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Carlos Washington's
Giant People
C's soul combines hip-hop, jazz and world music. With a former member of the
Cuban Army Band on guitar, an octopus on drums and Carlos's trumpy hooked up to special
effects, the Giant People get epic on your jiggling booty. Thursday, Taylor's. |
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TR Kelley
Years of performing experience have given TR the ability to use her powerhouse
vocals and acoustic guitar until the stage, club and audience are nicely beguiled
into her back pocket. Her original songs of love, lust, rage, death, & subversion
are intermixed with carefully chosen covers, audacious commentary, unplanned comedy
bits and jaw-dropping instrumentals. Friday,
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Bill Willie
Blues
For years people wondered. Whispers traded secrets in the wind. No one knew just
why old Bill Willie had vanished. Then, one stormy night, Willie's hearbreaking blues
were heard slithering from beneath a secretive nightspot's door, and the world could
get back to normal. Friday and Saturday, Bliss
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Deck
the Hall
The WOW offers intriguing
alternatives to standard holiday fare.
By Brett
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Kitka sings at WOW Hall on Sunday.
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Like pumpkin pie, turkey and cranberries, traditional carols seem
to be required entrées in mid-winter musical banquets. Yet this week, the
WOW Hall offers a splendid opportunity to simultaneously satisfy the craving for
stirring seasonal sounds as well as those music lovers whose hunger for new and unusual
music hasn't gone into hibernation. On Sunday, Dec. 9, the Bay Area-based women's
a capella nonet Kitka reprises their Wintersongs holiday concert, featuring
seasonal music from Eastern Europe and beyond.
To most of us, these songs will be unfamiliar, but in past concerts, Kitka has proved
its ability to charm even novice ears with the piquant harmonies and fascinating
rhythms of Balkan and Slavic countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia, and Bosnia.
The group has researched seasonal songs from those areas and beyond, including Hebrew
Chanukah music, Eastern Orthodox sacred choral works, even Afghani tunes.
Kitka's also commissioned contemporary composers such as David
Lang and Chen Yi to write for them, so expect some original music on a winter theme
as well as some gorgeous sounds from outside the Western European tradition. Kitka's
precise harmonies and lush vocal textures enchant even listeners unfamiliar with
the music of this part of the world, and they really appeal to those who seek sounds
both unfamiliar and beautiful. This looks to be the best holiday concert this year.
If you can't get enough a capella singing, check out the Bobs,
who deck the WOW Hall on Dec. 13 with their skewed a capella renditions of unexpected
numbers like "Helter Skelter" and some wry originals. Their holiday-themed
antics have brought smiles to the WOW on previous cold midwinter evenings, so this
should be a fun one. Everyone should see the Bobs at least once, if only for proof
that strong musical skills and a sense of fun can comfortably coexist.
The WOW Hall continues to earn its reputation as the pole star
of Eugene music in December by hosting the esteemed fiddler Kevin Burke on
Friday, Dec. 7. Burke is the common element among several of my favorite Celtic music
groups: the legendary 1970s Bothy Band (which spawned a slew of notable soloists
and ensembles), Patrick Street (still going strong, and featuring recent Eugene visitor
Andy Irvine), and Open House, the group Burke formed with American musicians.
A stalwart of the leading Celtic record label, Green Linnet, Burke
is simply one of the finest and most respected folk fiddlers alive, and has worked
with musicians as diverse as Christy Moore, Kate Bush and Arlo Guthrie as well as
many of the other leading British folk and traditional musicians.
The Eugene Symphony's annual Holiday Pops Concert
hasn't generally been a font of groundbreaking music, but this year's show (on Dec.
7 at the Hult) features, in addition to the usual faves, the striking "Suite
for Violin and Orchestra" by the great African American composer, William Grant
Still. Soloist Fritz Gearhart, the UO music prof, has turned in memorable performances
of Still's accessible 20th century music in concerts at the Oregon Festival of American
music, so this is one holiday show that transcends its season.
Finally, here's a holiday gift for those who treasure two important
but underachieving institutions: our downtown mall and live music scene. A new club
called Luna opens this month next door to Adams Place on the mall and features jazz,
world, swing, and other music several nights a week. Too many downtown live music
venues have bit the mud here lately; here's hoping this moon will often be full.
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New
Tracks
Bands with new CDs tour
all over town.
