of their signature combi- You’re Going to Break Yourself”, released IC-01 Hanoi, their first some of the best music out of the KWVA proudly welcome Unknown nation of psychedelia, pop and balancing the album with somber instrumental album, recording Pacific Northwest as they kick off Mortal Orchestra back to the funk, they give this project more but equally as beautiful sounds. entirely in its title city during the their 2019 live experience right WOW Hall. room to breathe. The instrumen- Recorded in Mexico City, Sex and Food session. here in Eugene. Unknown Mortal Orchestra tals create a dreamy tone through- Hanoi, Seoul, Reykjavík, Nielson’s Unlike anything they have done Doors open at 8:00 pm and had quite the 2018. out as frontman Ruban Nielson’s hometown Auckland and his cur- in the past, the album leaps from showtime is 8:30. Tickets are $20 Early in the year the Portland, hazy vocals blend in perfectly. rent home in Portland, the album genre to genre. Some tracks, like in advance, $25 day of show. H INSIDE THIS ISSUE AFROMAN P2 THE EXPERIENCE P3 EUGENE LIVE!: A NIGHT OF FUNKN’ FRIENDS P4 JULIAN JUNIOR MARVIN P5 WILLAMETTE VALLEY OLD-TIME SOCIAL P5 TACOS+TRAP FEATURING UZ P6 MIKE SHERM P6 ILLFADED AFTERLIFE 4.20 BASH P7 PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit PHOTO: BOB MINKIN PHOTO: Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, MELVIN SEALS & JGB Nonprofit Organization On Wednesday, April 17, the Community Center for the forty years with a long-established reputation as a performer, Performing Arts proudly welcomes Melvin Seals and JGB recording artist and producer. He is most revered for his power- “Roadrunner Tour” to the WOW Hall. ful, high-spirited Hammond B-3 organ playing. Melvin spun his Wasn’t he just here? Yes, he was. Well, Coyote, did you B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing catch him? so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Melvin Seals, who graced our stage in February with Grateful Music”. From blues to funk to rock to jazz, he serves up a tasty Dead tribute act Terrapin Flyer, is returning with his own band mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. JGB. And a lot of people wouldn’t be unhappy if he played here Today, Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style plus every month. They recently voted Melvin the WOW Hall’s soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acous- Favorite Male Performer for 2018, the third year in a row he has tic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of Zach been so honored. Nugent’s guitar and vocals, John-Paul McLean’s savory bass, Pete JGB is the band founded by Jerry Garcia as a side project in Lavezzoli’s hearty drums and, of course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the 1975; it remained the most important of his various side projects wizard’s magic on Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards. Along until his death in 1995. The band regularly toured, and recorded with Sunshine Becker and Lady Chi on back-up vocals, the result sporadically, throughout its twenty-year existence. Besides is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that chal- Garcia, bassist John Kahn was the only constant. Seals had the lenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which next longest tenure, serving as keyboardist from 1980 onward. the band members create a spontaneous and high art where the Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm-and-blues touch with his sky is the limit. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical funky style of playing, it’s no wonder Jerry nicknamed him journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and “Master of the Universe”. smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours. Kahn briefly led the group -- rechristened JGB -- following Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of Garcia’s death in 1995 and Seals became the bandleader after his melodic flavor with JGB. If you didn’t catch him here last time RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, death in 1996. He is the only remaining member from the final (or if you did), be like the wily coyote and try again. iteration of the Jerry Garcia Band in JGB. Tickets are $23 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors open at Melvin has been a powerful presence in the music industry for 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H K k The Community Center for the public and push for legalization. WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the Afroman says, “The remake Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon SWEET TREE FARMS PRESENTS of ‘Because I Got High’ is a col- Webpress, Circulation 3,200, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support from City laboration that evolved from pas- of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2019 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising sion on all sides. I was still living Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Lori Hawley, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Ed in prohibition while my fellow Kashin, Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Manager - Danette Lamson, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer comrades across state lines are Coordinator - Kaleah Bishop, House Manager - Blake Boxer Concessions Manager: Angela Lees; Concessions Staff: living legalized. I had to take a Marleena Pearson, Billy Ashe, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Dave Diercks, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters, Dan Wathen, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of stand.” Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Henry Weber, Secretary: Janelle Krinsky, Treasurer: Amy Sherwood A rapper, multi-instrumental- Members: Kathleen Blair, Hannah Finley, Robyn Kelly, Marlene Monette, Amy Sherwood ist and musician, Foreman’s AFROMANOn Friday, April 12, Sweet The focus of the new version musical career began in the eighth Tree Farms presents Afroman at is a result of the pairing of Afro- grade, when he began recording the WOW Hall. man with the National Organiza- homemade songs and selling Afroman (Joseph Edgar Fore- tion for the Reform of Marijuana them to his classmates. Foreman man, born July 28, 1974) is a Laws (NORML) and Weedmaps. also performed in his church, Grammy nominated artist best The updated song promotes the playing both the drums and gui- known for his 2001 hit single, medical and economical benefits tar. “Because I Got High”. In of marijuana in In 1998, Afroman released his 2014, Afroman recorded a order to edu- first album, My Fro-losophy. new version of the cate the Afroman’s album Because I Got song along with a High was released in 2000 and video that high- gained popularity once its title light’s the track was played on The How- positive side ard Stern Show. The song of mari- became a hit and was featured in juana; the films Jay and Silent Bob taking Strike Back, The Perfect Score the song and Disturbia. “Because I Got from cool High” was nominated for the party Grammy Award for Best Rap anthem to Solo Performance in 2002. real-time After the single’s success, Uni- legaliza- versal signed Afroman to a six- tion album deal. anthem. As Tickets are $18 in advance. might be Doors open at 8:00 pm and expected, the video showtime is 8:30. H went viral. 2 APRIL 2019 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? By Jade & Bridgette tors, movers, shakers and anyone On Saturday, April 13, The who has a skill or passion they The Experience is an event that is way more than just a typical college party.