The Kinney Connection
Sleater-Kinney’s triumphant return to Eugene
Sleater-Kinney played a blistering July 25 set at WOW Hall, in a hometown tour stop for Kinney singer and guitarist Corin Tucker, celebrating the 30th … Continue reading
Will 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 Star Man
New York jazz musician brings sci-fi movie music back to Earth at The Jazz Station
The Charlie Porter Quintet, eponymously led by Grammy-nominated New York jazz trumpeter Charlie Porter, performs July 24 at The Jazz Station, touring in advance of … Continue reading
Natural Surroundings
Nature-theme art show opens July 3 at Broadway Commerce Center
Three Visions of Nature, an art show featuring works of three Eugene artists interpreting the natural world, opened July 3 at Broadway Commerce Center in … Continue reading
The String Slinger
Portland musician with roots in Eugene plays 12-string acoustic guitar at Art House
Portland musician Lucas Gunn, who was born in Eugene, performs July 18 at Art House, celebrating the vinyl release of You Should’nt try to barrow … Continue reading
Rabies Outbreak
Heavy experimental Los Angeles artist Lane Del Rabies performs in Eugene
Like great horror movie directors, world-building is crucial for Los Angeles musician and multidisciplinary artist Sam An, who performs as Lana Del Rabies. An comes … Continue reading
Farewell (Fair) Friends, Welcome New Faces
OCF 2026 concerts honor the past, look toward the future
This year’s Oregon Country Fair concert lineup honors a late music legend with deep roots at the event, and welcomes an up-and-coming duo of brothers … Continue reading
American Music, American Tapestry
Oregon Bach Festival honors two of America’s most esteemed composers
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra principal conductor, Gemma New, picks up the baton July 9 at the Hult Center for pieces by two of America’s … Continue reading
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Artists from Los Angeles, Nashville and Eugene on display at RecRoom gallery
Love Thy Neighbor, a group art show hanging at RecRoom gallery in South Eugene, opened June 26. The installation includes artists from Eugene, Los Angeles, … Continue reading
Queer Choir, Queer Joy
Jumpstart Pride Weekend with Queer Choir at WOW Hall
Kick off Eugene Pride weekend July 26 with Queer Choir, a trans-friendly community vocal ensemble. According to founder and artistic director elias wolf, the group … Continue reading
New Music Eugene
Two local bands, two new records, highlight this week’s concert schedule
Two Eugene bands celebrate new music this week. Foreal, an alternative pop quintet with classic rock influences, plays WOW Hall June 27 supporting their debut, … Continue reading