Standing Room Only
An EW writer tries stand-up comedy in Eugene
Those were the funniest five minutes of my life, I thought, following my first attempt at stand-up comedy. I was stepping from the stage amidst … Continue reading
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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Keepin’ it Clean
Despite the pandemic, a new bar and entertainment space opens in downtown Eugene
Opening a brand-new bar and entertainment space in the middle of a global pandemic is like calling for a fake punt in football, according to … Continue reading
Songs of Struggle and Hope
Portland Americana musician gives her songs a jazz treatment on a quietly inspired new album
Growing up in northern Washington state, Portland folk and Americana singer-songwriter Anna Tivel remembers listening to country radio with her dad. It was the storytelling … Continue reading
The Uniter
Eugene acoustic singer-songwriter releases full-length debut, burnished with country music and topical subjects.
No one is more surprised that Rudolf Korv songs sound the way he does than Rudolf Korv himself. The singer-songwriter from Eugene is celebrating his … Continue reading
Keeping the Beat
Eugene’s concert schedule post-pandemic offers some new faces and old favorites
Once upon a time, crowds gathered in sweaty, dimly-lit rooms to hear music played live by actual flesh and blood musicians. At times throughout the … Continue reading
Women Composers Take the Stage
Award-winning classical pianist plays the music of female composers at this year’s virtual Oregon Bach Fest
A versatile and prolific pianist with a gentle touch for her instrument, Lara Downes performed several times at this year’s virtual Oregon Bach Festival, after participating … Continue reading
All the World’s a Porch
PorchFest brings live music to unexpected places all over Eugene and Springfield
Among the most notable local events ending the ban on live music since the pandemic shutdown is Eugene PorchFest, a brand-new, five-day, DIY music festival … Continue reading
The Recovering Perfectionist
Hit songwriter from Eugene writes his most personal album to date during a desert retreat
In 2019, when it was time for acoustic-pop songwriter Mat Kearney to work on new material, he reached out to his best friend from South … Continue reading
It’s Showtime
`50s and `60s music showcase marks live music’s return to The Shedd
Story goes that the iconic rockabilly tune “Blue Suede Shoes,” popularized by Elvis Presley, was written by Carl Perkins in 1955 when, during a concert, … Continue reading
Color Coding
Promising new post-prog trio from Eugene releases music video on YouTube, preps for live shows
Eugene musician Derek Sibert identifies as synesthetic, meaning that when he hears music, he sees colors. He sings, plays bass and is the primary songwriter … Continue reading