Mac's Restaurant

Closed
2022-01-01 - 2022-01-06 | Mac’s Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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Jazz & Variety
2022-01-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
With Paul Biondi & Gus Russell
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
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The Traceys
2022-01-13 18:30 - 21:30
$5 minimum purchase
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Blues/Soul/Variety
The Traceys are a contemporary acoustic band that prides itself on its originality and soulful delivery. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of musical styles, and features the fine three and four part harmony singing that has become their hallmark. While it’s hard to put a finger on the band’s musical style, their influences include Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, and Country Blues traditions. Their song selection includes both original and traditional compositions.
The core founders of the group, brothers Larry and Michael Tracey, began performing together in the Eugene area in 1989. Larry was a well established acoustic guitar player and singer songwriter on the Eugene music scene, and Michael was a budding harmonica player and blues singer. Since the two joined forces to form The Traceys, the band has performed extensively at festivals and venues up and down the west coast. The present band lineup is rounded out by veteran bass player and vocalist Steven Myers, Sylvain DuPlant on Mandolin and Guitar, and Root Tracey on vocals and percussion.
Michael first met Root in 2010, and the two were wed in 2011. When Larry and Michael started talking about getting the band back together in 2013, both agreed they needed a female vocalist. Michael had been hearing his wife singing around the house from time to time, and believed he could hear something special in her voice that was exactly what The Traceys needed. It has turned out to be a perfect fit, and Root Tracey has been wowing audiences with her passionate soul singing and spot on percussion ever since. In addition, Root is a powerful songwriter and has written several songs in the band’s repertoire.
As well as outstanding vocal harmonies, The Traceys also feature the stellar harmonica playing and soulful singing of Michael Tracey. Michael was crowned 2007 Northwest Harmonica Champion and performed at the Willamette Valley Music Festival at the Cuthbert Amphitheater as one of the winners of the New Singer/Songwriter Competition. Michael was also crowned Best Male Blues Vocalist three years running, from 2008 through 2010, at the blues awards ceremony held by The Rainy Day Blues Society in Eugene.
The songs that The Traceys select to perform have special meaning to them. They believe that the songs that resonate with them will also touch the hearts of their audience, and that is what they aim to do. Their soulful, sometimes deeply personal, music is known to take audiences on a musical journey. At a Traceys concert you may laugh, sing along and, perhaps, even shed a tear or two. This unique band’s powerful music is not to be missed.

Shelley James & Callan Coleman
2022-01-19 18:30 - 21:30
All Ages
$5 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.

The Jimmy Haggard Band
2022-01-22 19:00 - 22:00
The Jimmy Haggard Band
Blues/R&B
Come out and enjoy one of Eugene’s and Oregon’s hottest recording artists on the 2021 Roots Music Report Charts.

Dec 2021: #17 Global Blues-Rock Album
Dec 2021: #11 Global Blues-Rock Song
Dec 2021: #3 Oregon Album (all genres)
Dec 2021: 6 Songs in the Oregon Top 10 songs (all genres)

“Together, their undeniable groove is soulful and smart as they navigate their burning blues from various emotional angles.” Joe Ross, Roots Music Report

Jazz & Variety
2022-01-26 18:30 - 21:30
Featuring Paul Biondi & Gus Russell
$5 Minimum purchase
All Ages
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Northwest Premium Comedy
2022-01-27 18:30 - 21:30
No Cover
Presented by: Eugene Comedy Crescendo
Hosted By James Manning III
Featuring: Dash Thompson, Jake Silberman, Jen Jay, & James Blame
with special appearances by: Bert Walpack, Penny Glass, & Temple The Bard

Rock 'n Rewind
2022-01-29 19:00 - 22:00
$7 cover
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Rock ‘n Rewind is a dynamic classic rock band that consists of players with a passion for rock ‘n roll, who love to have fun and engage their audiences.
Band founder, George Nash Khier, has been performing since the ’70s. He plays keyboards, rhythm guitar and harmonica, and provides back-up and lead vocals. Among other projects, he was a member of The Falling Spikes during the late ’80s, followed by The London Flush (Yardbirds tribute band). George is a Eugene legend, known and loved by many in the community.
Known for his soulful shredding and passion for the blues, lead-guitar player and vocalist Dan Parslow has toured and recorded for decades. He’s performed with many artists, including Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Taj Mahal, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Kimock. Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, and Charlie Musselwhite. Dan has released 15 solo albums, in addition to multiple live recordings.
Alex Huber is a professional drummer, saxophonist, singer and technical writer. He’s studied drumming for 18 years with many renowned drummers, including Michael Shrieve, Kenny Reed and Bibbs Goff. Alex has appeared on three albums and one short film. He currently performs with a variety of blues, rock and jazz groups, most recently with the Barb Dzuro Trio, the Magic Wanders, and Rock ‘n Rewind.
Bass Guitarist and vocalist Marcus Mueller is a studio musician and performing artist. He was a member of multiple bands for years in and around his home town of San Francisco, California before moving to Eugene Oregon, where he now makes his home. Marcus has jammed with numerous notable artists, including Gregg Allman and Huey Lewis.
Jeff Volk is a self-made singer and percussionist, a newbie to the industry who satisfies his number one bucket list every time he performs live. He has a powerful and engaging stage presence,with a raw and penetrating voice. And, he loves puppies!
