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Floater
& King Black Acid
Last
New Year°s Eve, Floater arrived
with two of the past year°s WOW Hall awards (Best Musical Performance
and Favorite Male Performer,) tucked into their belts. Not one
extra mouse was allowed to pass those hallowed doors once every
ticket was sold, and the folks inside were treated to a special
show. Now, see Floater in front of where a big screen used to
be. Friday, McDonald Theatre.
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David
Cross
Another funny fellow, Mr. Cross has a long list
of credits. He was an Emmy-winning writer for The Ben Stiller
Show. And he°s bald. If that doesn°t ring your bell, also note
that he was in the terrific belt-slingling Hollywood film masterpiece,
Pootie Tang. If you haven°t seen it, get°cher hiney down to the
movie store. Taking over the stage in an evening with Ultrababyfat
and Arlo. Sunday, WOW Hall.
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Brian
Kenny Fresno
This guy°s straight up hilarious. He°s like Steve
Martin meets Pee Wee Herman meets whatever shredder guitar player
you know. You know like when someone°s so talented at some obscure
task that you have to say they°re somewhat of a genius? Fresno°s
like that, except that the end result of his task isn°t that obscure;
it°s getting you to laugh at his personal, trademarked brand of
comedic music. Twelve-string guitar/bass, electric crowd cheers,
plastic flamingos and overhead-projected lyrics for the audience.
I wouldn°t miss it for a free back-door pass to Star Wars Episode
II: Attack of the Clones. Thursday, Sam
Bond°s Garage. |
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Freedom
Funk Ensemble
If you took the word ¿localî and blew it up to
a hundred feet tall, then smashed it into a giant meat grinder
and leaned on the crank, the reconstituted matter oozing funkily
from the spitting meat spigot would read FFE. These boys did the
UO, they did stints at many local restaurants, and many of the
squad were actually born in this little burg as well. Well, mommy°s
little boys are all grown up, and they°re funky. Their new CD
is titled Hard Bop Hop. Friday, Jo Federigo°s.
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Unstoppable
Arlo
Local
and LA talent Highlight the week.
By
Vanessa Salvia
Having listened to an advance copy of Arlo's new
CD, I can say that you should not miss their upcoming show, June 2
at WOW Hall when they open for David Cross. With a release
date slated for June 4th, Stab the Unstoppable Hero is another
slab on the pop-rock continuum they began with their first length,
the January 2001 Up High in the Night (title lifted from a
line in an e. e. cummings poem). Hailing from Los Angeles, the musicians
sound as if they haven't turned on their radios in at least five years,
so completely and refreshingly absent from their music is any hint
of nu-metal or alternative rock. Instead, it's full of a "cereal box
optimism that stems from clever children who grow up into sardonic
and lethally charming adults."
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The CD is, like the title, unstoppable. It flags only
on one song, "Working Title," and then only in tempo, not in energy.
Anyone who saw Arlo's last show at John Henry's with The French Kicks
will recognize several of the songs on Stab from that night,
including "Little American" and "Bus Stop."
You get the feeling from listening to this that the
four boys in Arlo never slow down; that every day is like summer vacation
for them, with a pop-tart breakfast. The two singers and guitarists,
Nate Greely (an English major who worked as a reporter for the
Los Angeles Daily News before dedicating himself to full-time
music) and Sean Spillane met after moving from Texas to L.A. for college.
After graduation, Greely and Spillane migrated to Pasadena, where
they hooked up with the rest of what became Arlo: Shmed on bass and
vocals and drummer Soup, both of whom were formerly in the L. A. band
Holliston Stops. Former Further and Beachwood Sparks drummer, Tom
Sanford, replaced Soup and the new band sojourned onward, spreading
the gospel of the hormonally charged but harmlessly coffee-fueled
defiant male.
The fastest way to the end of an Arlo song is through
the catchiest hook; their songs are instantly likeable and packed
with a fuzzy guitar power and a willingness to harmonize that exudes
a bouncy impatience. "Runaround" is my favorite song on the album,
a raucous, honky-tonk guitar fueled send-off to a girl who won't be
true. There's no way you can sit still through this one. Overall,
the group combines some of the best elements of the greatest pop-writers
ever: the vocal harmonics of The Beatles' guitar crispness, the volume
of Weezer, and a wry song-crafting approach ala Alex Chilton, but
there's no mistaking Arlo's candy-coating.
David Jacobs-Strain and Tsunami Books are geared
up for a June 1 release of his new CD, Stuck On The Way Back.
Though only 18, Jacobs-Strain has been playing guitar for nine years.
