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Vampire Weekend Where: The McDonald Theatre When: 8:00 PM Tuesday 
With special guest Beach House openingVampire Weekend is an American indie rock band from New York City, formed in 2006 and signed to XL Recordings. The band released their eponymous debut album on January 29, 2008 and it produced the singles "Mansard Roof", "A-Punk", "Oxford Comma", and "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa". The band's most recent album, Contra, was released on January 11, 2010. The members of the band met while attending Columbia University; they then self-produced their first album after graduation while concurrently working full-time jobs. Vampire Weekend's name is derived from lead singer Ezra Koenig's amateur film of the same name. (http://vimeo.com/28464) He spent time with friends in Waltham, MA. Koenig and drummer Chris Tomson first collaborated as members of the comedy-rap band "L'Homme Run". They are managed by Ian Montone, who also manages The White Stripes. They were signed to XL Recordings, of which the band said in an interview: "Before any labels had contacted us, we actually mentioned XL as the kind of label we'd ideally like to end up on. Just going on their roster alone, they obviously have good taste and support their artists well." www.vampireweekend.com 
Ticket Pricing: $35 in advance | $40 day of show Contact Info: September 2 The Budos Band with Basin & Range Where: W.O.W Hall When: 8:00 PM Saturday 
On August 10, 2010, Daptone Records will release The Budos Band III, the long-awaited follow-up to 2007's The Budos Band II. Conceived during weekly, beer-fueled writing sessions in their dank Staten Island rehearsal space, sharpened to a fine point on the road - more than 150 live gigs over the last two years - and recorded during an intensely productive 48 hour period in January 2010, The Budos Band III is chock full of the type of tough sonic nuggets that have long earned The Budos Band the title, "the quintessence of Staten Island soul." Purchase Tickets >> Contact Info: September 16 Chris Botti  Where: The Hult Center - Silva Hall When: 7:30 PM Thursday Over the past three decades, former Corvallis resident Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music; including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler. A gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer, Botti has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world's top-selling instrumental artists. Drawing from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical and other genres, Botti created his own signature sound, transforming the world of contemporary jazz while simultaneously finding success in the pop music sphere. Praised for the warmth and complexity of his tone and musical ideas, Botti combines a soulful ambience with naturally flowing improvisation. He has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for a succession of best-selling albums and received three Grammy nominations this year including Best Pop Instrumental Album and Best Long Form Music Video. Three of his albums have reached the #1 position on the Billboard jazz albums chart. Ticket Pricing: $65, $55, $45, $35; discount for High School & younger 
Contact Info: Visit Website of The Hult Center >> September 16 & 17 Furthur Where: The Cuthbert Amphitheater When: 7:00 PM Thursday & Friday 
Phil Lesh and Bob Weir Those looking for the inspiration of the current jam band movement need look no further than Phil Lesh. A founding member of the venerable American musical institution, the Grateful Dead, Lesh has continued to inspire while pushing the envelope with his highly evolved musical performances. The world-class musicians that have passed through Phil Lesh & Friends have thrilled audiences with their high-flying improvisations and timeless renditions of Grateful Dead classics. In 2005, Little Brown published Phil Lesh's memoir titled: Searching For The Sound - My Life with the Grateful Dead, which found the inventive bassist on the New York Times Best Seller List. Last fall, Image Entertainment released Phil Lesh & Friends' first DVD release - Live at the Warfield. For Phil Lesh the relentless pursuit of improvisation is well known. Ticket Pricing: $65.00 reserved | $40.00 general admission Contact Info: September 17 Bruce Molsky Where: Jaqua Concert Hall - The Shedd When: 7:30 PM Friday 
With great pleasure, The Shedd Institute welcomes Bruce Molsky back to the Jaqua Concert Hall for an evening of unforgetable traditional music.
Ticket Pricing: $8.00 - $12.00 Youth | $13.00 - $24.00 AdultContact Info: Visit Website of The Shedd >> September 19 Willie Nelson Where: The Cuthbert Amphitheater When: 7:00 PM Sunday 
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor and activist. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, and remains iconic, especially in American popular culture. Now in his 70s, Willie Nelson continues to tour and has performed in concerts and fundraisers with other major musicians, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews. He also continues to record albums prolifically in new genres that embrace reggae, blues, jazz, folk, and popular music. Nelson's touring and recording group is a collection of a number of longstanding members, including his sister Bobbie Nelson, longtime drummer Paul English, harmonicist Mickey Raphael, Bee Spears, Billy English (Paul's younger brother), and Jody Payne. Willie tours North America in his bio-diesel (aka "Bio-Willie" - Willie Nelson Bio-diesel) bus, the "Honeysuckle Rose IV." Ticket Pricing: $53.50 advance| $58.50 day of show Contact Info: September 22 Atmosphere Where: The McDonald Theatre When: 7:00 PM Wednesday 
With special guest Blue Print; Grieves & Budo feat. DJ Rare Groove opening.Eleven years after becoming the first hip-hop act to put the Twin Cities on the map, Atmosphere has grown into one of the most accomplished MC/producer duos around. Between Slug and Ant, they've released six albums, 11 Sad Clown tour albums and various side-projects like Felt - amounting in well over a million units sold. And along the way have performed to sold-out crowds everywhere from modest sized venues in their hometown to colossal festivals in Japan. Since releasing their 1997 debut, Overcast!, Ant's ASR-born melodic beats and Slug's open book and observational style of rapping continues to evolve into hip-hop that's more honest - more textured. And the praise for these Rhymesayers pioneers hasn't stopped flowing in. Repackaged, remastered and uglier than ever, the critically acclaimed third official studio release from Atmosphere, God Loves Ugly, is back after being out of print for over a year. The God Loves Ugly re-issue also features a FREE bonus DVD. Originally released as the limited Sad Clown Bad Dub 4 (The Godlovesugly Release Parties) DVD, it features 2 hours of live performance footage, backstage shenanigans, several special guest appearances and music videos for "Godlovesugly", "Summersong" and "Say Shh". Out of print for years, this DVD has been repackaged in a custom sleeve that comes inserted in with the re-issue of God Loves Ugly. www.myspace.com/atmosphere
