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Emerald Club (1956-1962)

Categories: 1950s, 1960s, Eugene, Venue

Emerald Club 1957
1957

The Emerald Club was a popular music venue on the Glenwood strip between Eugene and Springfield Oregon.

Location: 3697 Franklin Blvd, Glenwood, Oregon (between Eugene and Springfield)

Building History

  • Clingman’s (1935-1955)
  • The Emerald Club (1956-1962)
  • Bimbo’s (1965-1966)
  • The Kon Tiki (1966-1969)
  • Roman Forum (1970-1974)
  • Currently the Ace Trading Company (pawn shop)

Music

  • Ernie Magill and the Highlights (1957)
  • Bobby Wetzell and the Western Stars (regular in 1960)
  • Johnny Hamilton and the Westernairs (1960)
  • Donny and the Astronauts (1962)
April 27, 1962 at The Emerald Club - Donny and the Astronauts
April 27, 1962

Tagged With: Bimbos, Clingmans, Emerald Club, Kon Tiki, Roman Forum

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