THIS WEEK AT THE CLUBS:   Mapfumo Mapfumo combines pop and rock sounds with traditional African instruments such as the mbira and the ngoma. Born out of the political unrest of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Mapfumo gained international attention by his devotion to his culture's traditional music. SUNDAY, TSUNAMI.   Kitka This Oakland-based ensemble sings women's music in many Slavic and Balkan languages, including Bosnian, Macedonian, Ukrainian, Yiddish, Latin and ancient Greek. The SF Bay Guardian says the sound is "so chillingly beautiful...that the entire audience sits enraptured." MONDAY, WOW HALL.   Preacher Boy "Preacher Boy stands at the crossroads of the blues, country, rock, and rockabilly, howling his tales into the void of human misery, folly, and (possible) redemption," says his website. Christopher Watkins is Preacher Boy 3 an epic one-man band from the Bay Area. TUESDAY, JOHN HENRY'S. CLICK HERE FOR CLUBS LISTINGS American Wild Cards Symphony performs cultural treasures. By Brett Campbell   Kitka sings Eastern European Tunes Monday at WOW Hall. .   The Eugene Symphony concert next week features two of the most beloved pieces of American music: Aaron Copland's orchestral suite from his ballet for Martha Graham, Appalachian Spring; and George Gershwin's jazzy Rhapsody in Blue, otherwise known as that airline theme song. If you've never heard either of them live, you should go to this concert, because they're among this country's lasting cultural treasures, appealing to classical music newcomers and veterans alike. But the show's real wild card is the 25-year-old Copland's provocative Piano Concerto, which he wrote a year after Gershwin's rhapsody and his own jazz-classical showcase, Music for the Theater. Despite its obvious blues and jazz influences, the concerto owes as much to Igor Stravinsky's rhythmic rambunctiousness as it does to American popular music. The concerto may have offended the bluehairs at its Boston premiere 4 with its ironic tone, unusual percussion battery, and jazz inflections 4 and raised a ruckus that any young musician or composer would envy. The concerto points out the similarities as well as differences in Copland's and Gershwin's approaches to jazz, as well as showing Copland's more "urban" side. The show also boasts a twisted little piece of Americana by that great iconoclast of American music, Charles Ives. My only complaint is that Gershwin's overfamiliar rhapsody has been played here quite recently and frequently. Meanwhile, a work of at least equal accomplishment, Gershwin's own Piano Concerto in F, languishes in relative obscurity, performed far too seldom. It would have been a much better choice for this "year of the piano." American music was also featured at last month's Oregon Festival of American Music tribute to Leonard Bernstein. Highlights included Fritz Gearhart's electrifying violin in Bernstein's Serenade, tenor John Aler's singing throughout, and soprano Maria Jette's humor, intelligence and extraordinary emotional range 4 from deep melancholy in Ned Rorem's setting of Sylvia Plath's "Lady Lazarus" to vivacious vamping in Mark Blitzstein's ode to lechery, "Modest Maid." For all her talent and audience appeal, Jette's no prima donna 4 she even turned pages for excellent pianist Tom Linker. That chamber music show, containing little gems of modern American classical music rarely if ever performed hereabouts, charmed the audience. And the orchestral concert bristled with the bustling American rhythmic energy that buoys Bernstein's best work, which conductor James