In 1912, the residents of Thurston built the Thurston Community Hall across from the general store on Thurston Road. It was one of the first buildings in Oregon to be constructed with curved laminated beams that form an arched ceiling and roof. The building was designed by Morris Brown, who had seen a tabernacle with an arched ceiling in Salem. The Community Hall served as the … [Read more...]
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Music events, venues and musicians/bands in Springfield.
Springfield Cornet Band
In the 1890s, Springfield had its own Cornet Band which gave regular performances in a bandstand on the southwest corner of Second and Main Streets. - Source: Springfield Historic Context Statement, 1999. Early band director - Tim Wheeler. Source: Undocumented Later band director - Albert Perfect MUSIC ON PROGRAM FRIDAY EVE (Friday night at a meeting) of the Chamber of … [Read more...]
Outer Limits
The Outer Limits was a popular music venue for youth in the early 1980's. Location: 3202 Jasper Rd, 2 miles east of Springfield, Oregon Building History: Originally was Granada Gardens 1/15/1947 The Cascade Club located on Old Jasper Hwy. Directions described as 2 miles east of Springfield, turn right at the Union Station. 7/3/1953 Listed as The Cascade … [Read more...]
Factory (Edison’s Bar)
Location: 4740 Main St, Springfield Oregon Active Years: 1980s Building History Whiskey River Ranch 2011 (closed 2014) Country Side 2008 Foxfire - 2002 Factory Restaurant and Edison's Bar 1980s Music History 1984 Nov 2-3 - Ducat - funk from Portland Nov 9 - Robert Cray, with opening band, Tino and the Cruisers Nov 10 - … [Read more...]
Larry De Rieux
Home base: Springfield, Oregon Genre: Rockabilly Rockabilly Hall of Fame 1959 - Recorded Chicken Session and Darlene Darlene at ARCO Records in Eugene, Oregon 2002 - "Chicken Session" reissued on compilation LP Chicken Session. Side One Track #1 (Norton Records NW 911) … [Read more...]
Notary Sojac
Though originally from Tigard, Notary Sojac had strong ties to Eugene and settled here and Springfield in the mid 70's. - Doug Wilson Genre: From driving rock to jazzy instrumental improv and interplay, to blues and country. Members: Mario Bolivar - Drums Justin Bonner - Drums, Vocals Will Herold - Keyboards Bobb Koski -Rhythm Guitar, Flute, Coronet, Vocals Steve … [Read more...]
Sugar Shack Canteen
Location: Inside the Springfield Memorial Building at 765 North A Street, Springfield Oregon Willamalane Recreation District owns the building Canteen History 1946 - First indication of Willamalane holds dances 1948 - Willamalane first sponsors "Canteen" for student dances at the Jr High and Masonic Hall 1960 - Willamalane Park District opens the "Canteen" for … [Read more...]
Pat Mason – Far West Amusements
Pat Mason was 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 at his club, The Cascade Club. Location: Cascade Club, 3202 Jasper Rd, 2 miles east of Springfield, Oregon. The Cascade Club was mostly closed during the week and also served as a recording studio under Lavender Label … [Read more...]
Tempters
The Tempters (1964-1965) Genre: Garage Rock Base Location: Springfield, OR Ron Craig – Lead Guitar (also played in The Sires) Joe Crippen – Vocals (also played in Truth) Dan Rodakalski – Bass Dave Rodakalski – Drums (also played in Truth) Jack Kuhn - Rhythm Guitar … [Read more...]
Lemon Tree (1968)
Location: 3202 Jasper Rd, 2 miles east of Springfield. Building History Originally was Granada Gardens 1/15/1947 The Cascade Club located on Old Jasper Hwy. Directions described as 2 miles east of Springfield, turn right at the Union Station. 7/3/1953 Listed as The Cascade Restaurant and Lounge (formally The Cascade Club) Open Sat. Nights 3/10/1962 Listed as The New … [Read more...]