Goth Babe and his dog Sadie. Photo via Protect Our Winters. 

On May 16, 2025, Kesey Enterprises, Mammoth NW, the University of Oregon Music Industry Collective, and KWVA 88.1 FM will be hosting the Over & Out Festival at the Cuthbert Theater in Eugene, Oregon. With Still Woozy and Goth Babe headlining, and UO’s Verb8im, Dana & Alden, and Miss Mia also in the lineup, there is a lot of anticipation for this collection of artists. But who exactly are they?

Griff Johnson, known by Goth Babe in musical contexts, is just one of the amazing artists performing at this festival, and not one that you want to miss. Originally based in Nashville, Goth Babe started his music career around 2015, releasing his first single, “Breathe,” in 2016. Since then, he has uprooted to New York, then Los Angeles, and most recently is traveling up and down the Pacific Northwest, continuing to make music along the way. 

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Irish music is ‘as old as the hills’ – at least according to Sarah Wilfong-Joblin, longtime Irish music enthusiast and music instructor at the University of Oregon. In her work at the UO, Wilfong-Joblin is continuing this musical legacy in Eugene with her own Irish music ensemble. 

With a rich history spanning centuries, the oral traditions of Irish music have persevered through years of wars and cultural shifts, remaining an enduring part of Ireland's cultural heritage. 

In a full-length interview, Wilfong-Joblin delves into the fascinating history and vibrant traditions of Irish music, shedding light on its influence on Irish culture and beyond. Along with clips from the ensemble themselves, this interview has been adapted into an audio story, offering an exploration of Irish music’s lineage, and its presence on the UO campus with an inside look into the ensemble’s playing.

The musical group Bendrethegiant is a melodic, jazz-funk fusion musical visionary. The band consists of six members: Avery Scanlon (guitar), Eli Hansen (Bass), Ben Harris (Saxophone), Delos Erickson (Keys), Nate Hansen (Drums), and the face of the group Bendre on vocals. It was clear from the beginning that this group had amazing chemistry and their artistry was through the roof.

About three years ago, Bendre began making music while living in Seattle. In 2023, he moved to Eugene where he reconnected with his old friend from high school, Delos Erikson, who was finishing his last year at the University of Oregon School of Music. They began playing together, and Erikson started to help Bendre write out some of his songs, that’s when they decided to create/join a band. Erikson, who had worked on a project with Eli and Nate Hansen, brought them in to work on this project as well and help make music. They connected with different musicians involved in Jazz Studies at UO and…

Cosplay Jesus | Sunday Live Sessions Recap

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