Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers was the house band at the Rendezvous located at 99 N just over the overpass. They played every Sat Night. Active Years: 1960’s Members: Leon Bell
Rendezvous
Location: 99 N just over the overpass Active Years: 1959-? Building History Melody Ranch til 1959 Rendezvous Dancing every Saturday night! Music: Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers (house band)
Melody Ranch
Melody Ranch was a country western dance hall located in the Four Corner’s area. Operation Dates: 1947 – 1957 Owner/Operator: Lloyd “Grandpappy” Smith was an upright bass player and bandleader of the Western Valley Boys, the Melody Ranch house band. Location: 2272 Roosevelt Blvd, Eugene, Oregon Attracted Grand Ole Opry touring performers such as Ernest Tubb, Hank Snow, and even […]