¡Chiringa! It’s been a while since this formerly local band graced a Bend stage with its Latin-infused presence. Singer and bandleader Shireen Amini who assembled the crew for the Cinco De Mayo festival in 2012, has since left Central Oregon, but returns with more flair than ever, worldly covers and originals with plenty of dancing […]
Brianna Brey
Bri Brey is a Bend native who started as an intern at the Source Weekly after her graduation from the University of Oregon three years ago. She is now the full-time arts, culture and music editor.
Committed to bolstering Bend’s growing musical and arts community, Bri takes after the semi-fictional William Miller of Almost Famous. Despite a cynicism cultivated over the 20 years she’s lived in Bend, Bri loves Christmas. She loves decorating and gift giving and prides herself on having the best white elephant strategy. She once devised an It’s a Wonderful Life drinking game. Contact her at bri@bendsource.com with local music, arts and culture events (or the rules to that drinking game).
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A Philosophical Sage
Wordsmith Sage Francis breaks the mold
Paul William “Sage” Francis lives up to his knowledgeable nickname with his personally and socially brutal and honest rap. His songs and lyricism are aware of his surroundings, and are cut and dried on issues like abuse, personal insecurity, social injustice and empowerment. Striking a balance of content and composure, the sometimes-heavy content of his […]
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The Difference Between Violin and Fiddle
The Urban Pioneers splice classical with barn dance
It was a Pittsburgh cop that named The Urban Pioneers, a pair of string musicians on banjo and fiddle who play chugging, simply constructed Appalachian songs with a technical twist. “The first week we were there we went to the laundry mat and someone stole Liz’s phone,” explained banjo player Jared McGovern. “When the police […]
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Flipping Out
A rundown of Bend’s pinball machines and bar games
With reporting (pinball playing) by Kayja Buhmann I am terrible at arcade games. Really, really bad. But the string of curse words that spewed into Reed Pub after one of my in-play balls ricocheted off the Temple of Doom and straight back into the gutter of the Indiana Jones pinball machine last weekend would convince […]
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Random Presents Website Announces New Shows at the Tower: Rodrigo y Gabriella and Neko Case
Check this out! We were snooping on Random Present’s website today and found two new show confirmations! Rodrigo y Gabriella on Sat., March 21 & Neko Case, Sun., April 12! Here’s what both acts sound like if you’re not familiar. Well done Random! We can’t wait to see these shows! Related Stories
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Doobie Brothers Announced at LSA
The Les Schwab Amphitheater has announced a second show for the 2015 concert season: The Doobie Brothers Tue., June 16 Too bad the concert will take place just two weeks before pot is legal in Oregon. Last week, the venue announced that it will host “Weird Al” Yankovic on Fri., Sept. 4. More at bendconcerts.com as the […]
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TGIF: What to do #inBend 1/23-1/25
It’s Friday again! Instead of something terrible like THIS this weekend, try one of try one of these fun things instead! friday 23 Doc Ryan & Wyches Creek MUSIC—Distant trains and harmonica notes. Blues with a slight drawl in the lyrics. Rockers in cowboy hats. Local favorites Doc Ryan & Wyches Creek drive forward their […]
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Walden Reincarnate
Three sisters of Joseph play dreamy rural folk
It wasn’t until 2011 that the Closner sisters (Natalie, Allison and Meegan) realized that perhaps, outside of the seasonal Christmas carols and backseat sing-alongs for the pleasure of annoying their brother, that they should be making music in a more professional regard. “I was always the ‘singer’ of the family,” explained Natalie. “And I was […]
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“Weird Al” Yankovic Announced at LSA
It’s official. Les Schwab Amphitheater has announced that musical parody-master, “Weird Al” Yankovic, will make a stop in Bend on September 4, 2015. Yankovic has announced dates for the massive “Mandatory Fun” tour starting in May. We can’t wait to singalong with his greatest hits, “Fat,” (parody of “Bad” by Michael Jackson), “Amish Paradise,” (parody […]
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TGIF: What to do in Bend this Weekend 1/16-1/18
Let’s party! Here’s what’s going on #inBend this weekend. friday 16 Yogoman Burning Band SKANKIN—Crow’s Feet Commons kicks off its annual Aprés Ski Series with the quirky ska-inspired band from the planet Yog (by way of Washington). The band’s happy-go-lucky beats, family-friendly lyrics, and predilection for costumery will turn the Mirror Pond Plaza into the […]
