The Heartbroken Outlaw
While working as a river guide in Tennessee, Jonathan Warren received a guitar as a gift after his beloved dog passed away. Self-taught, he’d always … 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
Please and Thank You
Death Cab for Cutie has a new album out. It’s called Thank You for Today, and — shocker — it’s a metal record. Just kidding. … Continue reading
Carnivores Rejoice!
There’s a new steakhouse in Town
As you enter George + Violet’s Steakhouse, you’re greeted by a framed quote attributed to Charles Bukowski. “The steak was not just a slice of … Continue reading
Whiskey Dizzy
Shovels & Rope don’t play nice
When South Carolina husband-and-wife duo Shovels & Rope, comprised of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, clang their collective musical bell, something in the reverberation … Continue reading
By Artists, For Artists
Freedom Thought Collective provides music industry services to Eugene and beyond
Sky Guasco of Eugene reggae band Sol Seed knows it’s tough out there for DIY musicians. “I’ve booked the tours,” he says. “I’ve played the … Continue reading
Waking Up with Rayland Baxter
From Nashville to Israel to Eugene
Nashville songwriter Rayland Baxter has been feeling unwell, so I ask him if he has any go-to remedies. “Eat lots of greens,” he tells me … Continue reading
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
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