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Murphy & Me (1973-1978)

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, Eugene, Venue

Murphy & Me was a popular tavern and music venue across the street from the University of Oregon.

Location: 1475 Franklin Blvd, Eugene OR

Active Years: February 1973 – 1978

Owners: Laurence F. Cooley and Ted R. Murphy

Murphy & Me poster
1977 – Source: Perry Hyde

Building History

Cooley and Murphy purchased the land and constructed the rustic style tavern along the bank of the Mill Race near the University of Oregon campus.

  • 1973-1978  Murphy & Me
  • 1978-1979  The Harvester (Opened Dec. 1978)
  • 1979-1984  B.J. Kelly’s (Opened Dec. 1979)
  • 1985 Oregon West Fitness
  • Vacant lot
  • 2001 Looking Glass Riverfront School
  • Currently a University of Oregon building

Music History

  • Feb 13, 1976 – Evelyn (played regularly)
  • May 1 & 2, 1976 – Arroyo (Country Rock)
  • May 25, 1976 – Wheatfield (County Rock/Bluegrass/Folk)
  • July 1976 – Shinola (R&B)
  • Jly 12, 1977 – Captain Beefheart
  • 1977 – John Lee Hooker
  • 1977 – Robert Cray Band, Nighthawks, and Double Trouble
  • 1978 – Robert Cray Band
  • Oct 19, 1978 – Jr Cadillac, Paul deLay Band, Dakotah

Comments

  1. Dakota, full band and Dak and ota on Sunday nights acoustic.
    Seafood mama.
    Mithranter! The sisters are still around

  2. late night place to take a break from an all-nighter at the U of O architecture department across Franklin. favorite place to see robert cray band. classmates said belushi and akroyd were seen watching robert cray there.