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
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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
Carnivores Rejoice!
There’s a new steakhouse in Town
As you enter George + Violet’s Steakhouse, you’re greeted by a framed quote attributed to Charles Bukowski. “The steak was not just a slice of … 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
No Way, José, Oregon Says
Oregon beats San José State, 35-22, in sloppy win
I’m trying to find a backup plan to get my football fix because all this time I’ve spent in the press box and finishing the … Continue reading
Small Town Opens ‘The Uranus Examiner’
When GateHouse Media closes a newspaper, a new one arises with a controversial name
Generally, GateHouse Media is just not that funny. It’s closing newspapers and slashing writing staff across the country as well as locally. But when Uranus, … 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