K k FEBRUARY 2018 K g VOL. 30 #2 H WOWHALL.ORGk comes from a place of truth and vulnerability that all too frequent- ly gets swallowed up and squashed as bands get on in their careers. In MEET NEW POLITICS the case of New Politics, the truth serves as inspiration for the best music. DREAMERS After more than two years of nomadism and cross-country tour- ing, as well as two EPs, Los Angeles’ Dreamers released its debut full-length LP This Album Does Not Exist on August 26, 2016. The smart alt pop trio, comprised of Nick Wold (vocals/ guitar), Nelson (bass/vocals) and Jacob Wick (drums), wrote much On Saturday, March 3, Dead “Harlem” earning over 31 million crowds around the world, touring the band developed over the years. for the album in Brooklyn before Nation Presents and Spotify streams and reaching the with everyone from Pink and Fall New Politics are one of the moving to L.A. and tracking at [email protected] NRQ welcome top five on alternative radio. The Out Boy to Paramore, 30 Seconds modern era’s premiere rock acts, a Fairfax Recordings. New Politics along with special band has since released three stu- to Mars, and Andrew McMahon hard-working band driven by pas- Led by singles like “Drugs” and guests Dreamers and The Wrecks. dio albums featuring a slew of hit in the Wilderness. sion and love, with a breathtaking, “Sweet Disaster”, Dreamers pits The ballots have been tabulated singles, including “Everywhere I Lost In Translation, the fourth engaging live show that gets every- the party and the paranoia of and here are the election results. Go” and “Tonight You’re Perfect”, studio album by New Politics, was one in on the action. “One of Us” escapism in seemingly effortlessly Old politics are out, and New securing major syncs in Frozen, released on October 6. Five sin- heralds a long-awaited return; it is tight, three-minute tunes. Album Politics are in! America’s Got Talent, ESPN, Bud gles were released prior to the New Politics’ first offering since tracks like “Pain Killer” and New Politics — consisting of Light, Doritos, and more. New album’s release, along with a 2015’s third album Vikings. “Lucky Dog” follow in this vein, Danish-born, David Boyd [lead Politics have made the full late music video for “One Of Us”. “One of Us” is bright, melodic swinging with handclaps and driv- vocals, guitar] and Søren night circuit, performing on Jimmy The focus of the new album is on and inviting; it acknowledges (and ing with sing-along choruses. Hansen [bass, guitar, keys, Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show life after touring and growing commits to getting through) the Throughout This Album Does vocals], as well as NY native Louis Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late more successful, as well as describ- bad, sad, hard and dark times, Not Exist, Dreamers toy with Vecchio [drums] — exploded onto Night with Seth Meyers and ing the task of reinventing them- without diminishing their signifi- themes of existence and existen- the scene with their smash hit CONAN, and played to sold out selves through the tight bonds that cance. Personal and universal, it CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 k INSIDE THIS ISSUE SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND WITH MARV ELLIS & WE TRIBE P2 BERMUDA TRIANGLE P3 THE GARCIA PROJECT P3 SENIOR TALENT SHOW P4 RYAN CARAVEO P4 G JONES & EPROM B2B P5 MARTY GRIMES P5 TERRAPIN FLYER WITH MELVIN SEALS P6 THE EXPERIENCE P6 THE ALBUM LEAF P7 YOB LOVES YOU! On Friday, February 23, the Community Center for the Per- media, with The New York Times going so far as to call them forming Arts proudly welcomes YOB back to the WOW Hall “one of the best bands in North America” after a performance at along with special guests Maestus. Scion Rock Festival. PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Epic, crushing, and heavy beyond words, YOB has achieved For 2011’s Atma, YOB took a more organic to recording. In Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, legendary status in recent years due to their unmatched aesthetic Scheidt’s own words, he wanted the record to sound, “grizzly, Nonprofit Organization and incredible body of work. Formed in 1996 in Eugene under with hair on it.” Three year later, the group released Clearing the leadership of doom metal mastermind Mike Scheidt on gui- the Path to Ascend, a record that upheld their legacy as a top- tars and vocals, the group initially released a three-song demo notch doom metal act and was hailed by Rolling Stone as the #1 tape in 2000 that garnered them