Mac's Restaurant

Closed
2020-11-18 - 2020-12-02 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Brian James & The Revival
2020-11-15 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
$10 Cover
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Brian James, Guitar, Vocals, Songwriter

Nashville guitar slinger and frontman Brian James brings his brand of blues and soul revival to the stage every time he sets foot on it. The Nashville 2014 Blues Challenge Winner and 2015 NIMA Nomination (Best Performer) reawakens the real music inspired by the pioneers while authentically contributing to the future of roots music. As a fiery national touring act, Brian James and his band have played festivals and clubs, building a loyal following anywhere they go. The energy, emotion and feeling pours out of every step of that strut as he glides across the stage its an interactive, infectious exchange, like a dance, with his audience. He’s just doing what he loves and when you are in the crowd, you feel it. This guy is real and … he’s real good.
“To watch Brian onstage is to be totally enthralled and charmed by him. He is a cross between Jimi Hendrix with a touch of the Allman Brothers mixed right in to bring a performance that is all Brian James.” – (Andy Ellis, The Guitar Show)

Brian James and The Revival

Hank Shreve & Skip Jones
2020-11-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2020-11-05 18:00 - 21:00
All seating will be spaced appropriately.
There will be additional seating across the hall with the music being streamed to a screen.
Masks will be mandatory at all times unless actively eating or drinking. This will be strictly enforced.
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
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Shelley James & Callan Coleman
2020-11-11 18:00 - 20:00

Boo-gie Whoo-gie Halloween
2020-10-31 18:30 - 21:30
All seating will be spaced appropriately.
There will be additional seating across the hall with the music being streamed to a screen.
Mask will be mandatory at all times unless actively eating or drinking. This will be strictly enforced.
$5 Minimum purchase
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Featuring: Skip Jones, Paul Biondi, Steve Arriola & Dave Roberts

The Steve Arriola Band
2020-10-16 18:30 - 21:30
All seating will be spaced appropriately.
There will be additional seating across the hall with the music being streamed to a screen.
Masks will be mandatory at all times unless actively eating or drinking. This will be strictly enforced.
$5 Minimum purchase
Please tip the artists!
Blues/Soul/Variety
For over 30 years, Stephen Arriola has made his music in nightclubs, theaters, hotel circuits, concert halls, festivals, and on recordings, using his musical skills to support songwriters as a Multi-Instrumentalist, Vocalist, Accompanist, and
Composer/Arranger.
He also employs his professional skills as a Consultant and Private Music Teacher.
Stephen studied guitar under GIT graduate Billy Paris, and studied Music Theory, Audio Engineering and Jazz at Lane Community College.
Currently, he performs as leader of The Steve Arriola Band, an Americana-Rock and Roll Band.
He divides the rest of his time as lead guitar for Skip Jones and the Spirit of New Orleans, a Piano driven Blues quartet, and The Concrete Delta Trio, a guitar driven collective of friends playing Old Country Music, Blues and pop. He is often employed in various duos, trios and full bands featuring Joanne Broh, an award winning vocalist in the Pacific Northwest.

Hank Shreve & Skip Jones
2020-10-08 18:00 - 21:00
All seating will be spaced appropriately.
There will be additional seating across the hall with the music being streamed to a screen.
Masks will be mandatory at all times unless actively eating or drinking. This will be strictly enforced.
All ages no cover
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The Lucky Losers
2020-10-03 18:30 - 21:30

Joanne Broh Band
2020-10-02 18:30 - 21:30
Two time winner of the Rainy Day Blues Society , Female Blues Vocalist award. Joanne Broh is a column of energy, known for her powerful, soulful voice and the passion of her performances. She is considered one of the top singers of blues, jazz, and Motown in the Northwest. Her release “Wicked Cool” reached #18 on the Living Blues radio chart. Joanne’s expressive voice fills many emotional layers. She is a dynamo presenting an enthusiastic and highly spirited performance every time out. She has a new release: “Live!” promoted by Todd Glazer, 2016 recipient Keeping the Blues Alive by the Blues Foundation. http://Www.joannebroh.com

One of the Pacific Northwest’s premier blues guitarists, Garry Meziere, of Salem, has been playing guitar since he was 10, inspired by guitar great Chet Atkins. Meziere founded the Portland-based blues Reflex Blue, and wrote music and performed with Ellen Whyte and Reflex Blue for nearly a decade. Learn more and listen: www.garrymeziere.com

On Bass & vocals is Bill Foss – Bill’s tasteful bass playing and soulful vocals makes him a favorite with a variety of blues and R&B bands in the Pacific Northwest. Bill Foss resided in Arizona for 15 years where he played in a variety of R&B bands in the Southwest, held down the bass chair in a casino house band, and ran The Front Room recording studio. He moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2011 and has been working steadily throughout the region.

Scott Van Dusen on drums currently working in the Portland area with Billy D & The Hoodoos, Rae Gordon, Kenny Lavitz, Cindy Michelle, Paula Byrne and others playing Blues, Jazz, Swing, Funk, Rockabilly, Country Rock.

