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THIS WEEK AT THE
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Particle
Do not adjust your eyeballs, this is really what the photo looks like. Particle,
jam band from LA, can't seem to stay still long enough to get their picture taken.
The group plays "slippery funk" this week at Taylor's. Sunday, Taylor's Bar & Grill. |
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Nautical
Sauce Posse
Calling their sound a "progressive puree of funk, metal and fusion with pop
and jazz sensibilities, the Eugene sex-tet (that's six-piece for all you pervs) has
garnered comparisons to Mr. Bungle and Frank Zappa himself. Friday, Doc's Pad. |
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Jon Auer
Posies frontman Auer is touring a solo album, 6 1/2"
a collection of covers from artists like Madonna and the Psychedelic Furs. Meanwhile,
the Posies can't decide if they're broken up or not and label the past three years
A.P.O.S.W.T. (After Posies, Or So We Thought). Sunday, John Henry's. |
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Leftover
Liver
Plan on a pub-hopping
weekend.
By Vanessa
Salvia
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Danny Barnes and
Thee Old Codgers do things right Friday at Sam Bond's.
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Get geared up for the busy week ahead by checking out the David
Nelson Band tonight (June 7) at the Wild Duck. The DNB has been hard at work
filling its treat bags with a hearty mix of improvisational country, blues and bluegrass.
In case you didn't know, Nelson was a founding member of New Riders of the Purple
Sage and an early architect of that "San Francisco Sound."
Let Here Comes Everybody be the soundtrack to your Friday
night at Café Paradiso. HCE's new CD, chock full of playfully realized popcraft,
will be available for a "sneak peak" at the show. The Underdogs
will appear also.
In its day, Austin's Bad Livers swung a wide lasso around the necks
of both punk and bluegrass, combining authenticity with audacity. The Livers toured
with the Butthole Surfers and could produce potently picked 'grass versions of any
punk tune on demand.
Alas, the legendary Bad Livers are no more, but lead Liver Danny
Barnes continues on. Ever prolific, his newest project has him playing along
with Thee Old Codgers (Zony Mash bassist Keith Lowe and violinist Jon Parry from
Goose Creek Symphony) on a CD entitled Things I Done Wrong. A central Texas
native, Barnes never leaves home without his vocal twang and hard luck stories.
As he gets older, Barnes seems less concerned about keeping his
idiosyncrasies hidden. There's no filter between what he thinks and what he writes.
This makes for heartfelt and sometimes hilarious lyrics that engage the listener
with a raw, rural sentiment. The Zeke shirt Barnes sports on the inside cover reveals
that bluegrass and punk songs aren't really that much of a departure from one another;
both generally adopt a disenfranchised aesthetic, and both frequently reach brisk
velocities. Catch his act Friday at Sam Bond's.
Friday's a big night in the city ... Catch Mickey and the Mojo
Hitmen at the River Road Grill. Who is Nautical Sauce Posse? Corvallis's
most mysteriously named band funks up the avant-jazzy jams a la Zappa or Mr. Bungle.
Find out more for yourself at Doc's. Floater begins the first of two nights
at the WOW Hall Friday with Portland's heavy melodic metal outfit DFive9,
and Saturday with King Black Acid, who will be debuting a new lineup and maybe
some brand new material.
Looking for something to do after Saturday Market? How about "Support
Your Local Musician?" This all-ages event takes place at the Bulb Ranch in Glenwood
beginning at 4 pm. The Ranch promises "too many local acts to list." Sounds
fun! I can't tell you who will be playing, but I can be sure that our own lovely
and talented Ms. Mare Wakefield will not be among the featured performers at the
Ranch, as she will have the Saturday stage all wrapped up at Sam Bond's.
Remember The Posies? They may or may not be defunct at this
point, but leadman Jon Auer is busy promoting his sweet solo efforts. His latest,
an E.P. of eclectic covers, is delightful pop, with just the right amount of toothiness.
The Posies perform Sunday at John Henry's. Opening act SushiRobo is fronted by another
former Posie, Rick Roberts.
Tuesday at The Duck is KKNU's Country Showdown, where local acts
will strut their stuff. Local swing and ska will prevail Wednesday, as Lounge
Derbies and Double-O-Seven take over the Duck stage.
Hidden
Treasures
School year wraps up
with classic combos.
