The Mutaytor puts it all out there and sees what happens.Byline: POP NOTES By Serena Markstrom The Register-Guard The Mutaytor is 100 tribal drums, live-mixed electronica, fire performers, hoop dancers, aerial artists and a full band complete with horn section In a symphony orchestra the horn section is the group of musicians who play the horn (sometimes referred to as the French horn). In non-Classical musical groups, the horn section . There are also Chinese parade lions, giant screen visuals and a squad of interactive dancers and performers. The WOW Hall is the place and Thursday is the day for some serious overstimulation. The group has never entertained Eugene before. It traces its roots to the 1996 Burning Man festival, where founder "Matty the Mutaytor" laid out every instrument he had on a stage of bubble wrap bubble wrap n. See bubble pack. bubble wrap Noun a type of polythene wrapping containing many small air pockets, used to protect breakable goods for anyone to play. "It was a nonstop drum jam that expanded in '97 when he brought out a full drum kit A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments, such as a cowbell, wood block, chimes or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single drummer. and played two-hour solo drum concerts," a news release says. Within 30 minutes, the crowd of 500 turned into 1,000, with an endless array of performers spontaneously joining in, the release says. It's all grown from there. Now, the still-unsigned act has sold out venues such as the Fillmore in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . The group's motto is: "Mutayshun ... because evolution takes too long." So much do they believe this mantra that they say the only way to compete with the act would be for part of it to break off and do its own thing. "The act takes drastically advanced elements of the Grateful Dead, Parliament-Funkadelic, the Crystal Method, Louis Prima and Blue Man Group and throws them directly at the audience as riotous surreal entertainment notable for 'turning civilians into rock stars,' ' the release says. The group adapts its size and offerings to the venue, so even if you've seen the Mutaytor in another city, there's no telling what they will pull out during the local debut. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. The show starts at 8 p.m. at 291 W. Eighth Ave. Jenny Bird and Michael Mandrell Today, house concert Singer-songwriter Jenny Bird and has been performing with guitarist Michael Mandrell for years, but only recently have they released their first recorded collaboration, "Sanc- tuary." Eugene will welcome the folk artists for a house concert today to celebrate the new release, which a press release says will soothe listeners "with an exquisite blend of acoustic guitars ... sacred lyrics and powerful songs." Critics have noted Bird's passionate delivery and intense performances. Mandrell started out in the Texas folk music folk music: see folk song. folk music Music held to be typical of a nation or ethnic group, known to all segments of its society, and preserved usually by oral tradition. Knowledge of the history and development of folk music is largely conjectural. scene of the early '80s playing with people such as Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Biography Early life Lovett was born in the unincorporated region of Klein, Harris County, Texas, the son of Bernell (née Klein), a training specialist, and William Lovett, a and John Gorka. This concert takes place in the southwest Eugnene hills; reservations are required to get directions. E-mail sandyand danny@aol.com or call 342-6266 for more information. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and all donations collected at the door go to the musicians. Eleven Eyes and Disco Organica Today, WOW Hall The Eleven Eyes and Disco Organica show today should be a good time, because when two local bands with strong followings combine forces, there is usually no shortage of energy in the room. Helping out the cause is Reeble Jar didgeridoo didj·er·i·doo or didg·er·i·doo n. pl. didj·er·i·doos A musical instrument of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, consisting of a long hollow branch or stick that makes a deep drone when blown into. master Tyler Spencer. Both Eleven Eyes and Disco Organica mix styles with an eye always toward danceability. You'll get a taste of funk, jazz, rock, blues, hip-hop, Afro beat, electronica, jam and world - plus, band members promise, "musical surprises." The show is at 9 p.m. for $8 at the door. The Antiques Today, Cozmic Pizza The Antiques have a sound that recalls the early days of rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. . Rather than going the experimental route, this band's songwriting pays homage to such early greats as Johnny Cash Noun 1. Johnny Cash - United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003) John Cash, Cash not by replicating the music, but by acknowledging it and updating it, a news release says. The band's sound is reminiscent of the Kinks and Bob Dylan Noun 1. Bob Dylan - United States songwriter noted for his protest songs (born in 1941) Dylan in the 1960s and '70s, combined with the Pixies pixies prank-playing fairies; mislead travelers. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 328–330] See : Mischievousness and Wilco in the '90s and this decade, the release says. The Antiques play Cozmic Pizza, 199 W. Eighth Ave., today with Quinn D. and Anthony Jagstango as support. The cover is $5 and the start time is 9 p.m. Mark Mallman Mark Mallman (b. July 20, 1973, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a Minnesota musician. Education Mark Mallman studied jazz piano at The Milwaukee Conservatory of Music then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1991. Today, Diablo's/Downtown Lounge Three words: World's longest song. That's right, Mark Mallman, the Guinness record holder for the longest song on the books, "Marathon II" at 52.4 hours, will be in town today to play his much shorter tunes from his new record, "Between the Devil and Middle C." No stranger to superlatives, Mallman also has a reputation as "the fastest piano in the