Music Writer | The Source Weekly
I get a fair amount of emails from local bands requesting I review their albums and EPs in the paper. Through the summer months, it’s difficult to work in these reviews with all of the shows, but now that it’s nearly fall, here’s a peek into what local musicians are turning out. AM Clouds War […]
Y ou’ve browsed our fashion guide, mapped out your next stunning, locally sourced finds, but now where to sport your new threads? Show up in your favorite fall fashions at these can’t miss events this autumn. September 23 Pressing On: Moving Lives Through Cancer BENEFIT — Gather with friends and family and enjoy live music, […]
C ertain albums stand the test of time. Everyone has that album they play on repeat for years and years—and for The Crystal Method, the debut album “Vegas” has had that staying power. This year, The Crystal Method, known best for electronic rock music, celebrates the 20 year anniversary of “Vegas.” “It’s pretty remarkable. It […]
As many of you have heard by now, sadly the Sisters Folk Festival has been canceled due to concerns about smoke and air quality. Fortunately, music lovers have an indoor option to catch a few of the bands scheduled to appear at the festival. This afternoon, Volcanic Theatre Pub announced a last minute show featuring […]
With all of the smoke throughout Central Oregon, many events have been canceled, including the Sisters Folk Festival. Tonight’s Michael Franti and Spearhead concert will continue as planned, barring any drastic changes in air quality. For the past several summers, Michael Franti has partnered with Bend-based organization World Muse for a yoga jam and bike […]
UPDATE: Sister’s Folk Festival Canceled. Air quality forces closure, more info here. F ounded in 1995, the Sisters Folk Festival has become a staple in the Central Oregon music scene. In addition to the annual festival, which takes place the second weekend of September, the organization hosts events throughout the year, supporting local schools through […]
C ertain events have come to mark summertime in Bend. Locally produced events such as Bend Brewfest, the Bite of Bend and the Cascades Cycling Classic have all become time-honored traditions in our sun-soaked town. When it comes to music, you can always expect a lineup at the Les Schwab Amphitheater that runs the gamut […]
C ertain band names always seem to creep up into the Source’s Clubs and Live Music calendar. These local musicians are the equivalent to marathon runners, keeping a strong pace throughout the race we call the summer music lineup in Bend. Precious Byrd takes the cake as one of the hardest working bands of the […]
S ometime over the course of the last year, I boarded a flight on Alaska Airlines. Upon opening the in-flight entertainment app, I pleasantly discovered a show called “Bands in Seattle.” Ahhh. Perfect. As I browsed through the options, one band stuck out: Polecat. Not only had I seen them live in Bend several times, […]
Residents of the River West neighborhood and business owners at the Century Center meet with mediators to find a solution to noise complaints in Bend. M aybe you live in the River West neighborhood on Bend’s west side and have heard the bass thumping from one of the outdoor concerts put on by Bend Radio […]
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