Mac's Restaurant

Donnie Raye & The Blues Foundation
2024-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Outdoors weather permitting
No Cover
All Ages
$7 Minimum purchase
Southern Soul & Blues

The Blu Aces
2024-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Outdoors weather permitting
No Cover
$7 Minimum Purchase
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American Rock’n Roll & Blues band from Eugene, OR.

Widespread Haze
2024-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Outdoors Weather permitting
No Cover
$7 minimum purchase
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Widespread Haze is a time-travelling, hip-shaking, psychedelic rock-n-roll trio, specializing in organic earworms and lyrical hash. They were established over an Elvis album among the Evergreens of Southern Oregon with a nip of bourbon and an axe in hand, the six-string kind. Their original self-produced music crosses genres with whimsical cynicism that resonates across generations. Members: Tommy Whiteside (drums/vocals), Matthew Campbell (guitar/vocals), Kristi Rifenbark (bass guitar/vocals).

Marshall Falcon & The Midnight Bazaar
2024-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Outdoors weather permitting
No Cover
$7 Minimum Purchase
TexMex Border Rock
https://marshallfalcon.com/

Michael Tracey & The Hi-tones
2024-09-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$8 Cover
$7 minimum purchase
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MICHAEL TRACEY & the HI-TONES is at its core, a high energy blues band, but their set list includes a healthy dose of cover and original of Rock, Funk, R&B, and Soul. They are well known as a band that can quickly fill a dance floor and keep it full all night. Fronted by award winning singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Michael Tracey, this is a quickly rising band on the Northwest music landscape. The band released it’s first album in 2009 entitled “Got To Get Away” which is receiving great reviews and radio play. The band honed their chops hosting a Wednesday night jam session at a Night Club, Diablo’s Downtown Lounge over a 5 year residency before moving on to regional festivals such as The Eugene Celebration, The United States Olympic Trials, The Willamette Valley Blues and Brews Fest, The Hops Festival, and the Chowder Blues and Brews Festival.
This band is not afraid to travel to Night Clubs, Festivals and private parties.
Accolades that the band has received include:…. 2009 Rainy Day Blues Society Rooster Awards – Best Male Vocalist (Michael Tracey); Best Contemporary Blues Band (The Hi-Tones); Best Instrumentalist (Paul J Biondi). …. 2009 Best of Eugene Awards: Best Musician (Paul J Biondi)…. 2008 Willamette Valley Music Festival: Songwriting Contest Winner (Michael Tracey)…. 2008 Annual Portland Harmonica Summit: Featured Artist (Michael Tracey)…. 2007 Northwest Harmonica Championship: Winner (Michael Tracey)…. 2007 Annual Bill Rhoades Waterfront Blues Festival Harmonica Blowout: Featured Performer (Michael Tracey)…. 2006 Lane Community College Music Department “Golden Ears” Award For Outstanding Recording and Mixing: (Steve Arriola)….
Band Member Bios:
Paris native Sylvain Duplant (Bass) has been playing music and singing his whole life, and has toured France and other parts of Europe as a founding member of the Psychedelic Rock band “ALICE” as well as the Tango group, “Mood Area 52”. He is a multi-instrumentalist, (Classical Double Bass, Cello, Guitar, Mandolin, and Accordian) and a capable songwriter as well.
Formerly of Seattle and L.A. native, Stephen Arriola (Guitar) has hosted numerous blues jams and served in the role of lead guitar player for many bands including the popular Oregon Americana band “Silas”, “Stone Mosey”, “Johnny Wilde and the Blue Yonder” and “Phoebe Blume” and others that have taken him as far away as Shanghai, China. Specializing in Bottle-neck and Lap Style Slide guitar, Stephen’s soulful playing has been compared to Ry Cooder and David Lindley. “Give me a great singer to support, and you will get your money’s worth!” says Arriola.

