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Index of Gonzo Revue PerformancesGonzo Revues We Have Known and Loved
1986John and his Wonder Dog Max: John Shuler Wake-up Music: Dennis Hyatt Fiddlin': Joy Halliwell Poetry and Song: Bob Barzee "Far From the Home I Love": Junko Saltzgaber Piano: Larry Crumb "Little Red Hooding Ride": Jo-Anne Flanders "Library Fever": by the "Infomaniacs": Leslie Greer, Gordon Aamot, "with help from a few little snappers" (Karen Gegner, Dennis Hyatt, Ethel Weltman) Catalog Dept. Book Truck Drill, revised 2nd edition: Kathy Farrier, Terry Smith, Sharla Davis, Marion Obar, Lonni Sexton, Mary Stovall, Howard Robertson, Nancy Nathanson, and Karen Griffin 1987Accompanied by a Gonzo Edition of Liberry Notes [sick!]; Robert C. Barzee was the Master of Ceremonies "Mama Don't Allow" and "Red Wing": Joy Halliwell, fiddle; Will Harmon, guitar; Jean Murphy, harmonica/jugs; Marion Obar, kazoo; Terry Smith, washboard; Mark Watson, mandolin "Bathmat", "Spaceman", "Bones": Bobby Smith, vocals; Terry Smith, guitar/vocals Selections from Beyond the Fringe: "Sitting on a Bench" and "Variations on a Theme": Larry Crumb, monologue and piano "Loon Waltz": Joy Halliwell, fiddle A Country Ballad: Will Harmon, guitar/vocals The Story of Little Red Riding Hood (re-told by James Thurber): Jo-Anne Flanders Opus 1: Janny Hunter A Classical Interlude: Two piano pieces: Dennis Hyatt, piano "You Are There": The 13 + 2 Players: Judy Andrews, Jane Barnwell, Katy Connors, Larry Crumb, Denny Emerson, Ellen Ewing, Allison Fisher, Paul Frantz, Carolyn Gilkey, Leslie Greer, Margaret Hadderman, Richard Heinzkill, Dennis Hyatt, Meryl Miasek, John Shuler "Main Desk Circulation Blues" composed by Lyle Brairy. Elizabeth "Muggsy" Avery, Dorothy "Red Ink" Jackson, Duffy "Dizzy" Schabtach, Shirien "Snaps" Stevens, Neil "Snookey" Wilson, trumpet 1988The Knights of Glee singing "Nut Brown Maiden" and "Merry Men Are We": Andrew Bonamici, Ross Bunnell, Paul Frantz, Howard Lindstrom, Tim Pyatt, Tom Stave, and Neil Wilson Stories for Youngsters of All Ages: told by Judy Andrews Log Readings: A Serious Composition....: Lyle Brairy. I. Main Desk Log. II. Stacks Log. III. Reserve/Current Periodicals Log The Circulation Consort: Party Noisemaker: Rose Thomas; Bird Rattle: Ruth Ann Howden; Voice & Car Keys: Tracy Weber; Wind Chimes: Duffy Schabtach; Card Sorter: Laura Wiley [sic]; Various Percussion: Dorothy Jackson, Elizabeth Radke; Musical Director: Neil Wilson Phonola: presented by Andy Guzie Unidentified Filing Objects: with Requiem sung by Sharla Davis, Jean Murphy, Marion Obar, and Terry Smith Adored and Despised: four voice selections sung by Dorothy Jackson Personal Favorites: sung by Will Harmon Notes From the Suggestion Box: read by Bill Woolum 1989Knights of Glee: "Merry Men Are We" by John Guard & Franz Commer. "Forsaken" by J. Mosenthal & Koschat. The Knights: Andrew Bonamici, Ross Bunnell, Paul Frantz, Howard Lindstrom, Tom Stave, Mark Watson, Neil Wilson"Lilies" by Leigh Hunt and A. Behrend. Mckim Leber & Jean Murphy; Leslie Greer, piano accompaniment. Amateur by Ear: A Keyboard Disaster: arranged and performed by Bob Barzee Barcodin' by Lyle Brairy. Dewey Decibel: Dorothy Jackson, Carol Lenocker, Theresa Mario, Duffy Schabtach, Shirien Stevens, Rose Thomas, Michelle Van Riper, Tracy Weber, Laura Willey, Neil Wilson Evolution by Langdon Smith: Rory