By Vanessa
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Dan Bern plays Taylor's on Monday.
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Welcome back everyone! I hope you had a great holiday! Taylor's on
campus has an eclectic line-up this week. Check out Giant People Thursday. Led by
former Karl Denson's Tiny Universe player Carlos Washington, the collective offers
innovative new soul and jazz sounds. The core group thickens its sound with vocals,
percussion, dancers and multimedia.
Also at Taylor's, on Monday, will be Dan Bern. Bern tackles head on what it
means to be an American. Images and icons of the past and present, such as Marilyn
Monroe, baseball, siblings, God, love, hate -- just about anything finds a humorously
wry outlet in Bern. His iconoclastic observations and five-piece rock band backing
him up on his CD, New American Language, make him much more than just a folk
singer, while his lust for exploring all that is American roots him firmly in the
tradition of Dylanesque anthems.
Friday at the WOW fiddle master Kevin Burke performs. As
a member of influential group The Bothy Band from 1976 to 1979 among many other accomplishments,
Burke has earned a reputation as one of the greatest fiddle players ever. He appears
in support of his first solo recording in 15 years, In Concert. On Sunday,
welcome Kitka to the WOW. The women's vocal ensemble will be performing a
holiday concert of Eastern European choral music.
It's a big week for the WOW! Man or Astroman? brings their
out of this world surf rock back to town. Alas, The Astromen lost one of their comrades
in a phase shift. They now appear as a three-piece. MOAM's new CD, A Spectrum
of Infinite Scale, is a lot less sci-fi camp than past MOAM releases. Approaching
surf rock with a Devo-like intensity, whacked out whammy bars and reverb, impressive
outerspace-y sound effects and garage rock rambunctiousness has made MOAM the crowned
kings of surf for years. Tracks "Within One Universe There Are Millions"
and "Obligatory Part 2 of Song In Which There Is No Presently Existing Part
1, Nor the Plans To Make One" (!?) had even my normally staid boyfriend swaying
with the surf beat. Of course, the new one does feature prodigious knob twiddling
and sound wave tweaking. All in all, it's prime MOAM, and they always rock live,
with cool, pseudo-technological stage sets and hilarious antics, so you should definitely
go.
McDonald Theatre-goers will have a hard time deciding which night
to attend, so go to both! John Hiatt appears Sunday in support of his latest,
The Tiki Bar is Open. In a career spanning a quarter of a century, Hiatt has
produced numerous rootsy rock and blues recordings. Tiki hones in on his talented
takes on humanity and all its flaws.
Robert Cray appears Friday. Cray got his start as a young'n
in Eugene in the '70s. The three-time Grammy winner continues to inspire blues aficionados
everywhere.
That night over at John Henry's, Eugene Iowa warms up the
stage for Portland's Pinehurst Kids, along with our own Ennis Bee.
The inscrutably named Havre, Montana quartet delivers "a hybrid sound of beautiful
melodies, aggressive distortion...with influences such as The Pixies, Bob Mould,
X, and Sonic Youth." Sounds good to me!
The Pinehurst Kids have fully grown into their forlorn and ragged
punk-influenced dynamic. Their latest, Viewmaster, is an array of infectious,
unpretentious pop, dodging sappiness with a healthy amount of anger.
