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WHIPSAW (Members of Hillstomp and The Taxpayers)
9pm $12 Adv. / $15 Door 21+
Whipsaw: Instagram
Whipsaw is a visceral, high-octane collision of Appalachian devil tunes, raw Delta blues, and chaotic folk-punk. Born in the Pacific Northwest, this rowdy two-piece acts less like a standard band and more like a musical lightning storm. They strip roots music down to its bare, gritty bones and inject it with pure adrenaline.
Henry Hill (from the legendary junk-blues duo Hillstomp) unleashes slide guitar and banjo riffs that sound possessed.
Noah Phillips (from the cult-favorite punk band The Taxpayers) drives the rhythm forward with explosive, relentless drumming.
The Result: A massive, wall-of-sound experience that defies the limitations of a two-man lineup.
A Whipsaw show is a sweaty, stomping, communal exorcism. They trade slick studio production for pure, unadulterated energy, making it impossible to stand still. It is dark, fast, and fiercely loud roots music played with an uncompromising punk-rock attitude.
THE UNIVERSE PROVIDES: A fundraiser for Henry. w/HENRY | BRAD MINA | TREE | TINTA TURNTER | BECKER | UNDERMIND
6pm-2am $8 Adv. / $10 Door 21+
DJ's Henry, Brad Mina, Tree, Tinta Turnter, Becker, and Undermind throw down all night for a serious dance party to benefit Henry!
Burlesque performance, Art Raffle, and Silent Auction!
Monster Energy Up & Up Welcome Back Campus Crawl
9pm $5 21+
B3XTAC33: Instagram | Soundcloud
Mixwell: Instagram | Soundcloud
Elliot Mech: Instagram
El Don
LowDown Brass Band | The Gold Souls
9pm $12 Adv. / $15 Door 21+
Get ready for a full-throttle night of brass, funk, hip-hop, and unstoppable grooves! LowDown Brass Band brings their explosive Chicago sound to Blairally on Thursday, October 1st, with Sacramento funk/soul powerhouse The Gold Souls kicking off the party. Big horns, deep grooves and infectious energy — this is a Thursday night you don’t want to sleep on!
Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving conscious hip hop, reggae, funk, and soul -- all founded upon a rebellious spirit. Rigorously touring, LowDown has performed on the most unique stages, from the Montreal Jazz Fest, Cotai Jazz Fest, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Alaska Salmon Fest, Golden Road Gathering, Electric Forest, Joshua Tree Music Fest, Bonnaroo, Summer Camp, Tree Fort Music Fest, and back to back EU/UK tours Australia's Cat Empire and international artist Naïka.
In the last four years, LowDown has also stayed busy in the studio, releasing three albums, The Reel Sessions, LowDown Nights, and $itizens of the World, which showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their blended genres. Leaning on their Chicago roots and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continues to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music.
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Born from a love of groove, grit, and golden-era funk and soul, The Gold Souls are all about connection--on stage and in the crowd. With soaring vocals, a killer rhythm section, and horns that hit just right, the music is built to move you, body and soul. Equal parts throwback and right-now, The Gold Souls' sound is tight, vibrant, and impossible not to dance to.
Mind bending, soul soothing, booty shakin’ boogie music! The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of groove. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor. The Gold Souls have rocked audiences in Austin, New Orleans, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and more; and have shared stages with the likes of The California Honey Drops, The Soul Rebels, Five Alarm Funk, The Nth Power, Diggin Dirt, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, North Mississippi All Stars, Nikki Hill, and Aubrey Logan. Their music has previously been featured on Apple Music Blues' Hot Tracks, Pandora's Adult R&B playlist, Fox 40, New Orleans WWL (ABC), Capital Public Radio (NPR), The Women's International Music Network, Submerge Magazine, and more.
