Local Artists

Eugene-Springfield and the greater Lane County area has for decades been a tremendous community for supporting and developing the arts, and many artists past and present have graced the WOW Hall stage in our nearly century of history. Here are just a handful of artists with Eugene roots that we love, and think you should too!
*If you’re in a local band and want to be listed here, please contact us.

Aerodrone

Electro-rock

Aerodrone is a mix between new wave, rock, and electro, heavily influenced by both rock and electronic elements. American electro-rock band from Eugene, Oregon, that was founded in 2005 by Gary Zon.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1w0ETiSG0JPVueJYSR3JaA

Ann Annie

Composer

Eli Goldberg, the musician behind the Ann Annie project is self-taught, (aside from six months of piano lessons, and three at music college before dropping out), and has been setting himself new musical challenges for the past few years. For his new album, The Wind, taught himself to play cello, clarinet, and pedal steel guitar.

https://www.instagram.com/annannie/

Frank Black (Pixies)

Alternative Rock

Charles Thompson, better known as Black Francis, is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter known as frontman for Pixies. Following the band's breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank Black.

https://www.pixiesmusic.com/

Bliss Fox

Riotgrrl Punk

Bliss Foxx is cheeky yet sincere; denoting an amalgamation of influences that span distinct decades with primarily punk roots. At first blush, early 90s alternative rock and riot grrrl era elements are clear, but you’ll also hear influences of the “loudQuietloud” era with hints power pop.

https://blissfoxx.bandcamp.com/

Bloody Pineapples

Metal

Bloody Pineapples is an international metal band with 12 members spanning across five different countries. The Live Division consists of Taylor Crane on Bass, Guy Eckelberger on Lead Guitar, Gary Glosser on Drums, Clint Hardy on Vocals, and Jake La Roache on Guitar.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/59Cgw2qaPple1ZfRCAl1kC

Boltcutter

Hardcore

541 Idiotic Slamming Chainbreak Chugger

https://boltcutterslam.bandcamp.com/

Tracy Bonham

Alternative Rock

Tracy Bonham is an American alternative rock musician. Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, she is a classically trained violinist and pianist, and is also a self-taught guitarist. After building up a local following, Bonham signed to Island Records in 1995.

https://www.tracybonham.com/

Bootleg Rose

Folk

Bootleg Rose is an alternative folk duo blending genres of folk, Americana and alternative music. With acoustic guitars and soothing, ethereal harmonies, Hannah Rose & Tait Sarter captivate audiences with their original compositions.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/119XRsg3FnJb0D4OCmEi4E

Bowl Peace

Indie Pop

A four-frontman band in Eugene, Oregon: Elise Benton, Owen Akiyama, Holden Hunt, Elizabeth Bailey. Old-fashioned yarn about a band of adventurous kids who take on the might of a property developing company which plans to destroy their home to build a country club.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M4OD4o2PVo0PgOqferlrN

Breakneck Flow

Hardcore

Hardcore band from Eugene, OR

https://breakneckflow.bandcamp.com/

Andie Case

Singer-Songwriter / Rock / Pop

Andie Case is an American singer, songwriter, and model. She gained worldwide popularity after covering songs by popular artists on YouTube, including Rixton and Jason Derulo, as well as performing her own songs.

https://andiecase.com/

Childspeak

Math Rock

Since 2013, Childspeak has fused post-rock, math rock, and prog to create a mind melting mixture all their own. The instrumental band recently finished their second collaboration with Grammy winning producer Marcel Fernandez (Molotov, Foo Fighters), and keep pushing forward- but never straight.

https://childspeakmusic.com/

Cigar

Punk

Cigar is an American punk rock band from Eugene, Oregon, and, later, San Diego. Cigar was formed in 1996, discovered by Fletcher Dragge of the band Pennywise.

https://www.instagram.com/cigartheband/?hl=en

Confluence

Hardcore

Ian Crawford (Panic! At the Disco, The Academy Is)

Rock

Ian Crawford is a musician and vocalist most known for being a guitarist and backing vocalist for a number of different bands including The Cab, Panic! at the Disco, Never Shout Never, and The Academy Is.

