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THIS WEEK AT THE
CLUBS:
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West Coast
Rhythm Kings
These swingin' fellows have been known to set a crowd's hard-soled dancing shoes
in motion. Friday, Chez Ray's. |
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Mickey &
the Mojo Hitmen
Don't turn your back, Mickey's on the attack. The Mojo Hitmen fire out tunes
that pop and rock the soul. Friday,
Black Forest. |
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Floater
This Eugene-born heavy rock band holds the record for the number of nights sold
out at this venue. With the seating halved for this all-acoustic performance, you
can bet the tickets will float away, float away, float away... Sunday, WOWÊHall. |
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Engagements
Innovative dance and
music kick off the season.
By Brett
Campbell
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Walter Prossnitz
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Women composers have always had it tough in the male-dominated music
biz, notwithstanding the few exceptions (e.g. Hildegard of Bingen, Fanny Mendelssohn)
who had the connections to bust the lace ceilings of their times. In 1920s Paris,
Germaine Tailleferre found a place among Les Six, the group of young populist/radical
composers who were shaking up the German-dominated music of the time.
Alas, she was overshadowed by her male colleagues Poulenc, Milhaud,
Auric, and Honegger. But her intentionally simple, harmonically conservative music,
ranging from playful to wistful to more potent, is charming. I've never heard her
Piano Concerto #2, which is about to make its recording debut courtesy of
the acclaimed pianist Walter Prossnitz.
Prossnitz impressed many local listeners last year when he performed
with the Oregon Mozart Players. He's returned to open the OMP's new season next weekend
(Oct. 6 and 7) and will treat us to a live performance of Tailleferre's concerto,
a 20th century rarity. It's another coup for the Players, who keep showing how it's
possible to combine a classical orientation with more recent yet worthy music.
Prossnitz will also play one of Bach's great harpsichord concertos
on a modern piano, which, unfortunately, usually deprives Bach's orchestral music
of the clarity and texture of the original instruments. The program also includes
Sibelius's "Valse Triste," Mozart's tasty Symphony No. 34 and "Le
Tombeau de Couperin," Ravel's lilting, melancholy tribute to both the French
Baroque and his fallen friends in World War I.
Another fine virtuoso making a welcome return engagement is Shira
Kammen, the veteran early music performer who appeared here in 1999's Roman de
Silence. She returns Tuesday, Oct. 9 to the UO's Gerlinger Alumni Lounge with
singer Mary Anne Azéma in a program of music in praise of the Virgin Mary
called Étoile du Nord -- Marvels and Miracles in Medieval France.
Kammen's mastery of period instruments such as harp, vielle, and
rebec complement Azéma's passionate (though authentic -- no 19th century prima
donna stylings here) vocals. They've made dozens of critically acclaimed recordings
with many of the all-star bands of early music: Sequentia, Hesperion XX, the Boston
Camerata, the King's Noyse and more.
The dance season opens on Friday, Sept. 28, when New York choreographer/dancer
Bryan Hayes presents his latest work-in-progress, set to Steve Reich's shimmering
"Sextet" and featuring dancers Jennifer Knight Dills, Pollyanna Lind and
Rebecca Le Duc from The Performance Project, the new dance collective in town. Hayes
also will present excerpts of his dance and videographic fusions in a semi-formal
theater setting in the Dougherty Dance Theater, UO.
In last week's season overview, I inadvertently managed to delete
my praise of the Eugene Opera's decision to initiate a new series of American operas,
commencing with Carlisle Floyd's Appalachian epic, Susannah, next March. And
speaking of American music, congrats to the Eugene Symphony for a, uh, striking start
to the music season with William Kraft's Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra.
The virtuoso showcase piece boasted some thrilling moments as well as a couple of
tedious patches, and percussionist Charles Dowd really nailed the solos, showing
especial sensitivity and nuance in the melancholy, otherworldly second movement.
It's commendable to see the ESO programming a contemporary work
by an American composer, and heartening to hear so much applause following it. In
fact, almost every time our local music institutions have played unfamiliar, even
challenging works (such as OFAM's electric presentation of George Antheil's Ballet
Mecanique last summer), Eugene audiences respond positively -- a sign of our
listeners' openness to new musical vistas. I treasure the classics that the ESO,
OMP and our other fine ensembles offer this community. But it sure is refreshing
every once in a while to walk into a concert hall not knowing what you're going to
hear -- and to be pleasantly surprised when it's so exciting.
Whips
and Brass
Circuses, jazz and the
whole John Henry's week.