The Strange Tones
2024-09-21 20:00 - 23:00
$15 Cover
$10 for RDBS Members
“THE STRANGE TONES PRESS RELEASE
The Strange Tones Return to Eugene
September 21, Saturday, 8:00pm
Mac’s Restaurant and Nightclub
Tickets $15 door
$5 off for Rainy Day Blues Society members or groups of 3 or more
The iconic Portland band, The Strange Tones are thrilled to announce their return to Mac’s
Restaurant & Nightclub! Known for their unforgettable performances and electrifying
energy, the band considers Mac’s their old Eugene stomping grounds, and have a history
of exciting performances there.
The magic of this ensemble is fueled by four players who are equally compelled and driven
to advance their cause. Led by the husband-and-wife team of Guitar Julie and bassist
Andy Strange, and fortified by longtime partners guitarist Suburban Slim and drummer
Dave Melyan, this group forms “….one of Portland’s most original and accomplished
bands.” – The Oregonian. Members Andy Strange and Suburban Slim both have deep
musical roots that are firmly planted in Eugene. Strange was born and raised in Eugene
and Slim lived there for many years, and they both established reputations as some of the
top musicians of the area.
Going strong since 2001, the band is known for their one-of-a-kind style they call
“Crime-A-Billy”. Their unique sound draws upon the rich traditions of blues, rockabilly, surf,
and R & B, and finishes it off with a private eye twist. Their combination of well-crafted
songwriting, top notch musicianship, and playful, engaging stage shows has earned the
band multiple awards and entry into the Muddy Hall of Fame by the Cascade Blues
Association. “Many people find it hard to show something new within the electric blues
format and they should ask The Strange Tones for some private lessons as they have
found their own niche and truly shine.”
-The Voice of the Blues, Przemek Draheim, Poland
WWW.STRANGETONES.COM • (503) 866-6405 • P.O. BOX 86802 PORTLAND, OR • 97286

The Blue Owens Band
2024-09-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$8 Cover
$7 Minimum Purchase
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People want to see something special when they go out, and that’s exactly what you get with The Blue Owens Band…..
Blue Owens has been blowing the harmonica since the day he was gifted a harp while hitchhiking across the States as a teen. Prior to landing in the Pacific Northwest, and becoming deeply rooted in the Eugene, Oregon blues scene, Blue spent some years in Austin, Texas hanging out with his friend, the blues great, James Cotton. It was with Cotton that Blue perfected his craft.
The Blue Owens Band has honed their original songs in front of live audiences, responding to their listeners, “working the tip jar” in the traditional, old-blues way, bringing down the roof with house-rocking, hard-driving blues. The band’s original tunes are fueled by Blue’s jaw dropping harmonica riffs.
Either a band is great together or they aren’t great at all, and with The Blue Owens Band, it is clear as daylight that all of these blues cats are great, hand-picked musicians who love what they do and love bringing it for you.

Johnny Burgin
2024-09-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$15 Cover

Johnny Burgin:
Johnny grew up in Starkville, Mississippi and went to University of Chicago at 18, but ended up attending “blues university”. Since the early 90’s Johnny has toured and recorded with blues legends such as Pinetop Perkins, Sam Lay, Tail Dragger and Billy Boy Arnold as well as ten of his own CDs. Johnny was nominated for a Blues Musical Award for Best Traditional Blues CD of 2017 for Howlin’ at Greaseland, a Howlin’ Wolf tribute. Vintage Guitar stated of his most recent effort, “No Border Blues Japan”: “Stellar fretwork and gloriously loose, earthy and immediate Chicago blues”.

Karaoke For Cash!
2024-10-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
All Ages
No Cover
Prizes for top three performers. Guests can get a voting card from the KJ to vote for their top 3 performers of the night. All votes will be tallied at 10:00pm

Rock'n Rewind
2024-10-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$8 Cover
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Late 1960s Early 1970s groovy Rock ‘n Roll to get you out on the dance floor! Let’s Groove!

Karaoke For Cash!
2024-10-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
All Ages
No Cover
Prizes for top three performers. Guests can get a voting card from KJ Sweet D to vote for their top 3 performers of the night. All votes will be tallied at 10:00pm
Sign-ups begin at 6:00pm
First performer at 6:30pm

Holiday Customer Appreciation
2024-11-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
All Ages
Free live music with Rock’n Rewind from 5pm – 8pm
Free appetizers
Free drawing for 2 tickets to the Ducks Vs. Huskies on Nov. 30 2024 plus drawings for additional prizes every 30 minutes!
Prizes include; Mac’s Merch, Gift Certificates and more!

