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music Built to Swill As with any small town, community, scene or style, the incest potential quotient in Eugene is high. However, if you put stringed instruments and Mason jars of strong beer in the hands of all participants, you get collectively supportive and dynamic music without sounding recyclical. For The Stagger and Sway, this is tantamount to success. Having played in various bands together over the past few years (and continuing to work with other musicians on other projects), the current lineup of Mike Last (acoustic guitar, vocals), Jerry Abelin (upright bass, vocals), Ken Howe (drums) and Brian Patrick (electric guitar, lap-steel, mandolin etc.) has spent the past year and half since the release of their sophomore album playing more than 60 shows in the Northwest and writing new material for their next record. Break Til You Bend is a strong collection of honest songs about driving down the curves and switchbacks of Americana as a raucous band of off-kilter beerocrats. Propelled by Last’s acoustic swagger, The Stagger and Sway sounds like Uncle Tupelo’s country honey smeared across Built to Spill’s under-construction foot-stomp stage. “Our live shows hit harder than our albums,” says Last, but Saturday offers the unique opportunity to see both sides of the sonic spectrum. “For the early show, we play a stripped down all acoustic set,” Last says, “and at night we’ll plug in and rock.” Either way, make sure you stagger, sway and grab another microbrew. The Stagger and Sway plays 5 pm Saturday, April 21, at Sam Bonds, and 10 pm at Cornucopia Bar and Burgers on 5th; Both shows are free. — Patrick Newson PHOTO BY CLAIRE FLINT Dear Earth, we use metal forks in the Food Court to keep thousands of plastic forks out of the waste stream, and we sort, compost and recycle our trash to lighten our impact on you. Have a happy Earth Day! Love, S. Market -PDBM$SBGUTr(SFBU'PPEr-JWF&OUFSUBJONFOU w w w.eugenesaturdaymarket.org EUGENE CONCERT CHOIR PRESENTS &WF S Z4 BUV S E BZtB NQ Nt3 B J OP S4 IJ O Ft U I0 B L Latin Beat for Kids Saturday, April 21 at 11:00 AM Saturday morning! SILVA— Tix: $10, family pack of four $20 Fun and rhythmic Latin American music and dance to engage the whole family. Free pre-concert activities in the Lobby at 10:30 AM Hot Latin Nights Saturday, April 21 at 8:00 PM Saturday night! SILVA— Tix: $36-$22; Student, youth & senior discounts available Explore the rich and sultry music and dance of South America, including Argentine Tango, Samba, Bossa Nova and Rumba. EUGENE SYMPHONY PRESENTS Midori and the Eugene Symphony Thursday, April 26 at 8:00 PM SILVA— Tix: $60-$15; Student & youth discounts available Internationally acclaimed violinist Midori returns for a week-long residency of workshops culminating with a symphony performance. Just when you need them most… EUGENE SYMPHONY, ARTS UMBRELLA AND DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA PRESENTS Youth Orchestras of the Willamette Valley, featuring Midori City & Touring Bikes Saturday, April 28 at 4:00 PM SILVA— Tix: $10 Midori, one of the world’s leading classical artists is accompanied by youth orchestras from the Willamette Valley Exceptional transportation from Breezer, Surly, Civia, Xtracycle & Yuba. Comfort, speed and convenience for around-town or cross-county. Try ‘em out! WELLS FARGO BROADWAY IN EUGENE PRESENTS Cirque Dreams: Pop Goes the Rock Open 7 Days! Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 PM facebook: arrivingbybike ÓÇäxÊ7>iÌÌiÊ-ÌÊUÊx{£°{n{°x{£ä qÀÊ££qÇ]Ê->ÌÊ£äqÈ]Ê-ÕÊ£Óqx SILVA— Tix: $52.50-$32.50 Student & youth discounts available Hot Latin Nights COUPON A roller-coaster of twists, turns and wows from an international cast of singers, dancers, acrobats and musicians. 55 SILVER LN. 654-0603 1211 ALDER 686-9598 COUPONS GOOD UNTIL MAY 3 RD , 2012 11AM-MIDNIGHT SUN-THU 11AM-1AM FRI-SAT 11 AM -10PM DAILY SERVING DELICIOUS NEW YORK PIZZA BY THE SLICE AND BY THE WHOLE PIZZA PIE 2.00 OFF ANY 18” LARGE $ ® FREE LARGE SODA 2 SLICES W/ PURCHASE OF TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION COUPON COUPON NOW 2 LOCATIONS! SY'S NEW YORK PIZZA BUY TICKETS ONLINE: HultCenter.org OR CALL: 541 .682. 5000 HULT CENTER TICKET OFFICE HOURS: Tue-Fri, 12-5 PM ; Sat, 11 AM –3 PM ONE HOUR BEFORE PERFORMANCE MON-SAT, TWO HOURS BEFORE ON SUN. UO TICKET OUTLET IN THE EMU: Mon-Fri, 9 AM –5 PM COUPON 30 APRIL 19, 2012 EUGENE WEEKLY WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM
