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

Closed
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-25, 2025-01-01 - 2025-01-12, 2025-02-22

Paul Biondi with Skip Jones
2024-12-27 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
$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
$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, 2025-03-04 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-11 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-18 19:00 - 23:00
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
(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
$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, 2025-03-20 19:00 - 22:00
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
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
$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!

Kelly Thibodeaux and Etouffee
2025-03-01 20:00 - 23:30
$10 Cover
$7 Minimum Purchase
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Led by the fiddler Mr. Kelly Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Etouffee combines red hot fiddle, shufflin’ rhythm and blues, and kickin’ Southern rock to create an exciting new sound known as Swamp Rock.
Music that will roll you down Bourbon Street or lead you into the darkest swamps, music so eminently danceable almost no one – young or old – can resist.

Open Mic With Amblin
2025-03-06 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 22:00
All Ages
No Cover
$1 off all beverages for performers

Bingo Night
2025-03-13 17:30 - 20:00
No Cover
Hosted by the Eugene Chamber of Commerce

Dueling Pianos
2025-03-19 19:00 - 22:00
With Skip Jones & Hank Shreve

Devil Cat Motor Club
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:00
$10 Cover
$7 minimum purchase
“Featuring some of the top blues performers in the region, The Devil Cat Motor Club is sure to scratch even your strongest blues itch! Let Walter Herleman, Hank Shreve, Todd Barnes and Johnny Fox bring an evening of hot rod blues….dance, find romance and make a general ruckus with the Devil Cats!”

Roosters Blues Jam
2025-03-25 19:00 - 23:00
Hosted by Skip Jones & Byron Case
All Ages
No Cover

Charlie Farley
2025-03-28 20:00 - 23:00
$15 Advance click here to get your advance tickets
$20 day of show
https://www.charliefarleylife.com/
CHARLIE FARLEY IS A FULLY INDEPENDENT ARTIST THAT IS GARNISHING OVER 6 MILLION STREAMS PER MONTH ACROSS ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS.
With music commonly described as alternative country, Charlie utilizes his home of DeQueen, Ark. and past experiences as inspiration for the music he writes. His music resonates with his fans, as it’s lyrically diverse, but always honestly portrays real life.

“A song should hit you in one way or another. Party hard, love harder. There isn’t a middle ground with my music.” – Charlie Farley

Farley kicked off his career in music with his first record Hog Heaven debuting on Billboard Charts, and the following, All I’ve Been Through, hitting #3 on them in 2016. In 2018, his third studio album titled Winning With The Losers was released. It became an instant hit with longtime fans as well as with new fans. Farley’s first two singles from the album, “Where I’m From” and “Alcoholiday” both surpassed the 1,000,000 view mark on YouTube in just a few short months. Riding on the success of the album and his three EP releases of 2019, Charlie and his band brought his unique interpretation of music to the masses through constant nationwide touring from Fall 2018 – now.
When it comes to live shows, there isn’t one around that is as energetic or as interactive as Farley’s. Between year-round touring, popularity on streaming platforms, his performance, and Charlie’s determination to become a once in a lifetime type of artist, Farley is at the absolute top of his game and thriving on the idea of advancing even further throughout 2020.
In addition to writing for himself, Farley also happens to co-write for artists such as Colt Ford and Taylor Ray Holbrook. One of his co-writes, Colt Ford’s “Reload,” was curated for the televised event series UFC Tonight. Along with that, “Stabbin’ Cabin,” from Hog Heaven, was picked up by CMT’s TV Series “Party Down South.” Currently his song “Exposed” is on The Outdoor Channel’s hit fishing series, The Timmy Horton Show.