Paul evokes so well with the OFAM orchestra. The feature piece, Songfest, requires a half dozen singers plus orchestra and is therefore expensive to stage, but it contains some great music not often heard. What a treasure trove of rare but worthwhile treats OFAM brings us! One of last year's best concerts featured the Bay Area vocal group Kitka at the WOW Hall, and I can't wait to hear them there again on Monday, Feb. 19. The a capella octet specializes in Eastern European vocal sounds, but don't let that frighten you into thinking that this is some dry academic exercise in musical anthropology. Some of the most powerful music ever sung happens to be in Balkan or Slavic languages, and the women of Kitka deliver it in a slightly softened style that makes it more appealing to Western ears, while retaining the folk melodies' tart harmonies and integrity. They weave a tapestry of sheer vocal beauty.   Freedom Songs Plus funk, folk, CD releases and benefits this week. By Vanessa Salvia   Mary Jane Lamond performs Celtic music Wednesday at the Duck. .   Greetings, and welcome to another installment of your favorite local music column. Looking for some local punk rock? Kick start your weekend with Shortround, Compact 56 and Burnout, appearing at John Henry's Friday. Jamie Rust will also be playing an amalgam of guitar-driven, contemporary folk-rock Friday at the Beanery. He's finished work on his second solo project, which can be acquired at the end of this month. Jamie's show begins at noon. It's a family celebration as Eugene's own Abakadubi takes the stage at the WOW Hall Saturday for its CD release party. The parents of this clan taught all the kids to sing, dance, and play multiple instruments. The result is that Abakadubi has become an amazing multi-cultural soul/funk 10-piece. The band's stage show will be impressive, replete with dancers in costumes and masks, to coincide with the annual Puerto Rican celebration, Festival of the Masks. In fact, one of the masks will be given away as a door prize. Opening up will be fiery Flamenco dance performed by dancers from Bailar Dance Studio. Not "just another folk singer," Peter Mulvey takes his influence from the funky acoustic guitar stylings of Leo Kottke. Add to that a knack for lyric crafting and unadorned yet expressive vocals and you've got an enjoyable evening with an up-and-coming new folk-rock musician. Mulvey's new CD features the vocal accompaniments of Chris Smithers and The Story's Jennifer Kimball. He performs at the Lord Leebrick Theatre (540 Charnelton) on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited appear at Tsunami Books. Mapfumo's history is one of conflict, dedication and perseverance. In 1945, he was born in Marondera, a small town in Zimbabwe, then known as Rhodesia. The music of his people was known as Shona, and it is what gave Mapfumo pleasure as a child, growing up in the country with little distraction from the life of daily chores. At age 10, Mapfumo moved to the town of Mbare, a center of protest against the Rhodesian regime. Throughout the early years of Mapfumo's life, Rhodesia began its inevitable progression to civil war. Mapfumo also began his musical career, and over the years his music became synonymous with rebels fighting for the cause of Zimbabwean freedom. He began to call his music "Chimureng" to reflect solidarity with the freedom fighters. His lyrics reflected the personal struggles of a nation in turmoil and he became a national hero. Not only did he provide the soundtrack to a cultural revolution, but he also angered the newly ensconced leaders