School’s almost out, and when it is, it will finally be time to let loose, relax and check out old and new favorite bands at all the different concerts in and around the Eugene area. There are several festivals and concerts in the upcoming months, so take advantage of the lack of responsibilities that summer brings and check out some shows.
When Last Band Standing started on April 1, there were 30 local bands competing for the title. On June 10, the remaining four bands will perform for the final show. See who wins at WOW Hall at 8 p.m. @@http://go.registerguard.com/entertainment/2011/jun/10/7303/@@
Hip-hop artist Kid Cudi will perform at the Cuthbert Amphitheater on June 15. The next day, Cuthbert will host classic rock band Jethro Tull. @@http://amphitheatrer.com/ResultsVenue.aspx?venid=3594&vname=Cuthbert+Amphitheater&event=Kid+Cudi&nid=1&sortcol=retail&sortord=asc&showall=true&dist=GS&uq=kid%20cudi%20cuthbert%20amphitheater&cid=7521813314&ppcsrc=1-HY-Cuthbert-Kid+Cudi&gclid=CLW60eTulakCFQImbAodZXuqug@@
Hempstead World Music Festival will spend three days in Oregon, first in Eugene on July 2, then in Redmond on July 3 and finally in Portland on July 4. The festival’s lineup includes Toots and the Maytals, who are billed as the inventors of reggae music. Joining them will be John Trudell and Bad Dog, Dubtonic Kru, Nikii Davis and Rhythm Culture. @@http://www.dailyemerald.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=35925&action=edit@@The Eugene show will be held at Lane Events Center Performance Hall. In addition to live music, there will also be food, beer, wine and vendors. The show starts at 4:20 p.m. @@http://www.hempsteadworldmusicfestival.com/fr_2011.cfm@@
In Bend, the 4 Peaks Music Festival will take place on July 15 and 16 at Rockin’ A Ranch. The lineup features 14 bluegrass, rock and indie bands including Poor Man’s Whiskey, New Monsoon and Elephant Revival. Concert-goers get admission to both days’ concerts with their ticket, as well as camping. @@http://www.zvents.com/z/bend-or/4-peaks-music-festival–events–187014566@@ @@http://4peaksmusic.com/line-up/@@
Reggae fusion musician Matisyahu will be performing at WOW Hall on July 31 with Tea Leaf Green. On August 26, ska bands 311 and Sublime with Rome will perform at Cuthbert Amphitheater. @@http://www.wowhall.org/events.php@@ @@http://amphitheatrer.com/ResultsVenue.aspx?venid=3594&vname=Cuthbert+Amphitheater&event=311+%26+Sublime+with+Rome&nid=1&sortcol=retail&sortord=asc&showall=true&dist=GS&uq=311%20cuthbert%20amphitheater&cid=7175394074&ppcsrc=1-HY-Cuthbert-311&gclid=CL3nksHwlakCFQEHbAodL2bVsw@@
Music fans willing to travel out of state can venture to Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music and Arts Festival, which will be held on Labor Day weekend, September 3-5. Artists performing include Broken Social Scene, Minus the Bear, The Kills, Wiz Khalifa and Daryl Hall and John Oates, with more acts to be announced. Concert-goers can attend one, two or all three days of the festival, with prices ranging from $29 to $475. @@http://bumbershoot.org/lineup/@@
After working hard all year, and it’s nearly time for the payoff. Enjoy this summer and all the concerts your bank account can handle.