They Saw the Light
Eugene old-time folk duo release new album, Due to Darkness
As a songwriter, Eugene musician Liat Tova Lis works best when she’s in motion. “Usually on my bike,” Tova Lis says. “I find a little … Continue reading
Music Archive
Symphonic Dissonance
Administrative changes, unhappy choristers and a sabbatical for the executive director at Eugene Symphony
As Eugene Symphony musicians tune up for their season opening concert on Sept. 26, a sour note behind the scenes has led to some singers … Continue reading
Symphonic Groove
Eugene Symphony’s got contemporary music on the program. That’s great! We want more.
If you only heard him play and sing in his bluegrass band, you’d peg him as a folkie/Americana musician. If you spotted him in the … Continue reading
Crisis of Faith
Existential despair, droning doom and black metal in Mizmor
Mizmor is a one-man, Portland-based black metal project. Its dense, towering music first emerged through a personal crisis of faith. Multi-instrumentalist Liam Neighbors, who performs … Continue reading
The Butcher’s Bride
L.A.’s Le Butcherettes honor Latino heritage with theatrical punk rock
When Teresa Suárez Cosío was a young girl she dreamed of owning a guitar. “It was PTSD from wanting a guitar really bad,” the singer, … Continue reading
Mean Mary Comes to Eugene
The future of banjo is here, and her name is Mary James, also known as Mean Mary. Hailing from Nashville, James brings with her the … Continue reading
Small Space, Big Sound
The Hip Abduction brings Caribbean pop to Sessions Lounge
With elements of reggae and West African music blended with big festival potential, The Hip Abduction (THA) are something like 21 Pilots, Imagine Dragons or … Continue reading
Rain Man
Howlin’ Rain brings East Bay Southern rock to Eugene
Ethan Miller has a little black book, but it’s not what you think. Instead, it’s a black Moleskine notebook the singer and guitarist jots notes … Continue reading
The Four Goatmen
Comedy, tragedy, pro wrestling and The Mountain Goats
The top of John Wurster’s resume reads “drummer and comedy writer.” How did he end up with two of the coolest jobs on the planet? … Continue reading
Think Globally, Listen Locally
Two concerts feature contemporary work from local musicians
It’s been a treat to see classical music institutions in Eugene and Oregon finally break out of the museum music doldrums and perform more music … Continue reading