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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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) … [Read more...]
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 - … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Byran Case
Byran Case played bass for: The Sunrays The Party Kings Nicolette Helm & Queen Bee The Heaters … [Read more...]
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 in rock 'n roll history. Early in his career he shared the stage with numerous … [Read more...]
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 … … [Read more...]