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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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Deep Breathing

Cincinnati cello and drum duo Lung perform in Eugene

Music 3 years ago

There’s a magic trick performed in the music of Cincinnati two-piece band Lung, playing March 29 at John Henry’s in downtown Eugene. Where in other … Continue reading →

Smoke and Mirrors

Because nothing says Eugene like a cannabis-themed magic show

Comedy 3 years ago

The only thing Portland magician Ben Zabin says he loves more than performing magic is smoking weed. Zabin even sold cannabis early on in his … Continue reading →

The Playlister

Gen Z Spotify sensation Wallice performs in Eugene

Music 3 years ago

In principle, 20-something California musician Wallice Hana Watanabe, who performs as Wallice, supports the recent exodus of older artists like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell … Continue reading →

A Creature of Habit

Acclaimed indie songwriter and guitarist Hand Habits performs in Eugene

Music 3 years ago

When songwriter and guitarist Meg Duffy, who performs as Hand Habits, recorded their latest full-length album, Fun House, Duffy wanted to break free from the … Continue reading →

John Henry’s 3.0

Historic Eugene music venue and nightclub returns under new ownership

Music 3 years ago

John Henry’s was a legend in downtown Eugene from its first iteration in 1992 until that era ended at the second location in 2013. The … Continue reading →

Get a Handle on It

Comedian, author and TV personality Chelsea Handler performs in Eugene

Comedy 4 years ago

It’s clear what’s on Chelsea Handler’s mind based solely on the title of her current tour.  Her Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour stops by … Continue reading →

The Main Attraction

Tavern on Main elevates dining in downtown Springfield

Chow 4 years ago

After nearly two years of takeout and delivery courtesy of the pandemic, I was feeling burned out on bar food when I stepped into Tavern … Continue reading →

Universal Appeal

Funky musician Karl Denson returns to Eugene

Music 4 years ago

Funk and soul musician Karl Denson is back home in San Diego, speaking on the phone with Eugene Weekly after a four-night run in New … Continue reading →

The Ego and the Id

Eugene instrumental rock band Egotones debut new music at WOW Hall

Music 4 years ago

In the depths of 2020’s live music shutdown, all of Eugene’s concert venues were quiet, save one: WOW Hall, where the long-running Eugene instrumental rock … Continue reading →

Feeling (20)22

Celebrate the New Year with great live music in Eugene

Music 4 years ago

Although we’re all still processing 2020, 2022 is just around the corner. If you’re masked, boosted and looking to celebrate the new year with live … 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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