Brohemia After Dark with Bill Shreve & Ran Andreini
2025-04-30 19:00 - 22:00
No Cover
$7 minimum purchase
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“Jazz smattered blues”
With Bill Shreve, Randy Andreini, Ken Luker & Hank Shreve

The Melissa Buchanan & The Keepers
2025-05-02 20:00 - 23:00
$10 Cover
$7 Minimum purchase
The “Queen Bee” is back by popular demand!! Melissa Buchanan, Suburban Slim, Ed Neumann, Dave Melyan returns to Macs Nightclub on Friday May 2nd. Get ready for a Soulful and Rockin’ night of smooth Blues and Rockin’ covers with a 50’s & 60’s vibe. You’ll want to be prepared to dance and enjoy an evening of great performances by this all-star dream team! Anyone that has seen Melissa Buchanan has been mystified and charmed by her strong and soulful voice. Suburban Slim aka (Phil Wagner) is known as one of the PNW’s top guitarists and is adored by many fans. His guitar stylings are magnificent, fun and the cream of the crop. The rhythm section of course is the icing on the cake! Please join us in welcoming back to the stage for her debut show the “Queen Bee” Melissa Buchanan! You might have seen her before during special guest appearances on previous shows here at Macs in Eugene. So, by special request of many adoring fans, we are proud to present to you Melissa B & The Keepers!

Oregon Blues Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony
2025-05-11 15:00 - 19:00
$15
Tickets available online @ bhof.ticketbud.com or @ Mac’s
Inductees include: Byron Case, Vicki Stevens Cofield, Tim Donahue, Bill “Billy Jay” Harper, Walter Herleman, Brian James, Skip Jones, Jerry “Natty’O” Leff, Ben Rice, Hank Shreve, Jerry Zybach, Vicki Herleman (Blues Ambassador), Mac’s Restaurant (Blues Venue)
Posthumous Honors: Gavin ” Rooster” Fox, Tom Noe

Shelley James & Callan Coleman Plus The Agents Of Unity
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00
No Cover
$7 Minimum Purchase
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vocalist/musician band leader, event planner, wife, mother, and friend Shelley James
Shelley grew up in a small family who performed music together throughout her youth. Her father was a music major and semenary graduate who had a gift for arranging 4 part harmonies. So Shelley’s ear developed being the youngest singing Alto, her big brother sang tenor, Mom had Soprano, and Daddy sang the bass. They toured Western Canada for several years before she went off to college. She started a band with a flautist and jazz guitar player who performed jazz and pop much to the delight of the following they grew in the northwest. They recorded a CD, and soon wanted to add bass and drums. This is how Shelley met Callan her bass player husband of 25 years. They went on to collaborate, write and record and perform together. Shelley has been a trusted worship leader in her home church, and in numerous churches around the area. She became known for being able to bless the house when needed as a help if the team is on vacation or transition. She started her band Shelley James m u s i c b o x in 1997 which is still together as a 6 piece smooth 80s pop/rock outfit. She is also a founding member and manager of Satin Love Orchestra for 22 years. Shelley and Cal spend a few years in LA where they collaborated with musicians Sheila E., Terron Brooks, Jonathan Butler and others. They continue to perform, write and record in Lane County, or can be seen on the beaches of O’Ahu where they spend as much time as possible too. They enjoy their daughter Eva, and 4 cats as well as their family and friends to the fullest.

(Cancelled) Jimi Zolo
2025-05-16 20:00 - 23:00
$10 Cover

Back by popular demand!! “The Bostonian Grease, there’s something to be said about the human soul when you hear their tone & frequencies. Jimi to me has got the guts & knuckles that bleed his truth! ” – Oni Logan – Lynch Mob/ Dios Disciples“Zolo’s debut is an earth shaker. He has combined blues and metal with a fresh approach that keeps the listener engaged and delighted. Five out of five stars!” – Brent Turner- Advisory Board – My Metal Fans
Dirty Rock ‘n’ Roll Blues Junkie For Life
Jimi is a San Diego based guitar player with influences ranging from Dirty Delta Blues to Hard Rock – Robert Johnson, Angus Young, Jimmy Page, and of course Jimi Hendrix.
Joining Jimi on stage will be Walter Herleman-Harp, Chris Ward-bass and Darin Watkins-drums