By Vanessa
Salvia
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Send the kids packing before 10
pm show of the ever popular Bindlestiffs. Thursday the 27th, WOW Hall.
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Let the weekend begin on Thursday! The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns
for the fifth time to the WOW Hall Thursday, Sept. 27 with not one but two riotous
performances. An early show at 7:30 pm is suitable for the whole family, while the
10 pm show is, seriously, for adults only. Voted "Best Non-Musical Performance"
by WOW audiences, the Cirkus is not exactly Barnum and Bailey. There are no regular
performers each year, save for the brother and sister duo Keith and Stephanie who
began performing together as fire dancers.
This year's events include sword swallower Mr. Pennygaff, Lady
Philomena wielding the precision bullwhip, and aerial acts of death-defying bravery.
Also, live music, ribald humor and much more. Past events at the children's show
have included a shadow puppet story, dancing, singing and other sensational sideshows.
Another feature attraction of the Cirkus is the Autonomadic Bookmobile, which proffers
a wide selection of "subversive and perversive" titles. This year the Bookmobile
has upgraded from a table and will be operating from a real motor vehicle!
Don't forget '80s vinyl! Spinning every Thursday, only at John
Henry's. Friday at John Henry's includes Corvallis's Nautical Sauce Posse.
I know, you're thinking Nautical wha--? Just like I did the first time I heard it,
but the name actually makes sense, if you're schooled in Posse speak. Thusly: Nautical,
for their "fluid, and ever changing" style of music. Sauce, as in adding
some flavor, er, flava. And Posse, because they are a determined group. There, now
don't you feel better? NSP just might be the closest thing we have to a prog-rocker's
dream come true ... think catchy metal, funk and jazz melded with iconoclastic rock
such as Zappa or King Crimson. Boise's Bovalexia are an energetic power trio
offering up garage-y feedback, grungy guitar, intense vocals and a lot of rock and
roll. Eugene's Point Blank Rangers will kick start your heart this evening.
Saturday evening you can visit the grand McDonald Theatre and witness
Pink Floyd's epic The Wall performed in its entirety by area musicians. Over
at the Wild Duck catch a "Return From Legitimacy Reunion Concert" by Eugene's
Dopplegang, along with Spirit Farm. Members Patric Miller (guitar,
mandolin, vocals), Brian Price (electric fiddle), Brad Rosen (drums), Peter Bach
(guitar vocals), Jeremy Gibbons (bass) and Frank Sprouse (lead guitar) are well remembered
for their rollicking, roots rock and extended jams. Dopplegang was once a much-loved
fixture of the local jam rock scene, with members culled from some of the region's
best bands, including Little Women and The Jackmormons (Rosen), Nine Days Wonder,
Boogie Patrol Express (Gibbons) and Old and in the Way (Price). Price also plays
fiddle with Spirit Farm.
If there's any among you who don't get excited by a big brass jazz
and funk band then don't go to Taylor's Sunday! New Orleans born and bred ReBirth
Brass Band has a definite effect on your backside ... it makes it want to move!
Big brass rhythms just percolate right into your heart and soul. New Orleans has,
of course, a long tradition of brass bands, and ReBirth is keeping that tradition
alive, albeit with a contemporary vocabulary. Rebirth is here to party!
Forget the name Lolly. Now it's all about Man of The Year.
As a Portland pop-rock quartet, MOTY pull elements of glam, Brit-rock, synth-pop
and radio-friendly '60s and '70s pop for a polished performance at John Henry's Sunday.
Also at John Henry's, prepare for an 8 pm early show Oct. 4 with Pedro the Lion,
Starflyer 59 and Seldom.
