Japanese Breakfast
They are all separate entities, “each their own little world, all of them linked by the theme of joy,” Michelle Zauner tells Eugene Weekly in … Continue reading
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Weeping Willow
Genre-defying Gen Z pop singer with serious show biz pedigree performs in Eugene
From Bad Brains to Death, the African American contribution to punk and hardcore music is manifold. Few would guess, however, that in 2021, the standard … Continue reading
Eugene Jazz Station is re-opening after pandemic hiatus with 'mystery guest' performing Sept. 10 and Halie Loren on Sept. 11
Closed since March 2020, the Eugene venue has used its time off to remodel
Let the trumpets sound: The Jazz Station is formally re-opening after more than a year of being closed down for COVID and for a remodel. … Continue reading
Keepin’ it Clean
Despite the pandemic, a new bar and entertainment space opens in downtown Eugene
Opening a brand-new bar and entertainment space in the middle of a global pandemic is like calling for a fake punt in football, according to … Continue reading
Songs of Struggle and Hope
Portland Americana musician gives her songs a jazz treatment on a quietly inspired new album
Growing up in northern Washington state, Portland folk and Americana singer-songwriter Anna Tivel remembers listening to country radio with her dad. It was the storytelling … Continue reading
Moshow the Cat Rapper
“Real Men Love Cats.” I have three cats and I proudly wear that T-shirt. Another man who openly loves cats is Portland-based Moshow the Cat … Continue reading
Back to the Woodshed
Inaugural jazz workshop is a way for musicians to regain chops after a year-plus of shutdown music scene
For nearly a year and a half, performance venues have been shut down. It’s been a boring period for music fans, but for young musicians, … Continue reading
Oregon Festival of American Music
After a year away, the annual Oregon Festival of American Music is back! Since 1992, OFAM has celebrated classic American jazz and popular music created … Continue reading
The Uniter
Eugene acoustic singer-songwriter releases full-length debut, burnished with country music and topical subjects.
No one is more surprised that Rudolf Korv songs sound the way he does than Rudolf Korv himself. The singer-songwriter from Eugene is celebrating his … Continue reading
Keeping the Beat
Eugene’s concert schedule post-pandemic offers some new faces and old favorites
Once upon a time, crowds gathered in sweaty, dimly-lit rooms to hear music played live by actual flesh and blood musicians. At times throughout the … Continue reading