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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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Return of The Macks

Fresh off a Willamette Week best new band win, former Eugeneans The Macks perform at WOW Hall

ArtsMusic 3 years ago

One album, Rabbit, out in spring 2022, and in the summer, a first-place finish in Willamette Week’s best new-band competition — for most rock bands, … Continue reading →

No Plastic Panic

Two Eugene businesses help you go plastic-free this holiday season

Gift Guide 3 years ago

Holiday gift-giving need not equate to more garbage in the landfill, according to two Eugene businesses: Bhumi Refillery, with a retail location on Willamette Street, … Continue reading →

The Maron Nation Army

Acclaimed standup comedian and podcast host Marc Maron warms up for a new comedy special in Eugene

BlogComedy 3 years ago

Arts and culture writers sometimes meet creative people they not only admire, but who have also helped them through the death of a parent, a … Continue reading →

Best Food cart pod community 

Staff Picks 3 years ago

The Friendly Garden 2758 Friendly Street. TheGardenonFriendly.com.  Nestled in one of Eugene’s best neighborhoods, commonly known as the Friendly Area, The Friendly Garden is our … Continue reading →

Best Bowling alley for upscale food

Staff Picks 3 years ago

Lane 25 1166 State Hwy 99 N. 541-688-9904. EntertainmentEugene.com.  If bowling brings to mind cheap hot dogs and watery beer, leave those notions behind at … Continue reading →

Best Comedian

Best of Eugene 3 years ago

1. Jen Jay Find on Facebook. 2. Seth Milstein Find on Facebook and Twitter. 3. Mike McGowan Find on Facebook and Twitter. After a few … Continue reading →

Forever Yours

After five years off, Canadian rock indie quintet Alvvays returns to Eugene feeling feisty

Music 3 years ago

Following a five-year break lengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian indie guitar pop quintet Alvvays has returned with its third-album Blue Rev — and from … Continue reading →

Makaya McCraven and Louis Cole Big Band

Music 3 years ago

Don’t look now, but there may be a jazz insurgency afoot as artists like Makaya McCraven — touring in support of 2022’s excellent In These … Continue reading →

Rule, Britannia!

The future of British rock music comes to Eugene

Music 3 years ago

Eugene music fans are faced with a dilemma on Oct. 7: Two of the U.K.’s most vital young bands with debuts released this year perform … Continue reading →

Theater for the People

POW! Pro Wrestling returns to Blairally Vintage Arcade in Eugene

Culture 3 years ago

At the first outdoor POW! Pro Wrestling match at Blairally, Eugene-based wrestling promoter Mister Ooh-La-La — that’s his legal name — was pushed onto 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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