Located at 2272 Roosevelt Blvd in Eugene, Oregon, Orbit Sound Company (country acts), Willamette Records (1959-1960) and Myrtle Mountain Publishing Company were founded by Lloyd “Grandpappy” Smith, an upright bass player and bandleader of the Western Valley Boys, the Melody Ranch house band. Located at the same address Melody Ranch was a country western dance hall operated … [Read more...]
Orbit Sound
Located at 2272 Roosevelt Blvd in Eugene, Oregon, Orbit Sound Company (country acts), Willamette Records (1959-1960) and Myrtle Mountain Publishing Company were founded by Lloyd “Grandpappy” Smith, an upright bass player and bandleader of the Western Valley Boys, the Melody Ranch house band. Located at the same address Melody Ranch was a country western dance hall operated … [Read more...]
Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers
Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers was the house band at the Rendezvous located at 99 N just over the overpass. They played every Sat Night. Active Years: 1960's Members: Leon Bell … [Read more...]
Salt n’ Pepper Blues Band
Active Years: Late 1970's - Early 1980's Members: Scott Cagle - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Blue Owens - Harmonica, Vocals Chris (Papa) Robbins - Lead Guitar, Vocals Skip Falkenbach - Drums Scott Willis - Bass Played: Black Forest Dexter Lake Club … [Read more...]
Rockus
Rockus was a three piece power trio based in Eugene, Oregon. Active Years: Late 1970's- early 1980's Members: Dave Bruell - bass and vocals Jeff Capps - drums Michael Souther - guitar and vocals We found our name (and style) when the police came to the house at which we were rehearsing and cited us for "loud and raucous music." After Jeff Capps left the … [Read more...]
Met
The Met - "Eugene's first new-wave dance club for people younger than 21. Promises hot tunes, clean fun." Location: 412 Pearl St. Eugene Oregon Owners: Jeff Maggard (19) , Mike Maggard (21), & Jim Suthard (21) - all from Portland Venue History: 1980-1984 - Grand Illusions Sept. 1984 - The Met Booth seating for 200 encircling a 40-by-27 foot parquet dance … [Read more...]
Tavern on the Green
Location: 1375 Irving Road, Eugene Oregon (Santa Clara area) History: Late 1950s - Green Acres public golf course established 1960 - Fraternal Order of Eagles Eugene No. 275 operated site 2013 - Westside Baptist Church Music: 1980s Hot Whacks - Rock n' Roll Bosworth Brothers - Rock n' Roll The News - Rock n' Roll Star Flight - Rock n' Roll … [Read more...]
Perry’s
Perry’s was located at 957 Pearl Street, Eugene Oregon Music: 1980s John Workman Larry Natwick Trio Sonny King and Nancy King David Mitchell and Jerry Gleason David Freisen and John Stowell Bob Dorough … [Read more...]
EMU Dining Room – Beer Gardens
Famous Friday afternoon Beer Gardens. Music: Lloyd Cherrybird Spring Band (May 5, 1970) Tony Sardini and the Waste Banned (1980) The Kingsmen (1985) Hüsker Dü (Feb. 22, 1985) … [Read more...]
Beiderbecks
Location: 259 E 5th Ave Live music 7 night a week! Building History: The Historic Granary Building built in the 1920’s. 1974-1977 Feed Mill (Herb Hazen – Owner) 1978 -1982 Beiderbecks 1983-2007 Jo Federigo’s Restaurant & Jazz Club 2008-2016 The Granary Music: Emmett Williams (1980) John Workman (1980) Phillip Curtis (1980) Larry … [Read more...]