The Evolutionary Dance Band was a popular rock band from Eugene, Oregon in the 1980s. Frequently played at Taylor's, Black Forest, BJ Kelly's, WOW Hall, and Project Space. Members: David Friedman - Bass Bob Beiser - Drums Ron Kleim - Guitar (white) Dave Meyer - Guitar Another Guy - 1983 - An original power pop song written by Dave Meyer. Dave built the … [Read more...]
Popular Bands Between 1860 and 1980
Bottled Hungarian
The Bottled Hungarian was a punk rock group based in Eugene, Oregon in the 80's. Members: Bass, Vocals – Marty Schwarzbauer Drums – Scott Adamo Guitar – Juan Camacho Vocals – Debbie Nesbitt Recorded by Moxie Records in Springfield Oregon. … [Read more...]
Milkmen
The Milkmen (1980's) Genre: Blues Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Randy Haines - Guitar / Vocal Henry Coooper - Guitar YouTube Video from the Paul Burnett Show - 1983 - Cable Access TV … [Read more...]
Mohawk Brass Band
The Mohawk Brass Band, also known as the Ping Yang Band, first formed in 1902. … [Read more...]
Springfield Cornet Band
In the 1890s, Springfield had its own Cornet Band which gave regular performances in a bandstand on the southwest corner of Second and Main Streets. - Source: Springfield Historic Context Statement, 1999. Early band director - Tim Wheeler. Source: Undocumented Later band director - Albert Perfect MUSIC ON PROGRAM FRIDAY EVE (Friday night at a meeting) of the Chamber of … [Read more...]
Eugene City Brass Band
Eugene's first documented organized band. Active years as a band: 1859 - 1872 Active years as an association: 1872 - 1940s? On March 5, 1859 the Eugene City Brass Band (a 14-piece band) gave a concert at the courthouse. A news item in the People’s Press had this to say about the concert: “…Notwithstanding the rain had poured down for several days wit but little … [Read more...]
University Ladies’ Band
Albert Perfect organized the first University Ladies' Band on the West coast. The 30-piece band existed until 1919. -Source: UO School of Music & Dance Timeline … [Read more...]
University Band
Active Years: 1908 - 1908 was the first time that the University Band was mentioned in the catalog. Known as Oregon's Boola Band, it included 12-15 musically inclined students and townspeople who got together for a few practices, then played for home football games and rallies. No director was mentioned. It is quite likely that they had no director or that it was … [Read more...]
George McMurphey and the Kollege Knights
George McMurphey (1902-1979) was a the band leader of several orchestras based in Eugene, Oregon. 1926 Article in RG indicated that George became the manager of a local musical booking agency. 1926 - 1928 George McMurphey and the "Kollege Knights was the nation's 10 best dance and show bands. The jazz band was made up of University of Oregon students, many from … [Read more...]
Bill Rhoades Blues Band
Active Years: 1975 - 1985 in Eugene, Oregon Genre: Blues The band was originally formed in the mid-70’s in Eugene, Oregon as Bill Rhoades Blues Band then later became the Party Kings. Bill moved to Portland in the mid-80’s and continued the Party Kings in a different configuration. Members: Bill Rhoades – harmonica & vocals Rod Kesey - guitar Bob Beisser … [Read more...]