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...]
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Music events, venues and musicians/bands in Eugene.
Cuthbert Ampitheather (1982-Present)
Location: Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon Opened in June 1982 A beautiful concert venue with a capacity of 5,000, The Cuthbert Amphitheater offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy live music outdoors during spectacular Oregon summers. The Cuthbert features superb sound, beer gardens, food booths and an environment perfect for enjoying superb music performed live by the … [Read more...]
Lane County Fair Grounds (1960s to Present)
Building History Concert posters list this location as the Lane Auditorium, Lane County Civic Center, Lane Expo Center & Lane County Fair Grounds. Concert History Sept 22, 1968 – Country Joe and The Fish, Ian Maddron, & Death Sound Blues Band (Lane County Fairgrounds) Feb 14, 1972 - Porter Wagoner Show with Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton, Speck Rhodes. … [Read more...]
Searchin’ Soul blues band
The Searchin' Soul blues band was a popular Eugene-based blues band between 1966 and 1972, and was fronted by guitarist/vocalist, Dave Acker. The band played Blues covers by B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter plus their own originals. They had a unique Northwest Blues sound that helped establish the Blues movement in Eugene, Oregon and influenced many … [Read more...]
Cole McElroy
Cole McElroy (1888 - 1947) J. Cole McElroy, also known as “Pop” McElroy was a popular Jazz musician and widely known dance hall manager from Oregon. "Born in Corvallis to E.B. McElroy, he moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon in the late 1800’s. He graduated from UO in 1900. In 1910, after nine years managing his father’s farm near Monroe, he decided to … [Read more...]
Los Xplorers
Active Years: 1980-1982 Genre: Blues-Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Original Members 1980-1981: John Barley - Guitar (also played in Nads) Henry Cooper - Guitar Louis Samora - Drums (also played in Foamlords, The Flapjacks, The Jackals, and The Rats with Oregon legends Fred and Toody Cole) Fred Kellogg - Bass Members 1981-1982: John Barley - Guitar, … [Read more...]
Silver Spray Ballroom (1931-1946)
Location: 24 W 7th Downtown Eugene (Willamette) Across the street from the Paramont Skating Rink (25 W 7th). Block away from the Moose Ball Room (15 W 7th). 1936 - Listed as a Semi Modern Dance Hall 1937 Dance Hall listing in the phone book for Townsand Club #1 at 24 7th W. Music History 1931 – Valley Orchestra 1939 – 1946 The Silver Spray Modern Boys … [Read more...]
Max’s Tavern (1932-Present)
Location: 13th Ave, Eugene 1990 – New Max’s Tavern 1990 Article 2014 – Names best bar in the world – Connection with the Simpson’s … [Read more...]
Embers Club (1930s-Present)
Location: 1811 Hwy 99 North, Eugene One of the oldest music venues in Eugene! Music History 1978 – Real McCoys … [Read more...]
Elks Club (1912-1958)
Building History Located on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street (later 76 West 7th Avenue, until c.1945) 86 West 7th Avenue (formerly 76 West 7th Avenue), on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street. Dec. 1958 - Fire burnt down the building Music History … [Read more...]