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SCOTT
COSSU
Performing in an evening with composer
Cam Newton, Olympia musician Scott Cossu tours in support of
his 11th album, Emerald Pathway, inspired by the "lushness
and beauty the great Northwest has to offer." Cossu's recorded
on the Windham Hill label for 13 years, pioneering his highly
skilled, all acoustic, all instrumental piano style. Never heard
him? It's his theme music on the popular world music radio-show
Global Village. Doesn't help? Tough, go to the Hall.
Saturday, WOW Hall. — BF
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NIGHT
OF THE LIVING ELVIS
In a birthday bash for the King (wherever
he is,) the 14th Annual Night of the Living Elvis features a
handful of Eugene, Portland and Seattle Elvises gettin' all
shook up, including performances by Pete Christie, Dustin Lanker,
Tom Heinl and others. Also featured will be the Elvis Internationals
giving any costumed amateur Elvis impersonator a shot at making
it to that big rhinestone in the sky. Should be a hoot-times-ninety.
Saturday, John Henry's. —BF
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JOHN
NEMETH & THE JACKS
Keeping up with the recent harp infestation
led by Blues Traveller at the McDonald Theatre, Nemeth brings
his own renown as an outstanding young singer/harp player to
our drizzling city. He comes with the Jacks, hip-coolness from
'50s and '60s blues combined with modern, as their release put
it, "conveniences." A great chance to check out the Quack, if
you never have. Saturday, Quackers. —BF
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KNOTT
BROTHERS
Straight from the heart of the Willamette
Valley, it's the Knott Brothers! Burning with bluegrass acclaim
here and there, the Brothers are Dennis Berck (guitar, vocals,)
Rick Campbell (mandolin,) Karl Maerz (fiddle, vocals,) Mark
Thomas (banjo,) and last but not a techical "brother," Suzanne
Pearce (bass, vocals and an extra "x" chromosome). Many
a bluegrass publication are just slappin' their knees at the
talent and teamwork in this quintet. Saturday, Cafe Paradiso.
—BF
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Harmonious
Hearts
Misty
River overflows with Eugene spirit.
BY
VANESSA SALVIA
Happenstance brought the mem-bers of Misty
River together, and love keeps them going. Carol Harley and her
daughter Laura Quigley were celebrating Quigley's 21st birthday in
an Irish pub in Portland listening to an acoustic Irish band play.
"Some friends were there and asked my daughter and
I to sing a song. They knew we sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" together.
So we sang that song right there in the parking lot," says guitarist
and banjoist Harley. The pub's manager heard them and was impressed.
He approached the ladies and encouraged them to sing at the pub's
open mic. "I said, 'What's an open mic?' I didn't even know what one
was."
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Dana Abel had been a guitar student of Harley's in
the past, and she was invited to join in for the open mic. "We had
met a waitress at the same pub who would sing now and then with this
Irish band, so we invited her as well." That was five years ago. "Now
it's just exploded into a full-time thing," says Harley.
Harley says Misty River's music is true Americana.
"We do folk, some bluegrass and some country. Old country. And our
originals are kind of ballads. People like the fact that we're an
independent, all-female touring band."
People like the music, too. Misty River's last Eugene
show, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in November, drew a beyond-capacity
crowd and more than 50 people were turned away. That prompted the
band to schedule another Eugene show, this one Friday at the Wild
Duck.
Three members of Misty River are native Eugeneans.
Harley taught elementary school for many years in Eugene before experiencing
a disabling back injury in a skiing accident. After rehabilitating
in Eugene and Portland, Harley relocated to Washington. Upright bassist
Quigley graduated from South Eugene High School, as did accordionist
Dana Abel. Abel moved back to Eugene after her husband was offered
a job in the area. Fiddle player and guitarist Christine Kokesh rounds
out the foursome.
A few years ago there was some doubt about continuing
the band because of the difficulty of Harley's disability and the
deep pain she often experiences. But with the help and support of
all of the girls, who handle driving duties and care for the instruments,
they're still going strong.
"What keeps me going through all of this is the music
we make and the people that we play for. Just the beauty of the music
and the excitement and the people will carry me through," says Harley.
When they began, they each brought their own ideas
of what good music was, and it took a while to learn how to be a band.
They learned how to play more instruments and grew together over the
years. Now they all practice songwriting and they approach their music
as a unified force.
An Oregon Public Broadcasting segment of "Oregon Art
Beat" featuring Misty River, which aired in April 2002, garnered the
highest ever viewer ratings in the history of that show. "[OPB] repeated
the show in October and the same thing happened again!," says Harley.
"The e-mail and the response to us from that show has been incredible.
The fans just become die-hards. They become friends."
In addition to Misty River's well-loved originals,
the band selectively plays a few covers. "But we don't cover a song
in the way you've heard before. We make it our own," assures Harley.
