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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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The Clinton Administration

Funk legend delivers one last state of the union

Music 6 years ago

The legendarily larger than life sci-fi-funk maestro George Clinton is retiring from touring, and to say goodbye, he’s brought his group, Parliament Funkadelic, out on … Continue reading →

Two Festivals, One Weekend

Our music writer picks his favorite acts at the Whit’s Block Party and Pickathon

Music 6 years ago

Music fans, you’re in luck. This weekend offers two live music festivals to choose from. The Whiteaker Block Party, an annual celebration of the people … Continue reading →

The Selectors

DJs behind popular Portland dance party play free show in Eugene

ArtsMusic 6 years ago

According to Merriam-Webster, a musician is “a composer, conductor or performer of music.” Portland DJ Stephen Strausbaugh, who performs as The Incredible Kid, says this … Continue reading →

Music in Motion

Seattle’s HTST Wants Your Head and Your Heart

Music 6 years ago

Perpetual motion is behind the music of Don’t You Want to Dream Again?, the new release from Seattle rock quartet Happy Times Sad Times. “I’m … Continue reading →

Pussy Riot

Seattle rockers fight for your right to say ‘pussy’

Music 6 years ago

When Whitney Petty rolls into a new town while on tour, she likes to go where the locals are, the real divey-looking bars.  “Sometimes you … Continue reading →

Losing Our Groove

EW’s pop music writer laments the closing of CD World

Music 6 years ago

Back in the ’90s I started working at CD World’s Corvallis location — and in case you weren’t aware, yes, there was a CD World … Continue reading →

Not Slowing Down for 50

OCF’s 50th anniversary music lineup brings it on

Music 6 years ago

That Oregon Country Fair knows how to throw a party is a well-established fact. It follows, then, that OCF would do it up right on … Continue reading →

Sky’s the Limit

Local musicians say ‘happy birthday’ to Dylan’s Nashville Skyline

Music 6 years ago

At this point, arguments about whether or not Bob Dylan can sing are pretty tired. I did recently say on social media that I’d rather … Continue reading →

White Light/White Heat

Elizabeth Colour Wheel are having a quarter-life crisis

Music 6 years ago

In Chinese culture, white is the color of mourning. On Boston-based Elizabeth Colour Wheel’s upcoming West Coast tour supporting their debut release, Nocebo, singer Lane … Continue reading →

A Subtle Lake Kingdom

New and old Oregon meet at Suttle Lodge and Boathouse

Music 6 years ago

How do you catch an Instagram influencer? Simple. Take the formerly rustic and somewhat rundown Lodge at Suttle Lake, located near Sisters just west of … 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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