Comments on: Off The Record :: Richard Swift (Eugene, OR)

By: sono

sono — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:10:29 +0000

House of records is heaven.

The Record Garden is sorely missed too

By: justaguest

justaguest — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:20:08 +0000

Good to know as my new home will be Florence.

By: strange language

strange language — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:22:05 +0000

P.S.

but don’t get me wrong with the comment about the ‘americana pastiche’ type groups; I support and encourage all of my fellow eugene musicians, and I love to see live and local music in this town. There are really a huge amount of amazing musicians in Eugene, many of whom are NOT in jam bands….

By: strange language

strange language — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:15:40 +0000

here’s one eugene musician not in a jam band (or bluegrass/”new”grass/j’generic somewhat watered-down americana pastiche’ band of which there seems to be a plethora in this town)….for what it’s worth.

indigo district is good for its live music (which is a fairly recent addition).

jameson’s, not so much, as far as I’m concerned: no live music, only one pool table, sometimes too many people who value style over substance…… but it sure does beat some of the more ‘college’ bars.

Luckey’s and Sam Bond’s beat both indigo and jamesons hands down, imho. Plus luckey’s is one of the oldest bars in town, and it was Ken Kesey’s favorite for a long time. That counts for something, right?

By: Dane Sundseth

Dane Sundseth — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:57:44 +0000

I wish I would’ve known Richard Swift during the four years I spent in Eugene before moving down to LA 2 years ago. I didn’t think there were real musicians living there who weren’t in jam bands. I met Swift at the Wilco show this past summer, I could’ve had a lot more to talk to him about.

Sam Bond’s is the best place for shows and House of Records is one of the last Indpendent record shops left.

As for bars, you can’t beat Jameson’s and Indigo District.

By: Fuchs

Fuchs — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:37:13 +0000

Having lived in Eugene for 17 years now, I can say that House of Records is a great place to buy vinyl. (Remember that?) Sam Bond’s is great for a tasty beverage but as far as food goes, nobody moves here for that.

I’ll have to see Richard next time he plays around here.

It’s good to see Eugene getting mentioned for something besides anarchy and hippies.

By: strange language

strange language — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:10:17 +0000

Hey hey big up to my fellow eugenian! I didn’t even know this guy lived here til I read this. I must agree about both Sam Bond’s Garage (a great place to play a show) and House of Records. I think that Luckey’s Club (also a good place to play) and Smith Family Books should get honorable mentions. But Evergreen Indian? It’s good, but not the best (imho). But different strokes for different folks, eh?