March 2025 is set to be a vibrant month at the McDonald Theatre in Eugene, Oregon, with a diverse lineup of events that cater to music lovers and art enthusiasts alike. From the timeless tunes of The Devil Makes Three to the energetic performances by Gareth Emery, and the captivating ballet of the Academy of Ballet Fantastique, attendees are in for unforgettable experiences. The events celebrate the rich tapestry of music and art, bringing together artists and performers from various genres to captivate audiences.

A Vibrant March: A Fusion of Music and Art at McDonald Theatre

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Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth like never before with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert!” Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. Feel the power of the music from the cult classic live!

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert

Sullivan King - Chaos Will Bring Peace 2025 US Tour

Anyone who’s been to a LSR/CITY show will tell you the same thing: when it comes to lasers, nothing comes close to LSR/CITY, the alter-ego electronic supergroup of Gareth Emery.

Gareth Emery - Lsr/city: Cyberpunk

Dallas-based rapper and producer ian makes trap music characterized by dreamy synths, Auto-Tuned vocals, and sharp punchlines. He started producing in the late 2010s and gained attention in 2024 with his mixtape Valedictorian, which went viral.

ian - IAN TOUR PT. 2

Celebrating their fiftieth anniversary with an extensive international tour, Squeeze are one of rock’s vital institutions, a band who carved out a distinctive place in the pop firmament with their vibrantly melodic, perceptive songs. Those songs were written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the composers who remained at the heart of Squeeze since its inception in 1973. Such early New Wave hits as “Up the Junction,” “Cool for Cats,” “Another Nail in My Heart” and “Tempted” led critics to label Difford and Tilbrook the “next Lennon and McCartney,” an assessment that wasn’t proven to be hyperbole. The ensuing decades found Squeeze building a formidable body of work, a songbook that continues to expand with the release of the vigorous comeback albums Cradle to the Grave and The Knowledge, a pair of records Squeeze delivered in the late 2010s after a nearly twenty-year hiatus from the studio.

Squeeze - 2025

From Ratatouille to Flames of Paris, don’t miss this unforgettable evening of wonderful choreography in celebration of the remarkable learning journey of the next generation of artists in our community!

The Academy of Ballet Fantastique Presents: Frenchtastique

Devil Makes Three: With six studio albums and almost 20 years under their belt, longstanding Americana triumvirate The Devil Makes Three (TDM3) continues to write, tour, and play as hard as ever they have.

The Devil Makes Three Tour 2025

Visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist Warren Haynes is a cornerstone of the American music landscape, lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer. He effortlessly cross-pollinates genres and unfurls solos that broil with passion in his distinctive, signature style. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – and an acclaimed solo artist, he has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers and his artistry has led to thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales. Haynes is a beacon of creativity and musical excellence that inspires fans as well as fellow musicians, evidenced by the diverse array of artists that he has performed and recorded with, including Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Chris Stapleton, Coheed and Cambria, Dave Grohl, Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton, and many more. Haynes released his new solo album, Million Voices Whisper, on November 1, 2024, marking his first solo album in almost a decade and fourth solo release in his esteemed career catalog. The soulful blues-rock collection includes guest appearances from his ABB bandmate Derek Trucks, Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson. Haynes also curates and hosts the Christmas Jam, an annual star-studded holiday charity show in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, which will return for its 33rd event in 2025 due to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts this year. As one of the most celebrated and longest-running live concerts in the U.S., the Christmas Jam has raised nearly $3 million for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, constructing over 50 homes, and helps the region’s housing needs through newer partner BeLoved Asheville.

The Warren Haynes Band - Million Voices Whisper Tour

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA with ERRA - Metalcore Spring Break Tour

Flatland Cavalry: “One of the most dynamic presences in country music” (Rolling Stone), Flatland Cavalry is in the midst of a breakout year following the release of their acclaimed album, Wandering Star, last fall—their first project in partnership with Interscope Records. Of the album, No Depression praises, “They just don’t make them like Flatland Cavalry anymore…a collection of songs that feel timeless right out of the gate, warm and twangy with full-bodied arrangements,” while American Songwriter declares, “offers an upward glance that radiates within each of its 13 songs…it provides a bounty of bright light.”