https://www.instagram.com/iancrawfordguitar/

Robert Cray

Blues

Robert Cray is an iconic blues musician who formed the Robert Cray Band as well as the Cray-Hawks in Eugene in the 1970s, the latter serving as the primary influence for The Blues Brothers. He has won five Grammys.

https://robertcray.com/

The Daddies

swing / ska / jazz / rock

The Daddies have surprised many- likely familiar with them from the early 90’s- whose limited exposure to the band undoubtedly consists of an image of spray painted vans careening across the US as an iconoclastic, misfit part of an already marginalized punk/ska scene.

https://daddies.com/

The Dead Already

Goth

multi-instrumentalist Kenny Nestor started writing the songs that would become as a way to stay creative through the pandemic. A few songs in, he noticed a common thread throughout: they all sounded like 80’s goth music, which inspired him to write an entire album in that vein. After several singers, Nikki Brackett, became the new face/voice of the band.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ClpjEy0YH3DovTBOxjNlm

De Solution

World music / reggae

Zimbabwe world music based in Eugene, OR

https://www.facebook.com/sweregoma/

Egotones

Rock

EGOTONES creates and performs instrumental music. PNW inhabitants.

https://www.egotones.com/

Ehren Ebbage

Rock

Ehren Ebbage is a songwriter, composer, and producer who performed with the Justin King Band as well as release solo music, and regularly performs with the Floydian Slips.

https://www.ehrenebbage.com/

Floater

Rock

Turning simple studio releases into spiraling transitions of musical soundscapes, these tracks show why Floater has become known over the years as a live band.

https://www.floater.com/

The Floydian Slips

Classic rock

The Floydian Slips are on a multi-decade run capturing the essence of the music of Pink Floyd.

https://www.facebook.com/FloydianSlipsOfficial/

Tyler Fortier

Americana / folk / rock

Tyler Fortier is an Oregon based producer, songwriter, and media music composer.

https://linktr.ee/tylerfortier

Gazelles

Instrumental post rock

A unique blend of post-rock, doom, progressive rock and Americana places the listener in a world of empty desert landscapes, brutal showdowns between good and evil, and hopeful bounties of harvest.

https://gazelle-s.bandcamp.com/music

[glazier]

Post prog indie

Eugene musician Derek Sibert identifies as synesthetic, meaning that when he hears music, he sees colors. He sings, plays bass and is the primary songwriter in a new Eugene post-prog and indie-rock trio called [glazier].

https://glaziermuzic.bandcamp.com/

Growing Pains

Indie rock

Havrilla is the oldest, at 21, the others are 20, and the band is presently divided between Portland and Eugene, where Taylor and drummer Kyle Kraft attend the University of Oregon.

https://growingpainspdx.bandcamp.com/album/thought-i-heard-your-car

Grrlband

Riotgrrl Punk

Scream Queens of Eugene

https://www.instagram.com/grrlband/

High Step Society

Jazz

High Step Society is a dance party from another dimension; a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band rocket ship with an ear to the past, and both feet on the gas. This dynamic band is bringing jazz back to the party, where it belongs. The 7-piece band’s mission is to bring people together, to create a celebratory space that transcends the troubles of this world. Capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age and launching a century forward, this band breaks down the divisions between us and replaces them with the irresistible urge to dance together.

https://www.highstepsociety.com/

Peter Hollens

Pop / Vocal / A Cappella

Peter Hollens is a singer-songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. He has been involved with a cappella music since 1999 when he and Leo da Silva founded the University of Oregon's a cappella group, On The Rocks, known as the first official collegiate a cappella group in Oregon.

https://peterhollens.com/

IX of Swords

Experimental

Ix Of Swords is a band that defies easy categorization. What started as a solo project by bandleader Dakota Seven has grown into a dynamic collective of musicians who bring their own influences and styles to the group. Jack Beymer, Spencer Misfeldt, Steel Heer, Tristan Day and Ezra Chong join Dakota on stage, creating a violent wall of noise with their three guitars, Saxophone, bass and drums.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oVZ93oB7EnMDnMDolrtjz

Japanese Breakfast

Indie rock / pop

Japanese Breakfast is an American indie pop band headed by musician Michelle Zauner, twice nominated for Grammys.

