KRS-One is back with his hip-hop as history message.
Byline: Carolyn Lamberson The Register-GuardIt's been a year since the hip-hop legend KRS-One last played Eugene.
The Brooklyn-born artist, who made his debut with 1987's "Criminal Minded,' is still on tour in support of his 2004 album "Keep Right."
Shortly before he played the WOW Hall on March 5, 2004, the rapper also known as "Teacher" talked to The Register-Guard about his mission, a call to unity in the hip-hop community. "This is a call to the listener to take hip-hop beyond entertainment and think about the fact that hip-hop is what we are called in world history.'
His long-held theory - that "rap is something we do, hip-hop is something we live' - is beginning to take hold, he said last year.
"Today I can say the first half - `Rap is something we do' - and the whole audience will say, `Hip-hop is something we live,' and they'll say it with vigor.'
Fans can see for themselves when KRS-One returns to the WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave., at 8 p.m. Thursday. Joining him will be Boom Bap Project, Debaser, Soundproof and the Phormula.
Tickets are $20, available in advance at the WOW Hall ticket office, CD & Game Exchange, CD World, House of Records, Taco Loco and the Erb Memorial Union ticket office.
3 Leg Torso
Today, Luna
When it comes to eclectic chamber music, the Portland-based quintet 3 Leg Torso may have the market cornered.
The world fusion band melds chamber, Gypsy, Latin, tango and klezmer sounds for a blend that has won praise from Los Angeles to New York.
The group features Bela Balogh on violin and trumpet, Courtney Von Drehle on accordion and sax, Michael Papillo on bass and Thomas Mackay and Gary Irvine on percussion. It will play today at 9 p.m. at Luna, 30 E. Broadway. The cover is $7.
Kris Delmhorst
Saturday, Cafe Paradiso
When she's not on the road, Kris Delmhorst calls Cambridge, Mass., home.
But she is on the road these days, and will be stopping in Eugene on Saturday for an 8 p.m. show at Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. Advance tickets are $12; it's $14 at the door.
Noe Venable will open.
Delmhorst grew up listening to music, but didn't embrace it as her passion until her early 20s. She's now recorded three albums - most recently, 2003's "Songs for a Hurricane' - and appeared with folk luminaries Dar Williams, Catie Curtis and others.
Willamette Valley Folk Festival
New Song Contest
Saturday, EMU
Budding songwriters will take the stage to share their songs Saturday at the Buzz Coffeehouse in the Erb Memorial Union, 1222 E. 13th Ave.
The songwriters are competing in Round 2 of the Willamette Valley Folk Festival New Song Contest. Winners of the preliminary rounds will compete for three slots on the festival's main stage in May.
Round 2 begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
Under the Stairs
Saturday, WOW Hall
They won the Eugene Celebration's Battle of the Bands. They've toured up and down Interstate 5. They put out a live EP in December and have a full-length album planned for May.
They're Under the Stairs, and they're coming above ground for a show Saturday at the WOW Hall. The Eugene three-piece will perform with On the First Day ... They Were Kittens, the Sawyer Family, CORE 13 and Outspent.
The music begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $6.
Bebo Norman
Sunday, NCC
Essential Records' folk-pop artist Bebo Norman will stop by the Morse Event Center at Northwest Christian College, 828 E. 11th Ave., for a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Norman is touring in support of his fourth release, "Try," which features the single "Disappear." Joining him on tour are Shawn McDonald and Sarah Kelly.
Tickets are $12.50 general admission and $18 for reserved seats; they are available at local Christian bookstores or online at www.ticketforce.com.
redlightmusic
Monday, John Henry's
Seattle rock band redlightmusic has just released its self-titled debut and is hitting the road to celebrate. The band will stop by John Henry's on Mon- day.
Featuring former Candlebox guitarist and songwriter Peter Klett, redlightmusic has a record deal with Digital Music International, which bills itself as the world's first all-digital, full-service record label (www. digitalmusicworks.com).
When Candlebox split in 1999, Klett battled depression and alcohol abuse. Many of the songs on "redlightmusic" tell of that experience.
The show will begin at 9 p.m. at John Henry's, 77 W. Broadway. The cover is $3.
Hot Buttered Rum String Band
Tuesday, WOW Hall
With its "veggie oil" powered bus, the Hot Buttered Rum String Band makes its way along the bluegrass festival circuit. Fan can get a taste of the band away from the festival grounds Tuesday, when the bus pulls up to the WOW Hall for an 8:30 p.m. show.
Hot Buttered Rum, which draws its fans from both the bluegrass and jam band communities, brings a little flute and clarinet to the mix, setting the group apart.
The five-piece band has opened for Yonder Mountain String Band and the String Cheese Incident, among others. Admission is $8 at the door.
Pretty Girls Make Graves
Wednesday, WOW Hall
The Seattle hard rock band Pretty Girls Make Graves is working on a new album. In the meantime, it has an oldish record out - 2003's "The New Romance" - and is out on tour in support of it.
The band will hit the WOW Hall at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday with dios malos and Testface. Tickets are $10 through WOW Hall outlets.
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KRS-One is at the WOW Hall on Thursday. Also playing will be Boom Bap Project, Debaser, Soundproof and the Phormula. Hot Buttered Rum String Band will bring its "veggie oil" bus and the sounds of bluegrass to the WOW Hall on Tuesday.
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| Publication: | The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) |
| Date: | Mar 4, 2005 |
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