Rap fans, it’s time to rejoice. Lay It Out Events announced today that Naughty By Nature will be headlining at this year’s OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon WinterFest, which takes place Feb. 14 through 16. The New Jersey rap trio, made up of Treach, Vin Rock and Dj Kay Gee, have been bumping tunes in […]
Isaac Biehl
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.
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Blogfoot: Introducing “Expedition Bigfoot”
An episode one recap of the Travel Channel’s “Expedition Bigfoot,” set in Central Oregon
The Travel Channel’s latest docuseries is set in Central Oregon. Filmed in an “undisclosed, remote location” that looks to be near the Ochoco National Forest, based on graphics used in the show, the theme of this series is centered around finding Bigfoot. Easier said than done. Appropriately titled “Expedition Bigfoot,” the show is bringing the […]
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Looking Toward The Sun
The lead singer of Everclear thinks of better days ahead on his solo album
Art Alexakis is best known for being the lead singer of Portland-born group Everclear. Everclear churned out out a multitude of great songs in the late ’90s, becoming a household name for alternative rock fans everywhere. So what happens when the founding member puts out a solo project? In October, Alexakis released his first solo […]
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It’s The Little Things
How Charlie Parr got reacquainted with himself and continued his path of rediscovering art
Burning oil as he drove through the Moab Desert, Charlie Parr was in the middle of making the trip from Minnesota to L.A. for the singer/songwriter’s next stop on tour. Luckily for Parr, he left to visit his mom just before his hometown of Duluth was smacked with 22 inches of snow. Otherwise, as Parr […]
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Inching Closer to a Mirror Pond Resolution
Bend Park and Recreation District and the City of Bend set the framework of an MOU
At the most recent Bend Park and Recreation District board meeting, local leaders discussed the outline of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding that will shape the future of Mirror Pond.
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As Live As It Gets
Moon Hooch has a new album coming in January, with each song recorded in one take
Have you ever thought about what jazz music would sound like if it was played by aliens in outer space? No? Well, Moon Hooch might be the closest thing you’ll ever get. The trio of Mike Wilbur, Wenzl McGowen and James Muschler have pushed the limits of their sound to become a finely tuned mashup […]
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Artist Fact Sheet: Andrew Marlin
One half of Mandolin Orange comes to play at The Belfry
Mandolin Orange is good at making music. The duo tells great stories in its songs, pairing songwriting with a blast of strings that perfectly move each moment along. Its latest album, 2019’s “Tides of a Teardrop,” is an excellent example of this—and there’s no doubt that you’ll be moved at some point listening through the […]
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New Redmond Hotel Opens Friday
Downtown hotel will serve as an anchor for the city’s ongoing revitalization
Following two years of renovations by Soul Community Planet, the downtown Redmond hotel will officially open December 6 as the SCP Redmond. The hotel features 49 rooms and suites, coworking spaces, a rooftop garden and conservatory, fitness center and a variety of food and beverage venues, such as the Provisions Market. “The vision of Soul […]
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Source Weekly Update Podcast: 11/28/19
In this week’s podcast: A look into native foodways and indigenous farmers and how to shop both local and online in Central Oregon!
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Grammy Edition: And the nominees are…
The 2020 Grammy nominees were announced last week, and as usual, the committee made one too many snubs for my liking. Granted, it can’t be an easy job to please the masses when it comes to music, but this year’s list of nominees seems extra perplexing. Let’s take a look at some of the big […]