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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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Park Songs

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

Music 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 →

Comics for All

Inclusive comics shop opens in downtown Eugene

Culture 5 years ago

The comic book market is changing, says Andrea Gilroy, owner and operator of Books with Pictures, which opened in early March in downtown Eugene. It’s … Continue reading →

Locally Sourced Movies

YouTube anthology series highlights Eugene-based filmmakers

Film 5 years ago

A young woman in the midst of major life transition visits Eugene only to be transported to a mystical fairytale land. While that sounds not far … Continue reading →

Check the Tape!

New Eugene cassette label releases acoustic material from Midwest pop-punk front man

Music 5 years ago

Some may know Henry Weintraub as the director of local DIY horror films such as Melvin, Mindslime and Killing Me, but these days, he’s turned … Continue reading →

Paradis Found

Eugene visual artist performs improvisational guitar music at Cowfish

Music 5 years ago

Back when live music was still a thing, Eugene musician and visual artist Will Paradis found a very unusual vantage point from which he liked … Continue reading →

Movie Nights

Drive-in movies return to the Eugene-Springfield area

Film 5 years ago

The last drive-in movie theater in the Eugene/Springfield area, located at 1450 Henderson Avenue, closed  in 1987, according to CinemaTreasures.org, one of the internet’s most … Continue reading →

Confidence Bounce

Eugene hip-hop soul singer Elena Leona returns for her first show since the pandemic shut down live music

Music 5 years ago

July 23 marks a pair of firsts for Eugene musician Elena Leona: her first gig back since the coronavirus and her first performance since she … Continue reading →

The Boatswain’s Call

Eugene musician’s new release is a handmade multi-media experience

Music 5 years ago

Eugene musician Jessica Haeckel grew up in the ’90s along the coast of California, traveling on occasion back East to visit her grandparents. Haeckel says … 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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