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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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To Zimbabwe With Love

Local live stream concert benefits clean water in Zimbabwe

Music 5 years ago

As Oregon moves into summer, Zimbabwe faces winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Even when there’s not a pandemic, winter is a time when viruses can … Continue reading →

Open Pantry

Pantry-share services provide a new business model for local restaurants

Chow 5 years ago

Shortly after COVID-19 restrictions swept through Oregon in March, Jessie Scarola, president and CEO of Elegant Elephant Fine Foods, began grocery shopping for her more-vulnerable … Continue reading →

Music in Motion

Rock docs and biopics highlight artists and scenes missed the first time around

CultureMusic 5 years ago

The best rock documentaries and musical biopics tell untold stories about artists, sounds and scenes that, although they were little known in their own time, … Continue reading →

Laundry Day

Eugene indie rockers explore different perspective on new release, Fast Cars

Music 5 years ago

Although it just released a new album in late April called Fast Cars, Eugene indie rock quartet Laundry is already working on new material. In … Continue reading →

The Boys of Summer

Could 2020’s summer hit come from Eugene?

Music 5 years ago

A new studio EP and a brief summer tour were derailed by COVID-19 for pop band The Graduating Class. Nevertheless, the group stayed busy, recording new … Continue reading →

Day Streamers

Virtual music festival raises funds for WOW Hall

MusicStreaming 5 years ago

Local live music returns to Eugene this weekend, in a way, with WOW! What a Stream!, a free two-day live streaming music festival and fundraiser … Continue reading →

Social Distance Swing

Electro-swing ensemble High Step Society releases new EP

Music 5 years ago

Before heading into the studio to record their latest EP, Perception, Eugene electro-swing ensemble High Step Society was emerging from a difficult transition in personnel, … Continue reading →

An Arts Business? Or Just a Bar?

During the lockdown, Eugene’s smaller music venues find little relief

News 5 years ago

Music stages have gone silent in Eugene as they have across the country, cratering the concert industry at every level. What’s more, small bar and … Continue reading →

Talent on the Home Front

Hult Center’s virtual Stay Home Talent Show shines light on local talent during the lockdown

Music 5 years ago

In one video, an average dad, or perhaps a youthful grandpa, dances the “Banana Cabana” behind a black curtain, with only his hands and face … Continue reading →

Couching for a Cause

Live-streamed music festival to benefit FOOD for Lane County

Music 5 years ago

OK, maybe Coachella isn’t happening this year. But Saturday, May 2, Covchella, an online music and arts festival, will stream live on the Twitch platform. … 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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