Ticket Pricing: $23.50 in advance | $26.50 day of show Contact Info: September 23 Eugene Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition Where: The Hult Center - Silva Hall 
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8:00 PM Thursday Presented by Eugene Symphony. The Eugene Symphony celebrates its 45th anniversary season with an evening of audience favorites. Award-winning violinist Jennifer Frautschi takes center stage performing Lalo's violin showpiece, Symphonie Espagnole. Mussorgsky's spectacular masterwork, Pictures at an Exhibition, rounds out this colorful performance. Danail Rachev - Conductor Jennfer Frautschi - Violin Bernstein - Three Dance Episodes from "On The Town" Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole Mussorgsky/Ravel - Pictures at an Exhibition Ticket Pricing: Single ticket sales on August 10; $54, $44, $31, $15
To learn more about this event... Visit Website of Eugene Symphony >> September 24 Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart "Drive her 'til she drops" & Lowtide Drifters Where: Axe and Fiddle - 657 East Main St., Cottage Grove, OR When: 8:30 PM Friday 
Critically acclaimed husband and wife duo Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart will bring their lively and captivating blend of folk-country songwriting and story-telling to the Axe and Fiddle on Friday, September 24th. Since 1992, they have toured throughout the U.S.A., Europe, and Canada, averaging 170 performances a year. Their 2010 tour finds them on a mission to drive their loyal 1999 Chevy Suburban to the West Coast and back one last time before it is officially retired. To assure anyone worried that their trusty ride will not make it, Stacey and Mark write on their website that "Our Chevy Suburban has seen us safely up and over the Rockies in snow storms and ice. She has never failed to arrive at a gig on time. She is the crew!" September 26 Railroad Earth Where: The McDonald Theatre When: 7:00 PM Sunday 
With special guest Toubab Krewe opening.Acoustic guitar/lead vocalist Todd Sheaffer: "When we started, we only loosely had the idea of getting together and playing some music. It started that informally; just getting together and doing some picking and playing. Over a couple of month period, we started working on some original songs, as well as playing some covers that we thought would be fun to play." Shortly thereafter, they took five songs from their budding repertoire into a studio and knocked out a demo in just two days. Their soon-to-be manager sent that demo to a few festivals, and - to the band's surprise - they were booked at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they'd even played their first gig. This prompted them to quickly go in and record five more songs; the ten combined tracks of which made up their debut album, "The Black Bear Sessions." That was the beginning of Railroad Earth's journey: since then, they've released three more studio albums, two on Sugar Hill Records (2002's "Bird In A House" and 2004's "The Good Life") and one on SCI Fidelity (2008's "Amen Corner"). They've also amassed a huge and loyal fanbase that follows them from show to show, taking advantage of the band's liberal taping policy. But RRE bristle about being lumped into any one "scene." Not out of animosity for any other artists: it's just that they don't find the labels very useful. As Carbone points out, "We use unique acoustic instrumentation, but we're definitely not a bluegrass band - so that doesn't fit. And I think the term 'jam bands' probably refers more to the fans than to the bands. I think these fans just like live music." Railroad Earth certainly thrives in a live setting, as their stunning 2006 live album, "Elko," is certian proof of that. It's no secret that improvisation is one of the RRE's big strengths. But what really sets them apart is the strength of their songwriting. It was the strength of those first five songs that got them on the bill at Telluride. And they've only gotten better since then. www.railroadearth.com
Ticket Pricing: $19 in advance | $24 day of show Contact Info: September 29 Flaming Lips Where: The McDonald Theatre When: 9:00 PM Wednesday 
The Flaming Lips are an American rock band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983.The band is known for their lush, multi-layered, psychedelic arrangements, spacey lyrics and bizarre song and album titles-for example, "Psychiatric Explorations of the Fetus with Needles", "Free Radicals (A Hallucination of the Christmas Skeleton Pleading with a Suicide Bomber)" and "Yeah, I Know It's a Drag... But Wastin' Pigs Is Still Radical". They are also acclaimed for their elaborate live shows, which feature costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands, large amounts of confetti, and frontman Wayne Coyne's signature man-sized plastic bubble, in which he traverses the audience. In 2002, Q magazine named The Flaming Lips one of the "50 Bands to See Before You Die". The group recorded several albums and EPs on an indie label in the 1980s and early 1990s. After signing to Warner Brothers, they scored a hit in 1993 with "She Don't Use Jelly". Although it has been their only hit single in the U.S., the band has maintained critical respect and, to a lesser extent, commercial viability through albums such as 1999's The Soft Bulletin (which was NME Magazine's Album of the Year) and 2002's Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. They have had more hit singles in the UK and Europe than in the U.S. In February 2007, they were nominated for a BRIT Award in the "Best International Act" category. As of 2007, the group has collected three Grammy Awards, including two for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. www.flaminglips.com
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