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Wesley Center (1960-1980)

Categories: 1960s, 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 1236 Kincaid St Building History University District Concert History Searchin’ Soul Blues Band (Eugene band) late 60’s often played here … [Read more...]

Union Boiler (1960s)

Categories: 1960s, Eugene, Venue

Location: Eugene, Oregon Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]

Temple Broiler

Categories: 1960s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 136 E 6th Ave, Eugene Years: 1962 Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]

Shelter

Categories: 1960s, Eugene, Jazz, Venue

The Shelter, downstairs at the Cathy Location: 165 W 11th Ave, Eugene Dates: 1966-? Genre: Jazz Club Building History 1966 - Open House of The Shelter, downstairs at The Cathy Gilly’s Willy’s Seafood Grotto The Pad         … [Read more...]

Scarborough Faire (Late 1960s-1970s)

Categories: 1960s, 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Wayne Drury and Rob Anderson of Jackdaw

Location: 136 E 11th Ave, Eugene Described at the time as a “hippie mall”. The central area had a small stage for performances. Founding Members: Gary St. Martin Building History Formally Hannum Motors Garage   … [Read more...]

Ron & Maddy’s Caravelle (1968-1977)

Categories: 1960s, 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 160 Park St, 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 and renovated at 157 E Broadway Feb 4, 1952 Ad: Piluso’s – 167 E Broadway Feb 24, 1955 Ad: Piluso’s Night Club 157 E Broadway, reopens after … [Read more...]

Roberts Grille (1966)

Categories: 1960s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 147 E Broadway, Eugene   Owner: Elmer Roberts  (music singing guitar) This is where Pearl Alley and Broadway is…N parking lot Sept 10 1927  Eugene Bowling Alley Will open the season 147 E Broadway (non dance ad) alleys have been re-sanded and re-surfaced and are in splendid condition … [Read more...]

Oddessey Coffee House (1969-1972)

Categories: 1960s, 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 713 Willamette St, Eugene Hosted original acoustic music by local musicians Building History Building was originally the Carroll Drug Store Music History 1969 Monty Fisher and Bonnie Olin (blues) Farmer’s Almanac Folk Music Show 1970 Stan Fink Quartet (jazz) John Anton & Jim Britton, Balladeers Amazing Grace with Monty Fisher … [Read more...]

New World Coffee House (1964-1970)

Categories: 1960s, 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: Between 12th & 13th on alder St, Eugene   Vic Sabin started the coffee house 1964. Hosted original acoustic music by local musicians. Building History 1968 Sold coffee house to group of folks who ran it as a collective til 1970 1964 Vic Sabin started the New World Coffee House … [Read more...]

Iron Bridge (1966-1967)

Categories: 1960s, Eugene, Venue

1025 Willamette St Eugene Oregon

Location: 2nd Floor, 1025 Willamette Street, Eugene Oregon The New Iron Bridge/Iron Bridge 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 mid/late 60’s, booking both local and national touring bands such as Paul Butterfield, Charlie Musslewhite, Dick & Dee Dee, The Wailers, … [Read more...]

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