K k APRIL 2018 K g VOL. 30 #4 H WOWHALL.ORGk living and recording space. Back in Wimberley, Texas, Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit) set up a makeshift studio in Kelsey Wilson’s beloved childhood home -- aban- doned since the floods of 2015 -- where they found the muses that were eager to resurface. The group also tapped the talents of frequent tour mate Chris Boosahda (Shakey Graves), Atlantic Records record- ing artist Max Frost and Grammy- winning producer Adrian Quesada (Groupo Fantasma, Brown Sabbath, Spanish Gold). This album almost immediately settles in to find the band at its most expansive. Songs like “My Town” and the deep-breathing “Eggshells” stretch the spaces between beats like a Chinese fin- ger/time trap. They stop for more WILD CHILD’S EXPECTATIONS than one layover in Detroit, with “Back and Forth” evoking the horn By: Maya Vagner since they left us after their last lead vocalist and violinist. She drums; Cody Ackors on guitar and charts of Arthur Conley and Jackie On Sunday, April 29 the album, Fools. After listening to shrugs. “So we said, ‘Why not just trombone; and Tyler Osmond on Wilson (or even Jens Lekman), and Community Center for the those two songs, I was in deep do all of them?’” bass. These musicians won’t settle “Think It Over” throws an unex- Performing Arts and KLCC proud- need of more. When iTunes When Wild Child finished their for anything less then an infectious pected nod to Sly and the Family ly welcome Wild Child back to the finally released every track, I was last tour and jumped into the stu- blend of perfection. They have Stone. WOW Hall along with special so excited that I blocked my whole dio to start this album, every mem- managed to reach out to many fans The closing track, “Goodbye, guest Stelth Ulvang. day out just so I could listen to the ber had a new idea and a new vibe and touch their hearts. After four Goodnight,” is also the first the Wild Child left me speechless album and analyze every detail. to contribute. Taking this multi- albums they still engage their audi- group recorded, and the one they when I first discovered them. Each song on Expectations is spectral approach to writing was ence with grace in person and believe best epitomizes their jour- Their tone is inviting and relatable different from the others. A child’s the best move by far for this band. through intellectual conversations ney. Scott McMicken’s production and their new album proves just voice tells Alexander Beggins, They also made a list of their within their music. It’s incredible. caught the band off-guard: He that. We’ve all been there before “Don’t think that way.” The track favorite musicians who were also Expectations is an awakening slowed the waltz down to the -- finishing a relationship and mov- that follows -- called “Alex” -- is a great producers -- choosing ones after having failed love. Wilson and tempo of a dirge — or a dirge with ing on to have expectations for the hook-spangled opener that in three they thought would shed a new and Beggins’ voices have a yin yang the levity of a waltz — and built next relationship that are unrealis- breezy minutes builds from a single unique light on specific composi- effect; they fit each other naturally the track up at an almost excruciat- tic. In their new album expecta- ukulele to a lush and playful tions. Then Wild Child set about as they break boundaries and mold ingly slow pace that in the end tions is the common theme. arrangement. The song “Back And chasing an album from studio to a beautiful story with every track gives you what you want from it, On February 9, Wild Child Forth” starts off with an upbeat studio all over the world, never you hear. The route they took but only gives it to you once. released the first two singles from tempo and a hint of repetition saying no to an idea. with this album took them from “At first we were all just trying the record - one produced by Chris that’s hard to ignore. The lyrics Formed in 2010, Wild Child Chris Walla’s studio in Tromso, to understand where he was com- Walla of Death Cab for Cutie are about having someone coming consists of Kelsey Wilson on lead Norway, to a home-built ware- ing from,” says Wilson with a called “Think It Over”, the other back and forth and leading you on vocals and violin; Alexander house studio on the outskirts of laugh, “but the arrangement works produced by Matthew Vasquez of in your life. Beggins on ukulele and vocals; Philadelphia, where Dr. Dog’s Scott out so well — with what the song Delta Spirit called “Expectations”. “We had too many ideas for Sadie Wolfe on cello; Matt McMickens picked up the bass is about and how we felt when we They thought it would hint at how we wanted to make this Bradshaw on keyboards, trumpet, and, “Joined the band for a week”; wrote it — that it ended up being what they have been working on record,” says Kelsey Wilson, the and harmonica; Tom Myers on arranging harmonies and sharing CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 MC CHRIS P2 H ATHIARCHISTS P3 H JOE JACK TALCUM P3 H PIGS ON THE WING P4 H LANDON WORDSWELL & SKYZOO P5 INSIDE THIS ISSUE CAR SEAT HEADREST P2 H ANDREA GIBSON P6 H GREEN EARTH BALL P6 H HYDING JEKYLL, HENRY’S CHILD & JOLLYMON P7 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING APRIL 25 This year’s WOW Hall Annual Membership Meeting is on www.wowhall.org. Wednesday, April 25. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for a reception Following the meeting, stick around for a reception in the PAID U.S. Postage U.S. (featuring food and beverages) and the meeting is scheduled to basement. Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, run 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Nonprofit Organization CCPA members meet annually to approve a policy statement, 2018 CCPA Membership Meeting Agenda a budget for the upcoming year and to elect members to the WOW Hall Board of Directors. Wednesday, April 25th, WOW Hall This year the membership can elect up to five board members. 6:30 Social and Snacks. Meeting 7pm-10pm. All will be elected to two-year terms. IV. CCPA Mission Statement Completing their terms are board members Marjorie Bridges, V. General Policy Statement Jordan Cogburn, Mike Janes, Jon Silvermoon and Daylon Sloan. VI. Year in Review Continuing CCPA Board members are Aaron Dietrich, VII. State of Finances Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette and Jim Showker. Their terms a. Current Finances end in 2019. b. Presentation of 18’-19’ Budget More members are needed to serve on the Board of Directors. c. Membership Vote to Approve Budget VIII. General Manager Fundraising Presentation CCPA members who can devote time and skills to the organiza- IX. Nomination Board of Directors tion are encouraged to run. To qualify to serve on the board of a, Board Member Nomination and Acceptance directors, one must have been a CCPA member for at least 30 b. BREAK (Ballot Formation during this Time) days prior to the election. c. Ballot Distribution to Membership This meeting is open to the public but only members may d. Nominee Speeches and Q/A vote. A person can become a member by paying membership e. Membership Turn in Ballots dues ($15-35 sliding scale) or by donating ten hours of non-show X. Committee and Staff Reports volunteer time. XI. Public Comments/Open Forum XII. Announcement of New Board of Directors RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, If you are not a member and want to become one, or wish to XIII. Meeting Adjourned check your membership status, please call 541-687-2746 or stop *A person must have been a CCPA member for 30 days to run for the board by the WOW Hall office. To join or renew via PayPal, go to 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 Manager - Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator - Kaleah Bishop, House Manager - Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn Lynch, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Staff: Charles Peters, Dan Wathen, 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 MC CHRIS IS BACK! On Sunday, April 15, the Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation CCPA and University of Oregon and Tight Bros. He was also a through eBay sales and donations Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA producer of on air content for collected at live shows. welcome M.C.