This is our favorite place to hear live music. It's casual and rustic and not full of itself…read more There's plenty of tables to sit with friends and enjoy a drink (the bartenders can actually make good drinks) or a beer. The food options are great. Sandwiches, hummus plate, soft pretzel, soup, and slices of pizza. Vegan and meat options and something for everyone. We've seen some great music here sitting at a table and dancing up front. There's a nice area outside that's dominated by smokers, but to each their own. We just love catching a show here!

Sam Bond's was the ultimate end-of-day locale for PIELC, since when that conference used to be…read morecalled ELAW back in the day. Casey Neill and his Norway Rats infested the place, occupying many holes stubbornly, much to our delight and ultimate benefit. For 20-plus years I've been making the pilgrimage to Eugene every few years (usually on the occasion of PIELC) -- and without fail, at some point we would end up at Sam Bond's Garage. But this year -- no Sam Bond's. It's turned into the Whit franchise of a pizza place, apparently. (No disrespect to their pizza. It's delicious.) But. What happened to my favorite bar/music spot in Eugene?? Such an unspeakable loss, if this venue is actually permanently closed. I will remain hopeful that it will be reborn... somewhere else? But if not: RIP Sam Bond's Garage. We, from near and far, loved you. Thank you for the good times you gave us all.

Went to the goth night (ghost something?) tonight and it was a blast. The bar is gothic style too…read moreso it's marvelous. I heard it's usually an alternative / low key queer bar, more like mixed to me, which is nice. I know they recently made a change about free events turning into free with a drink purchase, which is reasonable! I've been low to no income, to where $10 is a splurge for me. I never got to go to a free event, but if I can't afford it I just don't go! Gotta keep the lights on, and $5 for a goth night was perfect for me. I had so much fun, the music was sweet and the outdoor area was nice too. The dance floor is small- kinda as big as their bathroom- but very accommodating, everyone seemed to have space to do their own thing. The one thing that did puzzle me is that they had a sign on the bathroom that said woman and then said it was all genders. I feel like maybe just taking the woman sign off would be simple enough. The message seems to just be "no urinal". The bathrooms are clean and plenty of stalls though!! I can't say anything about the drinks or food this time around, just the vibes which are great :) Lots of variety of events here, I'm sure I'll be back!

I am torn on this review. We went for the Sat Drag Bingo. The staff were friendly and the…read moreatmosphere was comfortable and LGBTQ+ friendly. However, when the bar was open, the drinks tasted extremely watered down and the food tasted like bagged processed food bought from the local grocery store. Fries were so salty they weren't even edible and my grilled cheese was burnt.

My entire trip was planned around a show at Campbell Club. I live a very busy life and made a lot…read moreof changes in order to make this work, all because this show had been on their calendar for weeks. Then, less than a week before the event, they admitted they had double-booked the date because they put it on the wrong day in their calendar. That's fine. Sometimes things like that just happen. Instead of making it right, they wanted the band that booked first to move their show to 2:00 in the afternoon on a Thursday. That's ridiculous. People weren't traveling to Eugene to watch an afternoon set while they're at work. The band tried to work with them. They suggested combining the shows, asked to talk it through, and then got ignored. After that, when people started calling out how badly this was handled, the response from the venue wasn't an apology--it was telling people to "eat shit." That's honestly what changed this from a scheduling mistake into a venue I don't want to support. Everyone screws up sometimes. Most businesses own it and try to fix it. Campbell Club chose to insult the very people who were trying to bring customers through their doors. If you're planning to travel for a show here, I'd think twice. I won't be making that mistake again. Also-- their Instagram says they are a nonprofit organization, it's not.

