Founded in 1965 as a community orchestra, Eugene Symphony’s early years included performances in living rooms, schools and churches. The orchestra took up residence in Eugene’s Hult Center for the Performing Arts in 1982 and has since performed with the likes of violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, soprano Renee Fleming, Portland’s treasured Pink Martini, and […]
Rand Hoberg
Rand Hoberg has been a popular musician in the Lane County area since the 1960’s. Name of band: WildfireCategories: Rock Active Years: 1975 – 1982. Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Diane (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums) Name of band: Dawn PatrolCategories: Rock Active Years: 1983 – 1986 Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums), Ed […]
Tim Hardin (1941–1980)
Tom Hardin, born in Eugene, was an American folk musician and composer. He grew up near Hendricks Park and went to South Eugene High School. Tim dropped out during his senior year to join the Marines. Anyone around in the 60’s or 70’s has heard his songs. They were standards for artists to cover, particularly “If I […]
Eugene Music Company
Location: 181 E Broadway – Downtown Eugene Active Years: 1950s
Wilson Music House
Active Years: 1937 – 1990’s Ralph W. Wilson (owner/operator from 1937 – 1950) 1932 – Ralph Wilson and biz partner open small music store on W Broadway 1937 – Re-opens under Wilson Music House at 39 E 10th Ave. 1950 – Ralph retires and his son Bob Wilson and business partner Glen E. Houchen continues […]
Willamette Records
Located at 2272 Roosevelt Blvd in Eugene, Oregon, Orbit Sound Company (country acts), Willamette Records (1959-1960) and Myrtle Mountain Publishing Company were founded by Lloyd “Grandpappy” Smith, an upright bass player and bandleader of the Western Valley Boys, the Melody Ranch house band. Located at the same address Melody Ranch was a country western dance […]
Orbit Sound
Located at 2272 Roosevelt Blvd in Eugene, Oregon, Orbit Sound Company (country acts), Willamette Records (1959-1960) and Myrtle Mountain Publishing Company were founded by Lloyd “Grandpappy” Smith, an upright bass player and bandleader of the Western Valley Boys, the Melody Ranch house band. Located at the same address Melody Ranch was a country western dance […]
Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers
Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers was the house band at the Rendezvous located at 99 N just over the overpass. They played every Sat Night. Active Years: 1960’s Members: Leon Bell
Rendezvous
Location: 99 N just over the overpass Active Years: 1959-? Building History Melody Ranch til 1959 Rendezvous Dancing every Saturday night! Music: Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers (house band)
Civic Music Association
1943-? “During this era there were two “organized” music plans, one operated by Columbia Artists (a subsidiary of CBS Broadcasting) known as Community Concerts, and the other operated by the National Broadcasting Company as a subsidiary known as the Civic Music Association. The University of Oregon operated under the civic music plan. This plan differed […]
American Federation of Musicians – Local 689
Celebrating 100 years of supporting live music and professional musicians! Local 689 is a chapter of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. Local 689 was granted charter in 1914, making it one of the oldest organizations in Eugene. The Local had its own building at 2489 Portland Street in Eugene between […]
Forester
The Forester was a popular Jazz Club in downtown Eugene Oregon in the mid 1960s. This location housed a wide varity of clubs over the years. Location: 160 S Park 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 – […]
Sahara Club (1956-1962)
The Sahara Club was a popular music venue in downtown Eugene Oregon from March 1956 through March 1962. This location housed a wide varity of clubs over the years. Location: 157 E Broadway 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 […]
ARCO Records
Location: Eugene Oregon Years Active: 1950s-1960s Recording History 1959 – Larry De Rieux, Chicken Session / Darlene, Darlene,#101-102 1959? – The TRAVELERS THREE, “Johnny With The Bandy Legs” / “Run Come See Jerusalem” (Eugene) 1959 – The CORVETTES [II], “Rockin’ Round The Mountain” / “Shasta”– #104 1959? – The TRAVELERS THREE, “Roll Along” / “Gotta Travel On” – #105
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)
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