Location: 2055 Patterson Street, Eugene, Oregon The Eugene YMCA hosted teen dances and sponsored high school Proms in the 1960’s and early 1970’s featuring local bands. Building History Concert History Searchin’ Soul Blues Band … [Read more...]
Searchin’ Soul blues band
The Searchin' Soul blues band was a popular Eugene-based blues band between 1966 and 1972, and was fronted by guitarist/vocalist, Dave Acker. The band played Blues covers by B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter plus their own originals. They had a unique Northwest Blues sound that helped establish the Blues movement in Eugene, Oregon and influenced many … [Read more...]