https://michellezauner.bandcamp.com/

Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, M83, Air, St. Vincent)

Rock

Justin Meldal-Johnsen is an American musician, record producer, songwriter and musical director. He is best known for his work with artists such as Poppy, Beck, Paramore, Nine Inch Nails, M83, Air, and St. Vincent.

https://www.instagram.com/justinmeldaljohnsen/?hl=en

Mat Kearney

Pop / Rock

Mathew William Kearney is an American musician born in Eugene, Oregon, and based in Nashville, Tennessee. So far, he has a total of five top 20 hits on the Adult Top 40 Charts.

https://www.matkearney.com/

Justin King

Rock / folk

Justin King is a guitarist, photographer, and world traveler. Frontman for Justin King Band (Epic Records) and King Radio, and also has released solo records. Operates a recording studio south of Eugene.

https://www.justinking.com/

Rudolf Korv

Americana / Roots / Folk

Rudolf Korv made the trek from the southwest deserts of the Mojave to lush promise land of the Pacific Northwest, bringing with him his powerful Americana & Roots music sounds that connect with people of all genres.

https://rudolfkorvmusic.com/

Mark Lindsay

Classic Rock

Mark Lindsay was frontman with Paul Revere and the Raiders. He was the vocalist, saxophonist, writer and producer. He also had a slew of single hits including “Arizona,” a million seller. After leaving the band, he became head of A&R for United Artists Records.

http://www.marklindsay.com/

Halie Loren

Jazz

Halie Loren is a jazz singer originally from Alaska, now residing in Eugene. Her albums have reached number one on the Billboard Japan Top 20 Jazz Albums chart.

https://halieloren.com/

Courtney Love (Hole)

Rock

Courtney Love is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actress. A figure in the alternative and grunge scenes of the 1990s, she rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Hole.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SHQUMAmEK5KmuSb0aDvsn

The Macks

Garage Rock

The Macks unleash rock-n-roll earworms soaked in a delirious cacophony of jumpy wails and garage sonics.

https://themacksband.com/

Maestus

Metal

Forlorn and despondent blackdoom based in Oregon.

https://maestus.bandcamp.com/album/rainroom-3

Marigold

Pop

Marigold creates her own wave with a distinct grunge pop sound and captivating fashion allure. Early in her career, she fronted a rock band before breaking off to develop her own solo project. Marigold's live performances garner a unique atmosphere with a glittery out-of-this-world escape for her audience.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AYkQFLZCKilTsFdU0vZTM

Metalföl

Alt Hard Rock

High energy hard Alt rock hailing from Eugene, Oregon Metalföl unleashes a heavy sound reminiscent of White Zombie, Pennywise, Chevelle, Alice in Chains, and Linkin Park.

https://metalfol.com/

Minor Mirage

Rock

A quintet of seasoned multi-instrumentalists and accomplished songwriters from Eugene, Oregon, Minor Mirage explores the dark, heavy and mysterious soundscape of an exotic Western film that doesn't exist.

https://minormirage.bandcamp.com/album/gray-area

Mommy

Indie rock

Mommy, a local band based out of Eugene, is comprised of a group of students passionate about music. Balancing practice, shows, and songwriting can be difficult while in college.

https://www.instagram.com/thebandmommy/

Moonbear

alt-rock/shoegaze

Moonbear is an Alt-rock/Shoegaze band from Eugene Oregon. Our members are Sebastian Brown, Shun Tsuji, Lauden Jones and George Lerczak

https://www.instagram.com/moonbear.band/

The Night Alive

Rock

The Night Alive is a four piece rock band from Eugene Oregon

open.spotify.com/album/2GIgrDXBsX5CUTwaEetVMJ?si=G_zgY-CNTEqrW6BnvGolcA

Ninth Moon Black

Metal

Conjuring musical influences from the realms of psychedelic, ambient and post-metal. The band is known for its intricate melodic passages, emotionally driven progressions and unique yet cohesive song structures.

