Smoke and Mirrors
Because nothing says Eugene like a cannabis-themed magic show
The only thing Portland magician Ben Zabin says he loves more than performing magic is smoking weed. Zabin even sold cannabis early on in his … 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.
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The Playlister
Gen Z Spotify sensation Wallice performs in Eugene
In principle, 20-something California musician Wallice Hana Watanabe, who performs as Wallice, supports the recent exodus of older artists like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell … Continue reading
A Creature of Habit
Acclaimed indie songwriter and guitarist Hand Habits performs in Eugene
When songwriter and guitarist Meg Duffy, who performs as Hand Habits, recorded their latest full-length album, Fun House, Duffy wanted to break free from the … Continue reading
John Henry’s 3.0
Historic Eugene music venue and nightclub returns under new ownership
John Henry’s was a legend in downtown Eugene from its first iteration in 1992 until that era ended at the second location in 2013. The … Continue reading
Get a Handle on It
Comedian, author and TV personality Chelsea Handler performs in Eugene
It’s clear what’s on Chelsea Handler’s mind based solely on the title of her current tour. Her Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour stops by … Continue reading
The Main Attraction
Tavern on Main elevates dining in downtown Springfield
After nearly two years of takeout and delivery courtesy of the pandemic, I was feeling burned out on bar food when I stepped into Tavern … Continue reading
Universal Appeal
Funky musician Karl Denson returns to Eugene
Funk and soul musician Karl Denson is back home in San Diego, speaking on the phone with Eugene Weekly after a four-night run in New … Continue reading
The Ego and the Id
Eugene instrumental rock band Egotones debut new music at WOW Hall
In the depths of 2020’s live music shutdown, all of Eugene’s concert venues were quiet, save one: WOW Hall, where the long-running Eugene instrumental rock … Continue reading
Feeling (20)22
Celebrate the New Year with great live music in Eugene
Although we’re all still processing 2020, 2022 is just around the corner. If you’re masked, boosted and looking to celebrate the new year with live … Continue reading
Driving Ambition
Seattle International Comedy Competition finalist performs in Eugene
Comedian Sam Miller is on his way to pick up another comic in Federal Way, Washington, taxiing the stand-up a few hundred miles back to … Continue reading