The Heartbroken Outlaw
While working as a river guide in Tennessee, Jonathan Warren received a guitar as a gift after his beloved dog passed away. Self-taught, he’d always … Continue reading
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There’s No Place Like Home
The Emerald City takes on The Wizard of Oz at The Shedd
It’s hard to imagine there’s anyone alive who hasn’t seen the Wizard of Oz. Who has never experienced the thrill as Dorothy opens the door … Continue reading
American Master
A contemporary opera, Gabriel Royal and — of course — Bernstein on tap
Has any musician ever had a year like Leonard Bernstein did between November 1943 and December 1944? The 25-year-old wunderkind won national fame for fill-in … Continue reading
Please and Thank You
Death Cab for Cutie has a new album out. It’s called Thank You for Today, and — shocker — it’s a metal record. Just kidding. … Continue reading
Sammy Warm Hands
EW arts contributor Will Kennedy chats with local musician Sam Wartenbee on his various musical projects throughout the years, most notably his rap project Sammy Warm Hands. Sammy Warm Hands is releasing a new album, called “Figures of Speech.”
Assassins Targets America
The Actors Cabaret production of the Sondheim musical takes aim at our current political hell
You’ve got to hand it to Actors Cabaret of Eugene. As the name implies, ACE is a homespun purveyor of musical theater, and as such, … Continue reading
Thom Simon
live in the EW office
Eugene Weekly presents Thom Simon performing for #lincolnstreetsessions live at the EW offices. Eugene Weekly’s Back Beat: Lincoln Street Sessions are a series of live … Continue reading
Kamau Loves You, Too
Comedian W. Kamau Bell returns to make another impression on Eugene
Sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell is a two-time Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of CNN’s popular “United Shades of America,” where he has, among … Continue reading
Whiskey Dizzy
Shovels & Rope don’t play nice
When South Carolina husband-and-wife duo Shovels & Rope, comprised of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, clang their collective musical bell, something in the reverberation … Continue reading
By Artists, For Artists
Freedom Thought Collective provides music industry services to Eugene and beyond
Sky Guasco of Eugene reggae band Sol Seed knows it’s tough out there for DIY musicians. “I’ve booked the tours,” he says. “I’ve played the … Continue reading