K k MARCH 2014 KWOW HALL NOTES g VOL. 26 #3 H WOWHALL.ORGk anticipated and so the aftermath is not yet com- pletely understood... That 1 guy Along with his pioneering main instrument, The On Saturday, March 29, the Community Center Magic Pipe, a monstrosity of metal, strings and elec- for the Performing Arts and University of Oregon tronics, Mike facilitates the dynamic live creation of Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome music and magic in ways only That 1 Guy can con- That 1 Guy back to the WOW Hall. jure; expect to see magic as well now integrated into In November 2000, a curious WOW Hall audience the already clever performance. (who had come to hear Jolly Mon and Moth) became Silverman’s story is very similar to many musi- the first people in Eugene to experience a strange new cians that have come before him. He grew up a act – named That 1 Guy. A soloist playing a seven- self-proclaimed music geek, soaked in the influence of foot tall homemade instrument called The Magic his jazz musician father, and enrolled in San Pipe, it must have seemed like a novelty act. How Francisco Conservatory of Music before joining the long could someone keep an act like that up? local jazz scene himself as a sought-after percussive Fourteen years later, Mike Silverman aka That 1 bassist. This is where the similarities end, though, Guy has gone from unusual opener to headliner, and and where That 1 Guy truly began. in 2009, and again in 2010, T1G was picked by “In my case, being a bass player, I just felt very WOW Hall audience members for the “Best restricted by the instrument itself,” he says. “I Instrumentalist” WOW Hall Award. You might even always wanted to sound different and have my own say that with his magic pipe, Silverman struck gold. sound. I was headed that way on the bass, but for That 1 Guy has set himself apart as a true one-of- me to fully realize what I was hearing in my head a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in sonically I was going to have to do it my way”. the entertainment industry. His innovation continues Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North to soar with the announcement of another tour kick- America and Canada, That 1 Guy is a favorite at ing off in January 2014, which will feature live video festivals like Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day Out, projections on a completely unique rig invented, cre- All Good, Bella, High Sierra, Summer Meltdown, ated and operated by the guy himself. T1G has just Montreal Jazz Festival, Harvest Music Festival and released his first full-length album in nearly four more. He was also the ‘Tap Water Award’ winner years, an incredible sonic journey that reflects his at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act, unique blend of classical, rock, and electronica. The and his legendary collaboration Buckethead as The album, Poseidon’s Deep Water Adventure Friends, is Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his vir- “a deep water journey of discovery and attempted tuoso story as a creative visionary. enlightenment,” says Mike. “It’s part-one of the Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00. four-part Magicland series that will follow. Lots of Tickets are $13 advance, $15 door. Magic Mustache research and development went into this one. The Club VIP Tickets are $39 and are available only K deep-water density and pressures were more than we through the artists’ website. H k INSIDE THIS ISSUE Snow Tha Product IAMSU! Rebirth Brass band El Ten Eleven DEAD MEADOW Vagabond Opera & Chervona Babes With Axes Con Bro Chill Linda Perhacs Sonic Bloom WOW Hall Award Winners An-Ten-Nae of 15. Witnessing his mother struggle as Andre Nickatina a single parent, he began using his moth- Volunteer Party Bun B & Kirko Bangz er’s pain as motivation for his music. While attending Prairie View A&M On Thursday, March 27, the CCPA Trill was released. Singles included University (majoring in mass communica- and University of Oregon Campus Radio “Draped Up”, “Git It”, and “Get tions) he released his first mixtape, 88.1 FM KWVA proudly welcome to the Throwed”. The album peaked at the #6 Procrastination Kills, in 2009. WOW Hall: Bun B and Kirko Bangz’ spot on the American Billboard 200 and Bangz released his first official single, “The Trillest Tour”. #1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums “What Yo Name Iz?” in 2011. Shortly Houston rappers Bun B and Kirko chart. after, he released a mixtape entitled PAID Bangz have collaborated before, on tracks In 2008, Bun B released his second