Category Scene & Heard

The Cottage Grove Historical Society has published a new book on the life and sad death of Lena Flaiskey Becker, known locally as Eva Davenport. Lena’s reputation was that of a local “demimonde” (a Victorian term for prostitute). Genealogist Debra Monsive did extensive research tracking…

Ron Hartman By RON HARTMAN- [email protected] CRESWELL – Everything’s going to be “Alright This Time.” That’s the name of one of the catchier tunes on Peter Riley Osborne’s homemade. album with his band, The Truckstop Handshakes. There’s every indication that Friday night’s John Shipe blues…

RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO – Fog Holler performs at the Axe & Fiddle on Thursday night. COTTAGE GROVE – Side projects. For many serious musicians, having those extra bands on the side is the only way they can make a decent living. It’s not uncommon, especially…

RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO – Possible Human Origins perform at the Brewstation on Friday night, April 1. COTTAGE GROVE – With a genre that’s described on their website as “NiceCore,” Possible Human Origins put on a nice show Friday night at the Brewstation.  Nice, but with…

When the Village Green shut down a few months ago, the Rainy Day Blues Society had to find a new place to host its annual blues festival.  Mission accomplished.  Springfield’s Island Park will be the place to be as Labor Day weekend kicks off on…

CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO – Participants are eager to dress up and enjoy the Oregon Country Fair after the Covid era. Started in 1969 as a benefit for an alternative school, the Oregon Country Fair has a rich and varied history of alternative arts and performance…

RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO – Melissa Ruth and the Likely Stories perform a lively version of “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” on Saturday night at the Brewstation on Sixth Street in Cottage Grove. COTTAGE GROVE – Imagine all the questions you would have – especially…

It’s rare when one can make the leap from “fan” to “friend and colleague.” For local photographer Bradley Cook, it’s only one of many adventure-filled stories, and his decades-long relationship with Buddy Guy culminates in a cross-country trip following the Blues legend on his latest…

BRAD COOK/ THE CHRONICLE – The band’s lead singer, Darby Gould, grinds out one of Janis Joplin’s hits during an opening-night performance at the Hippie Museum in front more than 100 people. SPRINGFIELD – Big Brother and the Holding Company left a piece of their…