Sol Seed
9pm $18 Adv. / $20 Door 21+
Get ready for a high-energy night of roots reggae, funk, rock, and feel-good grooves as Sol Seed takes over Blairally on Saturday, October 3rd! Known for their infectious rhythms, powerful harmonies, and dynamic live performances, Sol Seed brings the kind of uplifting energy that keeps the dance floor moving from start to finish. Joining them is Sequoia Dub, setting the tone for an unforgettable night and the official Oakshire Brewing 20th Anniversary After-Party. Come celebrate, catch an incredible live show, and keep the party going at Blairally. Tickets are just $18 in advance / $20 at the door — grab yours early and don’t miss this one!
Oregon's Sol Seed blends diverse vocals, eclectic sounds, and world music influences. Touring with top reggae acts, their anthem "Family Tree" has 8M+ views.
Born of the woods, rivers and waterfalls of Oregon, reggae-fusion group Sol Seed sports diverse vocal styles, an eclectic sonic playbook and ethereal world music influences. With a broad spectrum of musical tastes, Sol Seed flips between genre influences such as rock, soul and hip-hop over a solid reggae backbone. Committing themselves to tending a fellowship between performer and listener, the audience becomes a part of the music, creating a unique and unforgettable live experience, centered in the heart space.
Since their latest release, The Spark, Sol Seed has embarked on multiple cross-country tours, growing its fanbase from the roots up and sharing stages with the likes of Stephen Marley, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Tribal Seeds, Groundation, The Black Seeds, Katchafire, The Green, Mike Love, The Expendables, Pepper, Fortunate Youth and many more. Sol Seed’s feel-good anthem, “Family Tree”, is one of Sugarshack Sessions top-viewed videos at over 8 Million views. New and old listeners alike can expect music that rallies and inspires from a career that has spanned over a decade and hails from the Pacific Northwest, where the trees grow tall and the roots dig deep. After a brief hiatus for family and life events, the band is back in the studio and excited to release new music and hit the road again.
Ding Mao | Giantess | Smoker
9pm $8 Adv. / $10 Door 21+
ExperiMental ROCK duo Ding Mao hits the spot with a unique range of heavy, nasty, beautiful, primal to proggy sounds. Memorable melodies, uncommon rhythms, deviant riffage and riveting arrangements cast a spell. Raw, visceral, captivating live performances with punk rock soul make Ding Mao unforgettable. Don't sleep on this band. Get Ding'd!
Eugene, Oregon power rock trio, Giantess, blends space rock, distorted didgeridoo and grungy tales of battling intergalactic monsters, for a unique sound that pierces the ever expanding veil of cosmic background radiation.
Smoker is a blackened doom/sludge band from Eugene, Oregon. They have been cranking out low, slow, heavy, Earthy songs since the winter of 2023.
"Slow, crushing, absolutely filthy in the best way," - Music Coast
Yak Attack
9pm $15 Adv. / $20 Door 21+
YAK ATTACK returns to Blairally for an epic, all night throw down dance party of live funk to EDM and everything in between!
Yak Attack delivers a high-energy, fully live electronic experience that hits like a DJ set but is built entirely in real time—no backing tracks, just raw musicianship and improvisation driving the night forward. Fusing house, drum & bass, and breakbeat with funk and jazz influences, their sound evolves on the fly into something both tightly crafted and completely unpredictable. Known for packed dance floors and late-night festival buzz, Yak Attack doesn’t just play shows—they build a groove and keep it moving until the room is locked in. If you’re looking for a show that feels alive from start to finish, this is it.
Yak Attack is a live electronic power trio. The band's music spans a wide variety of electronic genres (house, trance, breakbeat, drum and bass) and mixes in elements of many other genres such as jazz, funk, and psych. Founded in 2013, Yak Attack has gained recognition nationwide from virtuosic playing, a unique setup of live instruments and live looping with no pre-recorded samples or backing tracks, and compelling live performances featuring lush soundscapes, dynamic improvisation, and DJ-like transitions in continuous sets. The band has toured with an impressive array of national acts, thrown successful afterparties for many bands in numerous states, and has developed a passionate fanbase through its songwriting strength, extensive market history and festival appearances, live show recordings, and curation of an ecstatic, uplifting musical experience.
