Aunt Lucy Devine's Wine Loft (1980-1982) was a jazz venue near the University of Oregon campus. Location: 1340 Alder St. Eugene, Oregon Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Music events, venues and musicians/bands in Eugene.
Attic (1969-1971)
Location: 2nd Floor 1025 Willamette St, Eugene The Attic was located on the corner of 10th and Willamette Street, across from the McDonald Theater. It was a popular concert and dance hall in the late 60’s and early 70’s, booking both local and national touring bands such as Notary Sojac, the Wailers, Buddy Guy, Ike & Tina Turner and the Ikettes, and Charlie … [Read more...]
Armory (Eugene)
The Eugene Armory, located in downtown Eugene on the northeast corner of 7th and Oak, was a popular music venue attracting both local and national acts. aka: the Eugene’s National Guard Armory or The Armory. Address: 125 E 7th St., Eugene, Oregon Building History The Armory was built in 1914 and designed by a notable local architect John Hunzicker (1867-1945), who … [Read more...]
Arena Ballroom (1951-1953)
Location: 1850 W 6th Ave. Eugene Vern Minkler (Manager/Co-Owner) and Warren Willson (Co-Owner) opened the Arena Ballroom in November 1951. A 12-piece house band lead by Billy Hamilton played popular dance music on Saturday nights. The ballroom featured an unknown Willie Nelson in an early professional appearance playing guitar with a local band. (Note: I have a confirmed … [Read more...]
3-D Ballroom (1980s)
Underground punk club in basement of house on the SW corner of 18th and Olive in Eugene, Oregon. Used to be a 50’s sock hop family room. … [Read more...]
Harold Bradford Trio
Harold Bradford Trio (1973-1974) Genre: Blues, Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Harold Bradford – Piano Harry Lassegard - Drums - also played in the Searchin’ Soul blues band (Passed 1979) Keith Doug Skelton – Bass - also played in the Searchin’ Soul Blues Band and Palace Meat Market Celeste Rauchert – Vocals Reid Smeltzer – Drums - also played in … [Read more...]
Hammond Typewriter
Hammond Typewriter (1967-1971) The original name was “The Number Two Hammond Typewriter” Genre: Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Wane Fuday – Lead Guitar Jay (John) Wilson – Vocals Ben Hall – Drums Cliff Hunter – Bass Debbie Gordon – Keyboards, Vocals Ken Biggs – Keyboards, Drums Randy Crawford – Rhythm Guitar Clel Gibson – … [Read more...]
Goofy Band
The Goofy Band (1970s) Genre: Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Randy Bowser ~ Keyboards Dennis Gordon ~ Guitar Tom Morrison ~ Guitar (also played in Prince Gabriel’s Fleet) Tim Tompkins ~ Cello (also played in Prince Gabriel’s Fleet) Tom Tompkins ~ Viola (also played in Prince Gabriel’s Fleet) Greg Weed ~ Chord Organ, Vocals Source: PNW Bands … [Read more...]
Genetics
The Genetics (1965-1969) Genre: Music that Swings – Rock and Roll Base Location: Eugene, Oregon The Genetics were young...it's reported that they were only 13 when they started in 1965. Group consisted of Vic Bearden (Guitar), Doug Gustafson (Guitar), and Phil Jessen (Drums). Members from 1967-1968 Vic Beardon - Guitar Jay Bonzer - Guitar Mike Chapman - … [Read more...]
Following Year
The Following Year (1967-1969) Genre: Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Jim Cochran (guitar) also played in Nighthawks Rick Minster (drums) Frank Speaker (guitar) Herbie Winstead (vocals) Dan Wheeler (keyboards) Jim Cochran became a great blues guitarist in later years (late 70s / early 80s) playing at many of the blues show in Portland. He performed with … [Read more...]