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MuseArt offers opportunities for artists of all skill levels and mediums to draw local musicians while they perform. An amazing multi-media art event!

Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians—representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more—the band is pushing funk music into the future, building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more.

With the release of 2018’s Swagism, Ghost-Note has made their mission clear. The album puts rhythm at the forefront, with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild, rich music. Featuring numerous guest collaborators, including Kamasi Washington, Karl Denson, Bobby Sparks, Nigel Hall, Taz, and others, Swagism showcases the band’s stunning ability to meld and amplify sounds, ultimately adding to Ghost-Note’s sharp, complex collaborations.

Fearless, both in Swagism’s sonic depth and conscious social commentary, the band easily translates this adventurousness in a live setting. Ghost-Note’s live performances are bold and in your face, with the group offering up none of the tight-laced pretenses frequently associated with the band’s jazz roots. Focused on creating seductive danceable grooves and a contagious feel-good energy, each show is an opportunity to let loose and connect, for both fans and the musicians alike.

After forming in 2015, Ghost-Note has already begun to take the world by storm. The group’s two studio albums—2018’s Swagism and 2015’s Fortified—have earned critical acclaim and popular success around the globe, with both albums hitting the #1 spot on the iTunes Jazz Charts. Furthermore, the ever-growing family of musicians has mounted successful headlining tours in the United States, Canada, and Japan and performed at high-profile international music festivals and events. 

BAND MEMBERS INCLUDE: 

Robert “Sput” Searight (Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar) – drums

Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy) – percussion

Dwayne “MonoNeon” Thomas (Prince) – bass, guitar

A.J. Brown (Snoop Dogg, Fred Hammond) – bass

Sylvester Onyejiaka (Prince, Quantic) – baritone sax, tenor sax, flute

Dominique Xavier Taplin (Prince, Toto) – keyboards

Jonathan Mones (Funky Knuckles, RC & The Gritz) – alto sax, flute

Mike Jelani Brooks (Kirk Franklin, RC & The Gritz) – tenor saxophone, flute

ROTATING CAST INCLUDES:

Vaughn “V.Keys” Henry – keyboards

DOMi Degalle – keyboards 

Justin Stanton (Snarky Puppy) – keyboards

Daniel Jones (Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake) – keyboards

Nick Werth (Galaxe, Yak Attack) – xylosynth

Peter Knudsen – guitar 

Cody Wright (Eric Gales) – bass

Jon Jon Webb (Rihanna, Ledisi, Beyoncé) – bass

Ben Burget – saxophone

Alvin Ford Jr. (Pretty Lights, Dumpstaphunk) – drums

Devon “Stixx” Taylor (Justin Bieber) – drums

Cleon Edwards (Erykah Badu) – drums

https://www.ghost-note-official.com/

Musicians of all ages are gearing up to spotlight their skills starting March 31^st through April 17^th at Whirled Pies in Eugene for their share of thousands of dollars in prizes and the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians, local producers and music advocates.

Musicians are asked to show their skills in front of a live audience and local producers during the spotlight events.

During these events, producers will pick musicians to come together to form bands.

The bands will then have 6 weeks to prepare for their performance at the Make-A-Band Showcase on Sunday June 2nd, 2019 at the McDonald Theatre.

Thousands of dollars in prizes, including studio time, gear, goods and more will be awarded to musicians who participate in Make-A-Band while 20% of ticket proceeds will benefit MEPAA, Music Education and Performing Artist Association.

Musicians interested in details on how to get involved or to sign up to perform can go online to nrq.com.

2019 Eugene OR- Make-A-Band Spotlight Schedule

·         Sunday, March 31 – Vocalists

·         Wednesday, April 3 – Guitars

·         Wednesday, April 10 – Keyboards, Turntables, and Sound Design

·         Sunday, April 14 – Drums/Percussion

·         Wednesday, April 17 – Last Call

Sponsored in part by Hyland Auto Sales

MuseArt offers opportunities for artists of all skill levels and mediums to draw local musicians while they perform. An amazing multi-media art event!

Musicians of all ages are gearing up to spotlight their skills starting March 31^st through April 17^th at Whirled Pies in Eugene for their share of thousands of dollars in prizes and the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians, local producers and music advocates.

Musicians are asked to show their skills in front of a live audience and local producers during the spotlight events.

During these events, producers will pick musicians to come together to form bands.

The bands will then have 6 weeks to prepare for their performance at the Make-A-Band Showcase on Sunday June 2nd, 2019 at the McDonald Theatre.

