The Lemon Lime Band (1969-1972) Genre: Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Dave Dybevik (guitar) Denny Phelps (B3 Hammond organ) also played in Slick and Wicked from Seattle Don Ross (bass) Reid Smeltzer (drums) also played in Harold Bradford Trio Pat Dull (organ, Alan Bradburn (drums) Were the first band to play the Down Under Club in Eugene. Held … [Read more...]
Snapshot of Lane County in the 1970's
Barney Cables
Location: 375 E 7th Ave. Eugene, Oregon Jazz Bar Building History Register Guard Article Originally Stadium Club drive-in restaurant 1979ish – Barney Cables ? -1989 – Jubilee Topless nightclub 1989-1998 – Good Times – sports bar & live music venue under Bob Jensen 1998 – 2000 – Good Times – sports bar & live music venue under Brad Miller 2000 … [Read more...]
Backdoor (1974-1978)
The Backdoor was a popular music venue in Eugene Oregon between 1974-1978. AKA: The Back Door Location: 1046 Oak St. Eugene, Oregon Building History 1967 - Eugene Blue Print Company 1974 - The Backdoor (SW corner of the over park) Currently: ?? Concerts History (unconfirmed) Nighthawks (1976) Burnside Bombers (1977) Paul DeLay Band (1978) … [Read more...]
Autzen Stadium (1970-1997)
Autzen Stadium is University of Oregon's football stadium which opened in 1967 and was used as a summer outdoor concerts venue from 1970-1997. A popular venue for the Grateful Dead, the stadium held a total of 10 Dead concerts between 1978-1994. Location: 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene OR 97401 Concert History May 6, 1997 – U2, Rage Against the Machine June 17, 18 … [Read more...]
Attic (1969-1971)
Location: 2nd Floor 1025 Willamette St, Eugene The Attic 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 late 60’s and early 70’s, booking both local and national touring bands such as Notary Sojac, the Wailers, Buddy Guy, Ike & Tina Turner and the Ikettes, and Charlie … [Read more...]
Armory (Eugene)
The Eugene Armory, located in downtown Eugene on the northeast corner of 7th and Oak, was a popular music venue attracting both local and national acts. aka: the Eugene’s National Guard Armory or The Armory. Address: 125 E 7th St., Eugene, Oregon Building History The Armory was built in 1914 and designed by a notable local architect John Hunzicker (1867-1945), who … [Read more...]
Harold Bradford Trio
Harold Bradford Trio (1973-1974) Genre: Blues, Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Harold Bradford – Piano Harry Lassegard - Drums - also played in the Searchin’ Soul blues band (Passed 1979) Keith Doug Skelton – Bass - also played in the Searchin’ Soul Blues Band and Palace Meat Market Celeste Rauchert – Vocals Reid Smeltzer – Drums - also played in … [Read more...]
Hammond Typewriter
Hammond Typewriter (1967-1971) The original name was “The Number Two Hammond Typewriter” Genre: Rock Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Wane Fuday – Lead Guitar Jay (John) Wilson – Vocals Ben Hall – Drums Cliff Hunter – Bass Debbie Gordon – Keyboards, Vocals Ken Biggs – Keyboards, Drums Randy Crawford – Rhythm Guitar Clel Gibson – … [Read more...]
Goofy Band
The Goofy Band (1970s) Genre: Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Randy Bowser ~ Keyboards Dennis Gordon ~ Guitar Tom Morrison ~ Guitar (also played in Prince Gabriel’s Fleet) Tim Tompkins ~ Cello (also played in Prince Gabriel’s Fleet) Tom Tompkins ~ Viola (also played in Prince Gabriel’s Fleet) Greg Weed ~ Chord Organ, Vocals Source: PNW Bands … [Read more...]
Elmac Spyder
Elmac Spyder (1969 – 1971) Genre: Eclectic with a mix of rock and blues with some jazz influences courtesy of Spencer Barton (a student of the late, great Gary Beck). The band was noted for its arrangements of cover tunes, sometimes in a quite different style. Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Gordon Scott (lead vocals, harp) also in Seventh Resemblance … [Read more...]