Closed
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29, 2024-12-24 - 2024-12-25, 2025-01-01 - 2025-01-12, 2025-02-22 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

That Other Band
2024-12-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$10 Cover
$7 minimum purchase
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TOB (That Other Band) has been a regular at SW Oregon venues such as Seven Feathers Casino and Resort – Elements Lounge and Event Center venues in Canyonville, Umpqua Valley Arts Festival, Melrose Vineyards and other local entertainment staples. This outstanding FUNK, R&B, POP & Soul band regularly performs at numerous wineries, breweries, restaurants, and night clubs throughout in the Umpqua Valley as well as seasonal outdoor concerts and festivals around the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, this entertaining dance party show band regularly performs at a range of private and corporate events, engaging audiences since 2004.
TOB (That Other Band) has a genuine passion for the music they play and the people they play it for. The audience is regularly a part of the show at TOB events. The bands music and grooves are infectious, the harmonies are powerful, and the band’s vibe is captivating. Sitting still is not an option at a TOB show.
The members of TOB represent various histories and combinations of musical partnerships and projects that predate this project by years. You can rest assured, everybody in TOB is a pro! Most notable, the Haggans’ “Family Band” history dates back decades to their teens. The family band still performs on occasion as “Honestly”, a Contemporary Christian R&B / Roots band lead by the Haggans family sister Asha Barendregt (singer and song writer). “Honestly” is a totally separate project, from TOB. Honestly added the venerable Mickey Beach on Guitar & Vocals to their line-up around 2005. In the fall of 2019 TOB made two noteworthy additions to its line-up bringing on-board veteran Hammond Organ and Keyboard wizard Michael Mendenhall of Roseburg, OR and the well traveled and seasoned groove time specialist GT Albright to play Drums and sing backing harmonies for TOB. Additionally, in 2021 the band added vocalist Darlene Jackson to their line to sing and play percussion. A powerful line-up of veteran musicians and vocalists that deliver dynamic music to any venue, any size, any where!That Other Band performs in a wide variety of settings, with or without drums for more intimate patio or small room settings, or full show band / large stage electric performances. In all settings, the energy this band puts out is authentic, enthusiastic, and powerfully entertaining. In any setting, TOB will get you in touch with your funky self, and keep you engaged and entertained.

The Lloyd Tolbert Band
2024-12-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
No Cover
$7 Minimum Purchase
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“Blues with Soul”
Lloyd L Tolbert has played harmonica for over 40 years and is a fixture in Eugene’s local blues scene. He is currently fronting The Lloyd L Tolbert Band. Regular band members include: Rick Markstrom – drums & vocals and Michael Hatgis – bass & vocals. Byron Case on bass In 2010 Lloyd was awarded first place at the Northwest Harmonica Championships.

Closed for private party
2024-12-19 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Paul Biondi with Skip Jones
2024-12-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$6 Cover
$7 Minimum Purchase
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Skip & his group, The Spirit of New Orleans, play a smattering of the great rhythm and blues hits of the ’50s and ’60s, as well as some great pop & rock organ classics of the ’60s and ’70’s. Add to that a bonifide New Orleans piano boogie-woogie and the party follows!
Over the last 20 years, frontman Skip Jones has enjoyed working with such bands as: The Coasters, The Drifters, The Platters, Joe Houston & Bo Diddley. He toured with the great Canned Heat in 1985-86 holding down Larry Taylor’s bass position. Skip has worked with The Etouffee Band, James Thornbury, James Bradshaw and Henry Vestine extensively. Skip can be seen performing at least 4 times a week in Eugene at the jams and with his own band The Spirit of New Orleans.

