Nic Tarter, Author at The Source

A Night of Stand-Up with Adam Carolla at the Midtown Ballroom

It’s not his problem if you’re offended

by Nic Tarter December 24, 2025December 24, 2025

Adam Carolla is coming to Bend for an hour of stand-up. I spoke with the legendary comedian about burning houses, building houses, California’s slide into the s*****r, and bidets. the Source: Have you been to Bend before? Adam Carolla: I did a show in Eugene and then I drove to Bend. I believe there’s a […]

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Dropkick Murphys Won't Fight You, But Will Call Out Any Red Hats

A night of rowdy Celtic punk is blowing into Bend along with Bad Religion

by Nic Tarter July 16, 2025July 31, 2025

Dropkick Murphys is bringing its bagpipe fracas to Hayden Homes Amphitheater. I spoke with lead guitarist and songwriter Tim Brennan about writing polemical music in a polarized climate, the responsible way to mosh in the pit, and when you should bet all your money on the Red Sox. the Source: Dropkick Murphys released a new […]

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Allah-Las Brings the Sand, Sun, and Sounds of SoCal to Bend

This L.A. band wants to make you move and keep everybody happy

by Nic Tarter July 2, 2025July 24, 2025

Los Angeles rock band, Allah-Las, will play the Volcanic Theatre Pub on July 11. I spoke with singer and guitarist Miles Michaud about shaking the “surf rock” label, more world tours than he can count, and what we can do to destroy The Algorithm. the Source: You guys have been around the world a lot […]

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A Joyful Evening with Lake Street Dive

It could be the best show you see this summer

by Nic Tarter June 25, 2025July 15, 2025

Lake Street Dive plays the type of music that makes you want to dance, sing, clap, and cry, all because it sounds so damned good. I spoke with keyboardist and vocalist Akie Bermiss about the band’s intention to create joy even when it feels like the world is falling apart. We also talk about Star […]

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Don Felder to Play at Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Former Eagles Lead Guitarist Opens for Styx

by Nic Tarter June 11, 2025July 5, 2025

Former lead guitarist for the Eagles, Don Felder, is coming to Hayden Homes Amphitheater June 14. I spoke with the guitar legend about adolescent band battles with the Allman Brothers, opening night at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, and if he was responsible for Tom Petty’s music career. the Source: You recently released a […]

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All-Time Great Bassist Coming to Bend

Five-Time Grammy winner Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers Will Play at the Volcanic

by Nic Tarter May 7, 2025July 27, 2025

One of the world’s all-time great bass players is coming to Bend. Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers will play at the Volcanic Theatre Pub on May 10. I spoke with five-time Grammy award winner Victor Wooten and Wooten brothers Regi, Roy, and Joseph about six decades of making music together, how George Clinton and […]