Nurtured in the blues-loving community of Eugene, he discovered a
soul and passion for blues music early on by having seen such noteworthy
acts as Taj Mahal and Walker T. Ryan at WOW Hall. Never fearful of
the stage or performing, he seems to be a natural at communicating
with an audience.
His first out-of-town gig was at Seattle's Folklife
Festival at age 12, and the shows have just kept coming since. His
new CD, Stuck, never holds back, especially on his original
tunes. Despite his age, he shows an amazing maturity in his blues
vocal styling, plus he continues to earn respect for his fast-flying
finger picking and slide-guitar mastery. Catch a local blues phenom
while he's on the rise; you won't be sorry.
More noteworthy shows: Cafe Paradiso will host Electric
Angel Thursday, a trio of women playing day-glo electric harps.
Floater and Portland's King Black Acid will tear down
the McDonald Friday, while that same night Rubberneck will
inspire the Wild Duck with urban and funky Latin sounds. Five Iron
Frenzy will appear at WOW Friday. Portland-based guitarist Margaret
Slovak will grace Cafe Paradiso Friday. EPD, a Eugene punk
band made up of four high school kids, will perform Saturday at North
Eugene High School auditorium along with 800 Octane, Monkee
Torture, Blockhead and Boston Dock's Oister Boys.
!!! (the band, pronounced as any three repetitive percussive
sounds) will perform at WOW Wednesday.
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Adam's Place
30 E. Broadway * 344-6948
Ambrosia
174 E. Broadway. * 342-4141
Bacari Restaurant
1210 Willamette * 343-8404
Bagel Bakery
760 Blair Ave. * 342-4390
Su: Three Rivers Showcase--10; Acoustic
Beanery
152 W. 5th * 342-3378
Fri: Johanna--7; Alternative
Sat: 2nd Crass Act--8; Variety rock
Beanery
2465 Hilyard * 344-0221
Black Forest
50 E. 11th * 344-0816
Thur: Amblin & Morgan--9:30
Fri: Christie & McCallum-9:30
Sat: Christie & McCallum--9:30
Su: Open Mic--9:30
Mo: Emerald City Sessions--9:30 Tu: Jessica & Shadow--9:30
We: Darcy Lee Band--9:30
Bliss Steak Ranch
2891 W. 11th * 484-6657
Fri: Coupe Deville--9; ´50s
Sat: Coupe Deville--9; ´50s
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
Thur: Electric Angel--8:30; Electric harp trio
Fri: Margaret Slovak--9
Su: Big Mouth Open Mic--7
Tu: Open Mic--9
We: Justin King--8:30
Chantrelle's
5th & Pearl * 484-4065
Thu: Skip Jones--9:30; Blues
Fri: Barbara Dzuro & Friends--9:30; Jazz
Sat: T-Bone Weldon--9:30; Blues
Tu: Blues Jam w/Byron Case--9:30
We: Steve Ibach--9:30; Acoustic
Cheerful Tortoise
730 E. Broadway * 517-9291
Cornucopia
295 W. 17th *485-2300
Cozmic Pizza
1432 Willamette * 338-9333
Fri: Annavox, Abandon Ship, Champagne Syndicate--8
Crossroads
737 Main St. * 741-3366
Cypress Restaurant
99 W. Broadway * 683-3800
Diablo's
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Kokblok, DRock, DMoe, Ben and Gavin--9
Fri: Yommie Bootie Nite--9; DJs DRock and Tremor
Sat: Big Pimpin°--9; House, disco w/ Won, Howie, Steve, Anmar
Su: Kung Fu Porno--9; Hip hop
We: Revolver--9; Hip hop w/Steve, Howie and JT
Doc's Pad
165 W. 11th * 683-8101
Thu: DJ Mike--9; Hip hop
Fri: DJ Alpyne--9; '80s Dance
Tu: Open mic w/Pete Christie--9
Don Juans #2
33100 Van Duyn Rd. -- 684-8695
Thur: DJ Music--8; Country, rock
Fri: Karaoke--9
Sat: DJ Music--9
Su: DJ Music--°50s to present
Mo: Karaoke--9
Tu: DJ Music--°50°s to present
We: DJ Music--9; ´70s-°90s
Double Tree Hotel
I-5 & Beltline * 726-8181
Thur: Dan Henson°s Klassic Karaoke--9
