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GET WHIT IT Bands galore at the Block Party DICK DÄGGER AND THE C MONSTERS BY SOPHIA JUNE T he real G-spot of the block party isn’t just at the G-Spot stage, but rather among all those dwellings lining the Whiteaker streets that host shows featuring everything from screamo country to good ol’ garage rock. Folks attending these renegade shows can be a bit rough around the edges, including the man with a tattooed head who told me last year that I have “crazy eyes.” But, in between the aerial ballet and the art auction, stop by one of the block party’s nine stages for tunes ranging from a marimba orchestra to EDM. HIGH STEP SOCIETY High Step Society isn’t made up of those high-kicking Irish dancers with auburn wigs and high steps, but neither are they all that conventional. The band cranks out electronic swing music, mixing live old-time jazz, trumpet, clarinet and saxophone with EDM beat drops. Hot off two Oregon Country Fair performances and clad in fedoras and vests, this six-piece electro orchestra is here to create some EDM converts. They even have a song called “Echoes of Whiteaker.” High Step Society will play 4:15 pm at the Blairally Stage. DICK DÄGGER AND THE C MONSTERS DR. ROCKET Take an already cool Eugene garage-rock band and then add the Swedish influence of frontman Dick Dägger — and they get even cooler. The band’s latest EP, 21st Century Bipolar, is a collection of head-bobbing anthems that rival the school-kid energy of The Ramones. Sometimes their sound verges on doo-wop, in the very best way. Dr. Rocket’s glam-rock jams will blast your weird day at the Whiteaker Block Party. Nick Noemi and Mason Kline blend ’60s and ’70s influences with absurd lyrics like “I threw up when you saw me/ You ran over and I said, ‘Oh I’m so sorry,’” all while wearing long South Asian tops called kurtas. Dick Dägger and the C Monsters play 6 pm at the G-Spot stage. Dr. Rocket play 1 pm at Uncle Brad’s Secret Stage. Lively Organic Farmstand 28th and Friendly Street Tuesdays 10am-5pm Sweet and juicy Jill Kroll is a twice talented craftsperson who makes fine & luscious “Saradippity Soaps” and bakes scrumptious (if you’re a dog) “Nibbles Bakery” dog treats. With five flavors of treats and too many scents of soaps to count, there’s something to please every body! SOUTH EUGENE peaches nectarines, melons, and plums Mon-Fri 11AM-9:30PM • Sat & Sun 9:30AM-9:30PM Bi color sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, carrots, greens, onion, cucumbers & more! BUBBLE TEA • GLUTEN FREE ENTREES DAILY DELIVERY 4:30-8:45PM BREAKFAST SAT ‘TIL 11:00 SUN. ‘TIL 1:00 80 E. 29Th & Willamette 541-302-6444 Local Crafts, Food & Music • Every Saturday • 10 AM-5 PM • 8th & Oak w w w.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Call ahead for fl ats 541-461-2737 Check us out at our Whiteaker location! Committed to the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables DELIVERY AVAILABLE 4:30-8:45PM Open Daily: 11AM-9:30PM 1308 Hilyard • 541-343-0165 Buy One regular dinner Get One menu items 1/2 OFF 86th SEASON FINALE! With this coupon • exp 8/31/15 764 Blair Blvd, Eugene • 541.653.9257 Hours: Sun-Thurs. 11am-10pm (closed Mondays) Fri-Sat. 11am-2:30am The Very Little Theatre A stylized retelling of Maxwell Anderson's Historical Drama We provide safe access to medicine with the information you need to make empowered decisions about your well-being. Directed by Jay Hash July 31-Aug. 2, Aug. 6-9, 13-15 7:30 p.m. curtain; 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Tix: $17 ($12 for Thursdays) Box office open 2:00-5:00 Wed.-Sat., 2350 Hilyard St. Tix on-line at www.TheVLT.com 541-344-7751 Welcome to The Greener Side Eugene’s Oldest Dispensary keepeugenegreen.org 1553 Oak St. Eugene, OR (541) 345-8904 M-F 10am - 9pm • Sun 11am - 7pm eugeneweekly.com • July 30, 2015 13
