Julie Hanney
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Penelope Road – On the Cusp of a Magnificent Story

The best band you may not have heard of… yet
by Julie Hanney

With talent beyond their young 20-something years and immense passion for their craft, it feels as though this Atlanta-based five-piece band will soon reach a level of fame that few musicians attain. A listen to their most recent releases, “Out Tonight” and “Flowers (Carry Me Home)” shows their skill as songwriters, singers (the band features […]

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'Voiceless: A Musical'- Speaks and Sings to the Power of the Voice

Freeing the voice is Deena Kamm’s passion, brought to life in her first musical
by Julie Hanney

Deena Kamm is on a mission to help people sing, sing loudly, and live with the freedom that comes with using your full vocal expression in every area of your life. She’s a vocal coach, founder and director of Sing Bend as well as the Public (Rock) Choir, and now, co-writer of a full-length musical […]

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Bryan Bielanski Loves Tacos and Bend

North Carolina’s galivanting troubadour is bringing his Super Happy Fun Time to Bend
by Julie Hanney

Catching Bryan Bielanski in one place can be a difficult feat. He is on tour about 49 weeks a year, playing shows all over (and I mean ALL over) the U.S. and Europe. As a one-man band, he is on a mission to bring his Super Happy Fun Time albums I-IV to as many people […]

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In Praise of Getting Off the Couch

Netflix is nice, but human-to-human interaction can change your life
by Julie Hanney

Rather than wax eloquent on the benefits of going to social gatherings, being vulnerable and experiencing life outside of your comfort zone, I actually got off my couch and attended (or attempted to attend) four different group activities in Central Oregon. It sounds cliché to say that these experiences changed my life, and yet they […]

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Seventh Mountain Resort's Summer Music Festival

The Rusty Frets are set to play this holiday weekend
by Julie Hanney

Just six miles southwest of downtown Bend off the Cascade Lakes Highway, you will find the iconic Seventh Mountain Resort, formerly known as Inn of the Seventh Mountain. Every Friday night from late spring through August they are hosting free live music on their skating rink. With a variety of leather couches set up, and […]

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Northern California's The Musers Are Having a Good Time

This eclectic, fun folk group is coming to the Commonwealth Pub
by Julie Hanney

How to describe the Musers in one sentence? Let me try: They are a quirky, uber-talented band of middle-aged hippies from Northern California who want to change the world one smile at a time, while having the best time doing it. Their songs and entertaining music videos range the gamut from silly and sweet to […]

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Getting to Know Bend's Own Disney Composer, Dave Metzger

With "Frozen," "The Lion King," "Moana," "The Tonight Show," and much more to his credit… Dave is a musical powerhouse
by Julie Hanney

Whether you have children or not, you have almost definitely heard the song, “Let It Go,” from the movie “Frozen.” Guess who orchestrated it? Dave Metzger. How about the Broadway version of “The Lion King?” Again, Dave. And then there’s “Mufasa,” the prequel to “The Lion King” that came out last year? He was the […]

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D/L Sextet Coming to Bookshop Cafe

Jazz upstairs at our beloved Dudley's? Yes, please!
by Julie Hanney

The D/L Sextet, a project conceived and co-led by pianist Ruthie Dineen of the Bay Area and bassist Andrew Lion, formerly of California and now a Bend resident, promises to be something quite unique. They play a style of jazz that is original, forward-thinking and not the standard fare. It’s a genre they describe as […]

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Van Cliburn Winning Pianist Coming to Sunriver

Medalist from prestigious piano competition to play two concerts this summer
by Julie Hanney

During this year’s Sunriver Music Festival, listeners will be treated to amazing performers, diverse compositions and a dynamic, creative driving force behind it all. One of the most thrilling aspects of this year’s festival is that a newly awarded medalist from the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will be announced on June 7, and this […]

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