If you remember when I editorialized about how I became a fan of music—you know, it started when I was just a little kid. What I didn’t touch on in that piece is the fact that I lived in a town of less than a thousand people. This meant—get ready for this one—I grew up […]
Ethan Maffey
Both a writer and a fan of vinyl records since age 5, it wasn't until nearly three decades later that Oregon Native Ethan Maffey derived a plan to marry the two passions by writing about music. From blogging on MySpace in 2007 and then Blogspot, to launching his own website, 83Music, and eventually freelancing for publications in the Pacific Northwest, like Spokane’s alt-weekly Inlander, Ethan’s aim has been to provide fans of music alternatives to the mundane and overplayed. This included a nearly two year stint as the music editor for the Source, where he scoured the Bend music scene drawing attention to local talent and notable touring acts as they passed through town. In addition to deep knowledge of the local music scene, Ethan has an uncanny ability to quote lines from the television show “Friends.” He also has an eye for women’s fashion and feels a kinship with Lucky Day, Steve Martin’s character in ¡Three Amigos!
2013 Grammy Nominations Are Out
Fun. at Sasquatch It should come as no surprise to anyone that I’m not a fan of the Grammy Awards. Year after year the bands I love get snubbed. Even the very few bands I listen to that do get nominated don’t really have a chance of winning. Though I have to admit, even I […]
Weinland
The third studio album from Portland group Weinland finds lead singer Adam Shearer and company further steeped in the vintage folk sound they’re known for, but this time they’re packing a rock-and-roll punch. The cast of characters in Weinland provide a myriad of instrumentation, including organ and Dobro. Along with full band harmonies, Los Processaur […]
Listen Local
Bendites who think a typical night out for live music must involve folk, will get a pleasant shock should they stumble into a show by psych-rock group All you All.
Music Discovery Guide
Here’s a handful of music-finding tools
Punch Brothers and a Surprise!
Check out photos of Punch Brothers at the Tower Theatre as well as a performance from opening act Milk Carton Kids.
Punch Brothers Tonight!
Get ready for Punch Brothers tonight by listening to their new EP.
Friday Office Party!
Launch an end-of-the-work-week frenzy with our Friday Office Party!