By Brett
Cox
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Tom Bergeron (pictured)
and Whirled Jazz recently appeared at Theo's.
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Whew. What's traditionally considered the music season has ended in
the usual flurry, leaving two major summer programs (Oregon Bach Festival and Oregon
Festival of American Music) and a host of smaller but still worthy performances until
the next season commences in September. We'll begin our Bach Festival coverage next
week, but this brief breather offers a chance to tell you about some appealing musical
events and venues generally attended by aficionados only -- but that ought to be
better known.
With a few notable and heroic exceptions, both the downtown mall
and the local jazz scene look pretty moribund. So it's great news that Theo's, the
mall's cozy coffeehouse, has been bringing some fine jazz downtown of late. It's
bad news that not enough people have showed up, so the venue is scheduled to close
at the end of July. But a good sized crowd (for such an intimate space) was there
when I caught Corvallis's terrific Whirled Jazz there on a recent Tuesday eve. The
group revels in the creative tension set up by the contrast among Keller Coker's
creamy, lyrical trombone, Tom Bergeron's agile alto sax, and the frisky yet unfussy
percolating rhythm section of bassist Page Hundemer and percussionist Dave Storrs.
Although these fine musicians possess enough chops to feed an offensive
line after a hunger strike, the music is less about virtuosity than texture, tunes,
and telepathy. The set touched on tango, calypso, steaming originals, even Eastern
European influences, and closed with a gentle ballad by Eugene's own Art Maddox.
If you want to fight the desolation that threatens the downtown mall and catch fine
music in a warm, intimate atmosphere, check out Theo's while you can.
The UO music school ends its season with a trio of cult favorites
-- shows that music scene veterans know usually provide a little oomph that goes
beyond just playing the notes. On Friday, June 8, jazz fans will flock to room 186
of the Music School for the Jazz Café, featuring various award-winning student
jazz combos. On Sunday afternoon, June 10, the University Percussion Ensemble presents
colorful contemporary modernist music by notable composer/percussionists William
Craft and Michael Colgrass. That evening, the University Gospel Ensemble, Gospel
Choir, and Gospel Singers will rock the UO's EMU Ballroom.
I caught a UO rising star, composer Elyzabeth Meade, in a wide-ranging
and well-attended concert of her music last week. As often happens, this recital
sought to demonstrate the composer's ability to write for a broad range of forces
-- choir, chamber ensemble, solo flute, etc. Most pieces boasted some lovely moments,
but also needed some editing, lasting longer than their attractive ideas could really
sustain. Nevertheless, Meade's vocal and choral works conjured evocative atmospheres
suitable to their text, while her delicious parody of operatic excess, a "Diva
Ditty," revealed that rarity among "classical" composers -- a sly
sense of humor. She's surely a composer with a bright future.
Like jazz buffs, chamber music fans constitute a rather marginal
audience these days. And they always drool in anticipation over the Oregon Mozart
Players Chamber Music and Chocolate Series, whose final installment of the season
takes places at 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 19 at First Christian Church, 1166 Oak. Although
this short, all-Mozart concert doesn't include the contemporary music featured in
some previous installments, it does boast two of Mozart's finest works for small
combos: his winsome Oboe Quartet and Piano Trio K. 502. Both teem with rich, unforgettable
tunes yet with a tinge of melancholy, sort of like the bittersweet chocolates served
to all after the show.
