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William Kennedy

Will Kennedy is a freelance writer and a senior music writer with Eugene Weekly. He lives in Eugene with his wife, daughter and two cats. All of whom politely accommodate his obsessions with Doctor Who and The Smiths.

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Going the Distance

Eugene singer-songwriter and producer Tyler Fortier returns as Last Year’s Man

Music 5 months ago

At the end of November, 2020 jokes are so last year — almost literally. What will 2021 bring for Eugene songwriter Tyler Fortier, now performing … Continue reading →

That Rock Island Sound

Eugene concert revives little-known British popular music movement called ‘skiffle’

Music 5 months ago

Traumatized communities and a cratered economy: That’s what many teens of today face mid-pandemic. It’s also what many young people faced in England, post-World War … Continue reading →

The Challenger

Portland neo-soul singer Tatiana performs at the University of Oregon

Music 5 months ago

The social media tag came the same day the post went up. In June, acclaimed hip-hop musicians Flying Lotus and Denzel Curry posted an instrumental … Continue reading →

Music of the Pandemic

Commissioned by the Oregon Bach Festival, award-winning pianist and composer to premiere An American Mosaic

Music 6 months ago

In April, Grammy-winning classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein was quarantined at her home in Brooklyn’s Park Slope when the phone rang. On the line was another … Continue reading →

Borat in Eugene? Very nice!

Eugene has an unexpected cameo in the latest Borat installment

ArtsBlogFilmStreaming 6 months ago

Some will stream the new Borat sequel, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, to see for themselves whether former New York City mayor and current Trump crony Rudy … Continue reading →

The Early Bird Cool Cat 

Seattle singer-songwriter Damien Jurado headlines wildfire benefit in Eugene

Music 6 months ago

Since our phone call is scheduled bright and early, Seattle indie singer-songwriter Damien Jurado seems to be a morning person. This challenges my notion that … Continue reading →

buhbuh Steps

Eugene rapper lil buhbuh mourns a friend’s disappearance and releases debut album influenced by golden age hip hop

Music 7 months ago

Evan Lytle, a Eugene-based rapper who performs and identifies as lil buhbuh, is a friend and roommate of Michael Bryson, the 27-year-old Lane County resident … Continue reading →

Park Songs

Local musicians perform pandemic-related music at two free park concerts in Eugene

Music 7 months ago

Putting on a concert in the park in late September in Eugene normally means things might get rained out. These days, however, event organizers must … Continue reading →

More Quesabirria, Please

Look out, Eugene, the quesabirria has arrived

Chow 7 months ago

Originating from the Mexican state of Jalisco, birria is a stew-like dish served at weddings, baptisms and other special occasions (like hangovers). The meal is … Continue reading →

Songwriting, Alone

Central Oregon songwriter releases album of intimate, introspective recordings from isolation

Music 7 months ago

Acoustic singer-songwriter Pete Kartsounes’ studio work is known for big production, with lots of guest appearances. For years, though, Kartsounes’ friends and fans wanted a … Continue reading →

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William Kennedy

Will Kennedy is a freelance writer and a senior music writer with Eugene Weekly. He lives in Eugene with his wife, daughter and two cats. All of whom politely accommodate his obsessions with Doctor Who and The Smiths.

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