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Isaac is living proof that "Iowa Nice" is actually a thing. A journalism graduate from Iowa State University, he regularly writes about music, the outdoors and the arts/culture scene. Isaac loves the Trail Blazers, backpacking and a good IPA. He plans to one day win Survivor. Your move, Jeff Probst.
Ranking the best music of the year is kind of funny — mainly because anyone can dispute your opinion, and well, they’d be right, too! Which is cool—always enjoy what you like. And yet, I’m going to do it anyway. But first, a note. This is my last story covering music for the Source Weekly […]
Music is a part of the human experience and has been around longer than we probably know. For Will Magid, the producer and multi-instrumentalist behind the brass and bass-heavy fusion stylings of Balkan Bump, understanding where music comes from and what it means to those who made it is what molds the core of his […]
Scott Oliphant’s experimental project, The Color Study, has been releasing some of the most exciting music to come out of Bend since it began. In 2020 the band released its self-titled debut album, and is now back with its follow-up: the 10-track “Future Past Present Tense.” On the first record, Oliphant and Co. tackled the […]
I first learned about Adam Calhoun’s show in Bend, originally scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Midtown Ballroom before its cancellation, from a local artist. The artist, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated they were worried about the potential for hate speech and an aggressive crowd entering the Bend community. For those who aren’t familiar, Adam […]
Hopefully by now you’ve gotten those jack-o-lanterns carved, a truck-full of candy ready for the taking and your Michael Meyers masks dusted off, because we’re officially reaching the peak of spooky season this weekend, people! To help you elevate those scary vibes around the home for those trick-or-treaters or at your Halloween festivities this weekend, […]
The idea of “going for it” can be intimidating, no matter what that “it” may be. But if you’re passionate enough about something, why not try to make that thing work? Just look at Bendite Olivia Knox, who headed south to L.A. a couple years ago to pursue her dreams in music—a passion she’s had […]
With autumnal vibes floating in the air, my intake of folk music has picked up greatly as of late. Something about folky tunes just feels right this time of year. It’s the perfect genre to match those crisp fall mornings when the breeze brushes along your face as we slowly ease into winter. With that […]
The beautiful and striking arrangements of Horse Feathers will hit home for a lot of Pacific Northwesterners, especially if you were living around Portland in the late 2000s. The musical project of Justin Ringle has changed members a few times over the years, but violinist Nathan Crockett has been with Ringle since almost the very […]
If you’re looking for a good time this week, look no further. Coming from Northern California to Bend this Thursday is Boot Juice, a rocking seven-piece that brings a lot of energy and that big band feel to the stage. The band first came together with Connor Hurdt and Evan Daly, two childhood friends who […]
Expressing anger and getting out your frustrations actually feels pretty good sometimes. If you’re having trouble doing so, listening to a song from Brooklyn’s THICK will probably help you release that tension. The passion this punk trio has is one to get you inspired. Not only is THICK’s music relentless and powerful, but it’s also […]
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