The Leadbetter Band is a musical group led by singer/songwriter and guitarist Eric Leadbetter. The band is known for its blend of various musical genres, including jam band improvisation, folk and gold-age rock influences. This past February, Eric Leadbetter spoke with the Source Weekly previewing the band’s 2023 album “CAKE.” Ahead of a show at […]
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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Becoming Your Own Muse
New wave musician Bella Cooper on trusting
herself enough to create in the uncharted
headspace of being happy
Almost every night in Bend, at any taproom, bar, open mic or even street corner, there’s a guarantee you’ll run into aspiring musicians. Among this fresh wave of artists, Bella Cooper, singer/songwriter and founder of band Chiggi Momo, has emerged as a captivating and promising indie recording artist making waves in the music scene. Cooper […]
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The Halloween Haul!
From safe trick-or-treat to amazing dance parties, here’s a round-up of events that will delight
For the Family: What to do with your lovely little goblins this Halloween? 2023 Pumpkin Patch at Schilling’s Garden Market Pick from a variety of gourds, mums and other specialty pumpkins until the end of October. Now until Oct. 31, Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend-Redmond Hwy, Bend. Free. Youth Class- Halloween Treats Have your […]
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A Phantom Thread
From churches to board rooms, one actor’s mission to unite everyone through story
Gifted storyteller William Kennedy Hornyak will weave eerie tales and fables that promise to send shivers down your spine on Sunday, Nov. 5 at Immersion Brewing’s Barrel Room. “I want the audience to travel with me, not just hear what I’m saying. When I can do that, make that connection, the story really just feeds […]
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Keeping it Mega Mellow
How a local musician has kept an open mic night as welcoming and supportive as he can for 10 years
Derek Michael Marc is a vocalist/drummer/guitarist/songwriter who also hosts the “Mellow Wednesday Acoustic Open Mic and Jam,” at Northside Bar and Grill. While music is always flowing through the streets of Bend, what sets this open-mic apart is the longevity of the event in a town with many newcomers and countless demands on people’s time. […]
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Little Shop of Horrors
Local plant shop to produce a creative retelling of a cult classic
Somewhere That’s Green is an ideal destination for those in search of unique and stunning plants. Stepping through the door, one can always find the shelves adorned with succulents, and botanical varieties displayed in pots. This beautiful shop tucked on Second Street and Greenwood Avenue also holds a theater space, The Greenhouse Cabaret. It’s within […]
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Singing Just for Singing’s Sake
From seasoned singers to those who've never dared to sing in public before, this community singing club has a place for everyone
Local Bendite Ian Carrick has been working as an organizer and artist in Deschutes County for years now, a career path he says was influenced by his world travels. “I grew up in Bend, but it wasn’t until I went and traveled to Indonesia that I was truly taken by the fact that singing is […]
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Hitting the Reset Button with Macy Gray
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter channels spirit and lyrics about America’s troubled times onto her latest album, “The Reset”
Trying to define singer/songwriter Macy Gray in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music is no simple feat. With her unique raspy vocals and unapologetic lyrics, the enigmatic artist stands as a testament to the enduring power of authenticity in an industry dominated by definitions and labels. Macy Gray’s journey to stardom was marked by a […]
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Raise Your Voice
A conversation with Redmond Community Choir Director Ken Piarulli
The Redmond Community Choir, a harmonious assembly of voices, has been enchanting audiences and fostering a sense of togetherness since its inception in 2019. With its spring performance this past May, this choir established itself as a choral group that delivers crowd-pleasing arrangements. The group began like many songs do: with one person’s idea. Founder […]
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To Film, With Love
A quick conversation with BendFilm’s director of programming before the biggest movie nights in Bend
As I entered BendFilm’s office building on a rainy afternoon, I quickly realized that film fests are not just popcorn and pictures, at least, not for those who put them on. In every possible corner, pamphlets and programs pooled on office desks, merchandise boxes balanced atop one another occupied the space of an entire wall, […]
