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Supple,
Swaying Tuba
Brand
new sounds at Sam Bond's.
BY
VANESSA SALVIA
What kind of music can be made with drums and tubas?
The answer, if you're a member of the genre-defying ensemble Drums
& Tuba, is a resounding "everything."
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| Drums
and Tuba perform Sunday at Sam Bonds. |
The eight-year old group has produced two EPs and five
full-length LPs, the latest being a self-released full-length, Gas
Up Blow Up. (D&T's second release for Ani DiFranco-owned label
Righteous Babe was 2002's Mostly Ape. A third Righteous Babe
release is expected in Spring 2004.)
The instrumental trio doesn't rely entirely on drums
and tubas however; Tony Nozero's drums and Brian Wolff's tubas are complemented
by Neal McKeeby's guitars, and, on Mostly Ape, electronics by
Nozero and trumpet by Wolff. And that's it.
The threesome creates a surprisingly supple sound, made
funky by the voice of the barrel-chested tuba. Keyboard loops and samples
paint a swirling backdrop for the brass expressions and guitar melodies,
with the result being a mesmerizing, hip-swaying sound any fan of jazz,
funk, jam or electronica would find irresistible.
It all began in 1995, when Nozero and Wolff met while
working together at an Austin health food store. The pair immediately
recognized a mutual affinity for "eclectic sounds." Nozero and Wolff
tried their hands as street performers, but as a duo, they felt something
was missing. McKeeby came along, and the trio began an exhausting touring
schedule.
In 1998, folkie DiFranco took notice. The group toured
with DiFranco and Righteous Babe debut Vinyl Killer followed
in 2001. Though the group's members now split their lives between New
York City and New Orleans, the group remains committed to playing live
and stirring up ideas about the role of the lowly tuba in danceable
jazz.
The band's ultimate goal when they take the stage, is,
according to Wolff, "to get people to say 'I've never seen anything
like that before in my life, and it fucking rocked!'" Drums & Tuba
will perform Nov. 16 at Sam Bond's.
Indie-rock darlings Death Cab For Cutie will
be appearing Wednesday, Nov. 19 at WOW Hall. The band has received much
critical acclaim for fourth and latest release Transatlanticism.
This Bellingham, Wash., quartet lifted its name from the Beatles' film
Magical Mystery Tour, though there's nothing "cute" about their
approach to accessible-rock-meets-indie-meets-pop.
The title Transatlanticism alludes to the CD's
theme of distance. Not only physical, geographic distance, but psychological
distance, the kind that makes enemies of former lovers. Transatlanticism
shows Gibbard's songwriting growing stronger. Chris Walla's keyboards
are better than ever and bassist Nick Harmer is re-joined in the rhythm
section by former Eureka Farm bandmate Jason McGerr.
DCFC has been busy since releasing The Photo Album
in 2001. An EP in early 2002 was followed in the fall by a CD re-issue
that included bonus tracks of original cassette-only release, You
Can Play These Songs With Chords.
Walla has produced a couple of notable releases, the
Long Winter's When I Pretend To Fall and The Stratford 4's Love
& Distortion. Gibbard joined up with Jimmy Tamborello to make
Give Up, an electro-pop record released under the moniker The
Postal Service. Nada Surf will open DCFC's WOW Hall show.
Changes are in store for Eugene's 10-year-old venue,
Café Paradiso. Recent scrutiny by the OLCC means that the venue
will no longer be able to host musical acts for all ages. The coffeehouse
is making the move to a full-service bar, which means shows will be
21 and over only. That license, as well as some minor remodeling, will
be realized by mid-December, when the permanent change to 21+ will take
place. As of now, Friday and Saturday shows are 21+ only, with shows
during the week remaining all ages.
Over the past few years, Café Paradiso has slowly
ramped up its entertainment, offering performances far beyond the "background"
music the OLCC had originally licensed them for. Unless the venue was
willing to revert to "background" music only, or cordon off a separate
area for drinkers, the OLCC demanded the change.
AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR
999 WILLAMETTE ST. 484-4011
SA: Group Therapy--8; Jazz
BLACK FOREST
50 E. 11TH ST. 686-6619
MO: Karaoke w/Jared--9
BLiSS SPORTS BAR
44 MAIN ST, VENETA. 935-3400
SA: DJ Fiddy Pound--9
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| TRACY
GRAMMER PLAYS CAFE PARADISO FRIDAY. |
CAFE PARADISO
115 W. BROADWAY 484-9933
FR: Tracy Grammer--8; Folk
SA: Eric Anders--9; Singer/songwriter
MO: Songwriter Showcase w/John Shipe--8
TU: Acoustic Open Mic--8
WE: Word/Poetry Open Mic--8
CHAPALA RESTAURANT
68 W. 29TH AVE. 683-5458
SA: Lo Nuestro—6; Latin
WE: Lo Nuestro—6; Latin
COFFEE GROVE
501 E. MAIN ST., COTTAGE GROVE 942-8847
FR: Ron O'Keefe and Friends--8; Singer/Songwriter
COZMIC PIZZA @ THE STRAND
199 W. 8TH AVE. 302-6013
TH: Basic Assumption, One Self Connect--9:30
FR: A Night In Brazil: Serenata, Macaco Velho--8;
Brazilian
SA: Jazz Goes Brazilian, Midnight Sun, Ritmo de
la Noche--7:30; Brazilian
SU: Heiruspecs, Formula--8; Rock
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| AJ
ROACH PLAYS COZMIC PIZZA MONDAY. |
MO: Cozmic Family Theater Film Club--6:15; Video,
Songwriters Open Mic w/AJ Roach, Ila Kriegh--8:30
TU: DJ Moses--8; World
WE: Open Mic--6; Poetry and Music
DOWNTOWN LOUNGE
959 PEARL ST. 343-2346
TH: Devil Brothers--10; Old school R&B, oldies
FR: Northwest Royale, Mad At Sam--10; Power metal
SA: The Sawyer Family--10; Rockabilly
MO: Monster Truck Monday w/Diablo, DJ Von
Rockett--10; '80s punk, butt rock
TU: Stone Cold Jazz w/Kenny Reed, Clayton Rhodes--9
WE: Pete Christie--10; Acoustic Country
EMBERS SUPPER CLUB
1811 HWY. 99 N. 688-6564
TH: Billy McCoy—9; Country
FR: Michael Anderson Trio—9; Variety, country
SA: Michael Anderson Trio—9; Variety, country
WE: Billy McCoy—9; Country
EUGENE WINE CELLARS
255 MADISON ST. 342-2600
WE: The Tomcats--6; Variety rock
GOOD TIMES
375 E. 7TH AVE. 484-7181
TU: Rooster's Blues Jam--8
INDIGO DISTRICT
13TH AVENUE & OAK STREET. 434-6553
WE: Lick--9; Glam rock, electro, dance
JO FEDERIGO'S
259 E. 5TH AVE. 343-8488
TH: Jo Fed's All Star Jazz Jam--9
FR: The Side Project--9:30
SA: Ruby Edwards Trio--9:30
SU: Mark Allan--9; Acoustic guitar
MO: Funky Monday--10; Open Mic
TU: Barbara Dzuro—8:30; Jazz piano
WE: Toby Koenigsberg Duo--9
JOGGER'S BAR & GRILL
710 WILLAMETTE ST. 343-0224
TH: Karaoke w/DJ Bond--10
FR: Karaoke w/DJ Bond--10
TU: Karaoke w/DJ Bond--10
WE: Karaoke w/DJ Bond--10
JOHN HENRY'S
77 W. BROADWAY 342-3358
TH: 80s Night w/Chris and Jen--10
FR: Punk Rock Extravaganza, The Spits, Capgun
Suicide, Blasphemous Abnormality, PB Army--10
SA: Fresh!--10; DJ dance
SU: Broadway Review--10; Burlesque, magic, music
MO: Live Hip Hop--10
TU: The Defocators, On the first day...they were
kittens, The Last Chapter, The Rhythm Pimps --10; Rock
WE: Dan Jones and the Squids, The For Reals--7,
Reggae vs. Hip hop, Higher Ground Sound, Dance Hall Reggae--10; Hip
hop, Reggae
KELYNSKI"S SPORTS PUB
1712 IVY ST., JUNCTION CITY 998-5688
TH: Karaoke w/Clydester--7
FR: Karaoke w/Clydester--7
SA: Karaoke w/Clydester--7
SU: Karaoke w/Clydester--5
WE: Open Mic--6 pm
LAVELLE'S TASTING ROOM
5TH ST. PUBLIC MARKET 338-9875
FR: Jenny Payne--5:30; Jazz
SA: Gus Russell--5:30; Jazz
LEGEND'S GRILL & STADIUM CLUB
44 E. 7TH AVE. 683-5160
FR: Karaoke w/Jared--9
LONE STAR BAR AND GRILL
I-5 AT COBURG 686-8686
TH: Girls get wild--9; DJ dancing
FR: Guys get wild--9; DJ dancing
