On the first day of summer in 2007, Rootdown was formed in the college town Eugene, Oregon.  Combining the sunny sounds of reggae, with a splash of alternative rock and hip-hop the band independently released three EPs and one full-length album. We LOVE when our friends Rootdown visit us for a fun night!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

El Borko Surf! plays Surf Music: classic, modern, original. Surf Music from the past, present, and future. Kerouac meets Sponge Bob on Gilligan's Island. We are stoked to have them back on our stage!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Interweaving soulful vocals and dynamic guitar playing, Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter, Greg Nestler and his band have been delivering their fiery blend of soul/rock to audiences throughout the NW. Greg will be accompanied by his bandmates!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

“The sound is urban groove,” Leona says, “a sound that is something for everyone.”

The Elena Leona Project is sizzle, spice and everything nice. Like the lovechild of Lauryn Hill and Etta James, this project is funky. THE E.L.P started in Eugene and has been performing at local venues for a few years. The project has undergone several makeovers since the beginning.

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Kicking off a great month of music.. Gerry Rempel Trio! The trio plays an eclectic mix of Jazz/fusion, soul jazz, latin and other elements featuring several original compositions. Gerry Rempel Jazz Trio includes Gerry Rempel on guitar, John Polese on keys/Synth and Hamilton Mays on bass. We are stoked to have them!

As always, shows are all ages and free for everyone!

Cherry Hill is a group that is complete with a washboard, a guitar, some harmonicas & excellent vocal harmony. Playing songs we all know and love and songs we’ll get to love.. old-timey bluegrass with a super chill vibe, Cherry Hill is known to be a fun time!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Caveman Dave performs at both preschools & pubs. Originally noted for his children's songs, this singer-songwriter continues to write and release music for kids and also for adults. Covers, Originals & Cigar Box Guitars! We are excited to have him back at our pub for the night!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Drawing on Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Beatles, and Simon & Garfunkel for inspiration, Wellington Drive fully delivers in 3-part harmonies, subtle and sparkling keyboard and guitars, and exciting arrangements of original songs and well-known classics. You won't want to miss this Pacific Northwest Americana Trio.

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Craig Sorseth and Tom West make up the soulful HipBillys duo. They are experienced performers and songwriters, having performed a wide variety of musical styles such as Folk, Blues, Country, Classic Rock and Bluegrass throughout the Northwest for 40+ years.  Their ‘Heartfelt Hipbilly’ music is popular in the local craft brewing, cider and winery circuits.

We are fortunate to have had them play our patio stage many times throughout the past 10 years, and we are stoked to welcome them once again.

As always, shows are all ages & free for everyone.

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. This is 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.

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Where Arthur Buezo is from and has developed cant be pin-pointed, as he has travelled for all of his life. Throughout these travels, music has been the main constant for him. Arthur Buezo has been a professional musician since 2010 and now is a One-Man-Band performer bringing the self titled genre, Savage Folk. We LOVE when Arthur visits us!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Belltower is a local string band that plays folk, bluegrass, and traditional American roots inspired music. All five bandmates are UO students and active members in the university music scene. Their repertoire of originals is ever expanding, and we just love having them on our stage.

As always, shows are suitable for all ages and free for everyone.

Buck Magic is a local country band right out of our very own backyard.. Eugene! We are stoked to have them on our stage for a night of music!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

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!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

The band grooves with a repertoire of contemporary, pop rock, a dash of country, hip-hop, R&B/Soul. This group knows how to PARTY! Grab your friends and dancing shoes and join us for a night with.. COMPLICATED!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Front man and Artist Extraordinaire, Brian James hails from Phoenix, Arizona and grew up in Minneapolis. Bored with pop music, Brian heard Stevie Ray Vaughn play and life was not the same after that. At the age of 12, he heard Jonny Lang and that really got his attention. Here was a kid with a guitar and for Brian, that was just what he needed to see. From then on, nothing else mattered but the music. He picked up the guitar and the rest is history. Join us in welcoming Brian as he finishes off another amazing Oktoberfest with us!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Inner Limits is a Rock band from Eugene, OR consisting of Guitar, Bass, Drums and/or Keyboards. Bandleader, Olem Alves, leads the group with powerful vocals and a strong guitar presence. Their material dips into traditional energetic blues/rock and roll with influences by artists like Muddy Waters, Albert King, Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa. They also weave 60’s and 70’s rock covers into their sets played with a modern twist drawing from bands like Led Zeppelin, The Allman Bros. and The Rolling Stones. In addition they play a long list of original songs with edgy rock sensibilities as reflected in their new album Rise to the Top (a collection of 9 original tunes written by Olem). The band brings excellent musicianship, a high quality performance, and a downright fun vibe every night out! We are stoked to have them at Oktoberfest 2025!