Adam's Place
30 E. Broadway * 344-6948
Thu: Gus Russel--5:15; Jazz
Fri: Greg Goebel, Andrea Niemiec Duo--8:30; Jazz
Sat: Jake Pavlak--8:30; Jazz
Mo: Debra Mathis--5:15; Jazz
We: Barbara Dzuro--5:15; Jazz
Ambrosia
174 E. Broadway. * 342-4141
Bacari Restaurant
1210 Willamette * 343-8404
Beanery
152 W. 5th * 342-3378
Beanery
2465 Hilyard * 344-0221
Black Forest
50 E. 11th * 344-0816
Thu: John Barley with Pete Wienberger--9:30 Pop
Fri: Mickey and the Mojo Hitmen--9:30; Soul
Sat: Liquid Genie--9:30; Boogie
Su: Open mic--9:30
Mo: Anton and Friends--9:30; Jazz
Tu: Patty McCulla--9:30; Acoustic
We: Forest Jam--9:30
Bliss Bunkhouse
2891 W. 11th * 484-6657
Borders
5 Oakway Center * 345-6072
The Brickhouse
4136 4th St. Spfd. * 988-1612
Buzz Coffeehouse
EMU, UO * 346-3725
Thu: Patty McCulla--9; Acoustic
Fri: Jamie Rust--9; Acoustic
Mo: Poetry open mic--9
Cafe Paradiso AA NS
115 W. Broadway * 484-9933
Thu: BlindSpot Trio--8:30; Avant-jazz
Fri: Love, Death and Agriculture--9
Sat: Justin King Band-9; Jazz, world beat, blues
Mo: Nancy Good--8:30
Tu: Open mic--8:30
We: Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band--8:30
Chantrelle's
5th & Pearl * 484-4065
Fri: Olem Alves--9:30; Jazz
Sat: Cynthia Rae Quartet--9:30 Jazz
Tu: Blues Jam with Byron Case, Bradshaw and Friends--9:30
Chez Ray
44 W. 10th * 344-1530
Fri: West Coast Rhythm Kings--9; Swing
Cozmic Pizza
1432 Willamette * 338-9333
Crossroads
737 Main St. * 741-3366
Thu: Charles Parker--9; Jazz
Sat: Barbara Dzuro, Byron Case--9; Jazz
Diablo's
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Ladies Night--9; Kokblok
Fri: Yummy Booty Night--9; DRock
Sat: Deep House--9; Won, Anmar
Su: Tremorsville, KungfuXXX, S.I.N.--9
We: Passport International Night--9
Doc's Pad
165 W. 11th * 683-8101
Thu: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip hop
Fri: Kawaida--9; Hip hop, funk
Sat: DJ Dance Party--9; Techno
Mo: Rooster's Blues Jam--9:30
Double Tree Hotel
I-5 & Beltline * 726-8181
Downtown Lounge
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Popa's Soul Kitchen--10
Fri: Brothas of Beat--10
Sat: Electrolounge--10
Mo: Rocco's House of Styles--10
Tu: Cosmos Raging Family--10
We: 3 Finger Jack, Saddle--10
Duck Inn
1795 W. 6th * 342-5729
Embers Supper Club
1811 Hwy. 99 N. * 688-6564
Fri: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Sat: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Su: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
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: Forrest T. Black--9; Rock
Fri: Phamous Phaces--9:15; Rock
Sat: Phamous Phaces--9:15; Rock
Su: Karaoke--7:30
Mo: Hair of the Dog--8; Acoustic
Tu: Emerald City Jam-9:30; Rock
We: Johnny Wilde--9; Rock
Gilligan's
990 Oak St. * 342-2659
Groucho's
100 E. Broadway * 484-1747
Thu: Steve McCallum and the Blues Night Special--9; Blues
Fri: DJ Mario Mora--10, Salsa & Merengue
Hagen's
50 E. 11th * 343-8108
Hilton Ballroom
66 E. 6th * 342-2000
Hollywood Taxi
535 Main, Spfd * 747-0307
Fri: Ozone Baby--9:30; Rock
Sat: Ozone Baby--9:30; Rock
Hungry Duck
30 Country Club Rd * 484-6963
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: All Star Jazz Jam--9:30; Latin
Fri: Gus Russel Quartet with Mike Anderson--9:30
Sat: Side Project--9:30
Su: Mark Alan--9; Acoustic
John Henry's
136 E. 11th * 342-3358
Thu: '80s Vinyl--10
Fri: Point Blank Rangers, Nautical Sauce Posse--10; Punk hop
Sat: Northwest Royale, Kaddis Fly, Sik9--10
Su: Man of the Year--9
Tu: Community Sound Soundsystem--10; Reggae dance
We: Hip Hop w/ DJ Aled--10; Dance
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
Max's Tavern
550 E. 13th * 349-8986
McDonald Theatre
1010 Willamette
Sat: Pink Floyd's "The Wall" by area musicians--9; Psychedelic
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
Thu: DJ Razer--10; Dance
Fri: She-Bangs!--9; Female impersonation
Sat: Paula Vaden--7; Blues; DJ Vader--10; Dance
Su: DJ Razer--10; Dance
Mo: Karaoke--9
Tu: DJ Dance--9
We: DJ Kim--10; '80s dance
Nite Owl (Ramada Inn)
