Alder Street Band has come a long way since the group’s inception at the Campbell Club, a student co-op near the University of Oregon in Eugene. Beginning as a like-minded gathering of musicians, the band has evolved, while still holding onto the founding philosophy of having fun playing music with friends. “We all have jobs. […]
Anne Pick
Music Writer | The Source Weekly
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Enjoy the Sunshine and Live Music in Bend Tonight and Tomorrow
With the sun shining, this Friday evening offers the ideal conditions for enjoying live music and roaming the streets of downtown Bend for First Friday. Here are our suggestions for a weekend filled with music, brews and sunshine. Meekoh Head down to Crux Fermentation Project and enjoy the soul/pop vibes of local favorite Meekoh. I […]
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That Moment
Portland’s soul/funk seven-piece Dirty Revival feels the love
and appreciates every moment on stage
When Sarah Clarke graduated from Portland’s Grant High School, she never imagined 10 years later she’d reconnect with old friends and form a popular soul-funk band that continues to gain respect and notoriety throughout the music industry. Clarke sang in choirs from elementary school onward, but upon graduating from high school, she didn’t think pursuing […]
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Song a Day
Political satirist Roy Zimmerman responds to the outrages of the current administration with humor
In case you have been frozen in time for the past few months since #45 took the nation’s highest office, it’s clear the political climate in the United States has changed. With this change comes dismay from individuals on both sides of the poll booth as well as passionate responses, often taking musical form. “Everybody […]
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Sisters Folk Festival Announces Lineup Additions for September Festival
While the name implies a folk bent, the Sisters Folk Festival recently announced the addition of artists spanning a variety of styles, cultures and genres to bring a more diverse offering to this year’s festival. Each year, the Sisters Folk Festival brings major players to the Sisters area for a weekend of quality music in […]
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Pick’s Picks
Can’t miss picks for an awesome summer of music
Can’t miss picks for an awesome summer of music When you’re born with the last name Pick, it’s only natural to use it in cliche ways, such as titling your selections for the raddest music to check out in Bend this summer. Here are a few of my can’t-miss picks for an awesome summer of […]
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On Trial
Monterey-based electro-pop duo Lillie Lemon channels witch and werewolf trials for an upcoming concept album
When I first heard Lillie Lemon, I couldn’t have been more excited for this band to come to Bend. A hybrid lying somewhere between Chvrches and Purity Ring, Lillie Lemon specializes in lyrically-driven electro-pop with beautiful female vocals. The duo, which consists of Lillie Lemon and Erica Wobbles (who’s also known as Eric), creates electronic […]
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Next Evolution
Downhill Ryder celebrates their new album while saying goodbye to founding member Kim Kelley
If you ask Downhill Ryder founding member and guitarist Matthew Finfer, it’s the curse of the album release. On Wednesday, May 24, local roots-rockers Downhill Ryder release their second album, “The Big One.” The accompanying party has dual purposes though, as it will also be lead vocalist Kim Kelley’s final performance with the band before […]
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Behind the Scenes: Sasquatch
Looking at some of our favorite festivals
KICKING OFF FESTIVAL SEASON For festival fiends, the Sasquatch Music Festival in George, Wash. has been the official kickoff to summer since its inception in 2002. While in years past, Bend has benefited from festival runoff, this year you’ll have to make the trek to The Gorge Amphitheater to catch bands from this year’s lineup. […]
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First Concerts
Local musicians reflect on what started it all, their first concert experiences
Local musicians reflect on what started it all, their first concert experiences Matthew Finfer, Downhill Ryder ”So, I was in high school and was a Black Sabbath fan as a kid. After he was fired from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne resurfaced with his own band. My first concert was “Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz” in […]
