The Lonely Road Songbird
Now and then, in order to make ends meet, a musician picks up an odd job. For some, that means waiting tables. And for others, … 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
Kicking the Trump Funk
Tips from a local therapist for staying sane while staying informed
Look around and see signs of political burnout, in more than just eyes red and raw from excessive newsfeed scrolling. Listen and hear it in … Continue reading
Radioman Diaries
Popular NPR host Ira Glass hits the stage in Eugene
Before binge-watching, there was binge-listening, and NPR’s This American Life damn near invented the practice. To some, the hugely popular show might seem ponderous and … Continue reading
Fine Young Cannibal
Watching Jessica Boudreaux of Summer Cannibals on stage, you’re never sure if the spotlight shines on her or if she shines a spotlight on the … Continue reading
Broadway Punk
Mack Gilcrest, primary songwriter with Missoula, Montana-based band Pale People, says his music celebrates the unpopular and disaffected among us. The trio is comprised of … Continue reading
Mr. Croon and Warble
It takes chutzpah for any guitarist to compare his band’s singer to Elvis Presley. But Shelby Turner, of Chicago-based post-punk and kitsch-pop act Richard Album, … Continue reading
Ghosts of Christmas Quaint
A local holiday tradition brings Welsh author Dylan Thomas to Eugene
Eugene actor David Stuart Bull was born and raised in England, just over the border from Wales. And for 30 years, Bull has brought a … Continue reading
Musicians Fight Back
Eugene musicians organize to prevent sexual assault in the music scene
Last summer, Portland (and former Eugene) musician Joel Majid admitted on social media he was a sexual predator. The shocking confession garnered national attention, shining … Continue reading
Gentleman Blag
It’s often said punks and hippies don’t get along. Nevertheless, Blag Dahlia, vocalist and founding member of legendary and, in some circles, notorious San Francisco … Continue reading
Spaghetti Westerners
Mike Stortz always dreamt of relocating his band Johnny Raincloud from South Florida to Portland. During a recent visit to Oregon, Stortz caught a show … Continue reading