SA: Karaoke--9
TU: Open mic--9
WE: Coyote Ugly--8
LUCKEY'S CLUB CIGAR
933 OLIVE ST. 687-4643
TH: Trio Grande, Upright dub orchestra--10; Smart
jazz rock, reggae
FR: The Danged--10; Rockabilly
SA: Dabbledooya, Funktifyno--10; Rock
TU: Obe One Kenackerman's Jazz Nite--10
WE: 11 Eyes, The Sidewinder Quartet--10; Jazz,
Funk
LUNA
30 E. BROADWAY 434-5862
SA: Erik Muiderman--5:30; Singer/songwriter, Bill
Mays--8; Solo jazz piano
MAC'S AT THE VET'S CLUB
1626 WILLAMETTE ST. 344-8600
TH: Christie & McCallum—7; Honky-tonk,
rock
FR: Benefit Performance for Womenspace, Over the
Counter Jug Band, Garden Weasels--8; Acoustic Americana
SA: Ovulators, Dead Americans--9:30; American
punk
WE: Bourbon Renewal--8:30; Blues
MCDONALD THEATRE
1010 WILLAMETTE ST.
TH: Guster, Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players--7:30;
Rock
THE O BAR
1 COMMONS WAY 349-0707
TU: Karaoke w/Jared--9
OREGON ELECTRIC STATION
27 E. 5TH 485-4444
FR: Don Latarski Trio—8; Jazz
SA: Don Latarski Trio—8; Jazz
PERUGINO
767 WILLAMETTE ST. 687-9102
WE: Irish Jam--7; Celtic
PLANET GOLOKA
679 LINCOLN ST. 465-4555
TH: The Story of Dhruva Maharaja--6; Film
FR: Blue Roads and Friends--7; Folk
SA: Hare Krishna Chanting and Dinner--6:30
SU: Two Towers--2; Film
TU: Open Mic--6 pm; Poetry
WE: Kava Circle--6:30 pm; Ceremony
PRIME TIME SPORTS BAR
1360 MOHAWK RD. 746-0549
SU: Karaoke w/Don--9
QUACKER'S
2105 W. 7TH 485-5925
MO: Karaoke--9; Variety
WE: Quacker's Blues Bash—8:30; Blues jam
RAMADA INN
225 COBURG 342-5181
FR: Valley Boys--9:15; Rock
SA: Valley Boys--9:15; RockSAM
BOND'S GARAGE
407 BLAIR 431-6603
TH: Terry Robb--9; Acoustic blues
FR: Son Mela 'O--9:30; Cuban
SA: Raventones CD Release, Deb Talan, Steve
Tannon--9:30; Americana
SU: Drums and Tuba, That One Guy--9; Rock
MO: Faun Fables, Scrambled Ape--9; Rock
TU: Bluegrass Jam--9
WE: Alexander Green--9; Russian fingerstyle guitar
SAM'S PLACE
825 WILSON ST. 484-4455
TH: Shanti Groove--9:30; Bluegrass
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| YELLOWCARD
PLAYS THE WILD DUCK THURSDAY. |
SAMURAI DUCK
980 OAK ST. 345-6577
FR: Goathead, Servants of the End--9:30; Tribal
rock
SA: Pelletgun, Dot Dot Dot, RM.10, Private Detective--9:30;
Indie hard rock
SU: Freestyle Hip Hop Party--9:30
MO: Hip Hop DJs--9:30
TU: Southerly, My Merciful Maneuver--9:30; Acoustic
WE: Another Reason, The For Reals, Dan Jones and
the Squids, The Nervous Return--9:30; Indie hard rock
SWEETWATER'S
VALLEY RIVER INN 687-0123
FR: West Coast Rhythm Kings--8; Swing
SA: The Deb Cleveland Band--8; Jazz, rhythm and
blues
WILD DUCK MUSIC HALL
169 W. 6TH 485-3825
TH: Yellowcard, Stole Your Woman, AlterEGO--8:30;
Punk, Alternative
FR: Rubberneck--9:30; Funk
SA: Wild Nights--10; Hip hop, r&b, dance,
retro
WE: Vinyl--9; Funk
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| BROKEN
SOCIAL SCENE PLAYS WOW HALL SUNDAY. |
WOW HALL All Ages
291 W. 8TH AVE. 687-2746
FR: anticon, featuring themselves (doseone and
jel), Clue to Kalo--9:30; Hip-hop
SA: Rinsed Out--8; DJ dance
SU: Broken Social Scene, Stars, Jason Colett--8:30;
Indie rock
TU: The Mad Caddies, The Queers, Maxeen, Even
in Blackouts--8:30; Punk rock
WE: Death Cab for Cutie, Nada Surf--9; Indie rock
CORVALLIS
MURPHEY'S
3740 SE 3RD ST. 758-9000
SU: Nairobi Boys--6; Jazz
SQUIRREL'S TAVERN
100 SW 2ND AVE. 753-8057
SA: Sweet Spot--9:30
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