As always, shows are all ages and free for everyone.

Squeeky Wheels is Ethan Devitt (Good Ol’ Interstellar Boys) and Jay Waylett (Upstate Trio) pursuing their love of Outlaw Country and Americana. You can expect Good Country (Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard), Classic Rock (The Eagles, Grateful Dead), Americana (Lyle Lovett, Tyler Childers) and more! We are STOKED to have them at our pub!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Interweaving soulful vocals and dynamic guitar playing, Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter, Greg Nestler and his band have been delivering their fiery blend of soul/rock to audiences throughout the NW.

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Harlan’s music could be described as Americana with Country roots, and a little Rock and Roll. He has been performing for nearly three decades - from the Southern states to Seattle - and now makes his home in Eugene. His acoustic-electric guitar, powerful voice, and sound engineering, all come together to make for a full live music experience. He puts his own twist on classic tunes from variety of artists including Chris Stapleton, Tom Petty, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, and more. Harlan is also a songwriter, and will throw in a few of his originals. Join us in welcoming Harlan back to our stage!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

The Hot Coles! The Coles are a Funk, Rock, Reggae, Blues trio that perform mostly original songs and compositions. The group's founder, Anton Cole, has been pleasing crowds for decades with various groups. The Coles music crosses the boundaries of several genres to create a unique style that is instantly relatable and highly danceable. The Hot Coles performances are always fun and high energy. We are STOKED to have them back on our stage for the night!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Jitensha is coming all the way from Montréal, Québec, Canada to play original tunes and a variety of covers! The duo features husband and wife  David Martinez and Erin Rose! We are STOKED that they have made us one of their stops!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Truffle Jam is Eugene’s friendly neighborhood jamband jukebox! Welcome them to our stage once more with us!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Goatmouth is a four-piece band based out of our very own Eugene. Bringing you new takes on blues, rock, and jam band classics. With Anthony Clemons on guitar, Jack Troberg on bass, Robert Skornik-Hayes on drums, and Quentin J. Piccolo on keys, they deliver high-energy, soulful performances of songs by the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, Gov't Mule, and more! We LOVE when Goatmouth graces our stages!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Drive to Space is a four piece prog funk rock Americana band from Eugene, Oregon. The group fuses their energy into a cohesive, mind-meld of sound - complete with tempo and key changes, odd meters, tight jams, and well-written, complex material interspersed with improvisation. With a rhythm section that has been together for nearly 30 years partnered with organ screams and funky synths. We are absolutely STOKED to jam with them for our annual Mule Fest!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

The Jerryatrics show up to play ever-evolving psychedelic and classic rock. These guys sure know how to get down and bring the energy!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Loose End is a fusion of Eugene’s eclectic jam, bluegrass, funk, electronic, and rock scenes.  Years of touring, gigging, and recording, along with a touch of mystical fate, have brought this group together. Their unique blend of jamtronica and rootsy acoustic vibes creates original music that is both soulful and one-of-a-kind, as well as fresh interpretations of unexpected cover tunes. Let’s keep it funky and lowdown!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Dylan has been playing guitar for 23 years, learning by ear at first then eventually taking lessons off and on from grade school through high school, while getting involved with performing in talent shows, playing in garage bands, concert band, and writing songs. We are stoked to see what he brings to our stage this time!

As always, shows are ALL AGES and no cover charge.

Belltower is a local string band that plays folk, bluegrass, and traditional American roots inspired music. All five bandmates are UO students and active members in the university music scene. Their repertoire of originals is ever expanding, and we just love having them on our stage.

As always, shows are suitable for all ages and free for everyone.