Party On, Garth
Pop country superstar and OCF’s 50th highlight summer concert season
It’s summertime in Eugene and the livin’ is sometimes easy, while other times it’s a mad dash to get out of town before all the … Continue reading
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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Music for Ghosts
Dance out the darkness with Ghost House
For some, the Eugene music scene is about dancing barefoot in the grass to a jam band or some reggae-rock hybrid. But for nearly a … Continue reading
Lonely Hearts Club
Classic country comeback with J.D. Miller and Broken Heart Rodeo
Every story Sam “Cletis” Reaves tells sounds like a country song. The native Texan has lived in Eugene for more than a decade. Lately he’s … Continue reading
Lone 97
Alt-country heartthrob plays Sam Bond’s
On the song “Total Disaster” from Rhett Miller’s latest release, The Messenger, Miller sings: “The truth is, I’m a total disaster.” Catchy tune, but I’m … Continue reading
The Vulnerable Adversary
California experimental band Xiu Xiu plays Old Nick’s
Jamie Stewart’s mom warned him not to become a musician. “My dad and uncle were successful musicians,” he says. “Mom discouraged me. She knew it … Continue reading
Crooked Arrow
Male rock stars steal femininity as transgression, Arrow de Wilde steals it back
Nearly a day after the show, I want to be able to tie a pretty-little-bow on what I saw as Arrow de Wilde and her … Continue reading
Ferns Release an Album. Finally!
Here’s what EW has to say about it
Couple things you need to know about popular Eugene indie rock band Ferns. First off, it’s just “Ferns,” not “The Ferns.” Next, if you haven’t … Continue reading
Not for the Faint of Heart
Midwest dance punk band disses social media
These days it’s hard to be an artist of any sort and not be on social media, says Todd Fink, vocalist for Midwest dance punk … Continue reading
Head in the Gutter, Eyes in the Stars
L.A.’s Starcrawler say rock ‘n’ roll will never die
Been feeling a serious lack of electric guitar in your music lately? After all, electric guitar sales have slid more than 20 percent since 2008. … Continue reading
Songs of Friendship
Drive-By Truckers side project plays WOW Hall
Like a lot of people, when Patterson Hood was in college he lived in a shithole basement with roommates. Some of those roommates were better … Continue reading