The Eugene Celebration was a 3-day annual community celebration and civic event that was held at the end of summer featuring bands and performers from throughout the Pacific Northwest. A parade held on Saturday morning featured the newly crowned Slug Queen. The Celebration was created in 1983 as a way to bring together members of the Eugene community for […]
Cuthbert Ampitheather (1982-Present)
Location: Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon Opened in June 1982 A beautiful concert venue with a capacity of 5,000, The Cuthbert Amphitheater offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy live music outdoors during spectacular Oregon summers. The Cuthbert features superb sound, beer gardens, food booths and an environment perfect for enjoying superb music performed live by […]
Max’s Tavern (1932-Present)
Location: 13th Ave, Eugene 1990 – New Max’s Tavern 1990 Article 2014 – Names best bar in the world – Connection with the Simpson’s
Embers Club (1930s-Present)
Location: 1811 Hwy 99 North, Eugene One of the oldest music venues in Eugene! Music History 1978 – Real McCoys
W.O.W. Hall
WOW Hall (1924-Present) W.O.W. is an abbreviation for “Woodmen of the World” Location: 291 W 8th (NE corner of 8th & Lincoln), Eugene, Oregon Building History The corner of 8th and Lincoln has been a community gathering place since the days of city founder Eugene Skinner. The first building erected on the site was a small […]
Taylor’s
Taylor’s (1922-Present) Originally, Taylor’s was started by Fred and Hersch Taylor (son). Location: 13th St, near University of Oregon Music History Taylor’s is best known for it’s tradition of a friendly atmosphere and great live music. Regular appearances by Curtis Salgado in the 1970’s. Blues Traveler in the 80’s and Widespread Panic in the 90’s all highlight […]
Mac Court at UO (1926-2009)
McArthur Court was the basketball arena on the University of Oregon campus. Also known as the Igloo, The Pit and Mac Court. Architect: Lawrence & Holford Construction began in June 1926 and ended in December of that year. ASUO funded McArthur Court, named for Clifton N. ‘Pat” McArthur, the first president of the ASUO (1899-1900). Initially designed […]
Beall Concert Hall (1924 -Present)
Location: 961 E 18th Ave. Eugene University of Oregon Beall Concert Hall was built in 1924. Beall Concert Hall Website
Luckey’s Club (1911-Present)
Location: Downtown Eugene Building History Luckey’s Club and Cigar Store is one of of the oldest business in downtown Eugene, and one of the oldest bars in Oregon. In operation since 1911, it has survived World War I, the Great Depression, Prohibition, World War II, “urban renewal,” the closing (and reopening) of the downtown mall […]
Curtis Salgado
Curtis Salgado grew up in Eugene, Oregon. By his early 20s, Salgado was already making a name for himself in Eugene’s bar scene with his band The Nighthawks, and later as co-leader of The Robert Cray Band. In 1977, comedian/actor John Belushi was in Eugene filming Animal House. During downtime from production, Belushi caught a typically […]
Wild Duck Music Hall (1996-2004)
Location: 169 W 6th Ave, Eugene OR Daily Emerald Article: Closure means unhappy new year for Wild Duck – Jan 8, 2004 Concert History (small sample): Leftover Salmon, Spearhead, Los Lobos, Dark Star Orchestra, the String Cheese Incident, the Wailers, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, the Grey Boy Allstars and David Crosby…and…. Mar […]
Shedd Institute (1991-Present)
Location: 868 High St, Eugene OR Active Years: 1991-Present The Shedd Institute was founded in 1991 under the name Oregon Festival of American Music as a thematically based summer orchestral pops festival dedicated to the championship of American classical music. In 1993 the Festival was designated as a Resident Company of the Hult Center for […]
Sam Bond’s Garage (1995-Present)
Location: 407 Blair St, Eugene OR Content Coming Soon!
McKenzie Ballroom (1997-1999)
Location: 630 Main St, Springfield OR Building History The building has had many owners and businesses in its life. It started as a theater and went on to be a fine arts theater, a boxing club, and a dance and music hall called The Zoo. It has always been used as an entertainment venue. […]
John Henry’s (1992-2002)
Location: 136 E. 11th Ave, Eugene OR Cherry Poppin’ Daddies played opening night August 1992. Since then generations of college students have danced in the “big old funky room” to the music of national and local rock bands. The Daily Emerald Article: And the bands will play on (April 29, 2002) Building History St. Vincent de […]