White Liberals (1981-1985) Genre: Underground Rock (Psycho-Funk) Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Formed by Michael Billings Lineup: Michael Billings - Vocals/Guitar Brent Bosworth - Guitar/Background Vocals Doug Wilson - Keyboards/Background Vocals Joji Nagata - Bass Chris Gould - Horn/Background Vocals Dave O'Toole - Alto Sax Tom Pettit - … [Read more...]
Surf Trio
The Surf Trio (1984–2000; 2002–present) Genre: Punk/Surf Rock The Surf Trio recorded and played mostly original material; instrumental surf, 60's garage, pop-punk and Ramones influenced punk rock. Base Location Eugene, Oregon Founding Members: Ron Kleim - guitar and vocals Pete Weinberger - guitar and vocals Dave Meyers - bass Aaron Temple … [Read more...]
Floater
Floater (1993–present) Genre: Rock/Alternative Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Floater is an American rock band currently based in Portland, Oregon. The band was started in 1993 by Robert Wynia, Peter Cornett and David Amador. They are known for their progressive concept albums, stylized storytelling, intense live performances, and devoted fanbase. Source: wikipedia … [Read more...]
Vipers
The Vipers featuring Deb Cleveland Genre: Blues Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Byron Case - vocals, bass guitar, background vocals Jon Silvermoon - vocals, harmonica, background vocals Rick Markstrom - vocals, drums, background vocals Deb Cleveland - vocals, background vocals John Ward - guitar, background vocals … [Read more...]
Leon Smith
Location: West Eugene, Oregon With roots in the early rock 'n roll scene, now known as Rockabilly music, Leon Smith can be found in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Leon Smith's 1959 hit single, Little 40 Ford, quickly rose to the top of the charts on the West Coast and allowed him to make his mark in rock 'n roll history. Early in his career he shared the stage with numerous … [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...]
Dominions
The Dominions (1964-1967) Genre: Garage rock/punk band Members: Gene Garrett (guitar, lead vocals) Ron Gordon (bass) Frank Nachtman (lead guitar) also played with Small Crowd, and H.B. and The Checkmates Ken Paxton (organ, vocals) also played with Small Crowd John Peters (saxophone) Larry Rodman (drums) Ron Techel (guitar, vocals) The Dominions were formed in 1964 when I … [Read more...]
Billy Hamilton
Billy Hamilton Orchestra Music History: The Holland - 1946, 47′, 48′ Elks Country Club - 1954 (Hwy 58, 3 miles east of Goshen) The Greenwood - 56' Billy Hamilton was a well known musician and hand leader in the Eugene/Springfield area. He also gave lessons at Wilson's Music in Eugene. Before moving to Eugene he played with some of the biggest names of the 30's … [Read more...]