as well by revealing their corruption in song. Throughout the years, Mapfumo has never wavered as a strong voice for peace and social justice, and to have him here in town is always a real treat. Wednesday, check out Mary Jane Lamond at the Wild Duck for some Celtic sounds. She initially gained fame for providing back-up vocals for an Ashley MacIssac song, then came into her own as she released her own pan-Celtic music. Also on Wednesday, Preacher Boy will appear at John Henry's, delivering a warped take on blues, jazz, and folk. Adam's Place 30 E. Broadway * 344-6948 Thu: Gus Russell--5:15, Jazz Fri: Abbott & Goebel-8:30, Jazz Sat: Tim McLaughlin--8:30, Jazz Mo: Debra Mathis--5:15, Jazz We: Barbara Dzuro--5:15, Jazz Barnes & Noble 1163 Valley River Dr. * 687-0356 Bacari Restaurant 1210 Willamette * 343-8404 Beanery 152 W. 5th * 342-3378 Fri: Jamie Rust--12, Acoustic Sat: Jamie Rust--12, Acoustic Beanery 2465 Hilyard * 344-0221 Black Forest Thu: Old Black Forest Farewell Performances--7:30, Var. Fri: Roy G. Biv--9:30, Psychedelic Experience Sat: Liquid Genie--9:30, Imprv Jam Su: Open Mic--9 sign-up Mo: Emerald City Open Jam--9:30Tu: T-Bone Weldone--9:30, Blues We: Patty McCulla--9:30, Blues Bliss Steak Ranch 2891 W. 11th * 484-6657 Fri: The Valley Boys--9, Rock Sat: The Valley Boys--9, Rock Tu & We: Easy Money--7, Variety Borders 5 Oakway Center * 345-6072 Fri: Sun Bossa Quartet--8, Brazilian The Brickhouse 4136 4th St. Spfd. * 988-1612 Buzz Coffeehouse EMU, UO * 346-3725 Thu: Eagle Park Slim--9, Blues Fri: Open Mic--9, hosted by Patrick Dodd Sat: Nicole Barrett--9, Acoustic Rock Mo: Open Poetry--9 Cafe Paradiso AA NS 115 W. Broadway * 484-9933 Thu: Hugh McGowan--8:30, Singer/songwriter Fri: Middle Eastern Dance Guild--8:30, Sabine Sat: Steve Pile--8:30, Acoustic Blues/Folk Tu: Open MIc--8:30, Acoustic We: Al Rose, Beki Hemingway, Travis Dow--8:30 Chantrelle's 5th & Pearl * 484-4065 Fri: Jazz Jam Cooperative w/ Gil Herrera--10, Jazz Sat: Loup Garou--10, Continental Blues Tu: Blues Jam w/ Byron Case & friends--10 Chez Ray 44 W. 10th * 344-1530 Thu: Grateful Dead Karaoke--9:30 Fri: Cynthia Rae & Simply Jazz--7, Jazz; Stone Cold Jazz--10, Jazz Sat: Roy G. Biv--10, Psychedelic Experience Mo: Peter Wilde's Open Mic featuring Patrick Dodd--8:30 Tu: Taper Tuesday hosted by Jeff Harrison--8:30 We: Justice & the Farm Dogs, Fiona McAullife--9:30, Folk Diablo's 959 Pearl * 683-3855 Doc's Pad 165 W. 11th * 683-8101 Thu: Hip-hop--9 Fri: Nautical Sauce Posse --9 Sat: DJ Dance Party--9 Mo: Rooster's Blues Jam--9 Tu: Karaoke--9 We: House DJ Dance--9 Duck Inn 1795 W. 6th * 342-5729 Fool's Paradise 460 Willamette * 338-9733 Foxfire 4740 Main, Spfd * 747-7900 Thu: Jet Harris & His Hotrod Hellcats--9, Rock Fri: Johnny Wilde & the Blue Yonder--9:30, Rock Sat: Mixed Blood--9:30, Rock Su: Karaoke--7:30 Mo: Forrest T. Black--9, Rock Tu: Anton & Friends--8:45, Jam We: JC Rico & Co.--9, R&B Groucho's 100 E. Broadway * 484-1747 Fri: DJ Mario Mora--10, Salsa & Merengue Hagen's 50 E. 11th * 343-8108 Hilton Lobby 66 E. 6th * 342-2000 Sat: Mike Denny--9, Jazz Hollywood Taxi 535 Main, Spfd * 747-0307 Fri: Ozone Baby--9:30, Rock Tu: PELT--9:30, Rock Jakes Restaurant 605 W. 19th * 431-0513 Jim's Landing 303 Main St. Spfd * 726-7570 Jo Federigo's 259 E 11th * 343-8488 Thu: Jo Fed's Jazz Jam--9:30 Fri: LaZoo--9:30, Acid Jazz Sat: LaZoo--9:30, Acid Jazz Su: Mark Alan--9, Acoustic Mo: Greg Goebol's-open mic -6:30Tu: Barbara Dzuro--8:30, Jazz We: Paul Paydos Revue--9:30 John Henry's 136 E. 11th * 342-3358 Thu: 80's Dance Night--10, DJ Dance Fri: Short Round, Compact 