WHAT GOES BUMP IN THE NIGHT - feat. Undermind | Bee Stee | Exin | Suede | Aloe Vortex
9pm $10 21+
CHRIS UNDERMIND | BEE STEE | EXIN | SUEDE | ALOE VORTEX
This Halloween season, Open Minds Menagerie takes over Blairally for WHAT GOES BUMP IN THE NIGHT—a late-night descent into bass, beats, and beautifully strange dance-floor energy. Chris Undermind, Bee Stee, EXIN (PDX), Suede, and Aloe Vortex take control of the decks, moving through hypnotic grooves, heavy low-end, dark electronic textures, and unexpected late-night turns built to keep the room moving. Costumes are highly encouraged, the atmosphere will be weird, immersive, and electric, and the party runs deep into the night. Saturday, October 24 at Blairally in Eugene. 9PM • 21+—come dressed for the occasion and find out what really goes bump in the night.
DJ MANDY MAC - 90s vs 00s
10pm $7 21+
We're leaving it all on the floor! Dance til the lights come up to all your favorite throwbacks and jammy jams. Don't miss this epic rager! Let's make it unforgettable!
HEAVEN ZEST (Indubious) | EMILY TURNER (Free Creatures)
8pm $15 Adv. / $20 Door 21+
Heaven Zest is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, live looper, and vocalist, renowned for his spirit-infused messages of magic and love. His unique musical blend navigates through a landscape of genres, including Reggae, Dub, and EDM, while incorporating tribal rhythms with a distinctive hip hop essence. Zest excels in creating improvisational pieces that are not only unique but also specifically attuned to the audience, making each performance a singular experience.
As a pivotal figure in the band Indubious for nearly two decades, Zest’s solo project takes flight as a testament to life affirming positivity and overcoming all odds through the power of the human spirit.
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Emily Turner is a singer, song writer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Applegate, Oregon. Spanning across genres from Americana, folk, indie, jazz, reggae and funk, her broad experience infuses a wide array of feels into her compositions.
Upright bass is her instrument of choice, but she also plays ukulele (often when writing songs), some percussion, and cornet, often using a looper when performing live solo. Her song-writing style has evolved alongside her musical projects over the years, from country, blues, and Americana to funk, folk, blues, and some roots reggae. She's written over 50 original songs in many different genres since her musical beginnings in 2011 and has played in local bands like Free Creatures, Verbs & Nouns, Mad Woodsy, The Alphadelics, and Turner Moore Band. She currently performs solo around the world.
VAUDEVILLE REVIVAL Variety, Cirque & Burlesque!
The Wax Poetry Revue and The Lu Harlow present an elaborate event of the ages filled with mystique, daring cirque feats, burlesque, and more! ‘The Vaudeville Revival’ is a freshly-squeezed variety show based on vintage circus nostalgia, with a cast waiting to take you away to their land of opulent grandeur and over-the-top shenanigans. So don't miss out, this sizzling summer variety show will be one for the books!
*Some first-come, first-serve seating will be available
*Raffle Prizes!
*Cash tips for performers are highly encouraged
Scott Pemberton O Theory
9pm $12 Adv. / $15 Door 21+
Scott Pemberton O Theory returns to Blairally for an unforgettable night of explosive musicianship, deep grooves, and fearless improvisation. Blending funk, rock, blues, jazz, and psychedelic energy into a sound that's entirely his own, Scott Pemberton O Theory delivers a live performance that's as electrifying as it is unpredictable. Join us Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Blairally in Eugene, OR. for one incredible night of live music. Tickets are limited—grab yours early and don't miss it!
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Scott Pemberton is a Portland-based guitarist and bandleader known for his unique "Timber Rock" style, blending funk, jazz, blues, and grunge.
He is an emerging force on the national festival and club circuit, with his wild approach to the guitar and nimble funky band, he is immediately recognizable and undeniably original.
