Steve Smith came to Eugene from Boulder Colorado. His band quickly became one of Eugene's most popular and versatile rhythm and blues bands. Steve masterfully combined reggae and jazz fusion guitar with crystal blues vocals - giving the listeners a wide spectrum of musical pleasure. --1988 Eugene Blues Calendar. Genre: R&B Active Years: mid 1980s Members: … [Read more...]
Snapshot of Lane County in the 1980's
Insta-Gators
Genre: Traditional Blues Active Years: late 1980s Members: Chris Porter - bass Rob Wilson - drums James Bradshaw - guitar … [Read more...]
Etouffee
Genre: Cajun/Southern Swamp Rock Active Years: 1980s - present Original Members: T-Bone Weldon Kelly Thibodeaux Bob Biser Jerry Leff John Fohl … [Read more...]
Soulsations
Soulsations were a popular dance band in Eugene, Oregon in the late 1980s. They released their first 45 record in 1987. Sugar on Top, an original song written by vocalist Teddy Boy Roix. Soulsations grew out of Joe Lewis and Teddy Boy Roix's band, the Pop Tarts. Genre: Soul Active Years: 1980s Home Base: Eugene, Oregon Members: Rick Markstrom - drums & … [Read more...]
Mithrandir
Mithrandir was a popular folk band based in Eugene Oregon. Active Years: 1970-1982 The three sisters Kathy Burleson, Janie Smith and Kriss Crowley moved to Eugene from L.A. in the ’70s. Burleson describes Mithrandir’s music as “island rock, a cross between Latin and soul.” The group officially disbanded in 1982. - Source, Eugene Weekly - 2010 Members: Janie Smith … [Read more...]
Gung Ho Studio
Active Years: Established in Eugene in 1985. Still active. Location: Outskirts of Eugene, Oregon Owner/Engineer: Billy Barnett More history on his Website … [Read more...]
Pro-Arts Studio
Active Years: 1985 - Current Location: Eugene, Oregon Owner: Anthony Proveaux Recordings include: Everclear Floater I-5 Killers Tracy Bonham Compilations include: Northwest Post Grunge Fieldburn … [Read more...]
Real to Reel Studio
Active Years: 1980's Location: Eugene, Oregon Owner: Forrest? … [Read more...]
Producers Recording Studio
Active Years: 1978 - 1983 History Original location was at 975 Oak Street, Suite 650 Eugene, Oregon 97401 Later moved to 156 W 6th - half block from the Hult Center (originally an old ice house) Owners: Mike Dilley and Lawrence O'Dell Sound Engineer: Steve Diamond Producer: George Bouhes 1982 - Lawrence O'Dell buys out Mike Dilley's share of the … [Read more...]
Tri-Ad Recording Studios
Tri-Ad was a full service audio recording studio. Active Years: 1970's - 1990 Location: 1825 Oak St., Eugene, Oregon, 97401 1978 to 1982 - Don Ross was a partner and engineer Oct. 1990 - Company dissolved 1991 - Sold studio to Peter & Allan Weyl (became Triad Studios)? Sample of Recordings: 1976 - The Coltrane Blues Band, "Cold Day in Hell" - … [Read more...]