Hank Shreve & Skip Jones
2020-10-01 18:00 - 21:30
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
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(Cancelled) Stress Doctor
2020-09-25 18:30 - 21:30
Featuring Russ Whitlatch, Mike Balaf & Steve Eckroth
3 piece power blues
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
Outside weather permitting
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Hank Shreve & Skip Jones
2020-09-24 18:00 - 21:00
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
Outside weather permitting
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(Cancelled)The Pop Rocks
2020-09-12 18:30 - 21:30
Our mission is to rock you with great cover songs from the 80s, 90s and whatever…….that everyone will love.More than just another cover band, The Pop Rocks are a “Pop Culture Experience”.

$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
Outside weather permitting
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(Cancelled) Brian Chevalier & Heavy Chevy
2020-09-11 18:30 - 21:30
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
Outside weather permitting
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Brian Chevalier and Heavy Chevy create old-school music with a new intensity.
The blues, zydeco and Americana group takes on a wide-range of styles and genres, creating a fusion of blues sounds. Brian Chevalier and Heavy Chevy are playing a Friday night show in Eugene.
Comprised of award-winning vocalist Darcy Lee, saxophonist Jesse Yonally and electric and slide guitarist Brian Chevalier, the Heavy Chevy band weaves instrumental sounds with vocals to create powerful musical tension that veers into soul, funk, classic rock, electric blues, Mississippi hill-stomp and zydeco tunes.
Michael Axel Fleming and Lance Seiders add to the act’s rhythm, bringing dance-worthy grooves to every show.
After years of gigs at concerts, festivals, benefits and jams, the group’s dynamic has evolved from emotional and blues sounds to find a new soul-searching, house-rocking passion.

The Lloyd Tolbert Band
2020-08-22 18:30 - 21:30
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
Outside weather permitting
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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: RJ Herb – guitar & vocals, Rick Markstrom – drums & vocals and Michael Hatgis – bass & vocals. We also add Paul Biondi on horns, Guss Russell or Skip Jones on keys, Byron Case on bass and Tim Seifert on drums when the need arises. Lloyd has also enjoyed a long relationship playing in a duo with original Capricorn recording artist Peter Giri. In 2010 Lloyd was awarded first place at the Northwest Harmonica Championships.

(Cancelled) Rooster's Blues Jam
2020-07-28 19:00 - 23:00
Hosted Skip Jones & Byron Case
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
Outside weather permitting
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Rooster's Blues Jam
2020-07-21 19:00 - 23:00
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
Outside weather permitting
Please tip the artists!
Hosted By Skip Jones & Byron Case

(Cancelled) Rooster's Blues Jam
2020-07-14 19:00 - 23:00
Hosted by Skip Jones & Byron Case
All Ages

Rooster's Blues Jam
2020-07-07 19:00 - 23:00

Spaced Out Musicians
2020-07-04 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for our reopening party!
Outside on the patio stage! (weather permitting)
Mac’s will be open from 4pm to 9pm
Music is 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Featuring:Peter Giri, Byron Case, Paul Biondi, Lloyd Tolbert, Rick & Van Cobian, Steve Arriola, Rick Markstron, Skip Jones and Sylvan Duplant.
No cover, all ages!

Dueling Pianos
2020-03-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2020-03-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2020-03-05 19:00 - 22:00
With Skip Jones & Hank Shreve

Blues Harp Showdown
2020-03-07 20:00 - 23:30
$15 Cover 8pm
Featuring on Harps: Bill Rhoades Mike Moothart, Kim Field, Hank Shreve, Band: Henry Cooper, Byron Case, Newel Briggs, and Tim Seifert

Rooster's Blues Jam
2020-03-03 19:00 - 23:00
Hosted By Skip Jones & Byron Case
Free @ 7:00pm

British Invasion
2020-02-29 20:00 - 23:30
Featuring Skip Jones & Friends
$5 Cover
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.
Peter Giri (Pete Kowalke)
Peter Giri is a gifted songwriter and performer, whether performing solo or with his band. Peter is also known as a masterful interpreter of others’ songs—and these interpretations are never just “covers.” You’re never going to hear the same old song you’ve heard many times before. He makes each song, from Dylan to Little Feat to Hendrix and more, his own, with variations of rhythm, vocals, and melody that bring them new life.
His infectious style of playing and soaring guitar solos, combined with an uncanny ability to create rapport with his audience, invariably bring everyone out on the dance floor, where they stay until the last note is struck.
Peter is both old school and new school at the same time, crossing generational gaps with his timeless music. At a time when we really need both heart and message, not to mention a good dose of just plain fun, Peter connects with his audience in a most meaningful way.