Scott Pemberton’s sound is much like the vibe of his native Portland: freaky, fun and just the right amount of weird. The best way to categorize his music is with the moniker “Timber Rock”. Scott naturally applies his own lens/stamp to the sounds of the Pacific North West, the region he has always called home. The deep jazz, NW rock/grunge, blues roots and the west coast funk. It’s all there, and often all in the same song. Listeners are finding this honest, original and to-the-point music refreshing and fun. The mastery of his guitar playing combined with the fun recklessness of his songwriting show that the rules of songwriting and playing the guitar no longer exist for him. He doesn’t use a strap, often plays the guitar like someone would play piano and performs with the uninhibited joy and intensity of someone who recognizes that every time we make music is an honor and a gift.
“The Bruce Lee of Rock and Roll” –Tahoe Onstage
“A modern day Jimi Hendrix” –Chico Enterprise
“It’s not every day we get to see a real, live guitar god in action.” -Fly Magazine (Pennsylvania)
“A wildly creative virtuoso.” -Jambase.com
“Stand out artist at this year’s High Sierra Music Festival” –Relix Magazine.
“At a festival FULL of guitarists (Safeway Water Front Blues Festival), none played like Pemberton or was as fun to watch” -The Oregonian
Scott’s Path:
Many master guitarists find their homes within a specific genre, perfecting the ins and outs of their chosen musical realm until their names become synonymous with the very art form.
Portland’s Scott Pemberton is not your average guitarist. He’s a musical nomad. His home isn’t in one comfortable bubble, but rather spread across genres. One moment, he’s shredding through the blues. Then next, he’s living in a classic rock world, or drifting melodically through an ethereal psychedelic plane. Maybe he’s leading a dirty funk jam, or experimenting with something heavier, or sitting back on a jazz odyssey. Regardless of genre, though, Pemberton’s musical journey is marked by two unmistakeable realities: You always know when you’re hearing a Scott Pemberton song. And you’re always going to be captivated.
A Portland native, Pemberton and his guitar have been inseparable since the musician was in his teens, and he quickly established himself as an integral to the city’s musical fabric, sitting in on studio sessions, becoming a fixture at jazz and rock clubs, and taking guitar teaching positions at Lewis & Clark College and Reed College at age 21. So much a part of Portland’s fabric is Pemberton that the city’s famous Voodoo Donutes gifted him a custom guitar-shaped donut for his birthday.
Beyond stages both local and international, his music has found its way into various movies, television programs and advertisements (Nike, Coke, Jaguar, and NASCAR ads have been propelled by his distinctive melodies), and his funky guitar work has led to collaborations with legendary drummers such as Motown’s Mel Brown and Bernard Purdie, AKA “the world’s most recorded drummer.” He’s played prime spots at major festivals across the U.S. and Canada, hit #4 on Billboard’s Tastemakers’ charts and ranked among the top performers on Jambase, peaking at #2 during the High Sierra Music Festival, where he stormed the stage.
Even more remarkable than Pemberton’s quick ascent to a superhero on the axe, though, is his second act. Most musicians are lucky to find their talent in the first place. For Pemberton, his love affair with his guitar received a rebirth following a bike accident that nearly ended his life and caused a traumatic brain injury, a life-changing event that would have grounded most artists. For Pemberton, it only fueled his musical drive. During rehabilitation, the guitarist rediscovered his gift, and emerged with a strong new vision as an artist.
Exploding back into the public consciousness stronger, sharper and more dedicated than ever, Pemberton released his eclectic debut, Sugar Mama, produced by Los Lobos sax player Steve Berlin and featuring a bevy of guest performers including legendary bluesman Curtis Saldago. Amazingly, Sugar Mama manages the difficult task of capturing Pemberton’s wildly ambitious live persona, jackknifing across genres with ease, using the frontman’s intricate musicianship as a glue that holds it all together.
