Lane County Music History Project
Explore Our Rich Music History
WOW Hall (1924-Present) W.O.W. is an abbreviation for "Woodmen of the World" Location: 291 W 8th (NE corner of 8th & Lincoln), Eugene, Oregon Building History The corner of 8th and Lincoln has been a community gathering place since the days of city founder Eugene Skinner. The first building erected on the site was a small church; it was replaced in 1883 by a … [Read more...]
Taylor's (1922-Present) Originally, Taylor’s was started by Fred and Hersch Taylor (son). Location: 13th St, near University of Oregon Music History Taylor’s is best known for it’s tradition of a friendly atmosphere and great live music. Regular appearances by Curtis Salgado in the 1970’s. Blues Traveler in the 80’s and Widespread Panic in the 90’s all highlight the … [Read more...]
McArthur Court was the basketball arena on the University of Oregon campus. Also known as the Igloo, The Pit and Mac Court. Architect: Lawrence & Holford Construction began in June 1926 and ended in December of that year. ASUO funded McArthur Court, named for Clifton N. 'Pat" McArthur, the first president of the ASUO (1899-1900). Initially designed to seat 6000, later … [Read more...]
Location: 222 E Broadway, Downtown Eugene Building History The Eugene Hotel opened its doors with dinner, dancing (to big band orchestras) and much fanfare on June 15, 1925. Many prominent people in business and hotel circles throughout the state attended the Grand Opening. The Americanized-Spanish architectural style, with cream-colored stucco finish, caused it to be … [Read more...]
Location: 961 E 18th Ave. Eugene University of Oregon Beall Concert Hall was built in 1924. Beall Concert Hall Website … [Read more...]
Curtis Salgado grew up in Eugene, Oregon. By his early 20s, Salgado was already making a name for himself in Eugene’s bar scene with his band The Nighthawks, and later as co-leader of The Robert Cray Band. In 1977, comedian/actor John Belushi was in Eugene filming Animal House. During downtime from production, Belushi caught a typically ferocious Salgado performance and … [Read more...]
BJ Kelly’s was a popular tavern and music venue along the Mill Race across the street from the University of Oregon. Location: 1475 Franklin Blvd. Eugene, OR Active Years: 1979-1984 Owners: Steve O'Kell and Tom Connor Building History 1973-1978 Murphy & Me 1978-1979 The Harvester (Opened Dec. 1978) 1979-1984 B.J. Kelly’s (Opened Dec. 1979) 1985 Oregon West … [Read more...]
Location: 440 Coburg Rd, Eugene OR Building History Currently Cafe 440 1971 Villa Roma … [Read more...]
Location: 870 Pearl St, Eugene OR 97401 Opened in 1976 by Robert Able and Kurt Falkenstein … [Read more...]
Location: 230 Polk St, Eugene OR 97402 Early 70’s counter culture “membership nightclub” featuring live music/dancing/art/films. Located in the heart of the Whiteaker Neighborhood. Concerts Searchin’ Souls Blue Band (1970/1971) Mixed Experience (Jazz) (1970/1971) Soulful Six Plus (Soul) (1970) St. Chattanooga (1971) Amazing Grace, Monty Fisher … [Read more...]