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Adam's Place
30 E. Broadway * 344-6948
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: Jerry Zybach--9:30; Acoustic
Fri: Forrest T. Black--9:30
Sat: Patty McCulla and Dave Clark Band--9:30; Blues
Su: Open Mic--9:30
Mo: Emerald City Sessions--9:30
Tu:T-Bone Weldone--9:30
We: Forest Jam--9:30
Bliss Steak Ranch
2891 W. 11th * 484-6657
Fri: Bill Willie Blues--9
Sat: Bill Willie Blues--9
Tu: Easy Money--7; Variety
We: Easy Money--7; Variety
Borders
5 Oakway Center * 345-6072
The Brickhouse
4136 4th St. Spfd. * 988-1612
Buzz Coffeehouse
EMU, UO * 346-3725
Cafe Paradiso AA NS
115 W. Broadway * 484-9933
Thu: Cyrus Grape--8:30
Fri: TR Kelley--9; Power acoustic vocals
Tu: Open mic--8:30
We: Ray Bonneville--8:30; American roots
Chantrelle's
5th & Pearl * 484-4065
Thu: Niclolette Helms--9:30
Fri: Olem Alves--9:30; Jazz
Sat: Steve MCallum Jazz Trio--9:30
Chez Ray
44 W. 10th * 344-1530
Cozmic Pizza
1432 Willamette * 338-9333
Crossroads
737 Main St. * 741-3366
Su: Charlie Parker--noon
Cypress Restaurant
99 W. Broadway * 683-3800
Diablo's
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Ladies Night, DMO, Kokblock--9; Funk
Fri: Yummy Booty Night DJ--9; Hip hop
Sat: Deep House Night DJ--9; Techno
Su:Tremorsville Oldskool--9
We: A Whole Nu Crue--9
Doc's Pad
165 W. 11th * 683-8101
Thu: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip hop
Fri: 80s and Ladies Night--9
Sat: DJ Dance Party--11
Mo: Rooster's Live Blues Jam--9
Tu: Doc's Old School-9
We: DJ dance party; House, 80's
Double Tree Hotel
I-5 & Beltline * 726-8181
Downtown Lounge
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Cosmo's Raging Family--9
Fri: Grant's Art Opening party, Cosmo's RF and Udders--9
Sat: Dusty 45's, Miami Airlines, DJ Rocco--10
Su: Sprout City Showcase Showdown--9
Mo: Blood on the Saddle--10
Tu: Stylus Grooves' Git Down--10
We: Vibesiren.com Live--9
Duck Inn
1795 W. 6th * 342-5729
Embers Supper Club
1811 Hwy. 99 N. * 688-6564
Thu: Billy McCoy--9; Country, western
Fri: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Sat: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Su: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
We: Billy McCoy--9; Country, western
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--9:15; Rock
Fri: Dean Forbes--4; Lounge; The Symptoms--9:15; Rock
Sat: The Symptoms--9:15; Rock
Su: Karaoke--7:30
Mo: Hair of the Dog--8; Acoustic
Tu: Emerald City Jam-9:30; Rock
We: Johnny Wilde Band--9; Rock
Gilligan's
990 Oak St. * 342-2659
Groucho's
100 E. Broadway * 484-1747
Thu: Open Blues Jam--9
Fri: DJ Mario Mora--10, Salsa & Merengue
Mo: Touch Down Tommy--6
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
Sat: Ozone Baby--9:30
Su: Blueface--10
Mo: Karaoke--10
Tu: Phamous Phaces--9
We: P.E.L.T.--9:30
Hungry Duck
30 Country Club Rd * 484-6963
Jakes Restaurant
605 W. 19th * 431-0513
Jim's Landing
303 Main St. Spfd * 726-7570
Jimmy Mac's
770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028
Fri: Christie and McCallum Duo--8; Variety
John Henry's
136 E. 11th * 342-3358
Fri: Eugene Iowa--10
Tu: Community Sounds--10; Reggae
We: Hump Bump--10
Jo Federigo's
259 E 5th * 343-8488
Thu: All Star Jazz Jam Session--9:30
Fri: J.C. Rico Quartet--9:30
Sat: Skip Jones and the Hungry Four --9:30; Jazz
Su: Mark Allan--9; Acoustic
Mo: Freedom Funk open mic--6:30
Tu: Barbara Dzuro--8:30; Jazz
We: Paul Paydos Trio--9:30; Latin
Kokomo's
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
The Keg Tavern
4711 W. 11th * 345-5563
Lavelle Wine Bar
5th St. Mkt * 338-9875
Fri: Barbara Dzuro--5:30; Jazz
The Love Cafe
145 Pioneer Pkwy Spfd * 763-5710
Lucky's Pool Hall
10th & Olive * no phone
Luna
