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REVIEW: Eugene Gets a Dose of Folk Punk

The Devil Makes Three and Bridge City Sinners hit the McDonald Theatre March 2 for a long-sold-out show, delivering a high-energy mix of folk punk and Americana to an enthusiastic crowd. Back on Oct. 31, 2024 The Devil Makes Three debuted their new song, Spirits, and announced the release of their 13-song album of the same name. Spirits' release on Feb. 28 marked seven years since their last addition to their discography

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REVIEW: Heartfelt Sounds at the Heart Shaped Hotel

Tommy Stinson and Karla Rose play 25 seat house show in Eugene

Musician Tommy Stinson and singer-songwriter Karla Rose performed a private concert at the Heart Shaped Hotel, a boutique lodging space in downtown Eugene, in an event limited to 25 attendees. The performance took place Feb. 19 in the living room of one of the hotel’s rooms and marked Stinson’s second appearance at the venue, which is working to establish itself as a music destination.

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REVIEW: Eugene Opera Presents the haunting tale of love and revenge Rigoletto at the Hult

A dramatic reimagining of Verdi’s original masterpiece, blending striking visuals with timeless music and powerful storytelling.

Rigoletto took the Hult Center stage in a bold, emotionally charged production by Eugene Opera. With striking visuals and a heavy atmosphere, the performance leaned fully into the opera’s core themes — love, betrayal and revenge.

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