Sunday, August 31, 2014

Everyone is an Artist
Always
And We’re in it Together.


Unloading: We all do it. It’s worth it. It can help give peace of mind in a lot of situations and help people understand who you are. If you want to stay closed up fine- but recognize you have help as much as you may not want to admit it. Humans are a social species and need interaction inherently. Hell, even in a prison full of murderers the worst punishment is being put in a hole where there is NO human interaction. Remember that you are part of something bigger.
                I am basically talking to myself and you guys. I want the message to get out there but I realize as I continue that I could use the same advice. Really everyone has an opinion and it isn’t necessarily going to help to tell you mine because what do I know? I am on the same journey as you- we’re just writing a different book. We are a product of our environment since before we’re even conscious. In the womb it is believed that we become absorbing of our stimuli and overall environment even then- perhaps those moments being the MOST formative.
                So what does right now have to do with anything? Well right now you can help me by remembering that if you need help know that you can get it if you just ask. Some people are easy to read and others are not, so in the name of health and love, just say something. Okay you don’t have to do it for yourself if you think that’s not important, but start by doing it for your family and friends- I think at least one of them deserves it.
                Eventually maybe you will find that you deserve it. I think it is worth pursuing to find something that you can sink yourself into. Most of the time fittingly enough music is a point that almost everyone can agree helps them: a true inspiration most of the time unifying and interesting regardless of language, race, belief system, or sex.
                Silence is also good. The sound of the river or the crickets is music in a way as well. Everything that you need is as it sits. Herman Hesse wrote, “Meaning and reality were not hidden somewhere behind things, they were in them, in all of them.” Contemplating the previous sentence is what keeps me going. Reality is a song and each of ours is beautiful. Some of us are at Crescendos when others are at points of Pianissimo. It’s dynamic and can be terrible. We are all in it together though; much more connected than previously theorized.

                SO…. Be inspired and live life by the drop. This is a true currency of human experience. You have the ability to reflect your inside voice through whatever mode you like, to trade these ideas with others and share in the experience of your perception and definitely shape it. You have the most powerful voice of all time.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Hello Music Lovers!

   Several quality shows are coming up around town and this email is to highlight some of the shows coming to Level B Theater Pub on 445 High Street!

  Saturday August 16: Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee and Dharma Bum- THE ERIC LOVRE BAND will perform the all ages theater pub with new group PEPPERBOX featuring Todd McPherson from the Kingsmen, saucy vocalist, J Saucy, drumstick fury, Rod Steward, and guitar player, Casey Nova.

  Friday August 22: Federico Fellini's peculiar feature film "8 1/2" shows at the theater pub scored not by its inherent track but by Portland instrumental/ surf/ lounge/ garage group, AUDIOS AMIGOS! This is a multi-sensory experiment that we invite you to expand your live entertainment pallet with. ooooh! JEREMY CROFOOT may even stop by and showcase some of his own soundtrack work!

  Saturday August 23: Local popular young dream pop duo PSYCHIC ECHO showcase their brand of layered rock and soaring vocals with folk and garage rock partners ADIEU CARIBOU! This one is a great night to go to with your kids to expose them to talented young people expressing themselves in a positive way and expanding their ability!

  Saturday August 30: The next installment of Level B's Versus shows will rock your socks off with a tribute to Pacific Northwest Rock and Roll Pioneers MODEST MOUSE VS. BUILT TO SPILL!! Our cover acts are including but not limited to ALLIES FROM NOWHERE, I AM A ZOMBIE, MITCHELL MYERS, and more! This show each group will perform several songs by either one of the bands that they've chosen to embody! This is a great night for nostalgia and Cascadia pride! Sing along!

  Friday September 5: One of the most powerful voices in Indie Rock, SALLIE FORD joins us at Level B in anticipation of her new album, SLAP BACK, to be released in October!! Slap Back is her debut on Vanguard Records and was produced by Chris Funk (Decemberists, Black Prairie, Red Fang). She is joined by imagery-inducing and heartfelt singer SLATER SMITH of his project THE WEATHER MACHINE and local boys done good who you may remember from the Beatles vs. Stones show, THE INDIGO BOYZ! Be prepared to step up to the next level with us, Salem!

  Saturday September 6: In the name of world class entertainment and men whose career is to keep it spooky, THE PECULIAR PRETZELMEN return to Salem with their patented brand of weird instrumentation and crooning, growling voodoo! To excel our vision of darkness and old world mysticism, YAQUINA BAY and FAERABELLA will accompany this troupe to complete the picture of a transporting peculiar magik.

  Populate Level B Theater pub and get in touch with your inner Bohemian! Full show and details are offered at


xosalem

Be Entertained!
-Doug Hoffman