Funke (Is this on tape? It is crossed off my program.) Animal Crackers In My Soup by Heyman, Koehler & Henderson: Linda Lane Yes, We Have Automation: arranged and performed by Larry Crumb We Were Your World: IMC productions: Instructional Media Center 1990Unfortunately, the 1990 Gonzo Revue was not taped for posterity. "Another Little Red Riding Hood Story": Jo-Anne Flanders Ben Farrell and Terry Falkenstern, Jugglers "To Soar"; "The Lonely"; "Dancers": Dennis Hyatt Waiting for 11 "The Automation Rap" composed by Lyle Brairy, special thanks to Shelia Stigall, Shirien Stevens "Return to the Heart of Space": Bill Woolum. ["The Hearts of Space Library" was written by Bill Woolum and published in the Wilson Library Bulletin in April, 1991.] Two Songs by Flanders and Swan: Lawrence Crumb 1991Bill Woolum, Master of Ceremonies - Introduction in Alexander-Haig-Speak Knights of Glee: Two selections: "Merry Men are We" and "Men of Harlech" (Welsh Air). Tom Stave, Mark Watson, Andrew Bonamici, Paul Frantz, Howard Lindstrom, Ross Bunnell, and Neil Wilson Joy Halliwell: Old time fiddler. Two songs (titles unknown) with piano accompaniment by Leslie Bennett Ben Farrell, pianist. 6 Short Pieces (without Octaves) written by Eric Coates The Masque of the Faire Knight, by Bill Woolum. Donor's masque highlighting the areas in the Library for giving. Performed by Richard Turk, Systems; Sharon Domier, Catalog Dept.; Katy Lenn, Reference; Leslie Bennett, Music; Frazier Cox, Special Collection; Bill Woolum, Reference, as Narrator Will Harmon singer/guitarist, singalong: "Summertime Blues", and a medley of pop songs (Bobbie McGee, San Francisco Bay Blues, La Bamba, Sloop John B, and Runaway) Catalog Department: "I'm in Cataloging and I'm Okay" [parody on Monty Python's "I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK"]. Performed by dept. members, including Mark Watson, Nancy Nathanson, Mary Weed, Harriett Smith, Marion Obar, Terry Smith, et al. Lawrence Crumb, pianist and singer: "I Am Reviewing the Applications" (parody on song from "Oliver!") Kazoo Consort: Finale of the 1812 Overature, performed by Terry Smith, Marion Obar, Chris Gordon, Ann Muller, Harriett Smith, Jean Murphy, and a host of balloons 1992Bill Woolum, Master of Ceremonies Lawrence Crumb, Piano Joe and Joy and Bob and Stan, Country and Western Kathie Brinkerhoff, Piano boogie-woogie Dennis Hyatt, Piano - original composition Bruce Tabb and Chris Grandy, flute and piano duet Knights of Glee, a capella men's choir Jo-Anne Flanders, Red Riding Ben Farrell, juggling Classical Kazoo Consort, "Flight of the Bumblebee" (Marion Obar, Jean Murphy, Terry Smith, Harriett Smith, and others 1993Katie's Song performed by Dennis Hyatt Recitation performed by Larry Crumb Piano Boogie: "Worried Man Blues", "Goodnight Blues" performed by Kathie Brinkerhoff Shifting the Books Dance performed by Dorothy Jackson, Jean Murphy, Marion Obar, Cathy Flynn-Purvis, Ann Muller, Duffy Goble, with piano accompaniment by Ben Farrell Two Piano Solos: "Amazing Grace" arr. by Joe Gaylon; "Double Nickel Rag", arr. by Art Maddox; performed by Ben Farrell Catalog Department presents what they do best! "Coffee Break" from the hit musical "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying": performed by Chris Grandy, Daniel CannCasciato, Marion Obar, Jean Murphy, Ann Muller, Nancy Nathanson, Darrell Kau, David Landazuri, Harriett