One of the main players behind the High Desert Underground Music Fest is the Roof Rabbits’ Johnny Bourbon. You can catch this trio of rockers performing on night two of the festival, for what is sure to be a high-octane affair. I chatted with Bourbon, guitarist and vocalist, about the band’s beginnings and the current […]
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.
Artist Fact Sheet: Trevor Hall
With a certain affinity for the deeper meanings and connections in life, Trevor Hall has been making music for others in that same boat since he was 16. Reading through many of his interviews, Hall makes it clear he doesn’t consider his music a career, or doesn’t look at music as work; it’s something Hall […]
Best Locals’ Hangout
Tourists are everywhere in Bend. During the summer, it can be hard for even the most longtime locals to find a sanctuary of peace. While Crux Fermentation Project definitely welcomes tourists to its fine establishment, locals love it, too. Whether at Crux’s inside bar or in the giant outdoor spaceโfeaturing cornhole, music and moreโyou can […]
Best Local Band
For what really was their first year on the Central Oregon scene, alternative rockers the Night Channels have utilized creative outlets to the fullest. From countless shows at The Capitol, The Domino Room and the not-to-be-forgotten Di’s Pizza in Redmond, the young group has fully immersed itself into the music scene, determined to leave a […]
Best Open Mic
After a brief closure of its musical festivities, the M&J Tavern is back and showcasing all of the local talent we have in the areaโ and they clearly haven’t lost a step. When an open mic is like going to a billed concert, you know it’s something special. The energy at M&J’s open mic is […]
Best Local Brewer
News flash: People in Central Oregon love beer. Breweries and brewers in the area are aware of the stakes that come with producing in such a hot spot, so when you get recognized by the public for your skills behind the beer scene, it’s basically the equivalent of winning a local Oscar. You’ve probably tasted […]
Love Stories
Since 1978, the Sunriver Music Festival has been bringing an eclectic mix of music to Central Oregon, supplying many talented musicians with a platform to perform. It might seem silly, but the festival was all sparked by Ray Fabrizioโformer principal flute player at the festivalโtelling his wife and friends that there were “pretty good acoustics […]
Turf Times
The Bend FC Timbers have acquired phase I permitting to move forward with construction of their sports complex, which includes two turf fields.
Source Material
The summer time just begs for music to be played at all times. Whether you’re cruising the Cascade Lakes Highway or out for a day hike, everyone needs a good soundtrack to back their fun-in-the-sun activities. Get plugged in with the best music from the month of July that you might have missed with this […]
Band Fact Sheet: The Beths
Indie rock, pop-rock or whatever you want to call it is fine… The Beths are just good at it. For only releasing their debut album last August, the trio is making plenty of headlines. From being named Paste’s Best New Artists of 2018 and receiving an album review score of 7.9 by Pitchfork, there isn’t […]

