Location: 1791 Agate St, Eugene Eugene Register-Guard: Historic Status Sought (June 3, 1978) Building History 1984 – Present Agate Hall – University of Oregon acquired the property in 1984 and named it Agate Hall 1950 – 1983 Condon Elementary School (closed due to low enrollment) 1924 – 1949 Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School Designed in the California … [Read more...]
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Music events, venues and musicians/bands in Eugene.
Captain’s Table
Location: 2855 Willamette, Eugene Restaurant and music venue Building History Captain's Table Quarterdeck Currently a McDonald's … [Read more...]
Carriage Trade (1962-1966)
The Carriage Trade was a restaurant and music venue in the early 1960's. Location: 159 E Broadway, Eugene Active Years: 1962 - 1966 Building History For more than 20 years this building was a night club spot with a revolving roster of names and addresses: Aug 19, 1948 Ad: Ernie Piluso’s Cafe – Completely remodeled and renovated at 157 E Broadway Feb 4, 1952 … [Read more...]
Osborn Hotel – Colonial Room (1956)
1956- Held Jazz shows every Sunday evening Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]
Erb Memorial Union Ballroom (EMU) (1950-2014)
Location: 1228 University St, Eugene, in the middle of the University of Oregon campus. Building History The EMU underwent remodeling in 2015 Concert History 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 Jazz great Dave Brubeck and his band playing a concert in the EMU in November 1953. Brubeck and his quartet were regulars on the college circuit in the … [Read more...]
Emerald Club (1956-1962)
The Emerald Club was a popular music venue on the Glenwood strip between Eugene and Springfield Oregon. Location: 3697 Franklin Blvd, Glenwood, Oregon (between Eugene and Springfield) Building History Clingman’s (1935-1955) The Emerald Club (1956-1962) Bimbo’s (1965-1966) The Kon Tiki (1966-1969) Roman Forum (1970-1974) Currently the Ace Trading … [Read more...]
Veterans Memorial Building/Vets Club
Veterans Memorial (1946-present) Location: 1626 Willamette st, Eugene Building History Construction of the Veterans Memorial building began in 1946 by the returning veterans from WW II. It was built as a memorial to all Veterans- past, present and future. Music History More Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]
Roskie’s Edgewater Club
Roskie's Edgewater Club (1940 - 1970's) Location: North Jefferson St. Eugene, Oregon Building History Originally opened in 1930 as Jefferson Beach Dance Pavilion, aka Jeff Beach under the management of Johnnie DeMoss. "It was a big dance hall located on the Willamette River bank at the north end of Jefferson Street. It was a pretty place near the Willamette River. … [Read more...]
Piluso’s (1948-1956)
Piluso's was a popular night club/Jazz club in downtown Eugene from 1948 through 1956. Ernie Piluso was an interesting local character and boxer. Location: 157 E. Broadway, Eugene Building History For more than 20 years this building was a night club spot with a revolving roster of names and addresses: Aug 19, 1948 Ad: Ernie Piluso’s Cafe – Completely remodeled … [Read more...]
El Capitan Supper Club
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