Smith, Neil Wilson, and special guest cameo appearance by Darlene Perry 1994The Hen's Duet: Jo-Anne Flanders and Leslie Bennett accompanied by Ross Bunnell Dramatic Poetry Reading: Rory Funke A Medley of Old-Time Fiddle Tunes: Joy Halliwell Bootscootin': line dance: "The Boot-scootin', catalogin', data-basin' dancers put it on the line and take it off for you". Dancers: Terry Smith, Richard Turk, Ann Muller, Darrel Kau, Cathy Flynn-Purvis, Neil Wilson, Jean Murphy, Hank Wilson 1995Vicky Jones, (Kind of) M.C. Preservation Department Spiritual: Before all the Books Disappear" performed by Catherine Heising and Jan Roberson Lawrence Crumb, monologue "What is the Internet?" Jo-Anne Flanders, monologue: "The Politically-Correct Little Red Riding Hood" Ben and the Knight Squallers: "Lean on Me" (performed by Ben Farrell, Jean Murphy, Harriett Smith, Vonda Welty, Beth Singler, Shirley Lincicum, and an unknown student(?)) Will Harmon singer/guitarist: "You Never Even Call Me By My Name" (the perfect country-western song, written by Steve Goodman) "Just in Time" (inspired by the Technical Services Self-Study). Performed by Darrel Kau, Lori Robare, Jean Murphy, Ann Muller, Terry Smith, and Cathy Flynn-Purvis; Leslie Bennett, piano "My Word" (a panel based on the BBC program of the same name). Performers: Jo-Anne Flanders, moderator; with Lawrence Crumb, Leslie Bennett, Tom Stave, and Nancy Dahlberg (the "Hatoun chronicles") 1996Jon Cawthorne, Master of Ceremonies: "History of Gonzo" Barbara and Tim Jenkins: Folk songs: "Quaker's Courtship", "There was a Bold Fisherman" (and one other song) Lawrence Crumb pianist/singer: Two Gilbert and Sullivan patter songs and a parody: Judge's song from "Trial by Jury"; Lord Chancellor's song from "Iolanthe" ("Nightmare Song"); and Anna Russell's parody from "How to Write Your Own Gilbert and Sullivan Opera" Darrel Kau singing "Grow Me" (from "Little Shop of Horrors"), accompanied by Leslie Bennett, pianist Video from Gonzo of the Past: "Coffee Break" from "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" performed at the 1993 Gonzo Revue by members of the Catalog Department LSA Business and Intermission "El Invisblé" (David Landazuri) on charango: "Song by the Mighty Sparrow", and "Anna Lucia" (written by El Invisiblé) Juggernaut Jugband: "She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain" and "Yellow Submarine", performed by Hank Wilson, Jean Murphy, Neil Wilson, Mark Watson, David Landazuri, Lori Robare, Terry Smith Darrel Kau sings a '60s Motown singalong (audience participation) accompanied by Leslie Bennett, pianist: "One Fine Day", "Stand By Me", "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" 1997Darrel Kau, Master of Ceremonies. Bob Barzee on harmonica: "Little Log Cabin", "Skip to My Lou". He reveals a dark secret from Gonzo's past: Shirien Stevens was the dedicatee from his first Gonzo performance Linda Zimmerman and Darrel Kau, thespians: "Boy Meets Girl" (a Carl Reiner skit) Tim Jenkins, guitar and banjo: Folk Songs (Barbara Jenkins not singing): "The Zebra Dun", "The Fortunate Man", "Old Joe Clark" Ben Farrell, juggling assorted kitchen utensils, fruit, and clubs LSA information Katy Lenn: Storytime. "The Real Shakespeare: Hamlet" "El Invisiblé" (David Landazuri) on charango: A Bob Dylan Song, and "Yo Soy....." Irish Washerwomen (Jean Murphy, Lori Robare, Terry Smith) perform