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 most … [Read more...]
Snapshot of Lane County in the 1970's
Oregon Bach Festival
In 1970 German organist and conductor Helmuth Rilling came to the University of Oregon for a series of workshops and an informal concert. Since then, Oregon Bach Festival—through the efforts of Rilling, co-founder Royce Saltzman, and a cadre of volunteers, musicians, patrons, and donors—has blossomed into one of the foremost celebrations of Bach’s music and legacy in the United … [Read more...]
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), … [Read more...]
Wildfire
Categories: Rock Active Years: 1975 – 1982 Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Diane (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums) … [Read more...]
Whiskey Creek (1974-1983)
The Whiskey Creek String Band played from 1974 to 1983 Genre: Rooted in Old Time Fiddling, Bluegrass, Newgrass, & SueGrass Members: Sue Hunnel (aka: Fiddlin' Sue) - Fiddle Tom Hunnel (aka: Uncle T) - Vocals, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo Coyote Bill Frenchie Then became the Fiddlin' Big Sue, Uncle T & Johnny band from 1984 to 2004 Still playing … [Read more...]
Happy Daze Band (1976-2005)
Happy Daze Band played between 1976 - 2005 Happy Daze Band was a 50's, & 60's group that played locally and at special venues i.e. Lane County Fair, Autzen Stadium (4th of July fireworks), Hayward Field during the filming of The Prefontaine Movie. They also fronted the Kingsman, The Ink Spots, The Ventures and Jan & Dean. Many Car Cruises and casinos. Members: … [Read more...]
Jeff Ross Music
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...]
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 Were a Carpenter” and “Reason to Believe”. … [Read more...]
Gin
GIN was a rock band formed in 1975 and based out of Oregon. They played school dances and events around the region and won two "Battle of The Bands" contests. GIN performed popular music from the time and also composed several of their own songs. They recorded two of their originals, "Louisville Luck" & "All You Gotta Do" at Raspberry Studios in Eugene Oregon. I was … [Read more...]
Robert Cray
The glow of a career in music began when Cray was a teen, and in 1974 it burst into flames as the Robert Cray Band came together in Eugene, Oregon. How strong was the fire? “Richard (Cousins) and I didn’t own a vehicle, and we were staying with his girlfriend in Eugene. We hitched a ride to Salem, where our drummer Tom Murphy was going to school, to rehearse,” Cray recalls. … [Read more...]