When the four ladies sing together it is a joyful, awe-inspiring blend
of beautiful voices in compelling harmony, with the a capella harmonies
especially bright and engaging. The band has two CDs available, Rising,
released in 2000 and 2001's Live at the Backgate Stage.
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Soulful
Songstress
Weiler
in Paradiso; Romanes at WOW.
BY
GLENN SHIRES
This Friday, Jan. 10, Cafe Paradiso plays host
to another talented troubador, the celebrated folk singer-songwriter
Brenda Weiler. Touring in support of her fourth album, Brenda
Weiler Live, Weiler's earnest tunesmithing and melodic, hummable
ballads recently earned her the "Best Singer-Songwriter" award in
the 2002 Minnesota Music Awards, not to mention several nominations
in other categories.
Weiler says she recorded a live album because she
felt that the live performances of her songs (and therefore people's
interpretations) differed greatly from the studio versions on her
previous albums. The live CD features recordings from her solo acoustic
shows, giving the album a more personal, intimate feel than her studio
material recorded with a backing band.
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WEILER PERFORMS FRIDAY AT CAFE PARADISO.
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Weiler's vivid musical narratives have drawn much
praise from reviewers nationwide. "Brenda Weiler is the real thing,
opening the doors wide on the unprotected dark place in her soul,"
says Chris Stahn of Citysearch.com. "Her songs deal so honestly with
insecurity, loneliness and bittersweet love that first-time listeners
sometimes feel they've known her for years, and a strong optimistic
streak keeps proceedings from getting too serious."
"I focus a fair amount on personal situations or experiences,
both good and bad," Weiler explains. "I write a lot about home and
my family, the idea of being grounded and independent at the same
time. I've also written more fictional, made-up stories that I can
still feel connected to in some way."
Weiler recently moved to Portland after living for
many years in Minneapolis. "There seem to be more singer-songwriters
out here, and therefore more acoustic venues," she says. The Northwest
"is also much more laid back."
Since arriving in Portland, Weiler has continued with
her normal routine of relentless touring. She spent nearly half of
December on the road, taking only a short break before beginning her
next tour with this visit to Eugene.
On Friday, acclaimed local surf rock veterans Surf
Trio will appear at the WOW Hall. However, this time they will perform
under the guise of their punk rock alter egos, the Romanes,
opening for youthful foursome the Rock'n'Roll Soldiers.
Since 1998, the members of Surf Trio have frequently
appeared on Portland stages as the Romanes, forgoing their usual surf
tunes to deliver a scorching tribute to those pioneers of punk, the
Ramones. Saturday's gig at the WOW Hall will be their Eugene debut.
The members of Surf Trio formed the Romanes as a side
project for a single gig. The owner of a Portland club asked them
to play a set of Ramones covers, and the crowd responded so enthusiastically
that they decided to play more shows.
The Romanes play the songs of the Ramones the way
they were meant to be played — short, fast and ferociously loud,
with no shortage of boogie-inducing gusto and melody. In customary
tribute band fashion, they've adopted the dress and stance of their
idols — leather jackets, blue jeans, even the surly New York
accents.
An avowed aficionado of 1960s rock 'n' roll, Pete
Weinberger, lead guitarist for Surf Trio and lead singer of the Romanes,
says the Ramones appeal to him because of their distinct '60s-influenced
sound. "The Ramones had a lot more groove than people gave them credit
for," he says. "Their first album [released in 1976] is my favorite.
They had elements of the Beach Boys, surf music and bubblegum pop.
But they were geniuses and they created their own style."
Most enthusiasts of punk agree that the oft-maligned
music originated in late '60s Detroit and early '70s New York. Thirty
years later, punk has evolved into so many diverse sub-genres that
the term "punk" is as tricky to define as "jazz" or "rock." One thing
is for sure: the Ramones (and by extension, the Romanes) represent
punk rock in its purest, most primal and most authentic form.
Now that two of the Ramones are dead, it's safe to
say they won't reunite for another tour (as was often rumored after
their 1996 breakup). Since we can't have the Ramones, we're lucky
to have their devoted disciples — the Romanes — right
here in Oregon.