https://ninthmoonblack.bandcamp.com/

Only Only

Indie Rock

Pretty Suspect

Post-hardcore / Pop-Punk / Emo

Post-hardcore / Pop-Punk / Emo from Eugene, OR

https://www.facebook.com/PrettySuspect97401/

Ratie D

World music

World music from Cottage Grove, OR

https://ratied.com/

Rhododendron

Post-hardcore

Hailing from Portland, OR, their music takes influence from post-hardcore, noise rock and math rock, while also dabbling in screamo, jazz fusion and sludge metal. Their music is dense, technical and mainly instrumental, relying on Gage Walker’s dissonant basslines, Ezra Chong’s noisy, effects-laden guitar and occasional shrieks, and Noah Mortola’s relentless drumming to get their point across.

https://www.instagram.com/rhododendronpdx/

RJD2

DJ / Hip Hop / Turntablism

Ramble Jon Krohn, better known by his stage name RJD2, is an American musician and record producer. He is the owner of record label RJ's Electrical Connections. He has been a member of groups such as Soul Position, MHz Legacy, and Icebird, as well as released several solo records.

https://officialrjd2.bandcamp.com/music

Rootdown

Reggae / Rock

ROOTDOWN is a rock band with reggae and hip-hop undertones. Formed in 2007 by American Singer-Songwriter Paul Wright, the Oregon-based group released their debut album ROOTDOWN EP in 2007.

https://rootdownmusic.com/

Curtis Salgado

Blues / Rock

Curtis Salgado is a blues, blues rock, and soul singer-songwriter specializing in harmonica. Alongside Robert Cray in the Cray-Hawks, he served as the primary influence for the Blues Brothers.

https://www.curtissalgado.com/

The Shifts

Rock

Friendly Neighborhood Sulk Rock from Eugene, OR.Friendly Neighborhood Sulk Rock from Eugene, OR.

https://www.instagram.com/theshiftsmusic/

Solution Honey

indie rock/emo

Solution Honey is Isaac Ayon, Jason Hess, Aidan Holman, and Kira mf'ing Gelbaugh

https://solutionhoney.bandcamp.com/

Southtowne Lanes

Emo

Hi we're Southtowne Lanes. We make music. We're from Oregon.

https://southtownelanes.bandcamp.com/music

This Patch of Sky

Indie rock

We play music without words to communicate without language.

https://thispatchofsky.bandcamp.com/

Titsweat

Riotgrrl Punk

Gracie, Russell and Alyssa met on Craigslist. They love to shred and they love each other. They fortuitously encountered Cloud who joined in on the fun in 2023. They've never been so excited about tit sweat.

https://titsweats.bandcamp.com/album/held

Tolls

hardcore

Northwest hardcore. Debut EP Plummet Through Agony out now.

https://tollshc.bandcamp.com/music

Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney)

Punk / Indie Rock

Corin Lisa Tucker is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for her work with rock band Sleater-Kinney. Tucker is also a member of Filthy Friends, and previously recorded with Heavens to Betsy and The Corin Tucker Band.

https://www.sleater-kinney.com/

Verb8im

Indie Rock

Verb8im is a new and young rock band native to Eugene Oregon, that is no stranger to Rock n' Roll. With each member having an extensive relationship to music in their years before coming to be students at UO, they we're able to waste no time and begin creating originals, performing covers, and lining up shows in Eugene.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cjJcE7Y9YvGXznyNacnXj

The Visible Men

Rock / Jazz

The Visible Men are an American rock band formed in 1999, consisting of Dustin Lanker, Dan Schmid, Jordan Glenn and later Jimi Russel.

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-visible-men/6420423

Aja Volkman (Nico Vega)

Indie Rock

Nico Vega is an American indie rock band formed in 2005 in Los Angeles, California, United States. They consist of Aja Volkman, Rich Koehler, Dan Epand, and Michael Pena. Volkman grew up in Eugene.

https://nicovega.com

Warpaint

Indie Rock

Warpaint is an indie rock band formed in 2004. The band consists of Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman, Jenny Lee Lindberg, and Stella Mozgawa. To date, the band has released four studio albums. Kokal and Wayman first met while living in Eugene, later forming the band in Los Angeles.

https://www.warpaintwarpaint.com/

Yob

Metal

Yob is an American doom metal band from Eugene, Oregon, composed of singer/guitarist Michael Scheidt, bassist Aaron Rieseberg and drummer Dave French.

https://www.yobislove.com/

 

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