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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.
Some musicians have been taking this time at home to work on new music or stream shows out to the public. Others have been working on other facets of the industry they otherwise might not have time to accomplish. For local band Scary Busey, it’s been the latter. We wrote about the release of the […]
Metalheads, gather ’round: Scary Busey is offering its latest project for free on Bandcamp (and available on other platforms too) while we’re all on lockdown. Titled “Tower Peeler,” the three-track EP is a pleasant surprise from the Bend-based hard rockers. The first two songs, “Profondo Rosso” and the title track are both under three minutes. […]
The Color Study’s debut album has long been in the works. What started as Scott Oliphant’s personal project has now grown into a six piece-band featuring Melissa Atillo (keys), Matt Jackson (bass), Stephen Reinhardt (guitar), Andy Jacobs (drums) and Miguel Mendoza (trumpet). And on April 10, the release for the self-titled album will be official. […]
When I got the email with The Roof Rabbits’ new EP in my inbox, I was incredibly pumped. “Arizona,” as the project is called, features four tracks that will do very good things to your body. This is the Bend-based band’s first project since 2018, when The Roof Rabbits dropped its debut album, “Creature Comforts.” […]
Here at Central Oregon Pets, we love and appreciate all kinds of furry (or scaly) friends. We believe it’s important to raise awareness for what’s happening within all pet communities or animals that have stories to tell in the area. In an email, we got word that Smokey, the chair of Cats of Bend and […]
It’s safe to say that March has been pretty f*cked up from a lot of standpoints. But as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to go on, it’s important to remember that we will get through this no matter how uncomfortable things may get. Music has always been something to help people get through different moments of […]
Holing up in your apartment and not going out with friends might sound like a nightmare for some. But for video gamers? They were born for this. Starting a new video game is like diving into a good book. You’re submerged into a new world and can spend hours on end enjoying the time with […]
Hold off on those upcoming camping plans. This morning, Oregon Parks and Recreation, the Department of Forestry and Department of Fish and Wildlife came together to announce temporary closures for camping in state parks, forests and wildlife areas. Here’s what these temporary closures will look like from each organization. Parks and Recreation For current guests […]
Even before the spread of coronavirus in the state of Oregon, there was always a push to make sure we were supporting locally in Central Oregon. Now times have gotten even tougher for local businesses. On March 9, CJ Hitchcock of the M&J Tavern posted a GoFundMe campaign with a very honest message of what […]
The 2020 Salmon Run was scheduled for April 5. Instead of canceling it entirely, local events company, Lay It Out Events, is finding a way to keep the run alive and support physical activity during the spread of COVID-19 by going virtual. Racers can run on the course LIOE had in place by downloading maps […]
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