56, Burnout--10, Punk Rock Sat: Room 101, The Drakes, The Stores--10, Indie Rock Su: Fells Acres, Mr. Sparkle--9, Rock Mo: Starter Kit Super Eight Film Night--10, Roots Tu: The Danged, Preacher Boy--10, Roots Rock We: Iron Fist Crew--10, Dancehall Reggae KOKOMO'S 44 E. 7th ¥ 683-5160 Thu: Dawn--10, R&B & Hip-hop Lavelle Wine Bar 5th St. Mkt * 338-9875 Fri: Gus Russell--5:30, Jazz Sat: John Crider--5:30, Jazz The Love Cafe 145 Pioneer Pkwy Spfd * 763-5710 LUCKY'S POOL HALL 10th & Olive ¥ no phone Sat: DT Smith & the Tremens--9:30, Rock Meridian Building 18th & Willamette * no phone Moretti's 730 E. Broadway * 344-6673 Thu: Off Broadway Open Jam hosted by Tony Rae--8 Fri: Three Finger Jack--10, Blues Sat: DJ Tekneek--10 Tu: Karaoke w/ Lydia--10 We: DJ Smuve--10 Nite Owl (Ramada Inn) 225 Coburg * 342-5181 Fri: Johnny Law & the Rebels--9:15 Sat: Johnny Law & the Rebels--9:15 The Old Pad 3355 E. Amazon * 686-5022 Oregon Electric Station 27 E. 5th * 485-4444 Out of the Fog 839 Lincoln * 302-8194 Overtime Tavern 770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028 Piccolo 999 Willamette * 484-4011 Sat: Group Therapy--8, Jazz Quacker's 2105 W. 7th * 345-2617 Rascals 211 Washington * 345-2617 Fri: Free Radicals w/ the Messengers--9:30, Rock Sat: Body Heat--9:30, Percussive Rock Tu: The Patty McCulla Dave Clark Band--9:30, Variety We: Westside Blues Jam--9:30 Rick's Pub 20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074 Rock 'n' Rodeo 44 E. 7th * 683-5160 Sakura 844 E. 13th ¥ 343-6817 Sat: Tryptic--9:30, Jazz Sam Bond's Garage 407 Blair Blvd * 343-2635 Thu: Jenny Scheinman Quartet--9, Jazz Fri: Chip Cohen--5:30; Activator--9:30, Rock Sat: Old Time Jam--5; Honeybuckit, Mbiras Unlimited--9:30, Bluegrass Su: Irish Jam--4; Aria Ensemble--9, Jazz Mo: Dan Jones--9, Acoustic Grudge MatchTu: Bluegrass Jam--9 We: Tom Heinl & Chris Watkins--9, Songwriters Sam's Place 825 Wilson * 484-4455 Senor Frog's 444 E. 3rd * 484-2927 Thu: DJ Dancing--10 Fri: DJ Señor Mix--10, Salsa & Merengue Sat: DJ Señor Mix--10, Salsa & Merengue SHAKERS    1195 Main, Spfd. ¥ 736-5177 Thu: Bill Willie Bluz--8, Farewell to Larry Ward Starbuck's 205 E.18th ¥ 465-9813 Stepina's 1475 Mohawk, Spfd * 744-0811 Fri: Bill Willie Bluz--9, Blues & Soul Taylor's 894 E. 13th * 344-6174 Thu: Ashbury Park--10, Eclectic Jams Sat: Porterhouse Quintet--10, Funk Mo: DJ TekNeek--10, DJ Dance Tu: Sue Foley--10, Blues Theo's Jazz Club 126 W. Broadway * 344-6491 Fri: Justin Depue & the Solein Quartet--8:30, Jazz Sat: The Tim Clarke Soultet--8:30, Jazz Tu: Jazz Jam hosted by Matt Shevitz Quartet-8:30 Tiny Tavern 894 E. 13th * 344-6174 TJ'S LOUNGE 365 E. Oregon ¥ 895-3109 Fri: Dave Clark & Patty McCullagh--9 Tsunami Books 2585 Willamette * 345-8986 Su: Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited--7, African Valley River Inn 1000 Valley R. Way * 687-0123 Thu: Vanness Express-8, Variety Fri: Vanness Express--8:30, Variety Sat: Vanness Express--8:30, Variety Tu & We: John Powell--8, Variety Waterfront Bar & Grill 2210 Centennial * 465-4506 Wild Duck Hall NS 169 W. 6th * 485-3825 FriFri: DJ Dancing--10, 80s & 90s House Sat: Paul deLay Band--9:30, Blues Su: The Wailers--9, Reggae We: Mary Jane Lamond--8, Celtic Pop WOW Hall AA NS 291 W. 8th * 687-2646 Thu: Ryan Adams w/ Tift Merritt--8, Singer/songwriters Fri: Zen Tricksters--9:30, Deadhead Rock Sat: Abakadubi CD Release--9:30, World Beat Su: River Oaks Community Church Gathering--11am, Free clothes, food and music Mo: Kitka--8, Eastern European Back to Top Table of Contents | News & Views | Arts & Entertainment Classifieds | Personals | EW Archive