an Irish Jig Lawrence Crumb, pianist/raconteur ("last" performance in Gonzo): Retirement Song: "Fort Lauderdale?" adapted from "Dressed to the Nines", and "Yes, We Have Automation" (requested repeat from Gonzo 1989) 1998Master of Ceremonies: Angus Nesbit "El Invisible" (David Landazuri): Hot Music on a Rolling Stone "Smut"; "Yes, We Have This Year's Model": Lawrence Crumb (special guest performer) A Reading from the Library Lost and Found List: Salli-Jo Palo Early Music Whistlers [three songs incl. the round "Red Rose"]: Tom Stave, Leslie Bennett, Heather Ward, Andrew Bonamici Bafoonery [juggling]: Ben Farrell Richard Bear - self-taught harmonica ["Orange Blossom Special" and a waltz] "Sing Some Songs": Barbara & Tim Jenkins [four songs incl. "Cindy", "The Fox Went Out", and "The Logger Lover"] The Strudel Meisters: Ben Farrell, David Landazuri, Jean Murphy, Steve Robare, Harriett Smith, Neil Wilson, Terry Smith play and sing "Die Lichtersteiner Polka" and "Beer Barrel Polka" "The Reference Encounter": Paul Frantz & Richard Heinzkill 1999'Zounds Consort: Music from the time of Shakespeare on harpsichord and recorder: Leslie Bennett and Heather Ward Shakespearean Curses: Angus Nesbit "El Invisiblé": "Gracias a la Vida" de Violeta Parra, and "Adios, Muchachos" hecho famoso por Carlos Gardel: performed by someone who fits the height and body size of David Landazuri "Mr. Inferno!": written and read by Dan Cogan Folk Music à la Jenkins: Tim and Barbara Jenkins "Romance" composed by Carl Bearman, and "My Heart Will Go On" composed by James Horner: performed on clarinet by Jeff Soleim "A Tribute to Shel Silverstein": readings by Leslie Bennett, Deb Carver, Richard Heinzkill, Robin Paynter, Heather Ward, and Tom Stave Music and Movement: "Rhapsody for Clarinet" by Willson Osborne performed by Ben Farrell, with Tracy Malikowski improvising dance Civil War Drumming: "Camp Duty" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" performed by Terry Smith "Mukatiende": traditional music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, meaning "Wake Up, Let's Go!": performed by Marilyn Mohr and Catherine Heising "Waika": a hula performed by Aimee Yogi 2000Master of Ceremonies: "El Invisiblé" Folk Songs: The Jenkins Family "Counter Point": Leslie Bennett, Heather Ward, Tom Stave, Andrew Bonamici, Terry Smith, Terry McQuilkin, Richard Heinzkill, and Paul Frantz "Sailor Maid": Terry Smith [voice and guitar] "Knight Library": Susie Scroggins and Salli-Jo Osborn (to the tune of "Camp Granada") Four Shapes in Search of a Note: "Primrose" and "Jacob's Ladder": David Landazuri, Jean Murphy, Harriett Smith, and Tom Stave "Maunaleo" by Kealii Reichel, performed by Aimee Yogi [hula] Ben Farrell [plays something on the piano (Scott Joplin?)] "The Lethe Sisters": Jean Murphy and Harriett Smith sing "Morpheus" by William Billings 2001Master of Ceremonies: "El Invisiblé" Flute Solo: Bruce Tabb Two Songs: "The Sleeping Palace" (Tennyson/Ned Rorem) and "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington): Harriett Smith and Ben Farrell Sailor Dance: Lori and Libby Robare [tap dance] Marimba Music: Terry and Ellen McQuilkin, Michael Wherley, Marilyn Mohr "Pua Hone" hula: Aimee Yogi "The Fairy Reel": an Irish ceili dance performed by The Banshee: Susan Hoyt, Ann Muller, Julie Palmer, Lori Robare, Harriett Smith, Heather Ward "Rwakaenda na Mambo" and "Nhemamusasa": Marilyn Mohr, Marilyn Kolodziejczyk, Jennifer Kyker (Shona mbira songs) ISBNing to Fall in Love: from the musical "LIBRARY: The Musical": Susan Hoyt, Connor Dudley, Doug Jenkins, Erik Dahl, Mark Mimnaugh, Beth Gibbs, Jessica Rubin, Collins Makunda, Mike Spangenberg, Tenille Dover, Emily Dixon, and maybe Ed Teague 2002Master of Ceremonies: "El Invisiblé" Accordion to You: "Personality Crisis" and "She Moves Through the Fair": "El Invisiblé" Flute Solo: Bruce Tabb plays Fauré Off Bass Jam: Blake Scott and Drew "Magnificent" Bonamici Hula Dances: "Don't Cry Oe" and "Hukilau": Aimee Yogi and Erica Rivera A Poemscape: "Then it Got Dark": David M. Petersona [sic] Musical Mind Journey: Blake Scott [in which while playing electric bass guitar he reveals perhaps more than we ever wanted to know....] Irish Baby Steps: Heather Ward Jiggle Juggle Jungle: Ben Farrell and Terry Falkenstern Tap Dances with Wolves: "Boogie Woogie": Lori and Libby Robare A Musical with the D'Oyly Shelving Carte Opera Company: "I am the Very Model of Computerized Librarian": Colleen Bell, Andrew Bonamici, Paul Frantz, Susan Hoyt, Jean Murphy, Ellen Klaastad, David Landazuri, Lisa Levitt, Jen Lindsey, Terry McQuilkin, Victoria Mitchell, Harriett Smith, Heather Ward, Mark Watson, Neil Wilson 2003Words from Our Sponsor: Linda Hodgin An Introduction: Dave Peterson Master of Ceremonies: Neil Wilson Flute Solo: Bruce Tabb The Amazing Singing Duo-ites: Barbara and Tim Jenkins Perspectives in Poetry: Kent Neal Shim Sham: Lori and Libby Robare [tap dancing] "Alice" (Tom Waits/Kathleen Brennan): performed by "El Invisible" Irish Dance 'o Rama: The Comerford Commuters [including Heather Ward] Irish Dance 'o Rama2: The Comerford Commuters Hula Dances: "Ka Uluwehi P Ke Kai" and "Hano Hano Lei Pikake": Aimee Yogi and Erica Rivera A Reading: "One Being's Approach": Daniel Cogan "Can You Feel the Love Tonight": The Fabulous Farrell Combo [Ben on piano and Opal singing] The Well-Tempered Pitchfork, Or, The Rake's Progress: songs from the Beetless: Corey Harper, Chip Hixson, David Landazuri, Lori Robare, Jean Murphy, Harriett Smith; instrumentation with garden implements and guitar (Corey). See: The Beetless' gardening book : an organic gardening songbook/guidebook : containing the poetry of Jam Lemon, Pear Machete, Joychoi Heirloom, and Rutabaga Variety - four lads who made organic gardening a household word once more / edited and annotated by Chris Roth; foreword by Alan Kapuler. Cottage Grove, OR : Carrotseed Press, c1997 (Eugene Public Library has it). Music à la some other group sorta like the Beetless..... 2004Master of Ceremonies: Dennis Hyatt. Dennis has kindly given us some notes about the two poems he read: Written by Wallace McRae, "Reincarnation" is considered one of the most famous and popular pieces of cowboy poetry. I added a few beginning lines to make it Deb's comments about my retirement, but otherwise cribbed it almost wholly as written. Words of Welcome: Lisa Levitt Hula Dances: "Green Rose Hula" and "Nani Hula": Aimee Yogi and Erica Rivera Hukilau: Aimee Yogi and Erica Rivera, featuring the Knight Library Hula Troupe The Amazing Singing Duo-ites: Barbara and Tim Jenkins singing "Took My Gal a-Walkin", "Charlie" (also sung as "Weevily Wheat"), and Tessie's Wedding Gown" Irish Dance: (soft shoe) Heather Ward "I Love a Lesbian": written and performed by "El Invisible" on