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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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Street Smarts

Bay Area punk band Street Eaters debut new material and a new lineup at Moon Rock Records in Eugene

Music 1 year ago

Street Eaters are accustomed to unconventional concert spaces.  The Berkeley, California, punk band once played a show in a medieval catacomb filled with centuries-old human … Continue reading →

The Painkillers

Local burlesque troupe The Wax Poetry Revue presents an HIV Alliance benefit, a tribute to the music of Morphine, at The Big Dirty in Eugene

Culture 1 year ago

Like many these days, Eugene burlesque performer Peaches Von Killingsworth recently had a close call with fentanyl. Unlike far too many, Von Killingsworth, who identifies … Continue reading →

Jets to Brazil

Oruã, a Brazilian psychedelic rock band with former Built to Spill collaborator, performs in Eugene

Music 1 year ago

Oruã’s songs — referencing Krautrock groups like Can and ’60s-era psychedelic Brazilian garage bands like Os Mutantes — typically start with improvisation. “Many of our … Continue reading →

Graveside Manner

Get ‘weird’ with Portland power trio J. Graves in Eugene

Music 1 year ago

Portland power trio J. Graves is trying new things.  While writing and recording the follow-up to their 2022 breakout record, Fortress of Fun, they’re prepping … Continue reading →

Fair Games

From flea circuses to stand-up comedy, the Oregon Country Fair has entertainment for everyone

Whats-Happening 1 year ago

While it’s possible to enjoy the experience as a whole, saying  “I love the Oregon Country Fair” does raise the question: Which one?  OCF offers … Continue reading →

The Lynchpin

Come for the comedy, stay for the magic tricks with Ron Lynch in Eugene

Comedy 1 year ago

There’s something from another time about the comedy of Ron Lynch. You may know the Los Angeles-based comedian and voice actor for voicing the ever-dutiful … Continue reading →

This is Your Pilot Speaking

Blind Pilot, a Portland-based indie folk band with two UO graduates, debuts new material in Eugene

Music 1 year ago

Israel Nebeker says WOW Hall changed his life. The Blind Pilot lead singer and primary songwriter was a University of Oregon student in 2002 when … Continue reading →

Misfit Island

Mismiths, an L.A.-based Smiths-Misfits tribute act, at Sam Bond’s June 14

Music 1 year ago

According to Mismiths co-lead singer, Gorrissey, his band is a joke gone too far. One night a few years ago, he says, he and a … Continue reading →

Giant Steps

BendreTheGiant adds neo-soul flavor to Eugene’s music scene

EW-ExtraMusic 1 year ago

Bendre’s speaking voice is strikingly similar to his singing voice — too conversational to reach Isaac Hayes’ levels of sensuality, but a soulful, luxe baritone … Continue reading →

All in the Family

Acclaimed jazz musician Kamasi Washington performs in Eugene

Music 1 year ago

Jazz musician Kamasi Washington says Fearless Movement, his latest album, was inspired by the birth of his daughter three years ago. Kamasi’s dad, Rickey Washington, … Continue reading →

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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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