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Ringing
in the New Year
Sounds
abound to kick off '04.
BY
KARMAN RATLIFF
If you're looking for something to do on Dec. 31, look
no further. Whether it's smooth Latin jazz, West African drumming or
some good local hard rock you're hoping to hear, chances are, you can
find it next Wednesday night to help you ring in the new year.
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| FLOATER
ROCKS THE MCDONALD THEATRE THIS NEW YEAR'S EVE. |
Eugene's favorite heavy rock trio Floater will
be doing a set off of their critically acclaimed album, Alter,
at the McDonald Theatre with opening band Assisted Living in
an all-ages show. After selling out at the WOW Hall three times over
the course of the year, the decision was made to upgrade to the larger
venue in order to accommodate all of the hometown fans that will inevitably
want to kick off the New Year with them. Doors open at 8 pm. Tix are
$16 adv., $18 at the door.
Shelley James Musicbox will perform a 21-and-over
show at the Wild Duck starting at 9:30 pm. The local diva and her band
present a powerful blend of pop, soul, funk and everything in between
on their third independently produced album. James and the four band
members are known for putting on an electric show filled with driving
dance moves and good music. Limited seating
is available. Tix are $8 adv., $10 at the
door.
For a truly international experience, check out the
Last Night Community New Year Party and Dance Event, featuring
West African drum and dance, Brazilian percussion and traditional music
of Haiti and the Caribbean. Wongai, a dance group from Guinea,
is led by master dancer Youssouf Koumbassa, formerly of the National
Ballet of Guinea, and accompanied by a djembe orchestra. Also check
out Gaga, traditional music showing the interchange between African
and Caribbean rhythms, and Samba Já, a wild, funky, infectious
percussion ensemble offering street music from all parts of Brazil and
the Americas. The party starts at 9 pm at the Core Star Dojo, 439 W.
2nd, (one block from REI); $5-$10 sliding scale cover.
If Irish drinking music or twisted country ballads sound
like fun, check out Sam Bond's beginning at 9 pm. For $4, you get Tom
Heinl, who recently put out his new album, With or Without Me,
in "Stereoke," which allows listeners to sing along to such favorites
as "Three-Way," a powerful song about a man and his love triangle. Toad
in the Hole, a fun, high-energy Irish band will share the stage,
along with the alternative country sounds of the Whopner County Country
All-Stars. Altogether, this sounds like a sure bet for an eclectic
crowd and a great way to start off your year.
The Clarion Hotel in Springfield (3280 Gateway) will
be hosting Little Charlie and the Nightcats, doing songs off
their newest album, That's Big. This 30-year-old Sacramento based
blues and jump group, which is signed with Alligator Records, plays
a wide assortment of music ranging from jazz and blues to West Coast
swing and rockabilly. Little Charlie Baty is famous across the country
for his acrobatic style of blues guitar, and together with singer/songwriter/harmonica
player Rick Estrins' lyrics and harp abilities the band stands out as
a new blues classic. Tickets are $20 and doors open at 7 pm.
Ritmo de la Noche, a Latin jazz quartet based
in Eugene, will play at Jo Federigo's lounge. Guitars, keyboards, bass
guitars and drums with Brazilian, Spanish and Cuban style riffs meld
effortlessly with the blues to create a truly unique sound. The jazz
starts around 9:30 pm. Cover is $10.
Wrapping up this year's blues review is the Casts
of Thousands, Nicolette Helm & Queen Bee, who will be
performing with Teddy Boy Roix and the Soulstirs at the
Black Forest Tavern. Helm and her three back-up singers work together
exquisitely, belting out some unforgettable four-part harmonies, recreating
blues classics and impressing fans with original songs. Paired with
the acoustic rockabilly style of Teddy Boy Roix and some other surprise
special guests, this free event, which starts at 9:30 pm, will surely
be a blues event full of new and old favorites.
BEANERY All Ages
152 W. 5TH AVE. 342-3378
SA: Eagle Park Slim--7
BLACK FOREST
50 E. 11TH ST. 686-6619
FR: The Legendary Eden Express--9:30; Rock
WE: Casts of Thousands, Nicolette Helm & Queen
Bee, Teddy Boy Roix & The Soulstirs--9:30; Blues, originals
CHAPALA RESTAURANT
68 W. 29TH AVE. 683-5458
SA: Lo Nuestro—6; Latin
WE: Lo Nuestro—6; Latin
CORE STAR CENTER
439 W. 2ND AVE.
WE: Wongai, Gaga, Samba Ja, more--9; West African,
Hatian, Brazilian, more
COZMIC PIZZA@THE STRAND All
Ages
8TH AVE. AND CHARLENTON ST. 338-9333
FR: Satya Yuga--8; Reggae, soul, jazz
SA: The Vidagirls--8; Rythm and blues
MO: Cozmic Family Film Club--6
DIABLO'S
959 PEARL ST. 683-3855
FR: Big Beats w/DJs Dinari, Supa J--9; Hip hop
SA: House Night w/DJs Howie, Anmar--9; House,
hip hop
WE: 70s New Year's Eve Party--9
DOWNTOWN LOUNGE
959 PEARL ST. 343-2346
FR: The Danged--10; Rockabilly
SA: Cap Gun Suicide, Station Wag--10; Punk
SU: Service Industry Night--10
MO: Monster Truck Monday w/DJs Diablo, Mayhem
--9; Punk, butt rock
TU: Study Hall Tuesday w/Kenny Reed, Stone Cold
Jazz--9
WE: 70s New Year's Eve Party w/The Downtown Funk
Allstars--9
EMBERS SUPPER CLUB
1811 HWY. 99 N. 688-6564
FR: Michael Anderson Trio—9; Variety, country
SA: Michael Anderson Trio—9; Variety, country
WE: Michael Anderson Trio—9; Variety, country
GOOD TIMES
375 E. 7TH AVE. 484-7181
TH: Jentzu and the Alter Egos--9:30, Soul,
blues
TU: Rooster's Blues Jam--8
INDIGO DISTRICT
13TH AVENUE & OAK STREET. 434-6553
WE: Lick--9; Glam rock, electro, dance
JAKE'S PLACE
605 W. 19TH AVE. 431-0513
SU: Norman Mesman--10 am; Classical flamenco
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| YELTSIN
PLAYS LUCKEY'S SATURDAY. |
JO FEDERIGO'S
259 E. 5TH AVE. 343-8488
FR: Cafe Ramblers--9:30
SA: J.C. Rico--9:30
SU: Mark Allan--9; Acoustic guitar
MO: Open mic--6, Skip Jones Hammond Organ Trio--9:30
TU: Barbara Dzuro--8:30; Jazz piano
WE: New Year's Gala w/Ritmo De La Noche--9:30
JOGGER'S BAR & GRILL
710 WILLAMETTE ST. 343-0224
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/Keith and Abba--10
FR: Boxing Day Spectacular: The Woods, Jon-7
& the Audio Schizophrenic, Angry Foreign Roommate--9
SA: 2 Bucks Short, Speed Shift, on the
first day... they were kittens--10
SU: Broadway Revue--10; Burlesque, magic, music
MO: Arse and guests--10
TU: The World After April, The Stellas--10
WE: Reggae vs. Hip Hop: DJ Kal El vs.
DJ Tekneek--10
THE KEG
4711 W. 11TH AVE. 345-5563
SA: Karaoke and dancing w/Jared--9
KELYNSKI'S SPORTS PUB
1712 IVY ST., JUNCTION CITY 998-5688
FR: Karaoke w/Clydester--7
SA: Karaoke w/Clydester--7
SU: Karaoke w/Clydester--5
WE: Open Mic--6 pm
LAVELLE'S WINE BAR & BISTRO
5TH ST. PUBLIC MARKET 338-9875
FR: Gus Russell--5; Jazz
SA: Gus Russell--5; Jazz
LEGEND'S GRILL & STADIUM CLUB
44 E. 7TH AVE. 683-5160
FR: Karaoke w/Jared--9
WE: Open Mic w/Wade Zev--9
LONE STAR BAR AND GRILL
I-5 AT COBURG 686-8686
FR: Guys get wild--9; DJ dancing
SA: Karaoke--9
TU: Open mic--9
WE: Coyote Ugly--8
LOS GROUCHOS
100 E. BROADWAY 484-1747
TH: DJ Hip Hop DJ--10
FR: Salsa w/DJ Jose Cruz--10
SA: Live Salsa w/Azuquita--10
WE: Salsa Party--8
LUCKEY'S CLUB CIGAR
933 OLIVE ST. 687-4643
SA: Yeltsin, The Visible Men--9:30; Indie rock
WE: Champagne Party w/The Koozies--9:30
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| J.C.
