Entertainment

This year's Eugene Celebration entertainment line-up includes outdoor as well as indoor stage entertainment, running as late as 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights so that you can dance the day AND night away! See our listings below to all the outdoor and indoor stages that are open to you with your Eugene Celebration wristband!

KRVM Broadway Stage Intersection of Broadway and Willamette
Friday, August 26
	Satin Love Orchestra 10:30 pm - Midnight Web Site MySpace Page	Satin Love Orchestra’s eclectic mix of hard-driving dance music, with hits from bands like Earth Wind and Fire, The Bee Gees and KC and the Sunshine Band, harks back to the glitzy days of disco, with their metallic 70’s-inspired attire, with no flare to spare.

	The Essentials 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Since 2004, The Essentials has been wowing audiences with its 9-piece powerhouse sound of soul, funk, and R&B. Their sound is a passionate mixture of well educated musicians playing tight rhythms, heavy brass, and crooning soulful vocals.

	Candy Apple Blue 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm MySpace Page	Info about Candy Apple Blue coming soon!

	Taste 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Smooth, tight, funky, sexy guitar-driven soul music! Featuring the silky and versatile voice of Jeremy Pruitt, Taste channels the spirit of 70’s soul. Mixing well-known soul music with fresh originals, fans have a great time.

Saturday, August 27
	Indigenous 10:30 pm - Midnight Web Site MySpace Page	Mato Nanji’s Indigenous showcases Native American artists who were born to play the blues. After a slight personnel change up, the group continues to play blues-rock, influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
	Colin Lake and Wellbottom 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	A part time resident of New Orleans, Colin Lake has been expanding his reach with his unique brand of soulful blues and extraordinary lap steele guitar playing. Wellbottom’s current lineup features Lake on lap steel and vocals, Bryan Appel on electric guitar, Kevin Marcotte on bass, Paul Ansotegui on drums, and DJ Redi Jedi on turntables and trombone.

	Rooster's All Star Blues Jam 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Web Site	In honor of the late Gavin "Rooster" Fox who hosted years of legendary blues jams in Eugene, the Rainy Day Blues Society will be hosting the 10th annual Rooster's All Star Blues Jam. Performers include Ralph Novak on guitar, Zane Heffner on bass and vocals, Suzanne Sheretta on sax, Teri Larker on drums, Seretta Shanahan on blues violin along with Savana Coen and Gaye Lee Russell on vocals.

	Brooks Robertson 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Eugene native Brooks Robertson utilizes his superb technical abilities to play bass, melody and rhythm simultaneously and merges hauntingly beautiful compositions, country rhythms and jazzy harmonies with funky licks.

	Michael Tracey and the Hi-Tones 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Michael Tracey & the Hi-Tonesis at its core is a high energy all-star Rhythm and Blues band, but their set list includes a smoking hot dose of covers and original rock, funk, blues and soul. They are well known as a band that can quickly fill a dance floor.

	Craig Chee Band 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Web Site	Craig Chee Band has created a sound that is a mix of Island, rock, and funk. The Craig Chee Band will get you on your feet dancing and expand the way you think about ukelele! They hope to have a full-length album finished this year.

	Jesse Meade 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Voted EW’s Best Solo Performer in 2010, singer-songwriter Jesse Meade accompanies himself with his own brand of finger-style acoustic guitar while performing both original material and cover music.

	Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Since 2008, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside has been weaving elements of roots rock, country, jazz, and blues with a contemporary feel and Ford's instantly recognizable voice—a sweet spot between modern and vintage.

Sunday, August 28
	Poor Man's Whiskey 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	With their zany stage antics and infectious bluegrass, Poor Man’s Whiskey wins over audiences with ease. While seamlessly integrating acoustic and electric instruments, the band tells tales of everyday life.

	Sassparilla 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Returning to the Celebration this year with their brand of “insurgent blues” is Portland-based Sassparilla Jug Band. Along with some well-known favorites, the five piece will perform selections from their recent release.

	Shook Twins 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	More than just a pair of identical twin sisters, Shook Twins is also not your average folk duo. With instruments like glockenspiel, mandolin, and banjo, all laid over melodic loops and vocal harmonies, they bring an easy energy.

	Inspirational Sounds Noon - 1:00 pm Web Site	Inspirational Sounds’ extended family-feel joyfully lends energy and praise to this choir. Founded in 1983, the group performs traditional African-American, call-and-response style gospel, hoping to promote unity.

KLCC Stage Intersection of 8th Avenue and Olive Street
Friday, August 26
	Karl Denson's Tiny Universe 10:30 pm - Midnight Web Site MySpace Page	A former member of Lenny Kravitz’ band, Karl Denson is a multi-faceted artist whose most recent project, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, puts an emphasis on vocals, mixing in some funk, R&B and hip hop elements.

