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
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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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
The 5 Best Things About Eugene
According to YouTube star JP Sears
This weekend, comedian, YouTube star and professional redhead JP Sears comes to the Hult Center. In case you weren’t aware, YouTube is a place where … Continue reading
Magic Wand
LA indie rockers kick out the jams
Cory Hanson has never grown a vegetable garden, but he imagines it’s a little bit like jamming with his band. All the songwriting on Hanson’s … Continue reading