More
•••
TOYS • LINGERIE
DVDs • VIDEOS
MAGAZINES
of everything
youdesireinan
adultstore!
Open 24 -7
(Almost)
1166 South A Street • Springfield • 726-6969
Excitement. Adventure.
Surprise. Thrills.
This ain't your parents travel agency..
id's yours.
Paris.$537
London.$5-28
Cancun.$466
5 Costa Rica.$366
Hostels & transfers
vv 5 nights, 3 islands
r \ From:
■— $304 Cfl
concun
5 night accomm.
From:
$275
Fare it round trip from Eugene and
prices are per person. Subject to
change and availability. Tax not
included. Restrictions and blackouts
apply. Fares are valid for students,
faculty and youth under 26.
STA
TRAVEL
| www.statravel.com
8771/2 Ease 13dh Sd.
(541) 344.2263
STUDENT TRAVEL & BEYOND
ESBS&EZ3X
Taarka's 'Even Odd Bird'
displays growth, energy
Though the album is good,
their live performance will
be better at WOW Hall and
this weekend’s Folk Festival
By Aaron Shakra
Pulse Editor
Notes pour from a bowed violin,
plucked double bass, picked man
dolin and slapped drums, unstitch
ing all our definitions of what jazz
should be. Before our ears even
know what hit us, these notes are
promptly sown together again in a
patchwork of Indian rags, Irish jigs,
bluegrass and a good dose of funk.
from the rhythm and melody of
their instruments. The quartet in
question — David Tiller, Enion
Pelta, Jarrod Kaplan and new bassist
Jason Flores — is unquestionably
talented, with "Even Odd Bird," the
band's oft-delayed second release,
serving as ample proof.
Because Taarka is an instrumental
band, it should be said that any in
terpretation of the music translated
into words is highly subjective, even
more so than songs with lyrics. For
this reason, there are no standout
hits on "Even Odd Bird," merely the
tunes you can dance to, trance to,
write to, draw to and paint to. Here
is an album that resembles a large
iridescent mood ring.
"Dance for Impeachment" begins
with violinist Pelta playing a melody
Taarka's
musicians
are poets,
words come
Turn to TAARKA, page 12
_TAARKA
Where: WOW Hall, 291W.
Eighth Ave, with Afro-beat group
Albino! (Friday) and Willamette
Valley Folk Festival, main stage
(Sunday)
When; Doors open at 9 p.m.,
show begins at 9:30 (Friday);
main stage, 3 p.m. (Sunday)
How much: $10 in advance,
$12 at door (Friday); free
Courtesy
Seismic Gypsy jazz group Taarka will play
two shows in Eugene this weekend.
GHiaBinrciaraHnnnaiarciiaianiiin
a d a m a n □ n a a a
Find fun stuff in the ODE Classifieds: Comics, your daily horoscope, and, of course, the crossword.
When: This Friday, May 21
Where: Riley Hall (11 th&Patterson)
Time: 8pm to 11 pm
Cost: Free w/ UO ID
dance lessons from brazil and africa @ 9pm and 10pm.
refreshments served...
everyone from UO is invited!
The Best
Coffee
In Town
Sushi-Go
Quick & Affordable
High Quality Food
Family Atmosphere
Extra large selection of
sushi. Grill, tempura,
noodles & more!
Have delicious, quality sushi in seconds. Pull from a
variety of fresh dishes off our authentic revolving
sushi bar, or order from our extensive menu. Visit
us soon for lunch or dinner!
mm muon
Mon.-Fri. Lunch 11:30-2:30 Dinner5-10 pm * Saturday Dinner 5-10 pm
^ 199 E. 5th Ave. #7? Eugene • 484-1334