A master showman who draws amazed stares when audiences realize he’s shredding without a guitar strap, Pemberton’s unique musical gifts and infectiously positive attitude come exploding to life, making the axe man and his band’s legendary shows on stages small and large come vibrantly to life. The music is hypnotic in its infectiousness — consistently challenging listeners while grounding it all in a familiar foundation of rock. Music is Pemberton’s domain. The stage is his home. And his door is always open.
Scott’s path is simple and clear. Make the best music he can…. Share it with others…. That is all.
LIVE DRONE RACING! w/ Underground Drone League
5pm - 10pm FREE! ALL AGES til 9pm
Sign ups start at 4pm. Or sign up here!
Underground Drone League —- Website
A fast paced first person view, 4-up head-to-head micro drone race. We will be doing challenge style racing like the old quarters on the table days of pinball but with a futuristic neon twist. We are DrOnaGe LB, a grassroots racing club of pilots from all over Oregon that has been established from the early days of drone racing, The signups start at 4pm and will go until 10ish.
BATTLE AT BLAIRALLY - All-Day SKATE competition and Punk Rock Festival
12pm - 1am
Advance Tickets: $12 - All Ages til 8pm / $15 - 21+ til 1am
Day of Show Door: $15 - All Ages til 8pm / $20 - 21+ til 1am
BATTLE AT BLAIRALLY: Instagram
Top Five Records presents: Battle at Blairally, an all-day S.K.A.T.E. competition and punk rock festival.
The Unbranded | Bad Luck Blackouts | CallowRuse | No Place Or Time | The Service Call | Oaknoll | Soda | Sargent Pitviper | Bike Fight | Thoughtbox
S.K.A.T.E. Competition: REGISTER HERE | PAY SKATER ENTRY FEE HERE
Outdoor Stage-All Ages
1pm - Thoughtbox
2pm - Bike Fight
3pm - The Unbranded
4pm - Sargent Pitviper
5pm - Soda
6pm - Oaknoll
7pm - Service Call
Indoor Stage-21+ 8pm
1st - No Place Or Time
2nd - Callowruse
3rd - Bad Luck Blackouts
4th - The Unbranded
Battle at Blairally Unites Eugene’s Skate and Music Communities on September 5
All-ages S.K.A.T.E. tournament and outdoor punk festival leads into a 21+ evening concert, with proceeds benefiting the Y.E.S.S. Foundation
Organized by Top Five Records and members of Eugene band The Unbranded in collaboration with Blairally, the event will bring together local skaters, musicians, vendors, food trucks and community organizations for a full day of competition and live music.
The event will run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. as an all-ages gathering, followed by a 21-and-over indoor concert beginning at 8 p.m.
Net proceeds from Battle at Blairally will benefit the Y.E.S.S. Foundation and its effort to build an indoor skatepark and youth center in downtown Eugene.
S.K.A.T.E. Tournament:
The centerpiece of the daytime event will be a head-to-head S.K.A.T.E. tournament featuring local skaters competing for cash prizes.
In the S.K.A.T.E. format, competitors take turns setting tricks for their opponents to match. A missed trick earns a letter, and the match continues until one skater spells S.K.A.T.E.
Advance registration is available at: https://bit.ly/3Ru55Vj
Additional competition rules, check-in information and tournament updates will be shared through @battleatblairally on Instagram.
Outdoor All-Ages Lineup:
Live music will run throughout the daytime competition on Blairally’s outdoor stage.
21+ Evening Lineup
At 8 p.m., Battle at Blairally will move indoors for a four-band, 21-and-over concert.
“We wanted to put on the kind of event we would want to attend: good local bands, a real skate competition and a reason for the community to show up,” said Daniel Brawley of The Unbranded and co-organizer of Battle at Blairally. “The larger goal is to help build momentum for an indoor skatepark and youth center in Eugene.”
Battle at Blairally will also feature local vendors, food trucks and community organizations throughout the daytime event.
Event Information
What: Top Five Records Presents Battle at Blairally
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026
All-ages event: 12–8 p.m.
21+ indoor concert: Begins at 8 p.m.