Fri: Dan Henson°s Klassic Karaoke--9
Sat: Dan Henson°s Klassic Karaoke--9
We: Dan Henson°s Klassic Karaoke--9
Downtown Lounge
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thur: L-80s Night--9
Fri: Idle Rich, Shinola, Softcore--9
Sat: Cosmo°s Raging Family, Turntable FU--9
Su: Open Turntable Night-9
Mo: Death in Eugene--10
Tu: New Town Animals, more--10
We: Revolver--9
Duck Inn
1795 W. 6th * 342-5729
Embers Supper Club
1811 Hwy. 99 N. * 688-6564
Thur: Billy McCoy--9
Fri: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety, country
Eugene Wine Cellars
255 Madison * 342-2600
Fathoms
790 East 14th * 344-4471
Feinstein's Museum
537 Willamette * 683-7817
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
Fri: Prodd, Fungus, Mozaic--9:15; New heavy rock
Sat: Johnny Wilde Band, Rock Steady--9:15
Su: Karaoke--7:30 Tu: Jam with Anton--9:15
We: The Johnny Wild Band--9:15
Game Day Sports Bar
1156 Hwy 99N *688-8901
Gilligan's
990 Oak St. * 342-2659
Good Times
375 E. 7th * 484-7181
Hagen's
50 E. 11th * 343-8108
Hilton Ballroom
66 E. 6th * 342-2000
Hollywood Taxi
535 Main, Spfd. * 747-0307
Sat: Blueface--9; Rock
Hop House
2750 Roosevelt * 461-2081
Humble Bagel
2435 Hilyard * 521-3389
Thur: Charlie Parker--6:30
Fri: Thomas Mackay--6:30
Sat: Charlie Parker--6:30
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
Jo Federigo's
259 E 5th * 343-8488
Thur: Jo Fed°s All Star Jazz Jam Session--9:30
Fri: Freedom Funk Ensemble CD release party--9:30
Sat: J.C. Rico--9:30 Su: Mark Allan--9
Mo: Chestnut Open Mic--10 Tu: Barbara Dzuro--8:30; Jazz
We: Paul Paydos Trio--9:30; Latin
Jogger's Bar and Grill
710 Willamette * 343-0224
Juanita's Hideaway
645 River Road * 463-8375
Thur: Karaoke with Diamond Jim--9
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; Classic jazz piano
Sat: John Crider--5:30; Jazz
Lone Star Bar & Grill
Thur: Jon Michael--9; Country DJ jam session
Fri: Jon Michael--9; Country DJ jam session
We: Coyote Ugly Night w/John Michaels--9; Country
Lord Leebrick Theatre
5th and Chanelton * 334-4435
The Love Cafe
145 Pioneer Pkwy Spfd * 763-5710
Luckey's Pub
933 Olive * 687-4643
Luna
28 E. Broadway * 344-1266
Thur: Laura Kemp, TR Kelly--8:30
Fri: Jeff Baxter-9:30; Groovy party music
Sat: Tim Clarke°s Soul-tet--9:30
Tu: Erik Muiderman--8:30; Acoustic
We: Deco Moon Jazz--8:30
Max's Tavern
550 E. 13th * 349-8986
McDonald Theatre
1010 Willamette
Fri: Floater, King Black Acid--9; Rock
Meridian Building
18th & Willamette * no phone
Moretti's
730 E. Broadway * 344-6673
Mulligan's Pub
2841 Willamette * no phone
Thu: Open mic w/Pete Christie--9
Neighbors
1417 Villard * 338-0334
Nite Owl (Ramada Inn)
225 Coburg * 342-5181
The Old Pad
3355 E. Amazon * 686-5022
Olympus
23 W 6th * 683-2746
Oregon Electric Station
27 E. 5th * 485-4444
Fri: Don Latarski--8; Jazz
Sat: Don Latarski--8; Jazz
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: Animated Furniture--8; Jazz
Planet Golooka
679 Lincoln * 683-7155
Su: DJ Viran, DJ Kalia--6; Indo
Quacker's
2105 W. 7th * 345-2617
We: Blues Jam--8
Ramada Inn
225 Coburg Rd. * 342-5181
Fri: Valley Boys--9:15; Rock
Sat: Valley Boys--9:15; Rock
The New Rascals
211 Washington * 345-2617
Red Lion Inn
205 Coburg Rd * 342-5201
Rick's Pub
20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074
We: Open mic w/Pete Christie--8
River Rd. Grill & Bar
645 River Rd. * 463-8375
Roadhouse
3018 Gateway St. * 746-6000
Rock 'n' Rodeo
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
Rumba Room
100 E. Broadway * 484-1747
