Happy Daze Band played between 1976 - 2005 Happy Daze Band was a 50's, & 60's group that played locally and at special venues i.e. Lane County Fair, Autzen Stadium (4th of July fireworks), Hayward Field during the filming of The Prefontaine Movie. They also fronted the Kingsman, The Ink Spots, The Ventures and Jan & Dean. Many Car Cruises and casinos. Members: … [Read more...]
Jeff Ross Music
Jeffrey Ross was a music promoter and manager in the Eugene area and managed numerous local bands including Upepo and Schwebke Bros. In 1975, Jeff Ross started the music program at the Eugene Hotel and became a popular blues/jazz venue. He currently lives in Seattle and is still working in music business providing management and management services for musicians. … [Read more...]
Tim Hardin (1941–1980)
Tom Hardin, born in Eugene, was an American folk musician and composer. He grew up near Hendricks Park and went to South Eugene High School. Tim dropped out during his senior year to join the Marines. Anyone around in the 60's or 70's has heard his songs. They were standards for artists to cover, particularly “If I Were a Carpenter” and “Reason to Believe”. … [Read more...]
Donna Courtell – Courtell Talent Agency
Courtell Talent Agency was founded by Professional Singer and Business Owner, Donna Courtell in 1984. … [Read more...]
Goodlin Piano Company
Location: 824 Pearl Street, Eugene Active Years: 1950s … [Read more...]
Eugene Music Company
Location: 181 E Broadway - Downtown Eugene Active Years: 1950s … [Read more...]
Gaylords
Location: 13th and Willamette Active Years: 1950s … [Read more...]
Robert Cray
The glow of a career in music began when Cray was a teen, and in 1974 it burst into flames as the Robert Cray Band came together in Eugene, Oregon. How strong was the fire? “Richard (Cousins) and I didn’t own a vehicle, and we were staying with his girlfriend in Eugene. We hitched a ride to Salem, where our drummer Tom Murphy was going to school, to rehearse,” Cray recalls. … [Read more...]
Wilson Music House
Active Years: 1937 - 1990's Ralph W. Wilson (owner/operator from 1937 – 1950) 1932 - Ralph Wilson and biz partner open small music store on W Broadway 1937 - Re-opens under Wilson Music House at 39 E 10th Ave. 1950 - Ralph retires and his son Bob Wilson and business partner Glen E. Houchen continues business By 1959 the store was located at 1070 Willamette Street 1970 - … [Read more...]
Mammy’s Cabin
Popular music venue in Glenwood. Advertised to UO students. … [Read more...]