Dueling Pianos
2020-02-27 19:00 - 22:00
Featuring Skip Jones & Hank Shreve

7th Annual Winter Music Festival
2020-02-15 18:00 - 23:30
Advance tickets are now closed. Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6:00pm for the $35 day of show price.
ABSOLUTELY NO RESERVATIONS, SEATING IS LIMITED & FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY!
Saturday February 15, 2020
$ 30.00 Advance Ticket gets you in the building.
$ 35.00 At the door if available. Will sell this event out at 700 Tickets.
We expect this event to sell out! get your tickets now!
Access to all shows until rooms reach capacity.
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Opening band will start at 7:15 PM
In the Ballroom with a capacity of 400 we are proud to present Eugene’s super popular Candy Apple Bleu rocking hits from the 70’s and 80’s. These guys are so good that you’ll think you are listening to the original artists. Opening for CAB will be DJ Chilla spinning vinyl.
In the Colonial Inn room with a capacity of 200, will feature line dancing lessons and great Country rock with Outlaw Shine followed by Americana, Cajun, Blues sensation Brian Chevalier & Heavy Chevy.
In Mac’s restaurant & nightclub, capacity 225 featuring high energy, award winning blues artist Ben Rice, along with the sweet sounds of Inner Limits.
6 Bands, one building, 1 ticket price gets folks access to six different bands with a unique style of music in each room. This event will sell out!
Ballroom
Candy Apple Bleu
This band debuted as an opener for Satin Love Orchestra at the very first Winter Music Festival back in 2014. Since then they have become one of Eugene’s most popular bands playing hits from the 70’s and 80’s. These guys are so good that you will think you are listening and dancing to the original artists! This band absolutely nails songs like “ Smoke from a distant fire” by John Townsend, “ Saturday in the park” by Chicago, “ Biggest part of me” by Ambrosia, “Kiss you all over” by Exile, “Reminiscing” by Little River band, “ Baby come back” by Player, “ Brandy” by Looking Glass, “ Rich Girl” and “Sara Smile” by Hall and Oates and many many more great hits that you’ll enjoy. We are lucky to have them in our festival this year.

DJ “Chilla”, Marty Chilla of the Sugarbeets will be spinning vinyl to warm you up for Candy Apple Bleu.

Colonial Inn Room
Outlaw Shine
Outlaw Shine is a country band with strong roots in the community. All band members been entertaining since they were children. Several have been in other bands over the years.
This great band covers a lot of popular Country music and will be offering Line dancing and instruction prior to their performance in our Festival. So if you always wanted to learn how to line dance, here’s a great opportunity!
Outlaw Shine plays music to keep the party dancing and covers traditional Country music as well as featuring music from new artists.
Colonial Inn Room
Brian Chevalier & Heavy Chevy
Brian Chevalier & Heavy Chevy play Americana, Blues and Zydeco.
A local favorite, Brain and Heavy Chevy feature sounds of New Orleans with a bit of a
bluesy feel that is extremely appealing. Great saxophone and keyboards are a key to the
playful sounds from this delightful band. They will be an excellent band to keep folks dancing following Outlaw Shine.

Mac’s Nightclub
Ben Rice
His music is deeply rooted in traditional blues, yet at the same time fiercely original. His guitar playing earns labels like “fearless,” “inventive” and “powerful,” and he routinely brings audiences to their feet with his stunning and emotionally honest vocal delivery. Ben is as much home fronting his electric blues band as he is captivating a crowd solo with nothing but his voice and his resonator guitar.
Ben Rice has been leaving huge impressions on audiences around the Northwest and winning awards for his vocals and guitar playing for the last seven years. In 2014 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, he left the audience speechless with a raw emotional delivery of his version of “Key To The Highway.” On his second consecutive trip to the International Blues Challenge, he made the finals in the solo/duo category and was awarded the St. Blues Guitarist award for best guitarist.
His debut on the international stage in 2014, was a landmark step forward in his career from being a regional act playing primarily around the NW to a national and international touring artist. Captivating audiences and presenting himself as someone who has a lot of depth in the various soundscapes of American music, Ben is gaining fans all over the world who love his playing, singing, songs, and stage performance.

Mac’s Nightclub
Inner Limits
Inner Limits is an energetic blues/funk/rock group that weaves original material and unique arrangements of solid classic blues and rock songs into each set. The group frequently headlines regional craft beer and music festivals and keeps a busy performance schedule at wineries, breweries and casinos. The band consists of Jesse Greenlee on drums/vocals, Olem Alves on guitar/vocals and Torrey Newhart on keyboards/vocals.

Valentines Day Bash with Riffle
2020-02-14 20:00 - 23:00
$7 Cover
A fun cover band that puts on a great show! More than 32 years of creating high energy dance and musical events.
Timothy Patrick on guitar/vocals, Peter Giri on guitar/vocals, Gus Russell on keyboards/keyboard bass, and Jim Reinking on drums/vocals.
Influences
Van Morrison, James Brown, Eric Clapton, Santana, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Seeger, Kenny Loggins, Lynyrd Skynrd, Willie Nelson and many more.