RICO PLAYS LUNA WEDNESDAY. |
LUNA
30 E. BROADWAY 434-5862
FR: Erik Muiderman--6; Singer/Songwriter, Sun
Bossa--8:30; Romantic Brazilian samba, bossa nova
SA: Tim Clarke Jazz Ensemble--9
WE: JC Rico & Zulu Dragon--9; Chicago-style
blues
MCDONALD THEATRE
1010 WILLAMETTE ST.
WE: Floater, Assisted Living--8; Heavy rock
MAC'S AT THE VET'S CLUB
1626 WILLAMETTE ST. 344-8600
FR: The U-Gene Band--9; Folk, rock, soul
SA: The Peter Giri Project--9:30; Blues, rock
WE: New Year's Eve w/Ruckus--9:30; Dance
THE O BAR
1 COMMONS WAY 349-0707
TU: Karaoke w/Jared--9
WE: Karaoke w/Jared--9; Cash prize
OREGON ELECTRIC
STATION
27 E. 5TH 485-4444
WE: Don Latarski Trio--9; Jazz
PERUGINO
767 WILLAMETTE ST. 687-9102
WE: Irish Jam--7; Celtic
PLANET GOLOKA
679 LINCOLN ST. 465-4555
FR: Open Music Jam--7
SA: Kirttan Dinner--6:30
MO: Original Songs Open Mic--6:30
TU: Poetry Night--6:30
WE: Kava Circle--6:30; Ritual
PRIME TIME SPORTS BAR
1360 MOHAWK RD. 746-0549
SU: Karaoke w/Donny--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: Go 2 11--9:15
SA: Go 2 11--9:15
WE: Valley Boys, Coupe de Ville--9:15; Classic
rock
SAM BOND'S GARAGE
407 BLAIR 431-6603
SU: Bingo w/Tom Heinl--9
MO: Second Annual John Prine Sing-Along--9
TU: Bluegrass Jam--9
WE: Tom Heinl, Toad in the Hole, Whopner County
Country All Stars--9; Variety
SAMURAI DUCK
980 OAK ST. 345-6577
WE: Ghost Parade, Julian Tulips Licorice, DJ Aradia--9:30;
Goth
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| DEB
CLEVELAND PLAYS SWEETWATER'S WEDNESDAY. |
SWEETWATER'S
VALLEY RIVER INN 687-0123
FR: Thierry Renoux--8; Rhythm, blues, pop, swing
SA: Thierry Renoux--8; Rhythm, blues, pop, swing
WE: Deb Cleveland Band--8; Jazz, R&B
TAP 'N' KEG
1704 MAIN ST., COTTAGE GROVE 942-8713
FR: DJ Rick--9:30
SA: DJ Rick--9:30
WE: DJ Rick--9
THE VOLCANO
535 MAIN ST., SPFD.
WE: Ozone Baby--9:15; New rock, classic rock
WETLANDS
922 GARFIELD ST. 345-3606
SA: Blasphemous Abnormality, The Richard Hedders,
The Bastard Saints, PB Army, The Perverts, The Anxieties--9:30;
Punk
WILD DUCK MUSIC HALL
169 W. 6TH 485-3825
WE: Shelley James Musicbox--9:30
CORVALLIS
FOX 'N' FIRKIN'
202 SW. 1ST ST. 753-8533
SU: Acoustic Showcase--6
MURPHEY'S
3740 SE 3RD ST. 758-9000
SU: Nairobi Bois--6; Jazz
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