	Pimps of Joytime 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	An artful blend of styles, including elements of afrobeat, salsa, rock and electronic, combined with Brian J's songwriting, and their undeniable onstage swagger, the Pimps of Joytime consistently energize crowds.

	Fely Tchaco 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Born among the Gouro tribe in Cote d’Ivoire, Fely came into the world surrounded by a rich legacy of traditional Ivorian music, chanters and artists. Her music promotes peace and social awareness.

Saturday, August 27
	Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk 10:00 pm - Midnight Web Site MySpace Page	Though formed on a whim, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, with hand-picked musicians, has been causing a stir in the funk scene for years. These New Orleans legends bring funk, R&B and rock to their solid shows.

	McTuff 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	From swinging soul, to a thumping metal grind, McTuff leaves no musical stone unturned. With a high caliber of musicianship, soulful honesty and improvisational experience, their shows are one-of-a-kind.

	Son Melao 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Web Site	Filled out by a three piece horn section and a five piece rhythm section, Son Melao is known for packing dance floors and delighting crowds while performing Latin dance music from throughout the Caribbean.

Eugene Weekly Stage Intersection of 10th Avenue and Olive Street
Friday, August 26
	Iration 10:30 pm - Midnight Web Site MySpace Page	Iration was born from a love of all music, and defly combines elements of reggae, rock, and pop, mixed with keyboard/synth and melodic vocal lines to create something truly unique and island-influenced, as the band all hails originally from Hawaii.

	Marv Ellis and the Platform 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Solo artist Marv Ellis created a world fusion hip-hop collective in The Platform. Every player is a veteran of thrilling entertainment, and together they create an eclectic, conscious, & booty shaking experience.

Saturday, August 27
	The Thermals 11:00 pm - Midnight Web Site MySpace Page	Over the course of seven years, The Thermals have tackled tough subjects with passion and fervor. Their most recent LP looks at love through the band’s unique lens of post rock, punk, pop, and power rock.

	The Quick & Easy Boys 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	The Quick & Easy Boys’ shows are an interactive party with electrifying stage antics and profound musical moments as they pour out every ounce of energy. Their sound is rock with honky-tonk and funk mixed in.

	Hillstomp 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	The junkbox blues duo Hillstomp is infamous for digging through the forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself Mississippi stomp.

	Sea Bell 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Each member plays at least two instruments in this extremely talented band. With powerful vocals and a diverse set of instruments, Sea Bell produces harmonious, wholesome music with a fanciful sound.

	Golden Motors 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	The Golden Motors are a Eugene-based postpunk rock band. Their first release, an amalgam of punk, psychedelia, garage rock, and pop, is due this year.

	The Underlings 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Tight and concise with spot-on arrangements, The Underlings’ raw guitar-bass-drums pop is the exact opposite of the current musical trend of mellow indie rock. Their catchy tunes will leave your ears ringing.

	Eugene Weekly's Next Big Thing 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Web Site	Online voting will determine the top 40 songs, which will be narrowed to 16 by a panel of industry professionals. The top 16 artists will be invited to play in the semi-finals at the Lane County Fair, with the top two artists or bands performing at the EC.

Sunday, August 28
	Dave Alvin and the Guilty Ones 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Combining elements of blues, folk, R&B, rockabilly, Bakersfield country and garage rock with lyrical inspiration from local writers, Dave Alvin has mixed his influences into an updated version of traditional American music.

	Petunia & the Vipers 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Web Site	Drawing heavy influence from the rockabilly and western swing end of the spectrum, Petunia & the Vipers came together to hone their exciting and dynamic sound, after years of playing together in various situations.

	Whopner County Country All-Stars 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	"Somewhere between raising hell and amazing grace" is Whopner County Country All-Stars. With a vintage sound from the lap steel string and golden harmonies from the vocalists, their soulful songs sing true.

	Stagger and Sway Noon - 1:00 pm Web Site MySpace Page	Through wicked curves and twisting turns, the Stagger and Sway delivers acoustic-driven Americana with a rock and roll temper that’s both off-kilter and spot-on. This four-piece is impeccable, with artful abandon.

The McDonald Theatre 1010 Willamete Street
Saturday, August 27
	Emancipator 11:00 pm - 12:30 pm Web Site MySpace Page	This young trip hop electronic producer has worked for several years to hone his craft, and his agile melodies layered over immaculately-produced headnodic beats are captivating fans across the world.

	Inspired Flight 9:30 pm - 10:30 Web Site MySpace Page	Inspired Flight's uses turntablism and sampling, along with live instrumentation and vocals, all centered around their hip hop roots (with branches of indie rock, electronic, downtempo, and dance).