Jon It kin finds a home and
inspiration in Eugene
Former New Yorker's
debut album is an
Oregon creation
BYTREVOR DAVIS
PULSE REPORTER
Jon Itkin was planning to practice
his guitar in Washburne Park in Eugene
last Saturday.
Instead, he was playing in his home
wearing a hooded sweat shirtthanks
to the wet cloudy weatherthat day.
And his acoustic guitar hates getting
wet, he said.
The 23-year-old University senior
has adapted to the weather since mov
ing from upstate New York.
"I like the weather. My whole family
was giving me shit, but the weather is
great," Itkin said.
The Northwest lifestyle—weather
included — played a big part in the
making of his recently released debut
album, "Oregon."
"(Location) was a big inspiration. All
the songs were written after I moved to
Oregon," Itkin said. He said he is a visu
al writer and often tries to tell a story
through imagery in his lyrics.
The imagery on the record comes
from his first impressions of the
Northwest
"I was really inspired by the land
scape," he said of the state's scenery.
"It made me want to get off my ass and
ITKIN, page 12
Zane Rut | Photographer
Jon Itkin plays at his home in Eugene. His recently released debut
album is filled with songs inspired by the landscapes of the Northwest.
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