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 […]
Vicious Rumors
Name of band: Vicious RumorsCategories: RockActive Years: 1987 – 1991 Members: Ed Burns (vocals and rhythm guitar), Rand Hoberg (bass), Dexter Ledford (lead guitar), Jeff Long (Drums), Mikey (Drums).
Dawn Patrol
Categories: Rock Active Years: 1983 – 1986Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums), Ed Burns (guitar).
Wildfire
Categories: Rock Active Years: 1975 – 1982 Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Diane (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums)
Fiddlin’ Big Sue Band
Genre: Rooted in Old Time Fiddling, Bluegrass, Newgrass, & SueGrass The Whiskey Creek String Band played from 1974 to 1983 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 […]
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 […]
Moses Carbon Graphite Guitars
Started by Steve Moser of Eugene, Moses Carbon Graphite is Lane County’s historically largest finished musical instrument and instrument components business. During its tenure is has produced the greatest number of carbon fiber-based musical gear worldwide. This includes over 75,000 electric stringed instrument necks as well as classical strings parts, along with serving the needs of […]
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 […]
Donna Courtell – Courtell Talent Agency
Courtell Talent Agency was founded by Professional Singer and Business Owner, Donna Courtell in 1984.
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 […]
Salt n’ Pepper Blues Band
Active Years: Late 1970’s – Early 1980’s Members: Scott Cagle – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Blue Owens – Harmonica, Vocals Chris (Papa) Robbins – Lead Guitar, Vocals Skip Falkenbach – Drums Scott Willis – Bass Played: Black Forest Dexter Lake Club
Rockus
Rockus was a three piece power trio based in Eugene, Oregon. Active Years: Late 1970’s- early 1980’s Members: Dave Bruell – bass and vocals Jeff Capps – drums Michael Souther – guitar and vocals We found our name (and style) when the police came to the house at which we were rehearsing and cited us for “loud and […]
Met
The Met – “Eugene’s first new-wave dance club for people younger than 21. Promises hot tunes, clean fun.” Location: 412 Pearl St. Eugene Oregon Owners: Jeff Maggard (19) , Mike Maggard (21), & Jim Suthard (21) – all from Portland Venue History: 1980-1984 – Grand Illusions Sept. 1984 – The Met Booth seating for 200 encircling a […]
Tavern on the Green
Location: 1375 Irving Road, Eugene Oregon (Santa Clara area) History: Late 1950s – Green Acres public golf course established 1960 – Fraternal Order of Eagles Eugene No. 275 operated site 2013 – Westside Baptist Church Music: 1980s Hot Whacks – Rock n’ Roll Bosworth Brothers – Rock n’ Roll The News – Rock n’ Roll […]
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