Thousands of dollars in prizes, including studio time, gear, goods and more will be awarded to musicians who participate in Make-A-Band while 20% of ticket proceeds will benefit MEPAA, Music Education and Performing Artist Association.

Musicians interested in details on how to get involved or to sign up to perform can go online to nrq.com.

2019 Eugene OR- Make-A-Band Spotlight Schedule

·         Sunday, March 31 – Vocalists

·         Wednesday, April 3 – Guitars

·         Wednesday, April 10 – Keyboards, Turntables, and Sound Design

·         Sunday, April 14 – Drums/Percussion

·         Wednesday, April 17 – Last Call

Sponsored in part by Hyland Auto Sales

Jessaiah Zure began bellydancing in 1997, studying primarily with Katarina Burda, and later Jamila Salimpour. 2004 began her 10 year journey of living and studying on and off in Istanbul, Turkey where she studied Turkish Roman Dance primarily with Reyhan Tusuz. Jessaiah was Reyhan’s second ever “student” and now her recognition has grown worldwide as she now teaches international travelers in her home. As the years progressed she met more people and danced and studied with many more dancers: professionals, women in the kitchen, Anadolu Atesi dancers and more. The locals in Istanbul were amazed at Jessaiah’s natural familiarity with the music and dance. While  she was there, Jessaiah was a featured dancer at many local events, weddings, shows, written about in newspapers and asked to be in movies as a dancer. Her presence there garnered much attention, as she danced “like a real Roman.” With this she became a well known Roman dancer in Istanbul, and now here in the States as well. She has continued to gain respect for  this form Internationally by dancers and academics alike. Through her years of study, investigation and discovery in this dance style. She has come to see the value of teaching dancers  how to differentiate the “Roman” style from the “Karslima” style. Jessaiah has become aware of the various influences that have shaped dance styles over time. The customs that bloom out of a regions climate, the era, social constructs, and beliefs; the availabilities and scarcities of  spices, materials, dyes, water, sun, food, animals, human rights -all seem to define the cultures of our humanity. This is what she strives to communicate and impart to every student in her path- all of these influences find expression in the pulse, movement , gestures and regional dress. WEBSITE:  https://jessaiah-zure.squarespace.com/jessaiah-zures-mahalle-dance

Mike Clark – Drums and Vocals

Anthony Forcellini – Guitar and Vocals

Ryan Galas – Bass and Vocals

Dylan Shock – Guitar and Vocals

Contact us at booking @ unclestumbles.com

Since their beginnings in 2003, Eugene’s Uncle Stumbles have grown beyond the “first impression” of their name… over ten years later, the name Uncle Stumbles reminds us that each of us stumbles and trips every once and a while-and your friends cover your back. Uncle Stumbles plays late ’60’s style rock and roll with an Americana tinge. An honest exploratory music that draws from influences as broad as Frank Zappa, to Stravinsky to the Grateful Dead, Uncle Stumbles continues to impress and win over crowds wherever they play. Uncle Stumbles plays to the moment, whatever that may be, often surprising themselves in the process.

Drummer Mike Clark cut his teeth playing in Eugene back in the 90’s. Clark is one of those rare drummers that plays to the front of the music ala Elvin Jones and the Meters’ Joseph Modeleste.
Drums are a solo instrument in Mike’s playing, the beat and groove are trusted and implied in this unique style.

Anthony Forcellini has written the lion’s share of original material for Uncle Stumbles. Forcellini studied saxophone for 13 years including studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston before switching to guitar for the Detroit area band Resurgency in the late 1980’s. Anthony is also the lead guitar player in the Garcia tribute band Cap’n Trips.

Ryan Galas studied music at LCC as well as playing in Figure It Out and Innerstate. Ryan’s bass playing is heavy on “linear” line playing in the style of Phil Lesh. He also plays upright bass in the roots group the Wainwright Brothers.

Dylan Shock’s first word was guitar. He has been playing for over half his life, approaching a musical intuition and vocabulary of one much older than his years. He started performing publicly with Anthony Forcellini in the Americana duo Dylan and Anthony.

Over the years, members of Uncle Stumbles have opened for the Cast of Clowns, Clinton Fearon, George Porter, The Zen Tricksters, The Bridge, Jefferson Starship, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and Quicksilver Messenger Service. They have also been involved in fundraising for community radio stations KRVM and KSOW-LP. Come on down and visit everyone’s favorite uncle sometime. You never know what might happen.