28 E. Broadway * 344-1266
Thu: Jazz Collective--9:30
Fri: Miles Ahead--9:30
Sat: Ritmo de la Noche--9:30; Latin Jazz
Max's Tavern
550 E. 13th * 349-8986
McDonald Theatre
1010 Willamette
Fri: Robert Cray--8; Blues
Su: John Hiatt--8; Americana blues
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: Techno Thursdays, DJ Dan Craig, Christian K.--9
Fri: DJ Techneek--9; Hip hop
Sat: DJ Techneek, DJ Kal--9; Club
Tu: DJ Techneek--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
Overtime Tavern
770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028
Piccolo
999 Willamette * 484-4011
Sat: Carl Woideck--8; Jazz
Quacker's
2105 W. 7th * 345-2617
We: Blues Jam--8
Ramada Inn
225 Coburg Rd. * 342-5181
Fri: Rocket--9:15; Classic rock
Sat: Rocket--9:15; Classic rock
The New Rascals
211 Washington * 345-2617
Fri: U-Gene Band--9:30
Sat: U-Gene Band--9:30
We: Westside Blues Jam--8:30
Rick's Pub
20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074
Fri: Murtin Smurl--9; Party jam
Su: Karaoke--7
River Rd. Grill & Bar
645 River Rd. * 463-8375
Thu: Riffle--8:30; Rock
We: John Powell--7; Variety
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: Jessica Lurie Ensemble--9
Fri: Chip Cohen, Kenny Sokolov--5:50; Casey Neil, Zach Borden, Adam and Kris--9:30
Sat: Old Time Jam--5; Angela Lecompte CD Release--7:30; Olem Alves CD Release--9:30
Su: Laura Kemp, Anne Weiss--8:30
Mo: Danny Dolinger--9; Folk
Tu: Bluegrass Jam--9
We: Flamenco Dance Night--9
Sam's Place
825 Wilson * 484-4455
Samuri Duck
990 Oak St. * 345-6577
Fri: YOB, Courtesty Clerks--10; Gloom metal
Senor Frog's
444 E. 3rd * 484-2927
Thu: DJ Karaoke--6:30
Fri: DJ Jose Cruz--10; Salsa, merengue, cumbia
Sat: DJ Mario--10; Salsa, merengue, cumbia
Shakers
1195 Main, Spfd. * 736-5177
Spirits
1714 Main St. Spfd * 726-0113
Starbuck's
205 E.18th * 465-9813
Stepina's
1475 Mohawk, Spfd * 744-0811
Sweetwaters
Valley River Inn * 687-0123
Fri: Mike Denny, Greg Nathan Duo, Donna Courtell--8
Sat: Mike Denny, Greg Nathan Duo, Donna Courtell--8
Mo: Yacov Golian--8; International folk
Taco Loco
900 W. 7th
Taylor's
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Thu: Carlos Washington's Giant People--10; Epic soul
Mo: Dan Bern--9
Tiny Tavern
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Thu: John Barley--9
Fri: Peter Wilde--9
Sat: Dan Jones Water and Electric--9
Mo: Psychadelic Mondaze--10
We: Christie and McCallum--9
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
WOW Hall AA NS
291 W. 8th * 687-2646
Thu: Magical Thursday Three Year Celebration, Dieselboy--8; DJ
Fri: Kevin Burke--8:30; Irish Fiddle
Sat: WOW Membership Party, Party Booby Trap, Debbie, Adrienne and Molly Diedrich,
Erik Muiderman, Scott Franzen--7:45; Folk, rock
Su: River Oaks Community Church--11 am; Free music, food, clothing
Kitka--8:30; Eastern European Choral
We: Man or Astro Man?, Zero-Zero, The Forty-Fives--8:30
Yukon Jack's Saloon
4th & Broadway, Veneta
Fri: Johnny Law--9
Sat: Johnny Law--9
Corvallis Clubs
AJ's
137 SW. Second * 758-4582
The Beanery
500 SW Second * 753-7442
Fri: Jake Reichner--8; Guitar, vocals
Sat: Eric Nicholson--8; Classic Rock
We: Poetry Night--7
Bombs Away Cafe
2527 NW Monroe
Fox & Firken
202 SW. First * 753-8533
Thu: Asa Cruz--9
Fri: Mission to Mars--10
Sat: The Deep Woods Band--9
Gill Coliseum
Oregon State Univ. * 737-1000
La Sells Stewart Center
OSU * 752-5435
Majestic Theatre
115 SW. Second * 766-6977
New Morning Bakery
219 SW. Second * 754-0181
Sat: Vintage Blues Ensemble--7:30
Odd Fellows Hall
223 SW. Second * 752-3023
Old World Deli
341 SW. Second * 752-8549
Squirrels Tavern
100 SW Second ´ 753-8057
Sweets Barbecue
225 SW. Fourth ´ 754-3663
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