Procrastination Kills 3. His second sin- U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit like the “What Yo Name Iz” remix, and album, II Trill. The first single was gle entitled “Drank In My Cup” debuted Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization more recently, Bun B’s Triller record. “That’s Gangsta” featuring Jamaican- at #96 on the Billboard Hot 100. The two emcees are connecting yet again, American artist Sean Kingston. It debuted Bangz released a new mixtape, this time for a Bun B tour. at #2 on the Billboard 200. Other singles Procrastination Kills 4, in September, Rapper Bun B (Bernard Freeman) rose were “Damn I’m Cold” featuring Lil 2012. His third single from his debut to fame in the duo UGK (with Pimp C). Wayne and “You’re Everything” featuring album titled “Keep It Trill” was also Based in Port Arthur, TX, UGK signed Rick Ross, David Banner, DJ Corbett and released in 2012. with Jive and with 1992’s Too Hard to 8Ball & MJG, the latter of which was Named part of XXL Magazine’s 2013 Swallow began a series of Southern gang- dedicated to Pimp C (who died in 2007). Freshman Class, Kirko released another sta rap albums that were successful sell- Bun B’s third album, Trill OG, was mixtape, Progression 3, in 2013. He also ers. Their third album, Ridin’ Dirty, released in 2010. His fourth studio album announced the title of his debut album, peaked at #2 on the R&B Charts in 1996, titled Trill OG: The Epilogue was Bigger Than Me. On January 28, 2014, and at #15 on the Billboard 200. After released in November and features Pimp Bangz released the first single “Hoe” fea- releasing their fourth studio album, Dirty C, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Lil Boosie, Kirko turing YG and Yo Gotti. His debut Money, Pimp C got sentenced to jail. Bangz, Big K.R.I.T., Raekwon, Z-Ro and album will be released during 2014 by Bun B next made guest appearances on Devin The Dude. Atlantic Records. numerous albums by other rappers and Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the released a 2005 mixtape titled Legends. KIRKO BANGZ door and $50 for Meet & Greet. Doors RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, KThat October, Bun B’s debut solo album Kirko Bangz started rapping at the age open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00.k H WOW HALL NOTES her on Twitter, and download her The Community Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, free mixtape, Run Up or Shut Up. Or 97401, (541)687-2746, [email protected], www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6 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 CASKEY Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2014 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Program Coordinator - Calyn Kelly, Membership Coordinator & Publicist After releasing mixtapes inde- - Bob Fennessy, Stage Manager - Selena Frame, Asst Stage Manager - Jason Schroeder, Office Managers - Donna Carbone, Ross pendently including No Shuber, Booking Asst - Katy Vizdal, Bookkeeper - Kimberly Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator & House Manager - Kayte McDonald, Complaints (2012), Brandon Volunteer Coordinator - Laura Farrelly, House Manager - Sam Harmon, Concessions Manager - Jessica Syverson, Angela Lees, Custodians - Richard A., Shawn Lynch Volunteer Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon, Poster Caskey, better known by his stage Distribution - WOW Hall Poster Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice-Chair: Cayle Chisholm, Secretary: Sara name Caskey, signed to Birdman’s Shmigelsky, Treasurer: Craig Lawrence; Members: Sean Cannon, Mayo Finch, Mike Meyer Cash Money Records and Republic Records in August 2012. Upon signing, Caskey said: “I’ve wanted to be a performer my whole life, so signing with Cash Money Records and having this platform to release my music has been a dream. I greatly respect Birdman, Slim and the YMCMB family. I look forward to making the city of Orlando, my fans and Snow Tha Product my label proud.” On December 8, 2012, Caskey On Sunday, March 30, the looks and in-your-face rhyming released his debut single “Keep It CCPA and University of Oregon abilities to be a hip-hop sensation on the Low” featuring Kyle • WE’ AL RE Campus Radio 88.1 FM KWVA in the U.S. or Latin America, if Denmead from the No Complaints OC VE L R proudly welcome Snow Tha only the industry could, as Snow mixtape. He was featured on the E WE’RE SA Product along with special guests would say it, wake they’re game Cash Money Records compilation ’R T Caskey and Eugene’s own TNC up.