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ANNEX
23 W. 6th St. ‚ 431-1111
Th 1/09: Techno Fantasy--9; Trance, house, breakbeats
Fr 1/10: Cage dance contest--9
Sa 1/11: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip-hopSyntax--9
BEANERY
152 W. 5th ‚ 342-3378
Fr 1/10: Edson Oliveria--7; Brazilian
Sa 1/11: Rose & Fashaug--7
BLACK FOREST
50 E. 11th ‚ 344-0816
Th 1/09: Motherfunction--9:30; R & B
Su 1/12: Open Mic--9:30
Mo 1/13: Anton & Friends--9:30; Jam
CAFE PARADISO AA
115 W. Broadway ‚ 484-9933
Fr 1/10: Suzanne Benorden, Brenda Weiler--9; Singer/songwriters
Sa 1/11: Knott Brothers--8; Bluegrass
We 1/15: Tony Kaltenberg--8:30; Acoustic guitar
CHANTERELLE'S
5th & Pearl St. ‚ 484-4065
Fr 1/10: Eagle Park Slim Band--9:30; Blues
Sa 1/11: Lori Fletcher and Deco Moon Jazz–9:30
CHAPALA RESTAURANT
68 W. 29th Ave. ‚ 683-5458
Sa 1/11: Lo Nuestro--6; Latin
We 1/15: Lo Nuestro--6; Latin
CHEERFUL TORTOISE
730 E. Broadway ‚ 344-6673
Tu 1/14: Mr. Bill's Traveling Trivia Show--8
DIABLO'S
959 Pearl St. ‚ 683-3855
Th 1/09: L'80s night--9; '80s and request
Fr 1/10: Tremorville--9; Hip-hop, request
Sa 1/11: House night w/DJs Howie Fresh, Anmar--9
Su 1/12: Chateau Discoteque--9; Lust music w/DJs Jon Smith, DMoe
We 1/15: Community Sound System--9; Reggae, dance hall
DOWNTOWN LOUNGE
959 Pearl St.‚ 343-2346
Th 1/09: L80s Night w/ DJs Jon Smith, Turbo Ceez, DMoeFunk--9
Fr 1/10: Papa's Soul Kitchen, Floor-Ride--10; Funk, Soul
Sa 1/11: The Tom Cats, Amblin & Morgan--8; Rock
We 1/15: Colin's Funk Soup--9; Adventure funk
EMBERS SUPPER CLUB
1811 Hwy. 99 N. ‚ 688-6564
Th 1/09: Billy McCoy--9; Country
Fr 1/10: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety, country
Sa 1/11: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety, country
We 1/15: Billy McCoy--9; Country
FOOLS PARADISE
460 Willamette
‚ 338-9733
Th 1/09: Frogg's open mic--7
Sa 1/11: Turkish Aksent--7:30; Turkish folk and Sufi music
FOXFIRE
4740 Main, Spfd ‚ 747-7900
Th 1/09: Ampt--9:15; Rock
Su 1/12: Karaoke--7:30
Mo 1/13: Karaoke--7:30
Tu 1/14: Emerald City Jam--9:15
We 1/15: Johnny Wilde Band--9:15; Rock
JAKE'S PLACE
605 W. 19th ‚ 431-0513
Sa 1/11: David Rogers--6; Classical guitar
JO FEDERIGO'S
259 E. 5th St. ‚ 343-8488
Th 1/09: Jo Fed's All Star Jazz Jam--9
Fr 1/10: J.C. Rico--9:30; Jazz
Sa 1/11: Side Project--9:30; Jazz
Su 1/12: Mark Allan--9; Jazz
Mo 1/13: Open Mic w/Skip Jones the Boogie Woogie Man--9:30
Tu 1/14: Barbara Dzuro--8:30; Jazz
We 1/15: Latin Flavor Night w/Paul Paydos Trio--9
JOHN HENRY'S
77 W. Broadway ‚ 342-3358
Th 1/09: 80's Night--9:30
Fr 1/10: Tympanic, Nimbus--10; Rock
Sa 1/11: 14th Annual Night of the Living Elvis, Elvis Internationals--9:30
Su 1/12: Two Gallants--9:30; Rock
Mo 1/13: Strangefolks--10; Hip-hop
We 1/15: Iron Fist--9:30; Reggae
JOHNNY OCEAN'S AA
Oakway Plaza ‚ 342-7994
Fr 1/10: Lo Nuestro--6:30; Latin
LUCKEY'S CLUB CIGAR
933 Olive St. ‚ 687-4643
Th 1/09: DJ Carl--8:30; Blues
Fr 1/10: Rich McCulley Band--8:30; Blues rock
Sa 1/11: Courtesy Clerks--8:30; Rock
Mo 1/13: Psychedelic-Mondaze–8:30
We 1/15: 3 Rivers Showcase w/Lee Garrett, Normal Bean--8:30;
Acoustic showcase
LAVELLE WINE BAR
5th St. Mkt ‚ 338-9875