Where: Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., Eugene, Oregon
Skater registration: https://bit.ly/4wFjXiR
Skater Entry Fee: https://bit.ly/3Ru55Vj
Tickets: https://buytickets.at/blairally/2330351
Instagram: @battleatblairally
Beneficiary: Y.E.S.S. Foundation
Media Contact
Top Five Records
Battle at Blairally / The Unbranded
804-307-9941
Joint Souls | Luke's New Band | Foxglove | Stella Jones
9pm $8 Adv. / $10 Door 21+
Joint Souls is a Seattle-based musical collective that blends jazz harmony, rock grooves, funk, and Indigenous melodies.
Luke's New Band is an indie-rock and jazz-fusion group.
Foxglove: Jazz/Funk/RnB
Stella Jones is an independent rock band based in Eugene, Oregon, known for their energetic presence in the Pacific Northwest DIY music scene. The group delivers a raw, nostalgic sound that blends elements of indie rock, post-punk, and alternative garage rock. Characterized by fuzzy guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and expressive vocals, they have built a dedicated local following by frequently performing at house venues, community spaces, and underground spots across Eugene and Portland.
Bodhi Mojo
9pm $10 Adv. / $12 Door 21+
Bodhi Mojo is coming to Blairally—and things are about to get beautifully weird. This Saturday, August 29th, dive into a high-energy collision of psychedelic grooves, fearless improvisation and jams that twist, melt and rebuild themselves in real time.
BODHI MOJO
Saturday, August 29th • Blairally
Doors 8PM • Music 9PM
Grab your tickets, enter the Mojo, and see where the night takes you.
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Bodhi Mojo is a psychedelic, five-piece jam band rooted in the good feels. Characterized by mind-bending jams and heartfelt songwriting, they never play the same show twice and leave you yearning for more.
The Band formed in 2019, and made a splash on the PNW music scene. Focusing on DIY festivals/shows, Bodhi quickly grew a wide following throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The latest pursuits include releasing a full length album 'Midnight Dojo' in July and hosting their own Mojo Family Festival. There's so much to take in from this group as they continue to rise up in the scene; be sure to stay tuned on Instagram, Spotify and Bandcamp!
You can find Bodhi Mojo playing throughout the Pacific Northwest at venues and festivals - they call Portland, OR their home.
MR. VALE’S MATH CLASS | SKYLER & THE SKETCHY KIDS (Members of Free Creaturs & Reeble Jar) - OUTDOOR STAGE
7:30pm OUTDOOR STAGE! All Ages til 9pm
Get ready for an extraordinary high-energy night of groove-driven funk, indie-psych-rock, and soulful swagger when Mr. Vale’s Math Class and Skyler and the Sketchy Kids (Members of Free Creatures and Reeble Jar) hit the OUTDOOR STAGE at Blairally for a hot summer night of unforgettable music and dancing!
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You may or may not learn anything with Mr. Vale's Math Class but you're guaranteed to have a good time. From Portland, Oregon, this six piece funk band has horns that knock down the door and percussion-laden grooves that are the perfect accompaniment to any dance party.
Mr. Vale's Math Class is more than the sum of its parts—the six-piece funk band brings rollicking dance-party vibes backed by zippy horns, wink-and-a-nod lyrics, and an energizing stage performance to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. If only high school math class were this much fun.
Oscillating between playful and serious, the band riffs its way through blues, funk, and jammy notes from bygone eras, with modern, fresh lyrics that feel plucked from a math wizard's hat. Rest assured, Mr. Vale's Math Class will have you grooving to the golden mean, even if you can't find your protractor or remember how to do quadratic equations.
Mr. Vale's Math Class seeks to evoke curiosity and create moments of play. Through our songwriting they explore anxiety and complex emotions, hoping to normalize the absurdity of being human and invite listeners to move their bodies, laugh, shout, and take life a little less seriously.
