Jeffrey Ross was a music promoter and manager in the Eugene area and managed numerous local bands including Upepo and Schwebke Bros. In 1975, Jeff Ross started the music program at the Eugene Hotel and became a popular blues/jazz venue. He currently lives in Seattle and is still working in music business providing management and management services for musicians. … [Read more...]
Donna Courtell – Courtell Talent Agency
Courtell Talent Agency was founded by Professional Singer and Business Owner, Donna Courtell in 1984. … [Read more...]
Allen & Phillip Kovac – TDA Productions
TDA Productions was The Place in-house production company called Totally Dedicated to Artists Productions Owners: Allen and Phillip Kovac Active Years: 1974-1984 Allen Kovac graduated from the University of Oregon Allen Kovac continued in the music business long after closing The Place: Founder/CEO of Tenth Street Entertainment (2002-Present) Eleven … [Read more...]
Tom Lasley – Northwest Sound
Active Years: 1967 -1970 Original Owners: Tom Lasley (1948-2014) and Jack Chunn "Lasley's empire-building business began at a birthday party during his senior year at South Eugene High School. At the party, he and another fellow decided to start Northwest Sound, Inc and promote dances...Several months later, Lasley signed a deal that gave him and his partner Jack Chunn … [Read more...]
Dottie Chase – Oregon Entertainment Agency
Dorothy “Dottie” Chase started the Oregon Entertainment Agency in 1966. Business History 1966 - 1972 Located at 119 E Broadway NE corner straight up 2 floors. Building was later torn down so had to move 1972 - 1978 Located at 1550 High St (2 story building) Recently, I had the pleasure to sit down with Dottie and ask her about her promotion … [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...]