Caracas was a popular Latin Jazz band based in Eugene, Oregon. Active Years: 1979-1984 Original Members Mario Bressanutti Tony Proveaux Randy Deutcher Nathan Waddell Members Mario Bressanutti Paul Schimming (trumpet) Dennis Caffey (Drums) Mark Schneider (bass) Juan Lara (congas) Curtis Kraft (congas) Sal Figueroa (percussion) Additional musicians … [Read more...]
Snapshot of Lane County in the 1980's
Caracas
Robert Cray Band
Robert Cray and Richard Cousins arrive in Eugene, Oregon in 1974 and launch the Robert Cray Band. Active Years: 1974 - Present Genre: Blues Original Members Robert Cray - vocals & guitar Richard Cousins - bass Tom Murphy - drums Rocky Manzanares - harmonica Later Years Robert Cray - vocals & guitar Richard Cousins - bass David Olson … [Read more...]
Branding Iron
Active Years: 1950s-1980s Location: 579 E Broadway Street, Eugene, Oregon … [Read more...]
Scampi’s
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DeJola’s
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Harvester (1980-1981)
Location: 1475 Franklin Blvd. Eugene, Oregon The Harvester was a popular tavern and music venue across the street from the UO in the early 1980’s. Building History 1975-1980 Murphy & Me 1980-1981 The Harvester 1981-1984 BJ Kelly’s Music History ?? … [Read more...]
Burners
The Burners (1979-1984) Genre: Roadhouse and Classic R&B Home Base: Eugene, Oregon The original Burners: Chris Porter, Paul Burnett, Newel Briggs, Abner Burnett, and Butch Cousins Whole Lineup: Butch Cousins - drums Paul Burnett -guitar Abner Burnett - keyboards, guitars, and vocals Chris Porter - guitar Dean Engleson - bass Newel Briggs … [Read more...]
Thunderbird
The Thunderbird Hotel on Coburg Road, in Eugene Oregon, was a happening dancing and music scene for many years. Building History: Thunderbird Hotel Building torn down in 2014 Currently a Natural Food Store resides there. … [Read more...]
Rose de Lima
Rose de Lima (1980's) Genre: Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Members: Doug Whitlatch Russ Whitlatch Dave Olson … [Read more...]
Hotz
The Hotz aka: Da Hotz, Da Motley Hotz Active Years: 1971- 1981 Genre: Rock Home Base: Eugene, Oregon Different configurations and names over the years! Members of Da Motley Hotz (1971-1974) ?? Wane Fuday - Guitar Kip Richardson - Drums Bob Jones - Bass Herbie Winstead - Members of Da Hotz (1974-1977)?? Wane Fuday - Guitar Bob Jones - … [Read more...]