Location: 801 E 13th Ave, Eugene OR Popular music venue in the 1970’s. Currently a Starbuck’s Coffee.
de Frisco’s Tavern (1976-1995)
Location: 99 10th Ave, Eugene Oregon Active Years: Oct. 1976 – 1995? Owner: Richard Meigs de Frisco’s was a 126-seat tavern/music venue located inside the Atrium Building in downtown Eugene.
Black Forest Tavern (1974-Present)
Original Location: 2657 Willamette St, Eugene OR Current Location: 50 E 11th Ave, Eugene, OR Content Coming Soon!
Cascade Club (1947-1974)
Location: 3202 Jasper Rd, 2 miles east of Springfield, Oregon The Cascade Club was owned and operated by Pat Mason, a major N.W. agent and promoter (Far West Amusements). Pat booked national acts and N.W. local bands to perform primarily on the weekends. The Cascade Club was mostly closed during the week and served as a […]
Orla Whitmore
Orla Whitmore Orla Whitmore was one of the only female jazz drummers in Eugene, Oregon in the 1960’s. Genre: Jazz Instrument: Drums Female drumer plays free and easy jazz – 1964 Register Guard article
Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper aka: Sir Henry Cooper Born in Eugene, Oregon Genre: Blues Band History: Los Explores (1980-1982) Los Falcons Henry and the Hamhocks The Terraplanes Duffy Bishop Band Bluesman Exposes his Eugene Roots – Nov 19, 1999 RG article
Yob
Yob (1996–2006; 2008–present) Genre: Doom Metal/Stoner Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon YOB is a doom metal band from Eugene, Oregon, composed of Aaron Rieseberg, Travis Foster and Mike Scheidt. YOB was founded by the vocalist/guitarist Mike Scheidt in 1996 (Source: Wikipedia)
White Liberals
White Liberals (1981-1985) Genre: Underground Rock (Psycho-Funk) Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Formed by Michael Billings Lineup: Michael Billings – Vocals/Guitar Brent Bosworth – Guitar/Background Vocals Doug Wilson – Keyboards/Background Vocals Joji Nagata – Bass Chris Gould – Horn/Background Vocals Dave O’Toole – Alto Sax Tom Pettit – Drums Todd Bryerton – Drums (after Tom left)
Surf Trio
The Surf Trio (1984–2000; 2002–present) Genre: Punk/Surf Rock The Surf Trio recorded and played mostly original material; instrumental surf, 60’s garage, pop-punk and Ramones influenced punk rock. Base Location Eugene, Oregon Founding Members: Ron Kleim – guitar and vocals Pete Weinberger – guitar and vocals Dave Meyers – bass Aaron Temple – drums Dave Meyers was replaced by Jeff Martin shortly […]
Floater
Floater (1993–present) Genre: Rock/Alternative Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Floater is an American rock band currently based in Portland, Oregon. The band was started in 1993 by Robert Wynia, Peter Cornett and David Amador. They are known for their progressive concept albums, stylized storytelling, intense live performances, and devoted fanbase. Source: wikipedia
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies (1989–2000; 2002–present) Genre: Ska/Swing/Funk Base Location: Eugene, Oregon The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies perform “Zoot Suit Riot” on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on July 13, 1998
Vipers
The Vipers featuring Deb Cleveland Genre: Blues Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Byron Case – vocals, bass guitar, background vocals Jon Silvermoon – vocals, harmonica, background vocals Rick Markstrom – vocals, drums, background vocals Deb Cleveland – vocals, background vocals John Ward – guitar, background vocals
Byran Case
Byran Case played bass for: The Sunrays The Party Kings Nicolette Helm & Queen Bee The Heaters
Leon Smith
Location: West Eugene, Oregon With roots in the early rock ‘n roll scene, now known as Rockabilly music, Leon Smith can be found in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Leon Smith’s 1959 hit single, Little 40 Ford, quickly rose to the top of the charts on the West Coast and allowed him to make his mark […]
Jolly Time Dance Hall
Jolly Time Ballroom / Dance Hall Location: Willamette City / Oakridge, Oregon March 17, 1939 – Gala opening with Bob Ramsey and his Band 1940 – Benefit Dance for Easter Egg Hunt May 24, 1941 – Vern Minkler and his Orchestra 1942 – Westfir Orchestra preceding the dance at Jolly Time …