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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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Road Tested

Pop singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston returns after a seven-year break

Music 2 years ago

Musician Freedy Johnston wouldn’t recommend his songwriting approach to anyone. With a note of self-deprecating humor, Johnston says in a phone interview, “It’s very slow. … Continue reading →

Jazz Funk [Soul]diers

Natsukashii Soul hits the ground running post-pandemic shutdowns

Music 2 years ago

It all came together in a matter of hours, according to Eugene musician Frank Visconti, trumpeter and manager with Natsukashii Soul, a brand-new jazz, R&B … Continue reading →

Moon Landing

Dean Wareham and Luna perform in Eugene

Music 3 years ago

A New York teenager in the ’70s and a self-taught musician, musician Dean Wareham has carried a few punk rock lessons forward throughout his life: namely, … Continue reading →

New Year, New Music

The best live music happening on New Year’s Eve in Eugene

Music 3 years ago
Members of the band Spunj performing next to a painted bus.

Between pandemic and economic pressures, the live music industry enters 2023 on an uncertain footing. The recent Ticketmaster-Taylor Swift ticket meltdown only makes matters worse. … Continue reading →

Hard Work Pays Off

Eugene soul singer Amiia Nectar preps debut full-length, performs at hip-hop Christmas music fest

Music 3 years ago

Eugene neo-soul singer Amalia Davis is a Virgo, an astrological sign characterized by perfectionism. “The Virgo side, we tend to be critical of ourselves,” Davis, … Continue reading →

Return of The Macks

Fresh off a Willamette Week best new band win, former Eugeneans The Macks perform at WOW Hall

ArtsMusic 3 years ago

One album, Rabbit, out in spring 2022, and in the summer, a first-place finish in Willamette Week’s best new-band competition — for most rock bands, … Continue reading →

No Plastic Panic

Two Eugene businesses help you go plastic-free this holiday season

Gift Guide 3 years ago

Holiday gift-giving need not equate to more garbage in the landfill, according to two Eugene businesses: Bhumi Refillery, with a retail location on Willamette Street, … Continue reading →

The Maron Nation Army

Acclaimed standup comedian and podcast host Marc Maron warms up for a new comedy special in Eugene

BlogComedy 3 years ago

Arts and culture writers sometimes meet creative people they not only admire, but who have also helped them through the death of a parent, a … Continue reading →

Best Food cart pod community 

Staff Picks 3 years ago

The Friendly Garden 2758 Friendly Street. TheGardenonFriendly.com.  Nestled in one of Eugene’s best neighborhoods, commonly known as the Friendly Area, The Friendly Garden is our … Continue reading →

Best Bowling alley for upscale food

Staff Picks 3 years ago

Lane 25 1166 State Hwy 99 N. 541-688-9904. EntertainmentEugene.com.  If bowling brings to mind cheap hot dogs and watery beer, leave those notions behind at … 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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