I made travel arrangements, booked a hotel, and planned a trip specifically to attend a show at…read moreCampbell Club. Less than a week before the event, the venue informed the local band that they had accidentally double-booked the date. According to the band's shared messages, the venue had the incorrect date in its calendar and didn't realize the mistake until the last minute--even though the event had been advertised on their website for over a month. The proposed solution was to ask the band to play earlier in the day as part of a festival, which is not what anyone had planned or paid to attend. It's a Thursday. Nobody's going to see a show at 2pm. Mistakes happen, but waiting until people have already spent money on hotels, travel, and time off before announcing a cancellation is unacceptable. This especially hurts local bands that rely on these opportunities and the fans who support them. I understand accidents happen, but communication and accountability matter. Based on this experience, I can't recommend this venue and won't be planning future trips around events hosted here.

Daughter Dad night for the Pablo Francisco Comedy show which was a complete blast at the WOW Hall…read morewhich hosted this event very professionally with the perfect amount of seating which made it very intimate and collegial/fun/safe atmosphere. Kudos Wow Hall Team...what an amazing night!!!

Sound system is terrible. Downstairs bar is weird. Only way to improve would be to tear the…read morebuilding down and rebuild. When there is an artist playing here we skip the show and wish they were at another venue in town.

Traveling for work and was looking for a place for something to eat with a lively atmosphere. Found…read moreon Facebook that Macs restaurant ( also known as the old Vets building to locals) was having blues/ jazz this night. I hopped on yelp to check out reviews of where I was considering... very mixed as well as dated. So decided to try anyway. Was so happy I did. So if you're looking for an upscale fancy dinner this is not your place. But it is elevated bar food. I had the flatbread bbq chicken pizza. Crust nice and crunchy with so much topping the crust had a hard time supporting it when you picked it up to eat. The previous yelp reviews said they waited forever for food. I found the service above average. The restaurant set up is very much like a Lyons's hall. A bar with lots of tables around randomly and of various sizes. So I walked to the bar to find out if I needed to be seated or just help myself. The bartender stated to sit anywhere I wanted. I told her I was interested in food as well so she handed me a menu. I asked if I needed to come to the bar to order and was told I would be waited on. BC of previous reviews I timed stuff. 3 min after sitting at a random table I was acknowledged and told she would be right back. 1 min later she was asking what I wanted to eat and if I wanted anything to drink. The food menu did not have wine only beer and soda. There is a separate menu for wine. Stella, my waitress was back momentarily with that. After placing my order food arrived within 10 min. Nothing like the horrible service I had read about in previous reviews. Thanks Stella for the awesome service! I will be back The music was a bunch of locals that have been playing together for years and good at it. Era of music was chuck berry, Otis Redding, and some of there own work ( Rooster Blues) Even though this was a Thursday night jam session I felt included. People very friendly and personal

What a disappointment... celebrating our anniversary we made reservations well in advance! Only to…read morefind out they did not have a table for us.... So they sat us at the big 10-12 top with a group of un-known people. Well I could fit at the table my handicapped partner was separated from me wedged in between a wall and a huge Dog Kennel with dog inside! Far from what we had planned. Sitting there waiting for someone to at least come take our order... Hell no, they only serve tables with reservations! Which we DID have. After 30 minutes of watching others get help. I said PHUCK this! Never again....

I've only been here once, but will likely go again as they seem to have some interesting shows…read more They do both live music and plays here as far as I can tell. The acoustics were good and for the most part the lighting was as well. I saw the Sugar Beets on 6/20/26. As a person who is gluten-free and tries to avoid sweets and alcohol there really wasn't anything at concessions for me. I'm grateful that this is not a place that refuses to allow you to bring your own snacks and water. The room with concessions also has merch (like band t-shirts). I overheard someone say that during the show if you attempt to go down the stairs from the balcony (like to get to concessions) the stair way is completely pitch black and hazardous.

