eugene, or- may 16th, 2025 - This is a collaborative piece written by Cece Faulkner and Maddy Yen.

Miss Mia

The evening started off with Miss Mia, a senior at the University of Oregon and a DJ who has made a local name for herself opening for artists such as Sidepiece and Matroda. There’s something to be said for those who keep a smile on their face for the entire set— and Miss Mia’s didn’t leave her face once. From remixing tracks such as “Latch” by Disclosure to “Messy” by Lola Young, she left a sweet aftertaste in the mouths of the concertgoers.

Verb8im

Next up was the 4-piece Eugene alternative rock band, Verb8im, which consists of Lucas Vega (vocals and guitar), Aidan Wright (bass), Will Martin (lead guitar), and Tripp Repp (drums). They took the stage and opened with “Time Bomb” and then went into “Hungover.” With notable guitar solos, dynamic drum lines, and lively energy, the band had a strong start. Fan favorite “Colorblind” was next with a dreamy guitar intro. Frontman Vega told me, “The lyrical build behind it is so cool, and it works so well with the song. I am most proud of that song in terms of lyrics we’ve all written.”

Verb8im often plays in the house show scene in Eugene and in Portland, with most of the band being University of Oregon students. Other notable songs were the instrumental rock song “The Jam,” their newest song “Flower,” and one of my personal favorites, “Drag.” You could tell the boys of Verb8im had a blast on the festival stage. Cuthbert was the biggest show for the band to date, and they did not disappoint. With a tight set and strong vocals, Verb8im represented the Eugene house show scene well.

Dana and Alden

Dana and Alden, the brother duo born and raised in Eugene, brought their band to the Cuthbert stage for the saxiest set of all time (get it?) The performance began with “Coyote, You’re My Star,” a song that got its name from when a pack of coyotes ran outside their recording studio. Dana took the lead on the saxophone, which is what truly delivers the jazz feeling of their set with Alden, aka gucci_pineapple, on the drums. Their music floats, it lingers in the air like the soft scent of spring, and yet demands you keep a smile on your face with tracks such as “Let’s Go to Trader Joe’s.”

You may know their song “Dragonfly” from its virality on TikTok. The outro to the song, a gorgeous saxophone riff accompanied by soft strings, fell into the hopecore genre of TikTok videos. Even though it’s associated with such a silly part of the internet, it is unironically one of the most beautiful and elegant outros I’ve ever heard. The band was full of bright and infectious energy that kept me on my feet and swaying along the entire time.

Goth Babe

Solo project of singer-songwriter Griff Washburn, Goth Babe, has cemented himself in the Indie rock/alternative sphere. Washburn moved fairly recently in his career to the PNW, his outfit consisting of jorts and hiking boots, paired with his mustache, he was quintessentially Oregon. On the keyboard, he opened with “Canary Islands,” then brought out the acoustic guitar for “Casita” and gave the crowd a wave. Beach balls were thrown around the crowd, capturing the breezy spirit of his music. The sight was picture-perfect.

Goth Babe brought out two special guests for his set: his dog and an inflatable blow-up man. His dreamlike songs matched with his carefree energy made for a fun performance. For “Encinitas,” Goth Babe pitted the left and the right sides of the crowd against each other to see who could have the most energy. The audience took turns jumping up and down, singing along. Tacking onto the PNW energy, he brought out Pop-Tarts, Oatly oatmilk, and bananas to toss into the crowd. With the whole venue on their feet now, he went into “Moments / Tides.”

The bright lights complemented his ethereal and entertaining set, making him a perfect pick for the festival. Goth Babe ended with his hit single “Weekend Friend” and kicked beach balls off the stage before exiting the stage.

Still Woozy

Still Woozy has been and always will be an artist that will bring the MOST energy to the function. Opening with “Again” from his most recent album, Loveseat, he bounded onstage ready to turn the Cuthbert Amphitheater into a party. During “Get By,” I turned around in the pit to see everyone on the barricade with their hands high in the air and smiles that stretched from ear to ear.

There was a sense of freedom in the atmosphere during his set. I got the feeling that for many people, Over & Out was a sigh of relief, a momentary diversion from the stressors of the outside world. Even though the crowd was filled with bouncing energy, there was still a calmness that could only come with finding peace in the current moment. “Kenny” captured that moment of peace, with Sven, the man behind Still Woozy, serenading the crowd with an acoustic guitar and gentle vocals that sit softly in the air like a lullaby. It was a special moment to share with the crowd.

Towards the middle of the set, Tani, Still Woozy’s bassist, came to the front of the stage and threw sunflowers into the set, as if the night couldn’t get any sweeter. The band onstage truly felt like a family, always playing close to one another and smiling across the stage at each other. The crowd went crazy for “Habit,” one that will always be a crowd favorite and a reminder of brighter days.

For “Run It Back,” Still Woozy climbed over the barricade and started jumping with the crowd. His stage presence for the entirety of the show was unmatched. Running back and forth on the stage, getting as close to the crowd as possible, even throwing in a couple of death drops, Still Woozy was electric and the ultimate closer for Over & Out. He ended the night with a fan favorite and one of his first songs, “Goodie Bag.” It was an evening filled with the excitement and surreality of seeing so many incredible artists in front of you. Every song, every person, and every musician made Over & Out Festival the success that it was.