The State Department
Ring in the New Year with The Polish Ambassador
Electronic musician David Sugalski, who performs under the name The Polish Ambassador, tells me he never intended to make a career out of music. Back … 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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Dog Brigade
Canadian punks Brutal Poodle bring their garage rock to Eugene
John, the guitarist and singer with Vancouver, B.C., garage-punk three-piece Brutal Poodle, has been playing music since he was a teenager. He asks to be … Continue reading
Brides to Be
The song “Fruitless,” from Canadian indie-rockers Bridal Party, is a cherubic anthem for wallflowers and art-school dropouts. It’s never as cloying as Belle & Sebastian, … Continue reading
In From the Cold
Tsunami Books hosts Egan Warming Center benefit
Egan Warming Centers are low-barrier shelters, says Eileen Sigler of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vinnie’s administers the service at nine sites around Eugene/Springfield. Being … Continue reading
Nothing in the world compares 2 Prince
Portland tribute band, Erotic City, returns to Eugene
There’s never been anybody like Prince, says Julian Stefoni. And he’d know, because Stefoni heads up Erotic City, a Portland-based Prince tribute band. The first … Continue reading
Stay Positive
Dutch electronic musician will play in Eugene
Dutch electronic musician San Holo is a bit of a perfectionist. “Everything I do is paired with perfectionism,” he tells me over the phone. As … Continue reading
Popular Downtown Music Venue Closes Temporarily
Closure will bring new ownership team and facility upgrades
Rumors quickly spread around the Eugene music scene a few months ago that popular downtown venue, Hi-Fi Music Hall, was in financial trouble and may … Continue reading
The Shakes
Shakey Graves updates his sound with Can’t Wake Up
Austin musician Alejandro Rose-Garcia, better known as Shakey Graves, has been playing around Eugene for so long that watching his ascendency feels a bit like … Continue reading
Trey’s House
Phish front man brings acoustic tour to Eugene
A single rug sits on stage, as well as a simple, sensibly made wooden chair and table. On the table, some bottles of water. It’s … Continue reading
The Power of No
If you haven’t heard Portland musician Ezza Rose in the past five years or so, you should know her sound has changed: She’s no longer … Continue reading