Thur: Miami Style Salsa-8
Fri: Fiesta Latina--10
Sat: Salsa, Merengue--10
Safari Room
3280 Gateway * 726-8181
Sakura
844 E. 13th * 343-6817
Sam Bond's Garage
407 Blair Blvd * 343-2635
Thur: Brian Kenny Fresno--9; Comedy alternative projected jam songs
Fri: Jim Paige--9:30; Folk
Sat: Son Mela°o--9:30; Cuban dance
Su: Misty River--8:30; Bluegrass
Mo: Living Daylights--9; Jazz Tu: Bluegrass Jam--9
We: Eliza Gilkyson--9
Sam's Place
825 Wilson * 484-4455
Fri: Karaoke--8 Sat: Mixed Blood--9; Classic rock
Samurai Duck
990 Oak St. * 345-6577
Thur: Ten Thousand Fold Form, Juice, Break Squad--9; Hip hop
Fri: I-Chelle and the Circle of Light, DJ Frank--9; Roots rock reggae
Sat: Hillbilly Holocaust, Grynch, Whiskey Rebels, The Capsules--10
Mo: Degobah System--10 Tu: Necrosluts, Ailment, more--10
We: Idiot Savant, Mosaic, more--10
Senor Frog's
444 E. 3rd * 484-2927
Thur: DJ Karaoke--6:30
Fri: DJ Mario--9; Cumbia, Banda, Merengue
Sat: DJ Jose Cruz--10; Salsa, Merengue
Shakers
1195 Main, Spfd. * 736-5177
Spirits
1714 Main St. Spfd * 726-0113
Starbuck's
205 E.18th * 465-9813
Stafford's Hop House
2750 Roosevelt * 461-2018
Thur: Easy Money Trio--9
Stepina's
1475 Mohawk, Spfd * 744-0811
Sweetwaters
Valley River Inn * 687-0123
Fri: Gus Russell, Lyn Burg Quartet--8; Jazz
Sat: Gus Russell, Lyn Burg Quartet--8; Jazz
We: KUJZ Jazz Listener Appreciation Night--6
Taco Loco
900 W. 7th
Mo: Stone Cold Jazz w/ Kenny Reed--6
Tap-N-Keg
1704 E. Main, Cottage Grove
Taylor's
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Mo: DJ Tekneek--10; Hip hop
Tino's Restaurant
15th and Willamette * 342-8111
Sat: Olem Alves, Mike Hanns--6; Jazz
Tiny Tavern
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
TJ'S Lounge
365 E. Oregon * 895-3109
Toshi's Ramen
1520 Pearl * 683-7833
Tsunami Books
2585 Willamette * 345-8986
Sat: David Jacobs-Strain CD release concert--8
Su: Playback Theatre--7
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
Wetlands
922 Garfield * 345-3606
Wild Duck Hall NS
169 W. 6th * 485-3825
Thur: Lapdog, Perusa, Ian Moore--8:30; Rock
Fri: Rubberneck--9:30; Funk
Sat: Shelly James Musicbox--9:30; Soul, funk, gospel, jazz
The Woodsman
117 S. 14th * 741-0150
WOW Hall AA
NS
291 W. 8th * 687-2646
Thur: Big Venus, Killroy, Nameless--8:30; Rock
Fri: Five Iron Frenzy, RX Bandits, Dynamite Boy, Reunion Show--8
Sat: Community Dance Festival party w/ Lazoo--8
Su: David Cross, Ultrababyfat, Arlo--8:30; Comedy, rock
We: Trans Am, !!!, Pines of Nowhere--8:30; Rock
Yukon Jack's Saloon
Fri: Symptoms--9 Sat: Symptoms--9
Corvallis Clubs
AJ's
137 SW. Second * 758-4582
Su: Nairobi Boys--6
The Beanery
500 SW Second * 753-7442
Fri: Tim Avilla--8 Sat: Jake Reichner--8; Acoustic rock
Bombs Away Cafe
2527 NW Monroe
Sat: Sugar Beets--9:30; Bluegrass
Borders Corvallis
777 NW 9th St. * 738-0580
Fri: Gary Reed--8; Acoustic guitar
Creekside Coffee
5210 SW. Philomath * 752-8098
Fox & Firken
202 SW. First * 753-8533
Gill Coliseum
Oregon State Univ. * 737-1000
Headline Cafe
300 SW Jefferson *758-1642
La Sells Stewart Center
OSU * 752-5435
Majestic Theatre
115 SW. Second * 766-6977
Fri: Alan Jones Sextet--8; Jazz
New Morning Bakery
219 SW. Second * 754-0181
Sat: Pete Ballerstadt, Criaig Risley, Matt Neely, Ralph Penunuri--7
Odd Fellows Hall
223 SW. Second * 752-3023
Old World Deli
341 SW. Second * 752-8549
Peacock Tavern
125 SW. 2nd * 754-8522
Squirrels Tavern
100 SW Second * 753-8057
Sweets Barbecue
225 SW. Fourth * 754-3663
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