John Ashcroft to sing in Eugene (really!)

Former attorney general John Ashcroft will be speaking and singing at 10 am Sunday, Jan. 25, at Willamette Christian Center , 2500 W. 18th Ave. Free. Ashcroft will be singing some of his original songs, including "Let the Eagle Soar" and presenting an inspirational message, says Pastor Rick Jackson. This video is one of many that either celebrate or lampoon the far right-wing Ashcroft's patriotic singing.   Continue reading 

Go Ducks Go video

New blues rock video pays tribute to Oregon Ducks in honor of making the national championship game today. No credits on the video but we rcognize one Eugene musician,  Paul Biondi on sax. Anybody else? UPDATE: We hear from Paul Biondi that The Revelators recorded this song at the new Ninkasi Studios in the Whiteaker. Musicians include John Swan, Biondi, Skip Jones, Byron Case and Rick Markstrom. Continue reading