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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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Psychotic Reaction

The Schizophonics, a San Diego garage-rock band with a not-to-be-missed live show, performs in Eugene

Music 1 year ago

Lety Beers learned to play drums with her husband, Pat Beers, in The Schizophonics, a San Diego-based trio playing an electric blend of classic garage … Continue reading →

Laughing Matters

Standup comedy club opens in downtown Eugene

Comedy 1 year ago

Olsen Run Comedy Club and Lounge, a professional standup comedy club, has opened in the remodeled bar and lounge of what was formerly Sessions Music … Continue reading →

Joy to the World

Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis performs in Eugene

Music 2 years ago

Jenny Lewis is just so relatable. At 47, she spends most of her free time learning how to do stuff around the house. Home renovation, … Continue reading →

Generation Z

L.A. singer-songwriter ZZ Ward, who grew up in Roseburg, brings her latest album to Eugene

Music 2 years ago

As a teenager in Roseburg in the early 2000s, ZZ Ward often traveled north to Eugene for live music. While here, she got involved in … Continue reading →

‘The Returner’

Grammy-nominated roots musician Allison Russell performs in Eugene

Music 2 years ago

For Allison Russell, 2023’s been a big year for heroes. Last summer, she performed alongside Joni Mitchell at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington, just one … Continue reading →

Best bar you won’t know how to get to unless you know how to get there

Staff Picks 2 years ago

86 Bar and Restaurant The Gordon Hotel 555 Oak St. 86Speakeasy.com. Typically, when someone recommends a bar that you might want to check out, the … Continue reading →

Best Event Venue

Best of Eugene 2 years ago

1. Cuthbert Amphitheater 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. 541-762-8099.TheCuthbert.com.  2. Hult Center 1 Eugene Center. 541-682-5000. HultCenter.org. 3. WOW Hall 291 W. 8th Ave. 541-687-2746. WowHall.org.  … Continue reading →

Best Local Band

Best of Eugene 2 years ago

1. The Sugar Beets Facebook.com/TheSugarBeets. 2. Satin Love Orchestra Facebook.com/satinloveorchestra. 3. High Step Society HighStepSociety.com. Eugene is a music-loving town, and if a local band … Continue reading →

Best Local Singer/Songwriter

Best of Eugene 2 years ago

1. Halie Loren HalieLoren.com.  2. Bettreena Jaeger, Baroque Betty BaroqueBetty.com. 3. Ziree Sun, Dez Brock Facebook.com/dezbcreative. Look back at Halie Loren’s Eugene Weekly Best of … Continue reading →

Ain’t that Special

Godfather of Eugene comedy Seth Milstein tapes an hour-long comedy special at The Big Dirty

Comedy 2 years ago

Veteran Eugene comedian Seth Milstein will tape his first comedy special on Sept. 15 at The Big Dirty in Eugene. Behind the camera will be … 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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