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Underwater Pot and Dim Knights

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Left Field doesn't really give a damn about Michael Phelps taking a
bong hit. And we're pleased that so many others don't care either.
After Kellogg's (the cereal and snack company that also employs other
cereal peddlers like Tony the Tiger, as well as Snap, Crackle and Pop)
decided not to renew Phelps' sponsorship contract, the blogs have lit
up with voices decrying Kellogg's seemingly silly actions.

There
are even online petitions that have gathered a few thousand signatures
from individuals pledging to boycott Kellogg's products. Here's an
excerpt from one particularly hilarious petition: "The Kellogg's has
profited for decades on the food tastes of marijuana using Americans
with the munchies. In fact, we believe that most people over the age of
twelve would not eat Kellogg's products were they not wicked high."

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Kandi and the Tweakers

Soundcheck ventured with a degree of trepidation to the Summit Saloon loft this past week to check out Tweak Bird, a quietly buzzed about duo
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Soundcheck ventured with a degree of trepidation to the Summit Saloon loft this past week to check out Tweak Bird, a quietly buzzed about duo that blew into town last Tuesday as part of the Volcom tour. (It has something to do with snowboarding, we gather.

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I’m Just a Guitar Player: OMG, it’s Tim Reynolds on TR3 and DMB

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Yup, Tim Reynolds can fly.Discussing Tim Reynolds without mentioning the Dave Matthews Band would
be like talking about Fred Savage and not saying a word about The
Wonder Years. Although Reynolds has four decades of music under his
belt and has earned a reputation as one of the world's most innovative
guitar players, his star hangs on his collaborations with Dave
Matthews, and it probably always will - just like Savage will always be
linked to Kevin Arnold, even if he were to somehow win an Oscar (this
would probably never happen).

Reynolds is currently on a massive
two-month tour with his trio, TR3 - an act that actually predates DMB -
and is coming to Bend on Tuesday night. No doubt many in attendance
will know Reynolds through his connection to Matthews, and the 51 year
old Reynolds doesn't seem to have a problem with that.

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Microphones, Trombones and Beanies: Outdoor music in February? Oh right, it’s WinterFest time

So much cooler than your high school marching band.It’s February and probably not exactly the time of year you’d expect to find yourself taking in
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So much cooler than your high school marching band.It's February and probably not exactly the time of year you'd expect to find yourself taking in outdoor live music. But that's probably what you'll be doing this weekend as WinterFest descends on Bend for the tenth consecutive year, serving yet again as a mid-winter slap to the face to pump some life into an otherwise sleepy time for culture in Bend. This year it's all about hip-hop and horns - a strange combination, but one that suits Bend well with rappers Sweat Shop Union billed for Friday and legendary New Orleans act Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing a much anticipated Saturday night gig.

WinterFest, aside from being a chance to show off your most fashionable beanie/scarf combo and an excuse to drink beer outdoors, is also one of winter's most high-profile music events. Last year we saw the all-female AC/DC tribute Hells Belles headline, while 2007's edition had singer songwriter Jackie Green at the top of the bill. And who could forget the Supersuckers (the self-proclaimed "greatest rock band in the world") damn near tearing down the tent in 2006?

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Our Picks for the Week of 2/11-2/19

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Bend Poetry Slam

wednesday 11
It's been a while since we sent you to
the Poetry Slam, so if you got your mitts on the paper a bit early this
week, head over to the Silver Moon and check out this monthly battle of
intellect and wit. Could be a good start to your night before crossing
the street to the Annex for the Pimps of Joytime show. 8pm. Silver Moon
Brewing Co, 24 NW Greenwood Ave.
Get Yours with DJs Ali-Sun and Moksha

friday 13
Remember
the sweet-ass Hi-Top sessions at the Grove back in the day? Well the
co-star of that dance party, DJ Ali-Sun, is making her return to the
wheels of steel by joining DJ Moksha for a night of "crunk-tastica."
For this show, however, Moksha will be going by "LaShawn" and Ali-Sun
will be "BabyLove" as they preside over a costume party hosted by Mr.
Gone. Prizes for best dressed! 10pm. Downtown Martini Bar, 850 NW
Brooks St.

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The Sawyer Case: Is The Bulletin AWOL?

Since last Friday, both local TV news outlets have been carrying the story of Bend Police Capt. Kevin Sawyer being put on administrative leave while
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Since last Friday, both local TV news outlets have been carrying the story of Bend Police Capt. Kevin Sawyer being put on administrative leave while he and his wife, a well-known local realtor, are under investigation by the FBI. But, curiously, there's been nary a word about it yet in Bend's Only Daily Newspaper.

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4 Peaks Fest on Tour

The Blender raved a bit about music festivals earlier this week, but we didn’t touch on the state of our own outdoor music and camping
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The Blender raved a bit about music festivals earlier this week, but we didn't touch on the state of our own outdoor music and camping fest: the 4 Peaks Music Festival. Word just came through today that 4 Peaks is planning a mini Oregon tour with two of the festival's stalwarts, Poor Man's Whiskey and Blue Turtle Seduction.

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