The Deaner
You can't put your finger on it
Like a jackrabbit, the music of Dean Ween is a little hard to get a handle on. He’s a coyote and a trickster. He’s got … 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.
Author: William Kennedy
Good Music People
Record shopping with the DJs of Bad Music for Bad People
It doesn’t take long before we’re arguing the relative merits of vinyl records versus other formats. “Buddy Holly, I don’t want to hear it polished,” … Continue reading
Addis Ethiopian Cuisine Opening
Ethiopian food (finally) really comes to Lane County
I’m a little high on spice and the pulsating rhythms of Ethiopian music as I tear off pieces of injera, a light, crepe-like sourdough flatbread. … Continue reading
Love-a-saurus Wrecks
In true punk rock fashion, Portland’s The Lovesores had no particular goal in mind when they went into the studio to record their new album, … Continue reading
A Finger in the Eye
Punk band Sloppy Seconds returns to Eugene
B.A., vocalist with classic Midwest punk band Sloppy Seconds, has to wrap a few things up at the day job before he can talk with … Continue reading
Get Over Yourself
Learning to love the new algorithmic country pop
Pop country music and hip hop have usurped rock ‘n’ roll for cultural relevance. The songs topping both the country and rock ‘n’ roll games … Continue reading
The Noise Ordinance
Eugene Noise Fest comes to WOW Hall
With only 12 tones, Western music can sometimes seem like a limited medium. After all, there are only so many ways to combine tempo, harmony … Continue reading
Whyless
With songs like “Failing Farm” and “War is Kind,” Kindness, a Rebel — the latest release from Asheville, North Carolina’s River Whyless — is in … Continue reading
The Jean Jeanie
Nashville musician Olivia Jean believes in ghosts. In fact, she’d like to think she’s seen one. “It was probably just a spot on my contact … Continue reading
Whither the Whit
Celebrate the music making the Whiteaker our favorite neighborhood
From Eugene’s best local bands to returning music scene alumni, the 12th annual Whiteaker Block Party, Saturday, Aug. 4, features an all-day lineup of music … Continue reading