Adrian Xavier Adrian Xavier has been billed alongside many notable musicians and pop stars. The son of a radio DJ who worked on Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 and a peace activist, music was ingrained in Xavier from a very young age. Now based in Seattle, he blends sax and fiddle to create a highly […]
Anne Pick
Music Writer | The Source Weekly
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Best Fundraiser
Tuxes and Tails—Humane Society of Central Oregon
“We wanted the people who attended to have a good time and meet new friends,” says Humane Society of Central Oregon Community Outreach Manager Lynne Ouchida. “All of the attendees were like-minded in their shared passion for animals because they have all been touched by them. You can’t put into words the human-animal bond.” In […]
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Best Hair Salon
Tangerine Hair Salon
Seeing the world through tangerine-colored glasses, the people of Bend have once again given the title of Best Hair Salon to the hip corner salon, Tangerine. Located downtown in the Oxford Hotel building, Tangerine had previously won Best Salon four years in a row and now has regained the title from last year’s winner, Blue […]
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Source Suggests 8/5-8/12
Freekbass Cincinnati-based funk musician Freekbass worked in a music store while studying the classics of Larry Graham, Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Parliament. He worked there to pay off his first bass guitar that was on layaway. Now, with bass in hand, Freekbass creates funky beats sure to have listeners dancing from the first note. […]
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Source Suggests 7/29-8/5
Tony Smiley, Keez Bend favorite Tony Smiley brings his one man band to the Volcanic Theatre Pub for an evening of electric melodies. As a multi-talented one-man band, Smiley has earned the distinction of a loop ninja, putting other one-man bands to shame, and earning him a cult-like following. Smiley blends rock, hip-hop, tribal fusion, […]
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Source Suggests 7/22-7/29
Filthy Still Filthy Still brings their folk-punk-bluegrass to Bend for a sweat-inducing evening of head banging, jig dancing, and hard rocking. For fans of Hank 3, Larry and His Flask, and the always attractive stand up bass, Filthy Still has a sound that inspires good-spirited whiskey drinking and sweaty bouncing. Prepare for a good night […]
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Source Suggests 7/15-7/22
Munch & Music—Jonatha Brooke Jonatha Brooke has been slinging her brand of harmonic folk-pop since the late ’80s, but really started to emerge in the ’90s during the boom of Sheryl Crow, the Indigo Girls, and Shawn Colvin. With complex harmonies and poignant lyrics, Brooke brings a certain sophistication to Munch and Music, but blends […]
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Source Suggests 7/8-7/15
John Mayall Band, The Kitchen Dwellers, and Melissa Ruth & The Likely Stories
John Mayall Band The English blues singer, guitarist, organist, and songwriter’s career spans more than 50 years. His last release, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers—Live in 1967, features a familiar lineup in his band The Bluesbreakers—Peter Green, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood; all founding members of Fleetwood Mac. While the Bluesbreakers didn’t last long, Mayall’s career continues […]
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Source Suggests 7/1-7/8
2nd Hand Soldiers This locally-based sextet features the beautiful and soulful vocals of Darian Mahaney. The band has a reggae style that they incorporate into all of their songs, even giving covers an island vibe. Celebrate America’s birthday on the banks of beautiful Elk Lake while taking in the stunning view of Mt. Bachelor and […]
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Source Suggests 6/24-7/1
This Frontier Needs Heroes and Paula Boggs Band Singer-songwriter Paula Boggs of the Paula Boggs Band had an interesting career trajectory. Before deciding to pursue music, she scaled the heights of the military and then corporate world. In the Army, Boggs was an Airborne Officer, served on the White House Iran Contra task force and, […]
