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BY VANESSA SALVIA Everyone for Pangea Musicians gather to help youth. A n all-star cast of musicians seeking to inspire activism and giving will join forces for a benefit concert Thursday at McDonald Theatre. Eugene resi- dent Matt Butler, formerly of Jambay, founded the Everyone Orchestra in 2001, consisting of a core group of musicians — the “Core-tet.” Bassist Damian Erskine, key- boardist and electronics guru Asher Fulero (Surrounded By Ninjas) and electric guitarist Scott Law (Hanuman), along with drummer Butler create a foundation for improvisations, while former Leftover Salmon-er Tye North “conducts” various parts of the performance via cue cards and hand signals. A revolving cast of guest musicians en- hances the Everyone Orchestra at each spo- radic performance. This time the ensemble welcomes some incredible talents: Phish drummer Jon Fishman, banjoist/slide gui- tarist Tony Furtado, Garaj Mahal bassist Kai Eckhardt, former vocalist/percussionist for The Motet Jans Ingber, vocalist/guitarist Libby Kirkpatrick and vocalist/guitarist/po- etess Maya Dorn. The pleased beneficiaries of The Everyone Orchestra’s kindness is Pangaea Project, a Portland-based leadership develop- ment group “engaging youth from low-in- come families in creating solutions to social and environmental issues that confront their communities through local and international service-projects that share a common theme.” The name Pangaea inspires an image of a reunited world, an image the Project’s founders hope will instill youth with a sense of positive impact. An Everyone Orchestra performance is not just a run-of-the-mill show. Butler reveals “in every show there are highlighted mini- sets with members of various collectives playing their songs, and a number of jams with a mix of the players from small to medium-sized collectives.” These mini-sets culminate in an extended jam, with everyone together on stage following the conducting of North, which might include suggestions for time changes, musical style, emotion, or even actions. Improvisational grooves and playful interaction between band, conductor and au- dience is key in this unique concept group of musicians bringing about positive change. The evening will also feature a guest speaker, environmentalist Julia “Butterfly” Hill. The McDonald hosts an exciting night of music on Friday as well, as The Derek Trucks Band takes the stage. The perenni- ©2004 Pabst Brewing Company SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS 24 APRIL 29, 2004 SCOTS have made white trash, tres chic. Amassing a rabid following through great songs, amazing live shows, and, of course, the Empress of the bass gui- tar – Mary Huff. Life is not complete until you have gone to a SCOTS show and washed down that “8 piece box” with an ice cold PBR. Make sure to catch SCOTS Wednesday, May 5. Check Eugene Weekly’s clubs page for more details.