I've finally I've been able to visit the Shedd. Well, that's a little incorrect; they were around…read morewhen I was in middle and high school, but as a summer program or resident company at the Hult Center known as OFAM, the Oregon Festival of American Music. Until this past weekend, I hadn't been to a program at their own year-round space that's been here for 25 years or so now. (But I don't feel too bad about that since my sister, who's lived here all her life, has only been once.) Anyway, I brought my toddler to their Magical Moombah show, which is designed specifically for children. We had a lot of fun! It was held in the Jacqua concert hall. The show was kind of variety/vaudeville in style; this one was called Come Sail Away, and it had a loose story made up that was connected by pre-existing songs that matched the theme. There were several time when they invited the kids up to participate--a dance party on stage, a couple of joke breaks, a contest or two, and more. It was a great way to let the kids be involved, and even the littlest kids had an opportunity to join in (my two year old was insistent on making her stage debut, though I think she was a bit shy when she was up there dancing with everyone). They hold this program each quarter and I'll definitely be looking for it next time we're home to visit. They also host concerts, musicals, and other programming. There are a couple of performance spaces, the concert hall being the main one and then recital space. The Shedd is also home to a music school, which seems to take place in the newer wing, where students can take private or group lessons. I will say that their website is really frustrating--almost every link would take me to their calendar, even if I was clicking on Faculty or Welcome--so I'm not sure what that's about so I'd suggest just calling if you have questions. There's a fee if you purchase tickets online (and maybe if you purchase in person with a credit card); in person with cash there's no fee. They have a good parking arrangement with the city that allows for free parking on evenings and weekends in the Lane County lot. There's also parking directly behind their north entrance (I'm not sure if that's the city lot or not, but I don't think so). The lot we parked in was kind of frustrating because almost every spot was marked as compact, and in the year 2026 even in Eugene most people have an SUV or minivan or something, and places just need to stop making most of their parking for compact cars. Some fun facts: Ginevra Ralph, who co-founded the Shedd, is the great-granddaughter of John G. Shedd (namesake of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in addition to this performing arts center). The Shedd is located in what was once the First Baptist Church in Eugene, one of the largest in the city if not the largest at the time. Also, Marin Alsop, a conductor of international renown, was the co-conducted the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Festival of American Music early in her career. The Shedd really does have a storied history and lots of great things to come.

We are lucky to live in a town with so maybe different types of music venues. The Jazz Station has…read morebeen around for about 15 years and now has a nice spot right downtown. Chairs are in rows with tables scattered in the middle so you have a spot to put your drink down. They mainly focus on Jazz (obviously) but they have the occasional bluegrass show. They have a connection with the U of O so there are plenty of shows featuring students and professors. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase along with some small bagged snacks.

What a wonderful evening listening to some local musicians. Love the venue & Alejandro was…read moreexcellent! Can't wait to return & enjoy more live shows

Thier staff is excellent. Very friendly and welcoming. Their sandwiches are top shelf and the wife…read moresaid when she says she wants a burger she means she wants one from here. It's a simple menu but it's done right!

Drinks were strong and cheap. Food was meh. Service was friendly. A fight broke out my first time…read moreat this place and someone pulled a gun. The place was then surrounded by cops. We just ignored it and kept drinking, ha!

Best place in the city for music. Top tier musicians, relatively affordable tickets, good sound.read more

More food options are needed to accommodate the large number of people attending. Having to wait an…read morehour in line is not reasonable. Also, the bathrooms need an upgrade. Standing water on the floor is gross. Many attendees were yelling at people who were standing when we all purchased the same general admission and instead of telling the people that we're upset to move, CMS asked those standing to sit but were not consistent as have the crowd was standing. It was very uncomfortable and disappointing. The show itself was great, including the sound.

What a beautiful show we experienced! Getting to see Lucy Dacus in a vintage, small venue was a…read moretreat. The staff were all so helpful and friendly and efficient. The lighting with the disco ball was fun and whimsical. I loved that they had cool air blowing on the audience the entire show. Would love to come back again!

I would not say this is the best place in town for a show unless you like long bathroom lines at…read moreintermission, clear bag policies, not being able to bring your own food and water and then being faced with junk food concessions(cash only, $3 ATM fee), and mostly alcohol and other unhealthy drinks. Staff members were nice and helpful though and they do get some good acts coming through town.