Fr 1/10: Gus Russell--5:30; Jazz
Sa 1/11: Jenny Payne--5:30; Jazz
LUNA
30 E. Broadway ‚ 434-5862
Th 1/09: Justin King, James West--8:30; Alt. Acoustic, percussion
Fr 1/10: Erik Muiderman--6:30; Guitar, Lazoo--8:30;
Global funk
MAC'S AT THE VET'S
1626 Willamette St. ‚ 344-8600
Th 1/09: Christie & McCallum--7; Oldies, country
Fr 1/10: Bourbon Renewal--9:30; Blues
Sa 1/11: Saltlick--9:30; Rock
MAIN ST. BAR AND GRILL
414 Main St., Spfd. ‚ 744-2820
Su 1/12: The Crow Jam w/Bobby Six Crows and Crazy Dave--8:30; Rock,
jam
THE O BAR
112 Commons Dr. ‚ 349-0707
Tu 1/14: Karaoke--9
OVERTIME TAVERN
770 S. Bertelsen ‚ 342-5028
Th 1/09: West Side Blues Jam--8:30
PICCOLO
999 Willamette ‚ 484-4011
Sa 1/11: Mike Denny--8; Jazz
QUACKER'S
2105 W. 7th ‚ 485-5925
Sa 1/11: John Nemeth and the Jacks--9; Blues
We 1/15: Quacker's Blues Bash--8:30; Blues jam
RAMADA INN
225 Coburg ‚ 342-5181
Fr 1/10: ROCK-IT--9:15; ROCK
Sa 1/11: Rock-it--9:15; Rock
RUMBA ROOM
100 E. Broadway ‚ 484-1747
Th 1/09: Int. Salsa w/Jose Cruz--8
Fr 1/10: Salsa w/Jose Cruz--10
Sa 1/11: Fiesta Latina--10
Tu 1/14: Beg. Salsa w/Jose Cruz--8
SAM BOND'S GARAGE
407 Blair ‚ 431-6603
Th 1/09: Bush Pilots--9; Bent bluegrass
Fr 1/10: The Ovulators--9:30; Rock
Sa 1/11: Hot Buttered Rum Band--9:30; High altitude bluegrass
Su 1/12: Allette Brooks, Allan Dobb, Claire Bard--8:30; Folk
Mo 1/13: Steroelab tribute--9
Tu 1/14: Bluegrass Jam–9
We 1/15: Dan Jones--9; Americanna
SAMURAI DUCK
980 Oak St. ‚ 345-6577
Sa 1/11: Point Line Plane, The Planet, Chevron, Nate Arizona--9; Alternative
SENOR FROG'S
444 E. 3rd ‚ 484-2927
Th 1/09: Family Karaoke--6:30
Fr 1/10: DJ Mario Mora--9; Cumbia, Banda, Merengue
Sa 1/11: Salsa, Merengue–10
LE SOUS-SOL
375 River Rd. ‚ 685-1218
Fr 1/10: Ahisma, FGITF, Sicarii, A Year in the Light--7; Hardcore
SPIRITS
1714 Main St. ‚ 726-0113
Fr 1/10: Repeat Offender--9; Rock
Sa 1/11: Repeat Offender--9; Rock
SWEETWATER'S
Valley River Inn ‚ 687-0123
Fr 1/10: Tom Grant, Dave Captein Duo--8; Piano jazz
Sa 1/11: Shelly James Musicbox--8; Pop, mowtown, jazz, R & B,
gospel
TINO'S RESTAURANT
15th and Willamette ‚ 342-8111
Sa 1/11: Olem Alves, Mike Hanns Duo--6; Jazz
TINY TAVERN
394 Blair ‚ 687-8383
Tu 1/14: Los Pistoleros--10; Latin polka
WETLANDS BREW PUB
922 Garfield ‚ 345-3606
Sa 1/11: Max 447, Stark Raving Naked, Idiot Savants--10; Alt. rock
WILD DUCK MUSIC HALL
169 W. 6th ‚ 485-3825
Fr 1/10: Misty River--8; Bluegrass
Sa 1/11: Jyemo, Extended Family--9:30; Groove rock
WOW HALL AA
291 W. 8th Ave. ‚ 687-2746
Th 1/09: The Waybacks, Saltlick, Heavenly Oceans--8; Bluegrass
Fr 1/10: Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers, The Romanes, Monkee Torture,
more--8; Punk rock
Sa 1/11: Scott Cossu, Cam Newton--8; Piano, guitar
We 1/15: Peace Festival III benefit w/Matt Butler, Sugar Buckit, CORE
Women's Collective, others--7:30; Variety
CORVALLIS
CLUBS
THE BEANERY CORV.
500 SW 2nd St. ‚ 753-7442
Fr 1/10: Tim Avilla--8
FOX & FIRKIN
202 SW 1st. ‚ 753-8533
Fr 1/10: Jahbong--10; Reggae
Sa 1/11: Jupiter Satellite--9; Rock
We 1/15: Trivia w/Jake and Rob--8
NEW MORNING BAKERY
2nd St.‚ 754-0181
Sa 1/11: Acoustic Showcase--7
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