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Led by powerhouse frontman Skyler Squglio (Free Creatures), Skyler & The Sketchy Kids (Members of Reeble Jar) blends tight musicianship with infectious rhythms, sharp songwriting, and a stage presence that turns every show into a party. Drawing from funk, rock, soul, and modern jam influences, Skyler and the Sketchy Kids deliver punchy grooves, catchy hooks, and extended moments that keep the crowd locked in from start to finish. Their sound is polished but playful—equal parts danceable and gritty—perfectly suited for an intimate, high-energy room like Blairally.
Known for their dynamic live performances and undeniable chemistry, this is a band that thrives in front of an audience. Whether you’re there to move, vibe, or discover your next favorite local act, this show promises nonstop momentum and feel-good energy all night long.
Heavenly Oceans | Veradas
9pm $10 Adv. / $12 Door 21+
Heavenly Oceans is a semi-erotic instrumental music ensemble, known for their dreamy doom, psychedelic, and atmospheric soundscapes.
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Veradas is a psych-rock trio from Portland, OR, that blends fuzz-laden riffs, grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock influences.
For the members of fuzz-driven psych-rock trio Veradas, the band represents both the culmination of three musicians’ winding journeys through the music industry and a defiant middle finger to its rigidity. The Portland, Oregon-based band is all about following it’s own creative impulses. There are no Veradas “brand pillars,” and the band doesn’t conform to genre standards. After all, how many psych bands count The Everly Brothers as a big influence?
Veradas’s debut album, Universal Relays, is a 10-song onslaught of sludgy riffs, tribal drums, harmony vocals, arty effects, and cathartic hooks. In some form or another, this beast of a record is conceptually or musically inspired by shoegaze, jazz, funk, 1990s grunge and alt-rock, Kraut rock, American psych, the madness of the Aussies, the abandonment of the Pacific Northwest, and, of course, The Every Brothers. Universal Relays will be preceded by the art-grunge single “Hud Money.”
“We’ll take on anything. We’re not afraid to let any genre influence us. Some of these songs are inspired by the most random things, but they still end up sounding like us,” says guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist Travis Ferguson.
Locked in a Portland basement, the trio—rounded out by drummer Shane Fisher and bassist/vocalist John Hetherington—writes democratically, sculpting songs from extended jams. These improvised sessions congeal into imaginatively arranged mini-epics that make full use of the band’s three-piece instrumentation and dual vocal attack.
As the primary lyricist, Ferguson favors themes that grapple with the digital abyss and the full spectrum of the human experience, from fighting the system to fighting just to get out of bed in the morning. His words are barbed and brainy, informed by his trifecta of college degrees in literature, philosophy, and Eastern religion.
“I write about making sense of life in a world that seems to constantly make it hard for you. Why does this device [cellphone] cause so many problems? But in the 1930s, the big issue was everyone staring down at their newspapers. Before that, the Egyptians used to say writing would ruin people’s memories. It’s all a distraction to ruin truth and obscure meaning,” Ferguson says.
The band’s curious name pulls mismatched words from the 1951 science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still (Berada), and the 1992 comedic horror film Army of Darkness (Verata). In Spanish,“veradas” is the feminine plural of verado which means “varied,” and in Hungarian it can mean “bloodletting.” While no explicit meaning was intended, “bloodletting” aptly captures the band’s pointed lyrics and frenetic live performances.
City & Sky
9pm $10 Adv. / $12 Door 21+
City & Sky are taking over Blairally this Saturday, August 15! Get ready for a high-energy night of live music, big grooves, and an electric dance-floor atmosphere. 9PM • 21+ • Grab your crew and come catch City & Sky LIVE at Blairally!
City & Sky is a dynamic funk, pop, hip-hop, and R&B band based out of Eugene, OR. known for their highly energetic and genre-blending sound.
The group is celebrated for their eclectic, high-tempo performances guaranteed to get the crowd dancing.
DJ LOGIC & FRIENDS feat. Starchild Jr. of Parliament Funkadelic
9pm 21+
$20 Limited Early Bird Tickets
$25 Adv.
