Genre: bluegrass/country-rock Base Location: Eugene, OR Members: Robert Adler – Drums, Standup Bass Tony Dal Molin – Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vocals Paul Friedlander – Bass, Banjo, Vocals Gary Robinson – Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals TURKEY RUN – started out as bluegrass/country-rock band initially. In fact, Robert played stand up bass and there was no drummer. Turkey Run, […]
Featured Bands & Musicians
Burton Sisters
Burton Co-Ed Harmonizers were a popular family musical group who performed with a non-traditional mix of instruments and comedic costumes. The Harmonizers comprised of five sisters and performed in 1926-1929. Nov 5, 1928 – The McDonald has selected Johnny Robinson’s “Varsity Vagabonds” and the Burton Sisters’ “Co-Ed Harmonizers” Orchestra. The Burton Sisters are to appear in […]
Searchin’ Soul blues band
The Searchin’ Soul blues band was a popular Eugene-based blues band between 1966 and 1972, and was fronted by guitarist/vocalist, Dave Acker. The band played Blues covers by B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter plus their own originals. They had a unique Northwest Blues sound that helped establish the Blues movement in Eugene, Oregon and […]
Cole McElroy
Cole McElroy (1888 – 1947) J. Cole McElroy, also known as “Pop” McElroy was a popular Jazz musician and widely known dance hall manager from Oregon. “Born in Corvallis to E.B. McElroy, he moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon in the late 1800’s. He graduated from UO in 1900. In 1910, after nine years managing his father’s […]
Chicory
Genre: Folk Active Years: 1977 – 1979 Home Base: Eugene, Oregon Members: Rob Anderson Emy Phelps Gregg Vollstedt
Ten Commanders
The Ten Commanders were a popular big band based in Eugene, Oregon in the 1930’s. Music Events Jan 12, 1935 – Willamette Park June 1, 1935 – Willamette Park
Blues Print
Blues Print was started in 1967, in Eugene, Oregon and dissolved in 1969. Genre: Blues and Rock Original Members from 1967-1968: (all 16-17 years old) Bruce Knutson – Drums (’67-’68) Allan Pearson – Lead Guitar Doug Moore – Guitar Dennis Haase – Bass Darrell Murray – Vocals, Trombone Members between 1968-1969: John Tabor – Drums Stan Beacraft – […]
Hotz
The Hotz aka: Da Hotz, Da Motley Hotz Active Years: 1971- 1981 Genre: Rock Home Base: Eugene, Oregon Different configurations and names over the years! Members of Da Motley Hotz (1971-1974) ?? Wane Fuday – Guitar Kip Richardson – Drums Bob Jones – Bass Herbie Winstead – Members of Da Hotz (1974-1977)?? Wane Fuday – Guitar Bob […]