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BOOGARINS BOOGALOO Every band dreams of touring the world, but even when given the opportunity, the question remains for the artists: “What if, on the other side of the planet, nobody shows up to our show?” Brazilian rock band Boogarins, touring in support of their 2015 release Manual, say regardless of crowd turnout, they’re just grateful for the chance to travel and play music to a live audience. “It’s the best feeling,” Boogarins guitarist Benke Ferraz responds via email. “We would never get the chance to see the U.S.A., Mexico, Canada or Europe if it wasn’t for our music and because of the people who support it. We feel very thankful for this.” Critics frequently call Boogarins psych rock, and the description is apt. Boogarins sing in Portuguese, the guitars alternate between jingle-jangly and spacey, and the song structures are loose and somewhat free- associative. Ferraz says pop hooks and elements of free jazz are also central to his band’s sound. This time through Eugene, Boogarins play Whiteaker DIY all-ages venue The Boreal. Ferraz says he’s happy that places like The Boreal exist. “We’ve played in a few places like this touring the U.S.,” he explains. “It’s amazing how supporting rock music and the underground artist scene is part of the culture of live music there.” “Of course you can say it’s just a small group of people that care,” Ferraz adds. “But it’s enough to make a whole industry work.” Boogarins play with Eugene’s Spiller and Mick Dagger side-project Sandy Ego at 7 pm Friday, Feb. 3, at The Boreal. $5, all-ages. — Will Kennedy PHOTO: TRASK BEDORTHA CLUB 100 YEARS 10PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD: BERG RADIN, LUCAS GUNN & ENTRESOL $5 10PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH: COMA SERFS, MELT, VCR COVER BY DONATION 933 Olive St | 541-687-4643 830 Olive St | 541-343-3204 luckeysclub.com • In the heart of the Barmuda Triangle EVENTS FOR February 2017 Unless noted all concerts are $10 General and $8 Members THU 02 Apple Honey : Emerging Jazz in Spring Neo-soul, fusion, experimental originals, and new takes on standards FRI 03 Art Walk FREE Concert [ 5PM to 7PM ] : Music by Tim McLaughlin : jazz, funk, world-fusion FRI 03 Ryan Nason Quintet [ 8PM ] Standards in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin SAT 04 Concrete Loveseat [ Two Shows : 7:00P $15 / $11 and 9:00P $12 / $9 ] Soulful to sultry … original songs and re-imagined classics THU 09 Harvey Brindell and The Tablerockers : It's plain and simple ... this is Chicago Blues FRI 10 UO Jazz Party [ 5:30PM to 7:00PM FREE ] Second Show 7:30PM [ $10 / $8 ] TUE 14 Mandy Harvey [ Two Shows : 7:00P $20 / $15 and 9:00P $15 / $11 ] American jazz singer : from jazz standards to growling blues THU 16 Double Bill : Red Pants Trio and Jack Radsliff/Garrett Baxter Duo Songs from Temptations to Frank Ocean to Cole Porter, plus jazz, pop, and hip-hop influence FRI 17 Julia Pinckney Jones Quartet [ $12 / $9 ] A unique blend of tradition, ingenuity, and joyful noise SAT 18 ShnerQuartet : Original music and a healthy dose of the blues SUN 19 Peter Evans SOO TRUMPET : Using past great arsts to forge new direcons for trumpet THU 23 Chuva Boa : Delightful mix of swing, samba, hip hop, and Hispanic rhythms FRI 24 Mikel Paul Trio [ $12 / $9 ] All original tunes from their “Raining in New York” CD SAT 25 Jacob Zimmerman Trio [ $12 / $9 ] Classic bebop music from the 40’s and 50’s Sunday Learners Jams 2:30-5:00P An all-ages jam for developing jazz musicians and singers hosted by local musician educators Unless noted all concerts start at 7:30P Doors open at 7:00P THANKS to our sponsors Eugene’s Home For LIVE Jazz 124 West Broadway ● Downtown Eugene Tckets available online at www.thejazzstation.org eugeneweekly.com • February 2, 2017 23