$30 Door (if not sold out)
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind night where world-renowned turntablist DJ Logic takes the stage in a way you've never seen before. More than a DJ set, this special collaborative performance brings together DJ Logic, P-Funk's Starchild Jr., acclaimed keyboardist Brian Swislow, and veteran guitarist/frontman Lantz Lazwell for an electrifying, groove-driven celebration of the music of Parliament-Funkadelic and the Grateful Dead. Blending deep funk, improvisational jam-band energy, soulful vocals, blazing guitar work, and Logic's signature turntable artistry, the group creates a sound that moves seamlessly between funk, rock, jazz, and psychedelia. With decades of combined experience performing alongside some of the biggest names in music, these seasoned musicians deliver a high-energy, unpredictable live experience built for dancing, discovery, and pure musical connection. Don't miss this rare gathering of talent at Blairally—tickets are limited and this is the kind of show people will be talking about long after the final note.
This performance will be a special DJ hybrid show. Logic is not just spinning. He is performing as part of a collaborative group featuring Lantz Lazwell on guitar, Brian Swislow on keys with an added special element of Starchild Jr of Parliament Funkadelic fame joining on guitar and vocals. The band of seasoned musicians will celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead and P Funk; the energy will feel more like a groove driven jam band set, with Logic using the turntables rhythmically as well as texturally. It sits in a pocket that blends funk, jam, and improvisational energy.
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DJ Logic:
The theorem of turntablist as musician has been long proven in the capable hands of DJ Logic, whom with jazz as his foundation has become a wax innovator by crossing genres and mixing his sound across the map. As one of the world’s most accomplished turntablists, DJ Logic is widely credited for introducing jazz into the hip–hop realms and is considered by most as a highly-respected session musician and an innovative bandleader.
Since his emergence in the early nineties amidst the Bronx hip-hop scene, the New York City based deejay has been amassing a veritable mountain of collaborations, including a full-fledged band with members of Blues Traveler (The John Popper Project ft. DJ Logic), a trio with Steve Molitz & Freekbass (Headtronics), a jazz project with Georgian prodigy Beka Gochiasvili, and as a member of Grammy-winning Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s The Offense of the Drum album. He also has a long list of other collaborations with artists ranging from the likes of Bob Weir, John Mayer, Medeski Martin and Wood, Christian McBride, O.A.R., Carly Simon, Marcus Miller, Jack Johnson, Vernon Reid, Warren Haynes, Charlie Hunter, Jack DeJohnette, Ben Harper, Mos Def, The Roots, Bernie Worrell, Bill Laswell, Melvin Gibbs, Fred Wesley, Sean Kuti and many more.
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Starchild Jr. is a singer, guitarist, and prominent member of the Parliament-Funkadelic (P-Funk) legacy. He is the son of the legendary P-Funk guitarist and vocalist Garry "Starchild" Shider.
Starchild Jr. brings a powerful blend of deep funk grooves, soulful vocals, and electrifying guitar work to the stage. Carrying forward the legendary P-Funk tradition while adding his own modern edge, he delivers a high-energy performance packed with infectious rhythms, improvisation, and undeniable musicianship. Whether you're a longtime P-Funk fan or discovering the sound for the first time, Starchild Jr. creates a live experience that's vibrant, danceable, and impossible to ignore.
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Brian Swislow is a soulful keyboardist and songwriter whose dynamic performances blend funk, R&B, jazz, and rock influences. Best known for his work with Object Heavy, he brings deep grooves, expressive musicianship, and a captivating stage presence to every show.
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Industry veteran frontman Lantz Lazwell is a infamous multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter best known for his catchy hooks, lyrics, and funky style.
Lantz Lazwell is a larger than life figure, part guitar hero, part comic book character and all around soul brother. Audiences have no choice but to throw caution to the wind as he leads you thru a multi-layered, poly textural labyrinth of funky, bluesy rock n roll. The stylishly attired frontman commands the stage with the charisma of a natural born performer.