Sunday, December 6, 2015

STEEL WOOL offers "Acoustic Rock Reborn"

Based in Eugene, Oregon,
STEEL WOOL is a harmony loving, acoustic rock band spinning on the edges of funk, rock, folk and traditional Zimbabwean mbira music. Their music is "family friendly, upbeat and happily serious."

The repertoire spans from rich harmony on "My Country Fair," to world beat rhythm on “Rainbow,” to tender love songs like “All the Love in the World” (the title of their awesome CD), to protest songs like “I Can't Tell You (9/11),” a Steel Wool show will get you off your feet and into your heart!

The band features Tim Mueller (River Jenny), Randy Hamme (the Raventones), Nel Applegate (Mudzidzi Mbira) and TR Kelley (Babes with Axes).


For more info about Steel Wool, contact Tim Mueller at 541-521-7208 or gwproj@pacinfo.com

Purchase their CD "All the Love in the World" here.

Find Steel Wool on Facebook here.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Cascadia Composers presents “Perceptions of Sound” on Jan 30, 2016



On Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., Cascadia Composers proudly presents “Perceptions of Sound,” a Cascadia and Friends production. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 (general admission), $10 (seniors and working artists) and $5 (students). The event will take place at First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. Eugene, Oregon 97401. 

CASCADIA COMPOSERS is a non‐profit membership chapter of NACUSA (National Association of Composers USA) based in Portland Oregon and dedicated to the promotion and support of regional composers. Cascadia has produced concerts, workshops, and presentations promoting new classical music by Northwest composers for eight years.

This third Eugene Cascadia Composers concert entitled “Perceptions of Sound” will challenge the ears with a variety of works that take advantage of the unique acoustic properties of the First Christian Church’s parabolic dome.  Many pieces will be “in the dark” for the listener to immerse themselves in sound, sometimes from various corners of the space. Dance, video, electro acoustic and other multimedia collaborative works will be on the program. 

The program will showcase pianist Alexander Schwarzkof, soprano Nancy Wood and percussionist Todd Bills among many Eugene musicians.  Composers represented include Eugene’s Paul Safar and Portland ‘s Daniel Brugh, Jeff Winslow and Lisa March. Jennifer Wright will electrify us with amplified harpsichord and John Beredzen will usher in the concert with his one of a kind instrument “the Robohorn.” 

Get ready for this new genre bending multi media experience set in the unique space of First Christian Church in Eugene.

For more information, contact Paul Safar at Tel. 541-868-5725 or e-mail info@cblossom.org

Monday, November 23, 2015

Eugene Holiday Market Offers Much Variety


On several days each week between November 21 - December 24, Eugene's HolidayMarket at the Lane Events Center (796 West 13th Ave., Eugene, OR) features hundreds of artisans with quality, hand-crafted items. Hours are  10 am - 6 pm (closing at 4 pm on Dec. 24). Food booths in the International Food Court offer a large variety of delectable delights. For a complete artisan and entertainment schedule, see the Holiday Market webpages. Many of the performing artists are members of the Lane County Musicians Collective, and their CDs will be available for purchase at the LCMC booth by the Main Stage. Musicians also perform acoustically in "Holiday Hall," a separate room around the corner from the Main Stage. Remember that each day has a theme so dress accordingly!  
On the Holiday Market Stage

Saturday, November 21 - Dress Up Theme: Velvet Day
10:30 AM
Lorna Miller
little kid's jamboree
11:30 AM
Two Doors Down
energetic, intense, acoustic folk
12:30 PM
Walker T. Ryan
Underdog American music
1:45 PM
The McKenzie Drifters
bluegrass
3:15 PM
Rusty Still
Bluegrass & Americana
4:45 PM
Gumbo Groove
Folk Fueled Fungrass
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Janet Naylor & Linda Danielson
Irish & Scottish music on harp & fiddle
2:00 PM
Bow & Airo
classical duet
4:00 PM
Mark Ross
America's most famous unknown folksinger