Midwest," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a news release. He's been playing the piano since he was 3 years old, but he characterizes himself less as a prodigy than a child with disdain for authority who enjoyed pounding his fists on the instrument. Not surprisingly, he went through many teachers in his youth. All grown up, he's gone on to open for artists such as Beth Orton Elizabeth Caroline Orton[1], commonly known as Beth Orton, (born December 14, 1970), is a BRIT Award–winning English singer-songwriter. Known for her "folktronica" sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica, she was initially recognized for her , Linda Ronstadt, Cat Power, Tegan and Sara Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Kiersten Quin (born September 19 1980, identical twins[1]) are Canadian singer-songwriters, performing as Tegan and Sara. Biography and musical career Tegan and Sara were born in Calgary, Alberta. , Ozomatli, Everlast, Exene Cervenka Exene Cervenka (born Christine Cervenka February 1, 1956) is an American musician and actress. Raised in Illinois and Florida, Cervenka moved to Los Angeles in 1976. and Howie Day Howie Kern Day (born January 15, 1981 in Bangor, Maine) is an American singer-songwriter. Beginning his career as a solo artist in the late 1990s, Day became known for his extensive touring[1] . Mallman goes second tonight in a bill stuffed with four acts. It's a $5 cover and the music starts at 10 p.m. at Diablo's, 959 Pearl St. King Friday opens, then Mallman, the Ingredients and the Mood close down the show. Americanistan Saturday, Luna The inexhaustible Americanistan, which has regular gigs around town showcasing a wide range of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean instruments and traditions, have a new CD ready for a release party Saturday at Luna. Americanistan's fifth CD, "Live at LUNA," is "an acoustic expression of traditional folk and belly dance music recorded during several past Luna concerts," a news release says. The show also will feature dancer Razia, with perfor- mances by Elena Villa and the dance duo Samar. Show starts at 9 p.m. There is a $7 cover. MC Chris Saturday, WOW Hall Comic rapper MC Chris pulled off something unusual after his last WOW Hall gig: He reserved a whole movie theater for his fans and invited the audience to join him for the Eugene premiere of "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith." He called the outing "the most successful night ever." The WOW Hall invites MC Chris, Christopher Brendan Ward, back for a show with guests the Useless @#$%ing Derelicts, a Eugene band formerly known as StopSignGo. In college, MC Chris dabbled dab·ble v. dab·bled, dab·bling, dab·bles v.tr. To splash or spatter with or as if with a liquid: "The moon hung over the harbor dabbling the waves with gold" in hyperbolic hy·per·bol·ic also hy·per·bol·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or employing hyperbole. 2. Mathematics a. Of, relating to, or having the form of a hyperbola. b. , self-aggrandizing rhymes. But after art school, he got a job with the Cartoon Network and didn't begin to pursue music full time until he realized other young people wanted to buy his humorous raps. He's now touring behind "Dungeon Master of Cere- monies." Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. The show is at 9 p.m. Man Man Sunday, WOW Hall Philadelphia's experimental rockers Man Man are touring in support of "Six Demon Bag." The band will come through the WOW Hall for a Sunday show with Grizzly Bear grizzly bear or grizzly, large, powerful North American brown bear, characterized by gray-streaked, or grizzled, fur. Grizzlies are 6 to 8 ft (180–250 cm) long, stand 3 1-2 to 4 ft (105–120 cm) at the humped shoulder, and weigh up to . "Man Man exhibits a varied flair for macabre theatrics the·at·rics n. 1. (used with a sing. verb) The art of the theater. 2. (used with a pl. verb) Theatrical effects or mannerisms; histrionics. that includes a veritable world's fair of chaos and creation," says a Billboard story quoted in the band's press materials. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The show starts at 9 p.m. James McMurtry Monday, WOW Hall James McMurtry is top dog on the Americana mountain, sharing the view with Neil Young, as announced this week by the Americana Music Association The Americana Music Association (AMA) is a trade organization developed to provide professional support and to promote awareness of Americana music. Toward these ends the organization works with artists, radio stations, record labels, publishers, and others to create networking , which honored both men with Americana Honors and Awards. McMurtry won album and song of the year for "Childish Things" and "We Can't Make It Here Anymore," respectively. McMurtry returns to the WOW Hall for a Monday show. In 2004, McMurtry made "We Can't Make It Here" available as a free download on his Web site during the presidential election campaign. He had an immediate and overwhelming response to the song, which continues to be one of the most requested on stations across the country, a news release says. Stephen King describes the song as "stark and wrenchingly direct. ... This may be the best American protest song since (Bob Dylan's) 'Masters of War.' ' Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Showtime is 8 p.m. The Crooked Jades Thursday, Sam Bond's Garage With a new singer onboard, the Crooked Jades bring their old-time string music to Sam Bond's for a Thursday show. The band is promoting its new recording, "World's on Fire," but will have to do so without Jennie Benford. Benford appears on the album, but isn't touring because she is taking two years off to go back to school. Her replacement is Carley Wolf, a 24-year-old music student from Texas. Wolf has been playing in bands since she was 15 and grew up learning old-time songs. "In subtle, weird ways, (the band) exaggerates the slightly-crazed aura of the rural pre-radio era music," the band press materials quote the Boston Herald as saying. "It makes for a haunting, sophisticated trip to Appalachia." The show starts at 9 p.m. for a $6 cover. Sam Bond's is at 407 Blair Blvd. |
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