The Gamers
Eugene experimental classical musician Chris Mothersole celebrates his new album, Press Start, Oct. 1 at Art House. Mothersole, a clarinetist and composer, is a doctoral … Continue reading
Will 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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Catch The Phantom
Get ready for Halloween with The Phantom A.D. at Ghost Town Outfitters
California rock musician Harley Isaac Rother, known as The Phantom, says McDonald’s restaurants aren’t what they used to be. Rother’s band, The Phantom A.D., performs … Continue reading
Fútbol Fanatics
Kickoff Eugene’s pro-soccer era at Footy Fest
Professional soccer arrives in Eugene next year. To spread the word, the new team, Sporting Cascades FC, hosts Footy Fest Sept. 27 at Civic Park. … Continue reading
Coming Down the Mountain
Former Hillstomp member debuts new band in Eugene
Henry Hill Kammerer, formerly of Portland junkyard punk-and-blues duo Hillstomp, debuts his new band, Whipsaw, Sept. 19 at Blairally. Whipsaw comes to Eugene on their … Continue reading
Border Crossings
Celtic and Castilian folk group San Miguel Fraser performs in Eugene
San Miguel Fraser is a duo that bills itself as playing a blend of Celtic and Castilian folk music. But according to Galen Fraser, son … Continue reading
See Jane Run
Virginia post-punk group Added Dimensions plays Moon Rock Records
Sarah Everton, formerly of the Philadelphia post-punk band Blowdryer, brings her current project, Added Dimensions, to Eugene Sept. 9 at Moon Rock Records. Now based … Continue reading
Inclusive Dance
Ballet Folklórico Colibrí helps children explore the traditional dances of Mexico
Ballet Folklórico Colibrí, a youth dance troupe in Eugene focused on traditional folkloric dances from Mexico, has several performances this fall, including one at Maude … Continue reading
Crowing for Musical Theater
Brand-new musical theater company plans big things in Eugene
Wise Rooster Theatrics is a brand-new theater troupe with aspirations to mount full-scale musical theater in Eugene. The troupe held its first-ever Rooster’s Roadshow, a … Continue reading
A Gift Horse
Horse Feathers celebrate Words Are Dead’s 20th birthday at Art House
For the first time in several years, Oregon indie-folk band Horse Feathers is back out on the road, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their cult … Continue reading
Mother’s Day
Tracy Bonham celebrates her breakthrough record’s thirtieth birthday in Eugene
Brooklyn-based musician Tracy Bonham, who played grunge and alt-rock early in her career, has faith in young people. “They’re so smart. We should trust them … Continue reading