Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. Mat Kearney is especially popular in Oregon, due to the fact that he is an Eugene local himself. He became known after the release of his major-lable debut, Nothing Left to Lose in 2006. During the show, guest bands Parachute, an American pop rock band from Virginia and Judah and the Lion, an american-folk band from Tennessee were seen performing prior to the appearance of Mat Kearney.
Mat Kearney makes an appearance with a disco ball to give a special effect for his performance. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Kit French from the Parachute whips out a saxophone solo during their performance. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Mat Kearney sings “Ships In The Night” for the crowd during his concenrt. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Judah Akers from Judah and the Lion warms up the crowd. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Mat Kearney dedicates one of his songs to an engaged couple. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Will Anderson, lead vocalist for the Parachute plays the electric piano during the show. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theatre in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Oregon Sophomore Tess Lindbloom and her friends enjoying their time at the Mat Kearney concert. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Will Anderson, lead vocalist for the Parachute performs their song, “She Is Love”. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theatre in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Dylan Ogletree accompanies his band, Judah and the Lion with his accordion. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Mat Kearney dances to the sound of his band. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Mat Kearney sings passionately in his hometown. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Tyler Burkum amazes the audience with his guitar solo. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Mat Kearney plays his guitar during one of his songs. Parachute and Judah and the Lion open the concert for Mat Kearney at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, March 8, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
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