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Murphy & Me (1973-1978)

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, Eugene, Venue

Murphy & Me poster

Murphy & Me was a popular tavern and music venue across the street from the University of Oregon. Location: 1475 Franklin Blvd, Eugene OR Active Years: February 1973 - 1978 Owners: Laurence F. Cooley and Ted R. Murphy Building History Cooley and Murphy purchased the land and constructed the rustic style tavern along the bank of the Mill Race near the University of … [Read more...]

Le Mars in the Cellar (1970-1974)

Categories: 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 795 Willamette St, Eugene OR   Building History 1972-19??   The Mushroom 1970-1974   Le Mars (in the Cellar) 1974 Tiffany Club … [Read more...]

Hult Center for the Performing Arts (1976-Present)

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 1 Eugene Center, Eugene OR 97401   Concert History Dec 7, 1988 – Four Tops Feb 1986 – Jefferson Starship   More Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]

Homefried Truckstop (1972-1984)

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 790 E 14th Ave, Eugene OR   Mary Wagner founded the restaurant in 1972. The building was also a boarding house at the time; the residents paid a monthly stipend. In 1974 is was sold to a collective. Live music was a full time tradition. Mithrandir played at the grand opening. Building History (also seen listed as 1414 Alder Street) Currently Pegasus Pizza … [Read more...]

Feed Mill (1974-1978)

Categories: 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 259 E 5th Ave, Eugene OR 97401 Building History The Historic Granary Building built in the 1920’s. 1974-1978 - Feed Mill was a popular jazz and blues club owned by Herb Hazen.                              RG article:  Owner Herb Hazen – earlier owned the Roman Forum on Franklin Blvd. 1978 - Beiderbecke’s 1983-2007  Jo Federigo’s Restaurant & Jazz … [Read more...]

Ed’s Pit BBQ & Hunter Room (1974)

Categories: 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 959 Pearl St, Eugene OR   Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]

Duffy’s (1974)

Categories: 1970s, Eugene, Venue

Location: 801 E 13th Ave, Eugene OR   Popular music venue in the 1970’s. Currently a Starbuck’s Coffee. … [Read more...]

de Frisco’s Tavern (1976-1995)

Categories: 1970s, Eugene, Venue

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. … [Read more...]

Black Forest Tavern (1974-Present)

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Eugene, Venue

Original Location: 2657 Willamette St, Eugene OR Current Location: 50 E 11th Ave, Eugene, OR Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]

Cascade Club (1947-1974)

Categories: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Springfield, Venue

Cascade Club Springfield

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 recording studio under Lavender Label with layover for … [Read more...]

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