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Armando Borrego

Armando is a California transplant who moved to Bend in search of adventure. He enjoys stories that shed light on local events, and loves keeping up with the modern music scene. In his free time, you can find him riding his bike, watching movies, and painting large murals that he doesn't have space for.

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Grace Potter, Lady Vagabond

Grammy-nominated recording artist Grace Potter talks about her experience, her new album and the country star ghosts that helped her write it
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Grace Potter is an American singer, songwriter and musician known for her powerful vocals and versatile musical style. Potter rose to prominence as the frontwoman of the rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, which disbanded in 2015. Since then, Potter has pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums such as “Midnight” in 2015 and […]

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Mountainfilm on Tour 2024

A two-night film festival brings breathtaking stories of nature and the indomitable spirit of humans
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An annual rendezvous with breathtaking stories and awe-inspiring documentaries is just around the corner as The Environmental Center brings Mountainfilm on Tour back to Central Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24. This film event promises an evening of adventure, climate change revelations, cultural exploration and resilient tales from every corner of the globe. Mountainfilm […]

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Into the Breach with Gabe Johnson

Thoughts on a storied career as an agent, musician and promoter at Parallel 44 Presents
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Over the years, Parallell 44 Presents has promoted over 1,200 concert events in Central Oregon. Gabe Johnson, affectionally referred to by some as “Brother Gabe,” has been the promoter of Parallel 44 Presents since its inception and served as a talent agent for agency group In the Pocket Artists. If that wasn’t enough, Johnson also […]

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Spitting Fire

A conversation with chart-topping reggae-rapper Matisyahu as he brings his “Hold the Fire Tour” to Bend
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American rapper Matisyahu, born Matthew Paul Miller, has long captivated audiences with his distinctive fusion of infectious reggae and thought-provoking lyrics. “When I started out, I had this punk-rock attitude of f*ck the world, that people weren’t good and everything was shallow,” Matisyahu said. “Even though I sing about unity and about everyone coming together, […]

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Epiphanies with Tyler Spencer

The beat producer and didgeridoo musician talks about the allure of the aboriginal instrument ahead of his show
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Tyler Spencer’s “Didgi-Beat-Fusion” performance, set for Sat., Feb. 17, is centered around the culturally rich aboriginal instrument, the didgeridoo. The instrument produces a distinctive, resonant sound that is used in traditional Australian/Aboriginal ceremonies but also in contemporary music. Breathing life into an ancient tradition, Spencer blends the instrument with rhythm, beats and synths to produce […]

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Destroying the Curve with the “Science Comedian”

Ben Miller quickly mastered the learning curve of stand-up and is well aware that his audience may be a bit nerdier than average; he likes it that way
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Ben Miller, a former materials scientist turned comedian, brings his acclaimed show, “Stand-Up Science,” to Bend for a night of wit, humor and a dash of scientific curiosity. Armed with a degree in materials science and engineering, Miller explored the field of laboratory-grade biopolymers and 3-D printing during his time at Columbia University. “I went […]

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A Recipe for Rumpeppers

Enigmatic front-man for The Rumpeppers, Zeus Guelfex, shares his thoughts on the band’s evolution and what’s gone into the group’s recent comeback
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Local rock band The Rumpeppers were originally founded on two pillars, “we’re drunk and we’re hot,” lead singer Zeus Guelfex explained. The initial idea, a flame from Stratocaster-wielding guitar player Paul Streichan, helped launch the four-piece onto the Bend music scene as a force to be reckoned with. The band’s undeniable chemistry came from the […]

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Romancing with Stones

Local nature sanctuary and club lodge Juniper Preserve will host two weekends of romance-infused cave tours
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Let’s be honest, during the Valentine’s season it’s all too easy to feel a tad overwhelmed by the commercial expectations of February’s “Hallmark Holiday.” Cards, chocolates, flowers and all kinds of other gifts have been plastered through grocery and retail stores over the past few days and believe me, it can be a bit confusing […]

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Celebrating the 24th Anniversary of International Guitar Night

This night of world performance promises solos, duets and quartets showcasing the dexterity and diversity of the guitar
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International Guitar Night is back by popular demand at the Tower Theatre and is sure to be a feast for both guitar fanatics and lovers of world music. The performance, set for Tuesday, Feb. 13, features renowned guitarists from around the globe in a continent-converging night of songs. Tapped to host the event is Italian […]

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Over the Edge with Dead Nettle

Ethereal indie-rock band Dead Nettle talks about recording its new demo tape and bringing the shoegaze genre to the forefront
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City of Bend, meet four-piece shoegaze and noise-rock group, Dead Nettle. While the band is still fresh, the genre of shoegaze/noise has been around since the early ’80s and is easily identified by its use of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and overwhelming pedal effects to create an ecstatic sounding wave of alternative rock. Dead Nettle […]

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