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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.
Halloween was last week, but according to singer Erin Chapin of northern California folk-pop harmony group Rainbow Girls, every day is Halloween for her band. … Continue reading
Caitlin Cook studied art history in college, and now, as a touring standup comedian and musician, she spends a lot of time in public restrooms. … Continue reading
One of Shara Nova’s earliest musical memories took place in Oregon. Nova’s mother was studying pipe organ at Southern Oregon University, where her grandfather was … Continue reading
Lindy West likes to rank things. The writer, podcaster and comedian ranked dragons recently on her Text Me Back! podcast with co-host Meagan Hatcher-Mays. West’s … Continue reading
At the height of the pandemic, country music songwriter Nick Gamer, then based in Eugene, almost left the state. “I had to get out of … Continue reading
Annie Lederman says she’s “here to entertain, baby.” She is a podcast host and breakout Comedy Store regular — the legendary Los Angeles comedy club where … Continue reading
It was at an Americana music festival that Crystal Damore met Dirk Powell, the acclaimed music producer known for working with Joan Baez and Levon … Continue reading
Without resorting to a hacky cliché, what is the best headline for a teaching and education-themed stand-up comedy show? Whatever it is, Portland comic and … Continue reading
International terrorism, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 2008 crash, outrage culture and the memeification of current affairs: This is the backdrop upon which hip-hop … Continue reading
Street Eaters are accustomed to unconventional concert spaces. The Berkeley, California, punk band once played a show in a medieval catacomb filled with centuries-old human … Continue reading