The Walkmen + Helio Sequence @ WOW Hall Tonight
If you find yourself in Eugene tonight instead of engulfed in the throngs of hipsters with unfashionable, but enviable, status-symbol wristbands at Portland’s MusicFest Northwest, I suggest you walk your way down to the WOW Hall on the corner of 8th and Lincoln. You’ll be in for a treat if you do. The Walkmen, from [...]
Blue Scholars Tonight @ the WOW Hall
Blue Scholars are playing the WOW Hall tonight Friday, April 2 along with Macklemore with Ryan Lewis, Bambu, and DJ Phatrick. Doors open at 8 pm. The Blue Scholars are Geologic (Geo) on the mic and Sabizi on the beats. The Northwest hip-hop duo (originating in Seattle) is known for expressing their political beliefs through [...]
Oddly Enough, ODDSAC in PDX March 29th
For most individuals at colleges under the Oregon University System umbrella, March 29th simply marks the beginning of spring-term classes. But more importantly, to those in the know, March 29th marks the long-awaited Portland debut of band Animal Collective and director Danny Perez’s visual album, ODDSAC, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. [...]
Potential Hollywood Sports Flicks
We’ve started to include a sports section. Here are some excerpts from our current issue. words Tyler Pell “Mo Money Mo Problems” The Antoine Walker story: The former Celtics Forward earned over $110 in his twelve year NBA career. Unfortunately, Walker’s career took a nose dive when a self professed love of fried chicken got [...]
‘Passion’ dummer parties solo? Not exactly.
The headline of today’s Oregon Daily Emerald boldly states: ”Passion’ drummer parties solo,’ in reference to the Passion Pit house party Friday night that was orchestrated by the Oregon Voice and The Nudelman in lieu of the band entirely postponing (Don’t say ‘cancelling’!) their performance that was scheduled to take place in the EMU Ballroom. [...]
The Curse Continues: Passion Pit Postponed
As you may remember, around this time last year there was supposed to be a Cultural Forum sponsored concert in the EMU Ballroom with the nationally touring act: Rogue Wave. That show, because of a broken hand suffered by guitarist Zach Schwartz, was in most sense, a bust (Save for those local bands who did [...]
Oregon Voice Mini-doc circa 2008
As part of Allen Hall Productions, a series of short documentaries were made for each student publication at the University of Oregon. Here’s the one that was created for the Oregon Voice. Thanks to Abby Silverman and Christina Diamond for the video. Please refrain from laughing (too hard) at our interview shyness.
As A Reminder!
Tickets to the Pixies’ upcoming Doolittle 20th-Anniversary tour went on sale this morning at 10a.m. The Pixies will be playing their 1989 masterpiece in its entirety and more – an event not to be missed. According to the ladies at the EMU ticket office, bulk tickets are going fast and may sell out long before [...]
Take That Portland!
The alternative-rock juggernaut the Pixies are taking to the air and hitting the road this fall as part of their Doolittle 20th anniversary tour. The Pixies, known to many as the band that popularized now mainstream stop-start/loud-soft dynamics and influenced cult-status bands like Nirvana and Weezer, will be crossing the Atlantic Ocean to perform in [...]
OV Summer Progress Report
Hi all, Now that the Summer sun has burned many of our ears, necks and backs, we write to you with an update – a progress report of sorts. As noted in our last post, we have a plethora of projects that we’re trying to accomplish before Fall rolls around and here’s where we stand [...]
20th Anniversary Issue Out Now!
Our latest and most rewarding/colorful/longest effort of the year is now available to be viewed on the Internet from anywhere around the world, yes, even from Norway, New York City or Chicago! The print version is available around campus and will be distributed to the greater Eugene area via bike brigade shortly. If you’ve left [...]
Tonight at the WOW Hall: Jens Lekman and Tig Notaro
Forgive the late notice. We’re sorry. But. Swede Jens Lekman performs tonight at the WOW Hall starting at 8 p.m. Lekman, formerly known as Rocky Dennis, is a singer-songwriter who blends melodic guitar with digital samples (think Andrew Bird) to produce a sound that can be experienced here. Heavily influenced by Modern Lovers [...]
Rent-a-Pooch III
Wednesday, May 20th Reservations begin at 10:30 a.m. Pick-up starts at 11:00 a.m. Heck yes!
VD is for everybody, apparently
While perusing the Prelinger Archives I discovered this little gem. I tried to find words to describe it but I really couldn’t. You’ll just have to watch it for yourself and see what I mean (I mean, like, really?) When you’re done check out the rest of the site, it has a lot to offer. But really, [...]
Mysterious Issue 2.5
Within the cozy confines of the Voice Clubhouse, we are currently sifting through over 90 fantastic submissions for the forthcoming art, fiction, and poetry issue. Thanks to all who submitted work.
Ahem, le Energy Issue.
The Oregon Voice is the best thing to happen to the University of Oregon since Taco Time. – Lil’ Wayne
Close Shave
Contrary to what you may have read (hopefully not) in today’s Daily Emerald, it’s actually Shave-Shave-Shave-November. It is certainly not No-Shave-November. Please ladies and gentlemen, let not the ol’ wizards at the Emerald convince you otherwise. Please continue to shave your legs, armpits and faces. We need not bearded women. Thank you.
As Promised, Footnotes.
[i] Historic Bailout Bill Passes Congress, Bush Signs, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Associated Press , 10/3/2008, <http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/financial_meltdown> Notable in that Obama, Bush, & McCain all supported this measure. [ii] The Iraq War Will Cost Us 3 Trillion, And Much More, Linda J Biljmes and Joseph E. Steiglitz, for the Washington Post, 3/9/2008, page B01. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/07/AR2008030702846.html> The [...]
Hold On to Your Britches!
The first issue of this year is now available for viewing! Check around campus in the coming days for a hard copy. If you have a hard time finding the issue we understand since a majority of our distribution boxes have been stolen but fear not! Simply send a message and we’ll make sure you [...]