Flatland Cavalry: Flatland Forever Tour

Continuing a wild ride from humble beginnings in Gadsden, Alabama to the forefront of popular culture, Yelawolf certainly has a lot to say. The Nashville-based multiplatinum chart-topping artist, entrepreneur, and Slumerican Founder has consistently asserted himself as an outlier and outlaw without comparison. He catalyzed his breakthrough via Radioactive (rated a coveted “4.5-out-of-5 stars” by The Source). The goldcertified Love Story bowed at #3 on the Billboard 200 highlighted by platinum singles “Till It’s Gone” and “Best Friend” [feat. Eminem]. He maintained his momentum with Trial By Fire and Ghetto Cowboy, spawning the platinum-certified “You and Me.” He emerged as the rare artist versatile enough to deliver The Slumdon Bridge EP with Ed Sheeran and Psycho White EP with Travis Barker. A$AP Rocky, Big Boi, blink-182, Eminem, Juicy J, Korn, and Tech N9ne have sought him out for verses. His albums have welcomed Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wynonna Judd, Kid Rock, Killer Mike, Raekwon, and Diplo. Frequent collaborator Jelly Roll pledged his allegiance with Slumerican ink! Plus, Slumerican’s catalog expanded with releases by DJ Paul and Struggle Jennings. In 2022, he dropped his full-length rock LP, Sometimes Y, with multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and artist Shooter Jennings. Yelawolf has built Slumerican into a worldwide merchandise empire and his Creek Water Whiskey into a nationally distributed spirits brand, performed on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, guested on MTV’s Ridiculousness, appeared in Peanut Butter Falcon, and toured with Defones and more. However, he ups the ante in 2024 with his first-ever double album—War Story: Trunk Muzik 4Ever and War Story: Michael Wayne.

Yelawolf - 45 Tour

A founding member of Harlem’s A$AP Mob, FERG was initially the group’s main clothing designer, but after teaming with Mob member A$AP Rocky, he became one of the crew’s breakout rappers. FERG channeled his uniqueness into success, hitting the Top Ten charts with proper studio albums Trap Lord and Always Strive and Prosper. Then in 2020 his single off of Floor Seats II, “Move Ya Hips,” hit the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. But what defines FERG is his eclectic and artistic spirit. Outside of music, he can be seen acting in shows such as The Godfather of Harlem and HBO’s The Hype, on top of executive producing multiple documentaries. Due to his passion for fashion, he became one of the first male hip-hop artists to work with a luxury jeweler and has seen success in partnerships across the board. FERG is a truly unique and multifaceted artist that spans from art, film, and fashion, to sports, philanthropy, and food.

FERG - The DAROLD Tour North America 2025

Ziggy Alberts is no stranger to success, having built a dedicated global following through a combination of steadfast touring, captivating songwriting, and an independent ethos that has seen him thrive without the backing of a major label. An artist who has mastered the acoustic charm of busking and intimate venues to the electrifying energy of sold-out world stages – all as a solo act – Alberts is now entering a new phase of his artistic journey with his seventh studio album, ‘New Love’, set for release in February 2025.

Ziggy Alberts

The Wallflowers

Although the name Napalm Death has existed since 1981, as the band’s first line-up plundered the post- and anarcho-punk scenes for inspiration, it was 1987’s seminal Scum album that would ensure their place in the grand pantheon of heaviness. A visceral dismantling of conventions, it effectively kick-started the entire Grindcore scene, gaining Napalm Death something approaching household name status for their insane speeds, animalistic screams and uncompromising political stance. From that moment, the band became synonymous with both proudly-held ethical principles and the relentless pursuit of new ways to terrorise people with riffs and noise.

Napalm Death & Melvins

The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact.  Over the past three years, they’ve focused tours on their epic live album Waiting for Columbus and re-issues of their second through fourth albums (Sailin’ Shoes, Dixie Chicken, and  Feats Don’t Fail Me Now.  Audience response has been rapturous.

Little Feat: Strike Up The Band Tour

LEFTOVER SALMON: Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon.

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Apr 25, 2025

The Warren Haynes Band - Million Voices Whisper Tour

Apr 27, 2025

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA with ERRA - Metalcore Spring Break Tour

Apr 30, 2025

Flatland Cavalry: Flatland Forever Tour

May 6, 2025

Yelawolf - 45 Tour

May 15, 2025

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Apr 5, 2025

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