Tune in, Turn On, Drop Out
As a young man, Chris Robinson experienced overnight success with his band The Black Crowes. The Crowes had a major hit in the late ’80s … Continue reading
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Choice Words for a New President
YG's "Fuck Donald Trump" tour hits Eugene
YG might not be a rapper that everyone has heard of, but his politically straightforward message echoed throughout cities across the nation last Tuesday night … Continue reading
The New Classical
A new season, new cellist and new album featuring new music: Eugene’s Delgani String Quartet just keeps refuting the outdated notion that classical music is … Continue reading
Hot Shit
Cherub (an electro-indie band, not a naked angel baby) made me a little weary at first listen. It’s a group of dudes that seem like … Continue reading
Northwest Attitude
Local trio Coastal Ghost play heavy pop with a hint of Nirvana
Sometimes, Tucker Alley even scares his girlfriend with his lyrics. “Weren’t you writing a song about drowning children?” she asks as Alley flips through his … Continue reading
Scream Louder
Punk-rock legend Bad Religion is coming to Eugene Oct. 24 to rock your vote
In the midst of an election, despicable disenfranchisement reigns supreme. It is tempting to give up altogether, pack our bags and move to an island … Continue reading
The Romantic-Spooky Spectrum
From the Eugene Symphony’s Mahler moment to Vox Resonat’s cemetery Day of the Dead concert
The brilliant banter between Beatrice and Benedict in Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing, one of theater’s most entertaining duets, seems ideal for a musical … Continue reading
Barno’s Backyard Ballroom Presents
Many of us played in bands as teenagers. Far fewer collaborated with The Dead Milkmen, got noticed by Dr. Demento or opened for Tommy Stinson … Continue reading
Tommy Stinson live in a living room
Tommy Stinson of The Replacements played a house show on Friday, Oct. 21
The Great Glaspy
Back in my CD-slinging days (remember CDs?) a new release would arrive pre-stickered “For fans of,” a bald-faced marketing ploy to hitch a new artist … Continue reading