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Discounts tor Students Mother lectures & mediation areopento a£ Eugene Yoga Center - 345-8766,1244 Lawrence GOOD LUCK ON FINALS Peter Utsey Emerald King continued from page 6 making notes by hitting the strings at select points with the fingers, on a double-neck guitar, using one hand for each neck. When King commit ted to the idea, he approached Port land guitar-maker Mike Doolin about making an instrument to fit the bill. Doolin said he is “always interest ed in doing new projects,” and so be gan the creation of his first double neck guitar. King also approached Doolin about making a signature se ries guitar, the goal of which is “to have a symbj.Qfic relationship with another entity like a guitar-maker.” Doolin joined what he considers to be a “gentleman’s agreement” because he has confidence in King. “He’s amazingly talented. He’s a great singer, player and songwriter. (Success) is always a matter of luck, but if the luck comes his way, he’ll run with it,” Doolin said. King has also been fostering a rela tionship with local drummer James West. The two musicians met less than two months ago, and King quickly decided he wanted West to accompany him to England to record, West said. They went to the Real World Studios in Wiltshire, England — a venture for which King said he had been planning and saving. King returned to Eugene ear her in Novem ber to polish the Real World material at local haunt Gung-Ho Studio. West is not a stranger to the record ing process, having done profession al studio work for hire as well as hav ing played in local bands, such as the Freedom Funk Ensemble and Theur gic Seed. West said the experience of recording at the Real World Studios was “a reference point” for where he would like to end up in his career. “If we didn’t go (to England), (Justin would) be doing what he’s do ing forever. There’s a point where you need to shoot a grappling hook out there and make some ripples in the industry,” West said. West, 23, said now is the perfect time for them to take career risks. King said he tries to do anything to push himself forward by meeting and play ing with different people in “projects. ” West said he is trying to focus on only a few projects to keep from spreading himself too thin, but working with King is a worthwhile commitment. West said his other fo cus is a group called Rise, in which he plays with friend and keyboard player Rob Simonsen. Already looking ahead, King plans to include West, Simonsen and other musicians in another recording session at his home stu dio in Eugene early next year with the intent of making a fourth album. But King said while he enjoys recording with other musicians, he prefers to keep performances solo. Though King said he often re ceives praise from fans and peers, he still keeps his career in perspective. “I still have a long way to go, for sure,” King said. Emerald Pulse reporter Mason West can be reached at masonwest@dailyemerald.com. Trans-Siberian continued from page 5 According to Trans-Siberian Or chestra’s Web site (www.trans siberian.com), “Christmas Eve & Other Stories” is the story of heav en’s youngest angel, sent on a mis sion from God to find the one thing on Earth that represents the spirit of Christmas, and in the process, he helps bring home a runaway child. “It’s traditional Christmas music done with a rock-symphonic twist,” said Tim McGrath, director of mar keting for House of Blues concerts. He said the Trans-Siberian Or chestra appeals to people of many faiths other than Christians and brings a feeling of warmth and kind r ness to the audience. “It’s a great way to kick off the hol iday season,” McGrath said. “It’s festive — and God knows we need some kind of festivity this year. ” “Christmas Eve & Other Stories” has become the fifth-largest grossing holiday event, following perform ances such as the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, the “Nutcracker Ballet” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. “Everyone is just so into the mu sic,” O’Neill said. “You can see it in the looks on their faces; they're just so connected with what we're doing, and it is wonderful to tap into peo ple’s passions and emotions, espe cially during the Christmas season.” 1 Asian Bistro & Bar NEW and EXCITING open every day 11:50* A.M. Now Serving Sush casual, fun atmosphere fabulous Asian flavors exotic drinks extended hours in bar outdoor smoking area take-out orders 4-8^-188? 25S E.^th Ave. Jt\~i St. Public Market )kii 013017 Continuing with the spirit of good will, the Portland radio station KVMX will donate $1 of every ticket sold to Self Enhancement Inc., a char ity dedicated to helping inner-city youth, according to Susan Reynolds, the station’s marketing director. Stan Sittser, marketing director at the Rose Quarter, said last year’s performance drew a great turnout, and now that the Trans-Siberian Or chestra has “the buzz,” he expects this year’s performance to also draw a large crowd. “It’s a Christmas concert with a rock beat,” Sittser said. “It’s not your father’s Christmas music. ” Emerald Pulse reporter Jen West can be reached at jenwest@dailyemerald.com. r Annual 20% SALE 20% OFF general books UO sportswear gifts art supplies school/office supplies computer accessories NOW through December 9! some exclusions do apply sale at main store only UNIVERSITY*/' OREGON IBP BOOKSTORE