The Shelter, downstairs at the Cathy Location: 165 W 11th Ave, Eugene Dates: 1966-? Genre: Jazz Club Building History 1966 - Open House of The Shelter, downstairs at The Cathy Gilly’s Willy’s Seafood Grotto The Pad … [Read more...]
Scarborough Faire (Late 1960s-1970s)
Location: 136 E 11th Ave, Eugene Described at the time as a “hippie mall”. The central area had a small stage for performances. Founding Members: Gary St. Martin Building History Formally Hannum Motors Garage … [Read more...]
Ron & Maddy’s Caravelle (1968-1977)
Location: 160 Park St, Eugene Building History For more than 20 years this building was a night club spot with a revolving roster of names and addresses: Aug 19, 1948 Ad: Ernie Piluso’s Cafe – Completely remodeled and renovated at 157 E Broadway Feb 4, 1952 Ad: Piluso’s – 167 E Broadway Feb 24, 1955 Ad: Piluso’s Night Club 157 E Broadway, reopens after … [Read more...]
Roberts Grille (1966)
Location: 147 E Broadway, Eugene Owner: Elmer Roberts (music singing guitar) This is where Pearl Alley and Broadway is…N parking lot Sept 10 1927 Eugene Bowling Alley Will open the season 147 E Broadway (non dance ad) alleys have been re-sanded and re-surfaced and are in splendid condition … [Read more...]
Oddessey Coffee House (1969-1972)
Location: 713 Willamette St, Eugene Hosted original acoustic music by local musicians Building History Building was originally the Carroll Drug Store Music History 1969 Monty Fisher and Bonnie Olin (blues) Farmer’s Almanac Folk Music Show 1970 Stan Fink Quartet (jazz) John Anton & Jim Britton, Balladeers Amazing Grace with Monty Fisher … [Read more...]
New World Coffee House (1964-1970)
Location: Between 12th & 13th on alder St, Eugene Vic Sabin started the coffee house 1964. Hosted original acoustic music by local musicians. Building History 1968 Sold coffee house to group of folks who ran it as a collective til 1970 1964 Vic Sabin started the New World Coffee House … [Read more...]
Iron Bridge (1966-1967)
Location: 2nd Floor, 1025 Willamette Street, Eugene Oregon The New Iron Bridge/Iron Bridge was located on the corner of 10th and Willamette Street, across from the McDonald Theater. It was a popular concert and dance hall in the mid/late 60’s, booking both local and national touring bands such as Paul Butterfield, Charlie Musslewhite, Dick & Dee Dee, The Wailers, … [Read more...]
Monroe Stomp at Monroe Park (1965-1972)
Location: 980 Monroe St, Eugene A popular concert venue in the 60’s and early 70’s. Also known as the Monroe Center. “The hall had pretty good acoustics and the place was packed.” … [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...]
Laurelwood Club (1960s)
Location: 2700 Columbia St, Eugene Content Coming Soon! … [Read more...]