Adam's Place
30 E. Broadway * 344-6948
Thu: Gus Russell--5:15, Jazz
Fri: Mike Denny Duo-8:30, Jazz
Sat: Andrea Niemiec Duo--8:30, Jazz
Mo: Debra Mathis--5:15, Jazz
We: Barbara Dzuro--5:15, Jazz
Ambrosia
174 E. Broadway. * 342-4141
Fri: Barbara Dzuro--9, Jazz Piano
Barnes & Noble
1163 Valley River Dr. * 687-0356
Bacari Restaurant
1210 Willamette * 343-8404
Thu: Barbara Dzuro--5:30, Jazz Piano
Beanery
152 W. 5th * 342-3378
Beanery
2465 Hilyard * 344-0221
Black Forest
Thu: Roy G. BivÕs 100th show--9:30, Psychedelic Relics
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
The Brickhouse
4136 4th St. Spfd. * 988-1612
Thu: Karaoke--8
Fri: DJ Ron--8:30, House, Hip-hop, Techno
Sat: DJ Ron--8:30, House, Hip-hop, Techno
Mo: Karaoke--8
Tu & We: Karaoke--8
Buzz Coffeehouse
EMU, UO * 346-3725
Cafe Paradiso AA NS
115 W. Broadway * 484-9933
Thu: Here Comes Everybody--8:30, Pop
Fri: Keith Greeninger, Dayun Kai--8:30, Acoustic
Mo: Ashley Raines--8:30
Tu: Open MIc--8:30, Acoustic
Chantrelle's
5th & Pearl * 484-4065
Thu: Dave OÕToole--9:30, Jamorama
fri: Olem Alves Quartet--9:30, Jazz
sat: Jeff LaPalm Quartet--9:30, Jazz
Tu: Blues Jam w/ Byron Case--9:30
Chez Ray
44 W. 10th * 344-1530
Thu: Marian Pearl--6:30, Piano & Vocals
Sat: Deborah Bartley, Lisa Dewey--9, Punk Americana
Diablo's
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: DJs Don & Won--9, Hip-hop
Fri: DJs Don, Won & Anmar--9, House
Sat: DJs Don, Won & Anmar--9, House
Su: DJ Tremor--9, R&B, Hip-hop & Funk
We: Passport--9
Doc's Pad
165 W. 11th * 683-8101
Thu: DJ Tekneek--9, Hip-hop
Fri: Nautical Sauce Posse--10, Rock & Funk
Sat: DJ--9, House & Techno
Mo: RoosterÕs Blues Jam--9
Tu: DJ--9, Acid Jazz, Funk
We: DJ--9, House, Techno
Double Tree Hotel
I-5 & Beltline * 726-8181
Downtown Lounge
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Duck Inn
1795 W. 6th * 342-5729
Embers Supper Club
1811 Hwy. 99 N. * 688-6564
Thu: Michael Anderson Trio--9, Country
Fri: Michael Anderson Trio--9, Country
Sat: Michael Anderson Trio--9, Country
Fathoms
790 East 14th * 344-4471
Fifth St. Public Mkt.
5th & High * no phone
Fool's Paradise
460 Willamette * 338-9733
Foolscap
780 Blair Blvd. * 681-9212
Foxfire
4740 Main, Spfd * 747-7900
Thu: Mixed Blood--9, Rock
fri: Ozone Baby--9, Rock
Sat: Jet Harris & his Hotrod Hellcats, The Danged--9, Rock
Su: Karaoke--7:30
Gilligan's
990 Oak St. * 342-2659
Fri: DJ Syntax--9, House Hip-hop
Groucho's
100 E. Broadway * 484-1747
Fri: DJ Mario Mora--10, Salsa & Merengue
Sat: Comedy--7
We: Rock ÕnÕ Roll LuÕau--10
Hagen's
50 E. 11th * 343-8108
Hilton Lobby
66 E. 6th * 342-2000
Sat: Mike Denny Duo--9, Jazz
Hollywood Taxi
535 Main, Spfd * 747-0307
Thu: Mr. Wizard--9, Rock Ozone Baby--9, Rock
Fri: The Vipers featuring Eagle Park Slim, Murton Smurl--9:30, Blues
Su: Jamorama--9, Blues Jam
Mo: Karaoke--9 Tu: PELT--9
Hungry Duck
30 Country Club Rd * 484-6963
Sat: Miles Ahead--8, Jazz
Jakes Restaurant
605 W. 19th * 431-0513
Jim's Landing
303 Main St. Spfd * 726-7570
Jo Federigo's
259 E 5th * 343-8488
Thu: Jo FedÕs Jazz Jam--9:30
Fri: Skip Jones & the Hungry Four-9:30, Jazz
Sat: Tryptick--9:30, Jazz
Su: Mark Alan--9, Acoustic
Mo: Freedom Funk-open mic--6:30
Tu: Barbara Dzuro--8:30, Jazz
We: Paul Paydos Revue--9:30
John Henry's
136 E. 11th * 342-3358
Thu: '80s Vinyl--10, DJ Dance
Fri: PapaÕs Soul Kitchen, Point Blank Rangers, J Ray--10, Funk