Jam 4 Sean Jackson
2025-01-19 15:30 - 18:30 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$10 Suggested donation
All proceeds go to help Sean Jackson to pay for funeral costs

Roosters Blues Jam
2025-02-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Hosted by Skip Jones & Byron Case
$7 Minimum purchase
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In Mac's: That's Nasty!
2025-02-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
(Online advance ticket purchases will not receive physical tickets. Advance purchases will be added to the will call list available at the door day of show. All tickets guarantee entrance ONLY)
$18 Advance tickets available here
All ticket sales go 100% to the artists
$20 Day of show
Save the date! That’s Nasty Show at Mac’s Restaurant & Night Club featuring award winning artists Joanne Broh (Best Soul Blues Act 2021, Rainy Day Blues Society), Sonny Hess (Best Lead Guitar by the Cascade Blues Assoc, also holds a nomination for “Lifetime Achievement Award”), Lisa Mann (Blues Music Awards, Instrumentalist-Bass – 2015 & 2016), the rich full bodied voice of Lady Kat True Blue, professional guitar slinger and clever song writer Jason JT Thomas, and local drum wonder Claudia Paige.
The Dirty Blues is a bit of a cliché in some areas, and to many modern ears, it seems more a joke than a legitimate form. But the dirty blues has a long tradition in the blues, and it often resurfaces in modern blues and rock. During the early days of recorded blues, raunchy songs were recorded nearly as often as love songs and laments. These songs were distinguished by their often humorous double entendres and metaphors.
Dirty Blues is a tradition that goes way back to the days JellyRoll Morton and Ma Rainey. it’s been kept alive throughout the years by Chitlin Circuit artists like Barbara Carr and Denise Lasalle, sadly passed on recently. The show “That’s Nasty” continues this raunchy tradition by presenting dirty blues songs, not only by these classic artists but some new originals as well from the performing artists of this show. If you love the Blues and aren’t faint of heart, don’t miss this show!

Whiskey Banditos
2025-02-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$7 Cover
$7 Minimum purchase
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Whiskey Banditos is a Eugene cover band built on the remains of Redneck Mother – a cover band that played the local area for 7 years. The band comes with many combined years of performing and plays classic rock, with some old school country, and a mix of radio hits from the 80s and 90s.
Jason Johnson (vocals, guitar) and Darin Kromarek (guitar, vocals) had started a modern rock band in the late 90’s that secured an independent record deal and radio play across the country.
Joined by David Vargas on bass and Brian Middleton on drums, the group has played local clubs and private events with a growing following and a solid fan base of music lovers.
Jason has been singing and writing songs since childhood and has performed professionally since the 90’s with several band and solo albums to his credit. His dynamic vocals give the fans an authentic experience of their favorite songs.

The band’s solid rhythm section is made up of David and Brian. David holds down the bass and has played in several groups in Seattle and Sacramento.
Brian Middleton has performed in several Willamette Valley bands over the past 30 years. He uses both acoustic and digital kits depending on the sonic requirements of the gig and is known for his infectious grooves.

Open Mic With Amblin
2025-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
All Ages
No Cover
sign ups at 6:00pm
$1 off all beverages for performers

Rooster's Blues Jam
2025-02-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Hosted by Skip Jones & Byron Case
No Cover
$7 minimum purchase
All ages
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Bennett-Matteo Band
2025-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
$12 cover
Jade and Gino return to Macs!!!!! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this extraordinary group while here in the PNW!
Bennett Matteo Band (BMB) is a collective of brilliant musicians led by guitarist and writer Gino Matteo and vocal powerhouse Jade Bennett.
Extremely improvisational while having their feet planted in roots music, BMB are a breath of fresh air to the music world. BMB’s experimentation and refusal to take themselves seriously has made every show an experience. Don’t sleep on this band!
Their explosive, spontaneous, and original live show stands with the most legendary of players. Gino, along with the gutsy soul-power vocals of his lovely and talented wife Jade Bennett, have been heating up the circuit across the western US and internationally. This hard charging “dream team” brings a raw and soulful interpretation to roots music, moving it forward progressively and creatively.
Please join us at Macs in Eugune Oregon on Feb 28th to welcome back one of the nation’s top touring bands of today the Bennett-Matteo Band!
