Music Writer | The Source Weekly
“I collect vinyl, my fiancé does, my dad does. I took after my dad for the collecting vinyl thing. I grew up with it and I thought it was a pretty crucial thing to have,” says sultry rock and roll singer Jessica Hernandez. “I’m always trying to stay in the vinyl game.” Last fall, Jessica […]
Steel Pulse The band formed in 1975 in the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England, and was the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy for Best Reggae Album. Steel Pulse is known for political, protest-minded music, which over the years has evolved with the reggae genre. Taking on a more dancehall and hip-hop vibe and […]
Pickin’ & Paddlin’ has become a cornerstone of the Bend summer music scene. The annual series raises funds for Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and their efforts to transform the Colorado Avenue Dam into Oregon’s first whitewater park. Live music paired with kayak, canoe, and standup paddleboard demos; beer; and a beautiful location right on the […]
Bend’s resident pirate-rock band The Rum and The Sea is poised to take on the summer outdoor music scene. Armed with brutally catchy lyrics about roller derby girls, a sense of humor, and a love for the Bend music scene, The Rum and The Sea has a full summer of shows planned and isout to […]
Tango Alpha Tango Tango Alpha Tango has been frequenting Bend for many years. The bluesy rockers once opened for folk-rockers Dawes at Silver Moon and won more than a few new fans. The Portland-based quartet has garnished comparisons to The Black Keys, but could also run in the same pack as The Dead Weather. The […]
From singing worship songs with a group of friends from church in Boise, to busking in the breezeway in downtown Bend, to turning down “The Voice” because he didn’t need it, Meekoh has come a long way in his musical career and it’s only just begun. Don’t recognize the name Meekoh? Perhaps the name Michael […]
The Whiskey Rebellion A recipe for a perfect summer evening includes: Crux, with a delicious microbrew in hand, a game of cornhole with friends and neighbors, and some good old fashioned Americana music to set the mood. Join The Whiskey Rebellion for an evening infused with the folk traditions of Appalachia and raw elements of […]
Dead at the Doj While Dead at the Doj might suggest a karate lesson gone horribly wrong, it’s actually a celebration of the music of The Grateful Dead performed by Brent Alan, Mark Ransom & The Mostest, Riding Tide, DJ Grateful Kev (Kevin Bryne), and featuring Jive Coulis. It really goes without saying, but for […]
Voodoo Highway Locals recognize Voodoo Highway vocalist Stacie Johnson from her other gig as the leader of Broken Down Guitars. She brings her rich, layered vocals to Voodoo Highway’s edgy, rock sound, creating a vibrant dynamic. Guitarist and vocalist David Miller has also been around the local Bend music scene as a member of Kleverkill. […]
When I start talking about my love for Jenny Lewis, some of my lesser musically inclined friends say, “Oh, that girl from Troop Beverly Hills?” While, yes, the creative storyteller did get her start as a child star, she’s gone on to make a huge impact on indie rock and folk music. From her days […]
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