Billy Strings
Live at Matt Knight Arena August 23, 2025
Photos by Todd Cooper.
Music
A Wife’s Place is Behind a Mic
Eugene indie rock quartet ExWife plays Market Fest in Eugene
Eugene indie rock quartet ExWife will play their most high-profile local concert Saturday, August 23, at Market Fest, the Eugene Market District’s annual street fair … Continue reading
He’s Bad, He’s Nationwide
A Q&A with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, who play August 17 at the Cuthbert Amphitheater.
ZZ Top, the classic Southern rock band with the best facial hair out there, is bringing their cheap sunglasses to the Cuthbert Amphitheater Sunday, August … Continue reading
Musical Memories
Classical musician Amy Adams works a different musical genre
At least once a week, and usually more often than that, Eugene chorister Amy Adams sings for a special audience. Some listen from sofas. Others … Continue reading
Block Rockin’ Beats
The (Unofficial) return of the Whiteaker Block Party
Before the pandemic, the Whiteaker Block Party, a large street festival held the first Saturday in August, celebrated perhaps Eugene’s most “Eugene” of all neighborhoods, … Continue reading
Family Legacy
Nashville gospel, soul and R&B singer-songwriter Kyshona celebrates her family history at The Hybrid Gallery
A few years ago, Nashville gospel, soul and R&B musician Kyshona had a day off in D.C. while on tour, and stopped by the National … Continue reading
Forest Mountain Lion: An Immersive Musical Experience
Experience the newly released animist folk rock album live, paired with an art exhibition featuring paintings expressing the soul of each unique song.
Love and Other Acts of Subversion is Eugene musician Forest Mountain Lion’s new album, released July 25 and streaming on all platforms. The music asks … Continue reading
The Well Never Dries Up
The Oregon Festival of American Music returns with jazz favorites at The Shedd August 6 through 16
No single song from the classic American Songbook can stand on its own without a performer’s subtle interpretation. Those interpretations provide an endless stream of … Continue reading
Soak Up Summer at Willamalane’s Outdoor Concert Series
Join the vibes at Willamalane’s outdoor live music events featuring bands and concessions from July 24, 30, 31
Enjoy summer weather, vibes and a new band each night during this year’s Willamalane’s Concerts in the Park, featuring live music Wednesday and Thursday evenings … Continue reading
20 Years Later and Still None the Richer
EW chats with Sixpence None the Richer’s lead singer, Leigh Nash ahead of the July 23 concert at McDonald Theatre with Toad the Wet Sprocket
Not enough people know that Sixpence None the Richer, whose place in the mainstream came with their runaway success of the lovey-dovey pop tune, “Kiss … Continue reading