Sunday, November 22 - Dress Up Theme: Leopard Colony (animal prints)
10:30 AM
Rich Glauber
music in action!
11:30 AM
Eagle Park Slim
the blues
12:30 PM
Elizabeth Cable
Passionate Folk with jags of blues
1:45 PM
Deer & Antelope Band
rock, oldies, blues and jazz
3:15 PM
Rob Tobias & The Northwest Express
Original blend of Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Folk-Rock
4:45 PM
Sun Bossa
Brazilian Bossa Nova
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Gordon Kaswell
acoustic variety guitar
2:00 PM
Beth Miriam Rose
acoustic folk music for the soul
4:00 PM
Lonesome Randall
Rock & Roll historian

Friday, November 27 - Dress Up Theme: Black & White
10:30 AM
Anahid Bertrand
sing alongs and play alongs
11:30 AM
Two Easy
acoustic originals
12:30 PM
Steve Goodbar
blues, folk, and old time country
1:45 PM
Viridian Brass
classical to contemporary, Mozart to modern
3:15 PM
TBA

4:45 PM
Peter Wilde Band
original folk songs
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Eagle Park Slim
the blues
2:00 PM
Chip Cohen
Dr. Horsehair Himself
4:00 PM
Robert Meade
energetic acoustic

Saturday, November 28 - Dress Up Theme: Mad for Plaid
10:30 AM
Magic Mama Music
Organic hip-hop & world beats for the whole family
11:30 AM
Gordon Kaswell
acoustic variety guitar
12:30 PM
Jerry Zybach & Friends
blues, roots, soul
1:45 PM
Mike & Carleen McCornack and the Garden Variety Band
Contempory Folk, singer-songwriters
3:15 PM
The Geo 4
fresh, original, jazzy
4:45 PM
Gypsy Moon
organic rootsy Afro-trance
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Eric Nicholson
fresh folk
2:00 PM
Jill Ledet
ethereal experimental piano music
4:00 PM
Karen Stingle
renaissance recorder

Sunday, November 29 - Dress Up Theme: Hats, Ties & Tiaras
10:30 AM
Invincible Vince
Seriously funny magic
11:30 AM
Richard Crandell
magical mbira
12:30 PM
LCC Faculty Jazz Band
expert jazz
1:45 PM
Pickles & Peppers
clarinet quartet with an eclectic repertoire
3:15 PM
Steel Wool
Harmony Powered Acoustic World Folk-Rock
4:45 PM
Paul & Nancy's Love Truffle
All Beatles set!
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Jim Hershey
acoustic originals
2:00 PM
David Rogers
original songs of the new west
4:00 PM
June Apple
Old-time string band

Saturday, December 5 - Wild Wild West
10:30 AM
Ballet Folklorico Alma de Mexico
children's dance troupe showcasing various Mexican folkloric dances
11:30 AM
Alves Family Band
talented kids on guitar
12:30 PM
Inspirational Sounds
inspiring gospel choir
1:45 PM
Soromundi Lesbian Chorus of Eugene
spiritual, political, women's and multicultural music
3:15 PM
David Helfand, Justin Leder & The Majestic Ensemble
Eclectic original and traditional music on Celtic Harp, violin, etc.
4:45 PM
ATA / Family School Band
talented Middle Schoolers
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Gordon Kaswell
acoustic variety guitar
2:00 PM
Glenn Falkenberg
Celtic harp & hammered dulcimer
4:00 PM
Edson Oliveira
Brazilian Bossa Nova

Sunday, December 6 - Faux Fur & Feathers
10:30 AM
Rob Tobias
soul filled kid songs
11:30 AM
Bin Daas
Indian ragas
12:30 PM
'olekona
Hawaiian music
1:45 PM
Red Pajamas
high energy folk rock originals
3:15 PM
The Now Brothers
sturm und twang
4:45 PM
The Fiddlin' Big Sue Band
hoedown boogaloo
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Robert Meade
energetic acoustic
2:00 PM
Jerry Zybach
original and traditional blues
4:00 PM
Richard Crandell
magical mbira