Sat: Basic Assumption, Out of Order, LD-50--10, Jam Rock
Su: Jon Auer from the Posies, Sushi Robo--9
Mo: The Push Starts, Jess Cline--10, Power Pop
Tu: Hot Box, Blockhead--10, Hard Rock
We: Iron Fist Crew--10, Reggae
Kokomo's
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
The Keg Tavern
4711 W. 11th * 345-5563
Lavelle Wine Bar
5th St. Mkt * 338-9875
Fri: Gus Russell--5:30, Jazz
The Love Cafe
145 Pioneer Pkwy Spfd * 763-5710
Lucky's Pool Hall
10th & Olive * no phone
Fri: Dennis Smith w/ Full House--9
Meridian Building
18th & Willamette * no phone
Moretti's
730 E. Broadway * 344-6673
Mulligan's Pub
2841 Willamette * no phone
Neighbors
1417 Villard * 338-0334
Nite Owl (Ramada Inn)
225 Coburg * 342-5181
The Old Pad
3355 E. Amazon * 686-5022
Oregon Electric Station
27 E. 5th * 485-4444
Fri: Don Latarski Trio--8, Jazz
Out of the Fog
450 Willamette * 687-0709
Tu: Sunshine Daydream--6:30, Folkadelic
Overtime Tavern
770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028
Piccolo
999 Willamette * 484-4011
Sat: Carl Woideck Quartet--8, Jazz
Quacker's
2105 W. 7th * 345-2617
Rascals
211 Washington * 345-2617
Fri: Free Radicals--9:30, Rock
We: Westside Blues Jam--9:30
Rick's Pub
20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074
River Rd. Grill & Bar
645 River Rd. * 463-8375
Fri: Mickey & the Mojo Hitmen--8:30, Motown
Rock 'n' Rodeo
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
Safari Room
3280 Gateway * 726-8181
Sakura
844 E. 13th * 343-6817
Sam Bond's Garage
407 Blair Blvd * 343-2635
Thu: Pass Out Kings--7, Punk; Carmizin, The New Regulars--9, Funky Acoustic
Fri: Danny Barnes, Ralph White--9:30, Americana
Sat: Mare Wakefield Band--9:30, RockinÕ Folk
Su: Tango Azul, Danny Dolinger--9, Tango & Singer/songwriter
Mo: Bindaas--9, Indian
Tu: Bluegrass Jam--9
We: Reclinerland--9, Alt. Rock
Sam's Place
825 Wilson * 484-4455
Senor Frog's
444 E. 3rd * 484-2927
Thu: DJ Karaoke--7
Fri: DJ Dancing--10, Ranchero, Banda Cumbia
Sat: DJ Jose Cruz--10, Salsa, Merengue
Shakers
1195 Main, Spfd. * 736-5177
Starbuck's
205 E.18th * 465-9813
Stepina's
1475 Mohawk, Spfd * 744-0811
Taylor's
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Su: Particle--10, Live House Jams
Theo's Jazz Club
126 W. Broadway * 344-6491
Tiny Tavern
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Fri: The U-Gene Band--9, Old Skool Soul
Sat: John Kneeland--9, All Guitar
We: Baked AngelÕs--9:30, Rock
TJ'S Lounge
365 E. Oregon * 895-3109
Toshi's Ramen
1520 Pearl * 683-7833
Tsunami Books
2585 Willamette * 345-8986
Fri: Zimbabwean Master Mbira Players--4, Mbira
Sat: Zimbabwean Master Mbira Players--1, Mbira
23:6
23 West 6th * 484-9669
Valley River Inn
1000 Valley R. Way * 687-0123
Thu: Bryan Lloyd & Co.--8:30, Variety
Fri: Bryan Lloyd & Co.--8:30, Variety
Sat: Bryan Lloyd & Co.--8:30, Variety
Tu & We: Bryan Lloyd & Co.--8, Variety
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2210 Centennial * 465-4506
Wild Duck Hall NS
169 W. 6th * 485-3825
Thu: David Nelson Band--8:;30, Psychedelic Improv
Fri: Caliente--9:30, Salsa & Latino Jazz
Sat: Little Charlie & the Nightcats--9:30, Blues
WOW Hall AA NS
291 W. 8th * 687-2646
Thu: Casual w/ Pale Soul--9, Hip-hop
Fri: Floater, D Five 9--9, Heavy Rock
Sat: Floater, King Black Acid--9, Heavy Rock
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