Posted by Randi Bjornstad
They’re calling it Off the Beaten Track — Songwriters Showcase, and three longtime Eugene-area songwriter-performers will show their musical athleticism on Saturday, July 16, even as all those others pack themselves into Hayward Field to watch the World Athletic Championships.
The three issue their challenge to “international track fans to escape from downtown Eugene to enjoy gritty, live, mainly original acoustic music in a uniquely urban setting (and) explore the rugged charm of west Eugene.”
All that is tongue-in-cheek, of course, but the tongues and cheeks will be doing their utmost to display their talent and wow the crowd.

Here’s what’s in store:

Off the Beaten Track — Songwriters Showcase

When: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022
  • 4:15 p.m. — Lea Jones (Mountain Stage NEWSONG national
    finalist and front half of AMERICANA power duo Buffalo Romeo) ReverbNation.com/LeaJones2; BuffaloRomeoMusic@gmail.com; 541-554-7182
  • 5:15 p.m. — John Shipe (seasoned acousticana songster
    riding on his dozenth album, The Beast is Back) JohnShipeMusic.com
  • 6:30 p.m. — Satori Bob Trio (John Baumann’s original songs about wayward relationships, the perils of love and life, and keen observations of the human condition) SatoriBob.com
Where: Viking Braggot Brewery, 520 Commercial St., Suite 6, Eugene
  • No cover, all ages
  • Beer, wine, food and braggot (mead) available
  • Covered seating and shade
  • ADA accessible
  • Ample parking

Venue information: DrinkViking.com or 541-515-6314

Satori Bob Trio

John Shipe

Lea Jones