Archie Parrott and his orchestra played for many dances up and down the Willamette Valley and often traveled with many instruments. In the photo to the right, they are playing in a musical bandstand built of lattice work with a stylish decorative backdrop in Eugene’s Willamette Park in 1936. (Oct 17, 1936 RG article) Archie (standing) came from a Portland family of … [Read more...]
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Barney Cables
Location: 375 E 7th Ave. Eugene, Oregon Jazz Bar Building History Register Guard Article Originally Stadium Club drive-in restaurant 1979ish – Barney Cables ? -1989 – Jubilee Topless nightclub 1989-1998 – Good Times – sports bar & live music venue under Bob Jensen 1998 – 2000 – Good Times – sports bar & live music venue under Brad Miller 2000 … [Read more...]
Backdoor (1974-1978)
The Backdoor was a popular music venue in Eugene Oregon between 1974-1978. AKA: The Back Door Location: 1046 Oak St. Eugene, Oregon Building History 1967 - Eugene Blue Print Company 1974 - The Backdoor (SW corner of the over park) Currently: ?? Concerts History (unconfirmed) Nighthawks (1976) Burnside Bombers (1977) Paul DeLay Band (1978) … [Read more...]
Autzen Stadium (1970-1997)
Autzen Stadium is University of Oregon's football stadium which opened in 1967 and was used as a summer outdoor concerts venue from 1970-1997. A popular venue for the Grateful Dead, the stadium held a total of 10 Dead concerts between 1978-1994. Location: 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene OR 97401 Concert History May 6, 1997 – U2, Rage Against the Machine June 17, 18 … [Read more...]
Aunt Lucy Devine’s Wine Loft
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...]
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...]