There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Reflector (Retrace Music), his first all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him and that he’s pushing toward the future with inspired, intentional vigor.He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose.

From behind the redwood curtain of Humboldt County, California, the seven piece funk-soul band Diggin Dirt has carved out a niche as a live party not to be missed. Shoveling their own path, Diggin Dirt has seen sustained growth over the past few years, with multiple national tours and festival stops at Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Hulaween, Same Same but Different, Live Oak, Cascade Equinox, Joshua Tree Music Festival and many more.

There seems to be an aura in the air when the five members of The Main Squeeze enter a room. A multicultural five-piece from Los Angeles, CA, The Main Squeeze have built a cult following in the States on the road – putting rubber to pavement and playing over 1,000 shows together over the past nine years. For a group of men with completely different backgrounds, tastes, religions, and opinions, there’s already a spirit shared among them when they sit down to play together.

Houndmouth is an American alternative blues band from New Albany, Indiana led by Matt Myers (guitar, vocals). Houndmouth formed in the summer of 2011. After playing locally in Louisville and Indiana, they performed at the SXSW music festival in March 2012 to promote their homemade self-titled EP. Geoff Travis, the head of Rough Trade was in the audience and offered a contract shortly after. In 2012, the band was named “Band Of The Week” by The Guardian. In 2013 Houndmouth’s debut album, From the Hills Below the City, was released by Rough Trade.

Futurebirds are an American Rock and Roll band formed in 2008 from Athens, Georgia, United States.

Emery is an emo-rock band that started in 2001. They have toured worldwide with 8 full length releases (9th full length coming soon), several EPs and multiple exclusive releases to their private subscription club called Emeryland. Emery continues to make new music each year with a loyal group of followers. Emeryland is a growing and sustainable community that continues to incorporate and enhance a cohesive, collaborative group that sustains their art at the center, while building relationships and value.

On Saturday, Jan. 11th, Community Center for the Performing Arts presents a 50th anniversary fundraiser for the WOW Hall and performance of Defiance by the Wallflower Order and Dance Brigade, along with musical performances by Holly Near and Ferron, at the WOW Hall.Dance Brigade is partnering with the WOW Hall for a WOW’s 50th anniversary fundraising event on Saturday, Jan.

The SFNY Guitar Trio is an exciting new ensemble that hails from Brooklyn, New York, and San Francisco.

On Saturday, Jan. 4th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes New World Sinner, Pitch Black Mass, Against the Raging Tide, Gamma Knife, and Atomic Terror to the WOW Hall for the Metal For Meals food drive.

Cap’n Trips begin their 17th year together with a tribute concert to legendary Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh on Friday January 3rd at Eugenes Wow Hall. Trips will be reunited with their original guitar virtuoso Anthony Forcellini.Eugenes first Jerry Garcia tribute band, Trips was formed in 2008 by Tom Lemmon (guitar, vocals), Trey Longstreth (bass, vocals), Marcy Andrews (mandolin), and Anthony (guitar, vocals), and later added Ken Sokolove (drums), and Sean Jackson (keyboards, vocals).They have played festivals throughout Oregon, including 3 times at the Oregon Country Fair.