Green Parrot Coffee Shop was a popular music venue located near the UO campus in Eugene Oregon. Location: 780 East 11th Avenue, Eugene Oregon (Alder & 11th) Sept 28, 1935 - Art Holman Orchestra … [Read more...]
Playground (1941-1961)
Located between Jasper and Fall Creek on Jasper Road (4 miles above Jasper). Dance hall located near a swimming hole on Fall Creek. Had picnic grounds and play area for the kids with swing set, etc. Kids had a place to play outside while the parents danced. Building History Originally the Shady Nook Resort in the 1930's. Jan, 1937 - Thomas Tengs purchases Shady … [Read more...]
Cuthbert Ampitheather (1982-Present)
Location: Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon Opened in June 1982 A beautiful concert venue with a capacity of 5,000, The Cuthbert Amphitheater offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy live music outdoors during spectacular Oregon summers. The Cuthbert features superb sound, beer gardens, food booths and an environment perfect for enjoying superb music performed live by the … [Read more...]
Lane County Fair Grounds (1960s to Present)
Building History Concert posters list this location as the Lane Auditorium, Lane County Civic Center, Lane Expo Center & Lane County Fair Grounds. Concert History Sept 22, 1968 – Country Joe and The Fish, Ian Maddron, & Death Sound Blues Band (Lane County Fairgrounds) Feb 14, 1972 - Porter Wagoner Show with Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton, Speck Rhodes. … [Read more...]
Torq/Tork Club (1965-1967)
Location: 4732 Franklin Blvd, Glenwood, Oregon 97403 Popular teen dance hall & restaurant in the Glenwood district. Owners: Steven Munson, age 21 (UO Student) and Jeff Moir 17 (Senior at North Eugene High School) Originally named Torquilstone then shortened to Tork, Torqe and Torq. Dance Hall accommodated 800 people. Building History 1927-1965 Midway Roller … [Read more...]
Clingman’s (1935-1955)
Clingman's was a popular music venue on the Glenwood strip between Eugene and Springfield Oregon. Location: 3697 Franklin Blvd. Owned by Otis Clingman, a popular wrestler. Building History Clingman’s (1935-1955) The Emerald Club (1956-1962) Bimbo’s (1965-1966) The Kon Tiki (1966-1969) Roman Forum (1970-1974) Currently the Ace Trading Company … [Read more...]
Willamette Park Ballroom (1931-1953)
Ballroom History Willamette Park Ballroom was a very popular music and dancing spot that opened May 23, 1931. The park was located on Pacific Highway / Rt 2 Hwy 99 S just before the railroad overpass in Glenwood (now would be described as just south of the Operating Engineers Training Center at 5001 Franklin Blvd). The Proprietor and Manager was A. B. Loud. He also owned … [Read more...]
Silver Spray Ballroom (1931-1946)
Location: 24 W 7th Downtown Eugene (Willamette) Across the street from the Paramont Skating Rink (25 W 7th). Block away from the Moose Ball Room (15 W 7th). 1936 - Listed as a Semi Modern Dance Hall 1937 Dance Hall listing in the phone book for Townsand Club #1 at 24 7th W. Music History 1931 – Valley Orchestra 1939 – 1946 The Silver Spray Modern Boys … [Read more...]
Shady Nook Resort (1930-1941)
Located between Jasper and Fall Creek on Jasper Road (4 miles above Jasper). Dance hall was located near a swimming hole on Fall Creek. Had picnic grounds and play area for the kids with swing set, etc. Kids had a place to play outside while the parents danced. Building History Originally the Shady Nook Resort in the 1930s. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Staton. Aug 1-2, … [Read more...]
Max’s Tavern (1932-Present)
Location: 13th Ave, Eugene 1990 – New Max’s Tavern 1990 Article 2014 – Names best bar in the world – Connection with the Simpson’s … [Read more...]