Location: Veneta, Oregon at the The Renaissance Faire site. Date: Aug. 27, 1972 The Renaissance Faire was the original name for Oregon Country Fair. Line-up: Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage One fan notes, “Jack Casady, bassist, Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, was hanging around the stage during the show but did not play”. For more details about the concert; … [Read more...]
Music Festivals in Lane County
Oregon Blues Festival (1981)
Sixth Annual Oregon Blues Festival Location: EMU at the University of Oregon Date: 1981 Lineup: Albert Collins and the Icebreakers The Mighty Flyers with Rod Piazza The Paul DeLay Band Clearence Gatemouth Brown Pee Wee Crayton Little Charlie and the Nightcats … [Read more...]
Eugene Pop Festival (1969)
FAME Expo 69' presents Eugene Pop Festival F.A.M.E. stood for Film, Art, & Music in Eugene. Location: University of Oregon Hayward Field, 1585 East 13th Ave. Date: July 26, 1969 Cost: $5 Attendance: 5,000 Unfortunately, the event does not go as planned and several scheduled acts, including The Byrds and The Youngbloods, do not perform. Bands that did perform: The … [Read more...]
Eugene Celebration (1983-2013)
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 a weekend of music … [Read more...]
Blueyear Blues Festival (1977)
Blueyear Blues ’77 Blues Festival Location: WOW Hall at 8th and Lincoln St. Eugene Oregon Lineup Nighthawks Jimmy McCracklin Wild Willie Wolf Albert Collins Luther … [Read more...]
Armitage State Park Rock Concert (1969)
Location: Armitage State Park Date: Aug. 30, 1969 Attendance: 600 Cost: Free Six-hour concert with 4 local rock groups and 1 male vocalist volunteering their talents for the event. Register Guard article: 600 Attend Rock Concert … [Read more...]