Saturday, December 12 - Holidaze in the Tropics (Hawaiian shirts)
10:30 AM
The Hummingbirds
Sweetly singing girl choir
11:30 AM
Olem Alves
solo jazz guitar
12:30 PM
Carl "Bus Man" Faddis
harmonic folks
1:45 PM
Brume
french folk
3:15 PM
Blue Moon
swinging classics
4:45 PM
To the Bridge
Swinging blues
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Bow & Airo
classical duet
2:00 PM
Janet Naylor
celtic harp
4:00 PM
David Rogers
original songs of the new west

Sunday, December 13 - Dress Up Theme: Purple Day
10:30 AM
Twin Oaks Choir
directed by Patty Delph
11:30 AM
The Liaisons
jazz standards
12:30 PM
Oregon Tuba Ensemble
tuba tunes!
1:45 PM
Mother of Pearl
eclectic brass & bellows
3:15 PM
Kef
Balkan dance music ensemble
4:45 PM
The Dennis Smith Project
original folk rock
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Eagle Park Slim
the blues
2:00 PM


4:00 PM
Beth Miriam Rose
acoustic folk music for the soul

Saturday, December 19 - Dress Up Theme: Stripes & Polka Dots
10:30 AM
Rockstop
talented young cellists
11:30 AM
Eugene Recorder Orchestra
holiday favorites
12:30 PM
Sacred Harp Singers
traditional American acapella shapenote hymns
1:45 PM
The Traceys
close family harmonies
3:15 PM
The Klezmonauts
cutting edge Klezmer
4:45 PM
The Texas Toasters
Western Swing
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Jill Ledet
ethereal experimental piano music
2:00 PM
Glenn Falkenberg
Celtic harp & hammered dulcimer
4:00 PM
Edson Oliveira
Brazilian Bossa Nova

Sunday, December 20 - Dress Up Theme: All That Glitters
10:30 AM
Story Time and Magic Show
Magic tricks and music with Bryan Reed
11:30 AM
David Rogers
original songs of the new west
12:30 PM
Jerry Zybach
original and traditional blues
1:45 PM
Ghillie Dhu & the Dhonts
celtic dance music
3:15 PM
Olem Alves & Inner Limits
funk groove
4:45 PM
Barbara Healy & Groove Too
Original R & B and Soul
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Lonesome Randall
Rock & Roll historian
2:00 PM
Chip Cohen
Dr. Horsehair Himself
4:00 PM
Brian Cutean
wordless guitar songs

Tuesday, December 22 - Seasonal/Solstice
10:30 AM
Eugene Bhangra Youth Group
Indian dance
11:30 AM
O' Carolan's Consort
royal harp tunes
12:30 PM
Sweet River
swing, folk & Delta blues classics
1:45 PM
Brian Cutean
Acoustadelic Gypsyhooplamojobop Metafablemedicine
3:15 PM
Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate
jazz
4:45 PM
Calango
Brazilian music
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
Mark Ross
America's most famous unknown folksinger
2:00 PM
Jerry Zybach
original and traditional blues
4:00 PM
Brian Cutean
wordless guitar songs

Wednesday, December 23 - Time Machine (Retro/Steam Punk/Space Age)
10:30 AM
Joe Ross
kid songs and stories
11:30 AM
Celtic Tradition
Refreshing Celtic music
12:30 PM
Left Coast Sax Quartet
eclectic brass music
1:45 PM
Slightly Retro Jazz
as advertised
3:15 PM
South Hills String Band
old time string band music, traditional bluegrass
4:45 PM
Satori Bob
acoustic americana with a twist
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
TBA

2:00 PM
Janet Naylor
celtic harp
4:00 PM
Richard Crandell
magical mbira

Thurs, December 24 - Market closes 4 PM! - Dress Up Theme: Pajamas/Ugly Holiday Sweaters
10:30 AM
Sharon Rogers
family favorites
11:30 AM
TBA
12:30 PM
The Rosen Sisters
extraordinary fiddlers
1:30 PM
TBA
3:00 PM
Americanistan
Middle Eastern dancing and music
In Holiday Hall
12:00 PM
SemiSweet
2:00 PM
TBA