225 Coburg * 342-5181
The Old Pad
3355 E. Amazon * 686-5022
Olympus
23 W 6th * 683-2746
Thu: Dj Red, DJ Justin-Michael--9; disco, '80s
Fri: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip hop
Sat: DJ Tekneek, DJ Kal--9; Club
Tu: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip Hop
We: Iron Fist Crew--9; Reggae
Oregon Electric Station
27 E. 5th * 485-4444
Our Place Tavern
796 Hwy 99 N.
Out of the Fog
450 Willamette * 687-0709
Fri: Cephalapod--8
Sat: Benefit for Hungry Head Bookstore--7
Tu: Sunshine Daydream--7
We: Songwriter Open Mic--6
Overtime Tavern
770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028
Piccolo
999 Willamette * 484-4011
Sat: Gus Russel--8; Jazz
Quacker's
2105 W. 7th * 345-2617
Sat: J.C. Rico & Co Birthday Bash Blues--9
Rascals
211 Washington * 345-2617
Ramada Inn
225 Coburg Rd. * 342-5181
Fri: Coupe De Ville--9:15; Rock
Sat: Coupe De Ville--9:15; Rock
Rick's Pub
20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074
Fri: Party Jam with Murton Smurl--9
Sat: Karaoke--7
Su: Karaoke--5
Tu: Karaoke--7
River Rd. Grill & Bar
645 River Rd. * 463-8375
We: Cheeseburgers--8; Rock
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: Clem Snide, Danny Jones Water and Electric--9
Fri: Cold Mountain String Band--9:30; Jam, rock
Sat: Old Time Jam--5; Lennonite Choir sings Monty Python--9:30
Su: Irish Jam--5
The Lucky Stars, Ray's Basement--9
Mo: Des Carga--9; Open Latin jam
Tu: Bluegrass Jam--9
We: Ian Moore--9; Austin acoustic rock
Sam's Place
825 Wilson * 484-4455
Senor Frog's
444 E. 3rd * 484-2927
Thu: DJ Karaoke--6:30
Fri: DJ Dancing--10; Salsa, merengue, 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
Taco Loco
900 W. 7th
Taylor's
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Fri: Clumsy Lovers--10; Celtic rock
Sat: Rebirth Brass Band--9; New Orleans Horns
Tiny Tavern
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Sat: Nolan Void--10; Eco-punk-pop
TJ'S Lounge
365 E. Oregon * 895-3109
Toshi's Ramen
1520 Pearl * 683-7833
Tsunami Books
2585 Willamette * 345-8986
Tuscany's
950 Kruse Way * 726-1726
23:6
23 West 6th * 484-9669
Valley River Inn
1000 Valley R. Way * 687-0123
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2210 Centennial * 465-4506
Wild Duck Hall NS
169 W. 6th * 485-3825
Thu: Particle--9; Psychedelic
Fri: Floater--9:30; Alternative
Sat: Dopplegang, Spiritfarm--9:30; Roots
WOW Hall AA NS
291 W. 8th * 687-2646
Thu: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus--7:30 for kids, 10:30 for adults
Fri: Flamenco De La Mision "Amistad"--8:30
Sat: Growers Market 30th Anniversary Bash, Abakadubi, Serpentina Ala Nar--8:30; Worldbeat,
Bellydance
Su: Acoustic Floater--9; Acoustic rock
Yukon Jack's Saloon
4th & Broadway, Veneta
Corvallis Clubs
AJ's
137 SW. Second * 758-4582
Sat: Blind Rhino--9:30
The Beanery
500 SW Second * 753-7442
Sat: Summussen and Jomassi--8
Fox & Firken
202 SW. First * 753-8533
Thu: Cold Mountain Rhythm Band--9:30; Bluegrass
Fri: Southtown Hounds--10; Funky soul jazz
Sat: Gravity and Henry, Pinehurst Kids--10
Majestic Theatre
115 SW. Second * 766-6977
Fri: Laura Love, Irene Ferrara, Ericka Luckett-7
Sat: Sawtooth Mt. Boys, David Jacob-Strain, The Leftovers-7
New Morning Bakery
219 SW. Second * 754-0181
Sat: Poetry slam with Michael Spring
Su: Folksong circle-3
Odd Fellows Hall
223 SW. Second * 752-3023
Sat: Lo Nuestro Dance-9
Old World Deli
341 SW. Second * 752-8549
Sat: Old time jam-8; Bluegrass jam-10
Squirrels Tavern
100 SW Second ´ 753-8057
Sat: Irish Moonshine-9
Sweets Barbecue
225 SW. Fourth ´ 754-3663
Fri: Electric Blues Jam-7:30
Sat: Acoustic Blues-4
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