international attention. Drawing metal album of the year. comparisons to groups like Neurosis, Sleep and Electric Wizard, In 2017 YOB teamed up with Relapse Records to reissue The YOB succeeded in developing modern sounding doom metal that Great Cessation. This definitive edition has been completely re- hearkened back to the classics. mastered by Heba Kadry (The Mars Volta, Diamanda Galas, In 2002, YOB released their debut album Elaborations of Slowdive) and includes stunning new artwork plus two bonus Carbon followed by Catharsis in 2003, a three song record that tracks (previously only available on vinyl). clocked in at a colossal 50 minutes. The buzz about YOB was In the autumn of 2013, Maestus emerged from the Pacific beginning to grow and the trio began to tour more extensively. Northwest under the Glossolalia Records banner with Scarlet Remaining quite prolific during this period, YOB continued to Lakes, an EP of grief-stricken blackdoom featuring current and release an album each year with The Illusion of Motion coming former members of Pillorian, Grst, and Arkhum. This was fol- in 2004 followed by The Unreal Never Lived in 2005. Despite lowed in 2015 by the band’s debut record Voir Dire, a gargan- all the momentum, YOB disbanded in 2006 tuan slab of charred oak and granite steeped in the rituals of In 2008 the band returned from hiatus and has remained frustration, estrangement, and loss. As such, the band’s existence strong ever since with Travis Foster on drums and Aaron Ries- reflects the principle of misery as it acts upon the world, and of eberg on bass. Reinvigorated and re-inspired, YOB released The the ceaseless decay that both precedes and follows it. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, Great Cessation in 2009. It was doom with a psychedelic twist, Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show (YOB wanted to a sound that Pitchfork referred to as “cosmic doom.” At this keep ticket the ticket price low for the hometown fans). Doors point in their career, the band found increased exposure in the open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. H 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, info@wowhall. org, www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-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 2018 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Programming Manager - Joshua Finch, Stage Manager - Justin Showker, Asst Stage Manager - Davis Koier, Robert Chappel, Office Managers - Ross Shuber, Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Jaley Osuna, House Manager - Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, 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: Marjorie Bridges, Secretary: Jordan Cogburn, Members: Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette, Jim Showker, Jon Silvermoon, Daylon Sloan SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND WITH MARV ELLIS & WE TRIBE On Thursday, February 8, the Teaming up with Alexandrah unite the people while bringing CCPA, RLM Entertainment and Love and DiVinCi, this interna- forth the art. Oregon born, and Astral Booking & Events proudly tionally touring group is sure to internationally known, this band welcome to the WOW Hall the bring the heat. of brothers continues to impress S.O.S. mini-tour featuring Marv Ellis & We Tribe deliver newcomers while garnering noto- Solillaquists of Sound and Marv modern jazz fused with old school riety everywhere they go. Ellis & We Tribe with special boom bap, sprinkled with vinyl Additionally, RLM guests RXN and Quincy Davis. scratches, and soaked in saxo- Entertainment is excited to pro- Orlando Weekly’s crowned phone. Conscious, genre-defying, vide local-based breakdancers and “King of Nightlife”, Solillaquists bold,and original flavors lay the high-quality live streaming of of Sound frontman, Asaan foundation for the folklore wis- each event on the tour. The “Swamburger” Brooks has been dom of Marv Ellis, and the cun- entire line-up will provide a discovering, developing, cultivat- ning wit and explosive energy of unique and high-energy experi- ing and introducing audiences to MiC iLL K. Their music is ence! “Our intention for this amazing artists and unknown tal- packed with thought-provoking mini-tour is to help unify com- ent for over ten years. Both his ideas, big beats and beautiful munities and to raise conscious- record label, Second Subject jazz, and represents the honest ness towards social and political Recordings, and his promotional and raw Northwest lifestyle they issues here in the U.S.