accordian with drum machine (for National Accordian Awareness Month) "A Commercial Message": Chip Hixson, Jennifer Lindsey, Terry McQuilkin, Michelle Page, and Vonda Welty with inspiring library affirmations written by Terry McQuilkin, and a pitch for the LSA Men of the Library calendar for your $30 pledge (LSA disavows any knowledge of their actions) Irish Dance: (hard shoe) Heather Ward Two Songs: Will Harmon, vocals and guitar: "Ghost Riders in the Sky", and "Big Yellow Taxi" The Snog Doggies Radio Company present..."Palindrome": Leslie Bennett, Paul Frantz, Will Harmon, Jennifer Lindsey, Tom Stave (as Palindrome), and Heather Ward 2005Mistresses of Ceremonies: Leslie Bennett and Aimee Yogi Twenty Years of Gonzo: The highlights of many years of wonderful (and perhaps not-quite-so-wonderful) Gonzo Revues, compiled by Leslie Bennett and Aimee Yogi "30-ars Jiggen" and "Accordion Blues in the Night": performed by "Los Invisibles". On accordion and vocals, "La" (TK McDonald, Dept. of Philosophy). On charango and trombone: "El" Hula Dances: "Anapau Law" and "Hukilau": Erica Rivera and Aimee Yogi, with audience participation Song: Bruce Tabb played an aria from Christoph Willibald Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice" on his flute Caribbean Songs: Tim and Barbara Jenkins Four Dances: The "Branle Burgundy", "Horse's Branle", "Montarde", and "Tordion", performed by the Belles of the Branle (Leslie Bennett, Erica Rivera, Liesl Vorderstrasse, Heather Ward, and Aimee Yogi) "Shake, Rattle, and Roll": Tap dance by Libby and Lori Robare "Prayer of Saint Gregory": written by Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000), the trumpet solo was played by Neil Wilson "Three Dances from Henry VIII": arranged for piano by Sir Edward German and performed by Ben Farrell "Una Voce Poco Fa": This solo from Rossini's "Barbiere di Siviglia" was sung a capella by Victoria Mitchell 2006Master of Ceremonies: Terry McQuilkin "What They're Really Thinking" (While At Work): A photo-montage by Jen Lindsey, Terry McQuilkin and Liesl Vorderstrasse "Kuu Home o Kahaluu" and "Hukilau": Hawaiian dance by Aimee Yogi and All Persian Poetry: Nargas Oskui Fact File Live!: Terry McQuilkin and Tom Stave "Hervé Riel": A Robert Browning piece performed by Victoria Mitchell "H.M. Blues": A 1947 composition by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadel of Thailand, with lyrics by His Highness Prince Chakrabandhu Bensiri Chakrabandhu... and Los Invisibles... performed by Los Invisibles Piano Duet: Terry and Ellen McQuilkin "Canon in D": by Johann Pachelbel. Terry McQuilkin (on keyboard), Tim Erickson (on cello), Neil Wilson (on tubo della posta), Los Invisibles Fact File Live!: Terry McQuilkin and Tom Stave Gonzo Revue's So-Hip-It-Hurts 2006 Haute Couture Collection: Original Designs by Pam DiorLaittre (Delaittre), Welcome Akwaaba Mohr (Marilyn Mohr), Armandi (Mandi Garcia), Bella De La Raina (Raina Smith), Erique O'Gucci (Erica O'Grady), Liesltella Vordersace (Liesl Vorderstrasse), Jen-Paul Gaulindsier (Jen Lindsey) and Viqi Wang (Vicki Wong) as worn by Ariel Infotrieve (Melissa Logan), Claude Ken-Dahl (Erik Dahl), Aubergine (Charlotte Conlin) and Ex Libris L'Amour (Susie Scroggins) presented by our host M. Charles (Dan Cogan). The LSA News covered this cutting-edge event thoroughly. 2007Master of Ceremonies: John Russell A Few Words From Today's Speaker: Tiff Thornton Congratulations Are In Order: David Baker The Show Begins to Roll: MC John Russell Prelude from "Five Bagatelles" by Gerald Finzi: Ben Farrell and Cara Okano on piano A Very Special Poem: read by Jen Lindsey Systems: A Look Behind the Scenes: The Systems Players "Suicido!" from "La Gioconda" by Amilcare Ponchielli: sung by Victoria Mitchell accompanied by Ellen McQuilkin on piano "Waika" and "Hukilau": Hawaiian dance performed by Aimee Yogi (back after retirement by popular demand!) The Fact File Live: Terry McQuilkin, Tom Stave, and friends Music to Salve the Soul: Los Invisibles perform "Everybody is a Star" by Sly Stone and "Mama Look a Booboo" by Lord Melody "Chanson" by Rudolf Friml: Ben Farrell on piano How Poetic, This Library: a Slam: Andrew Bonamici, Elizabeth Peterson, David Baker, Dan Cogan, Jen Lindsey, Annie Zeidman-Karpinski, and friends
2008Opening Ceremony: Dan Cogan Let the Games Begin! MC John Russell Two pieces for flute and piano performed by Bruce Tabb and Nathalie Fortin Event #1! MC John Russell "Bangidza" and "Wafa Warova": Duets on the mbira dzavadzimu performed by Marilyn Mohr and Janis Weeks Event #2! MC John Russell "Dante Goes to the Fair": a reading by David McCallum Event #3! MC John Russell A Tribute to Bo Diddley: a musical medley by the Bo Diddley Orchestra: David Landazuri (vocals, charango), Leslie Bennett (vocals, piano), Blake Scott (guitar, harmonica), Doug Hodson (guitar), Tim Erikson (bass), Marilyn Mohr (mbira dzavadzimu), T.K. McDonald (percussion), Betsy Kelly (percussion)....and Friends (various) 2009The 2009 Gonzo featured the coronation of John Russell as King of the Library. The program was issued in the form of a summons.Manner and Form of Celebrations. Declaration of That Which is Just and Good Celebration of the Majestic Glorianus: Crowning and enthronement: His Worshipful Company Two Pieces for Flute and Piano: performed by Bruce Tabb and Nathalie Fortin: "Aria" by Eugene Bozza and "Siesta" from Rodney Bennett's "Summer Music" "Art is Calling for Me" from Victor Herbert's operetta "The Enchantress", sung by Victorial Mitchell accompanied by Lynn Kane Adaptive Behavior of Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrels" from the UO Libraries' collection of 16mm films. Selection and introduction by Elizabeth Peterson Declaration of Fealty to His Majesty Glorianus. "Rather than Wait for the Narrow-Minded Bureaucrat-Types in Admin to Grant me a Reluctant Audiance, I have Opted for the more Forgiving (and Possibly Gullible) one of a Gonzo Revue": multimedia presentation by Dan Cogan and Betsy Cogan. Introductions: [of the UO Portland branch staff] by Karen Munro History of the "Made in Oregon" Sign: by Portland Library and Learning Commons staff "The Windhover": Dvora Robinson Video Clips by the UO Portland Library and Learning Commons Staff. 2010Introductions: PDX Library staff, with thanks to Chris Cosler for direction, editing, and management Host with the Most: Andrew Bonamici [via remote feed] Reciting a Poem: Nik Ligett ("No Regrets", written by Ian Matthias Bavitz (Aesop Rock)) "The Serpent": by Lee Hoiby, lyrics based on a poem by Theodore Roethke, sung by Victorial Mitchell, accompanied by Lynn Kane "Prelude and Fugue in D Major": by J. S. Bach, pianist Ben Farrell "Yes, We Have Automation": Lawrence Crumb |
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