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YAGÓDY Brings Ukrainian Culture and History to Central Oregon

Ukrainian musical group depicts its culture, customs and conflicts with theatrical performances of Ukrainian songs and original compositions
by Dallas Finn Calvert

A Ukrainian musical group will engage and inform Central Oregonians about its country’s culture and customs when it performs ancient Ukrainian folk songs and original compositions on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Tower Theatre in Bend. YAGÓDY, a seven-member musical ensemble that formed in Lviv, Ukraine, is the first offering in a new three-concert series […]

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‘Stop Making Sense’ is Landing at the Tower Theatre

The Talking Heads 1984 concert film will be followed with a live Q&A with co-star Jerry Harrison
by Bill Forman

The opening of the Talking Heads 1984 concert film “Stop Making Sense” — a new and improved version of which is currently touring theaters and making a stop at the Tower Theatre on Jan. 14, along with a live Q&A with cofounder Jerry Harrison — finds David Byrne on a bare stage performing “Psycho Killer” […]

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COCC Professor and Conductor of Central Oregon Symphony to Retire

Michael Gesme looks forward and back after almost 30 years
by Julie Hanney

Central Oregon is preparing to say thank you, and somewhat of a goodbye, to a man who has been an absolute pillar of the musical community for almost 30 years. Michael Gesme has been the conductor of the Central Oregon Symphony for his entire career here in Bend, in addition to his work as professor […]

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Party for a Good Cause!

The Holiday Benefit Jam raises money each year for a local nonprofit
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

As you do the holiday party hop around town, put the Holiday Benefit Jam on your list. It’s the fourth year for the event which has raised nearly $20,000 for local nonprofits. This year, the Family Kitchen is the beneficiary of money raised. The Jam is organized by Jarrod Donatelli and his wife, Holly McClintock, […]

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Songwriters Gather in the Round

New monthly music series features local artists
by Stephanie Gregory

Local musician Joel Chadd is getting back to his roots and sharing a creative space in a new monthly music series, “The Commons Sessions,” every second Thursday, December through March at The Commons Cafe and Taproom in downtown Bend. Chadd will be joined each month by various artists from the area to create a relaxing […]

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Music for Questionable People

The Brandon Campbell Trio releases its first album together
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Brandon Campbell has released a new album, “Swinging from the Chandeliers.” It’s the first time all three members of The Brandon Campbell Trio have recorded together. It’s a Bend-based instrumental group which Campbell describes like this, “We are an acoustic trio with a sound rooted in the tradition of Gypsy Swing icon Django Reinhardt, but […]

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Swingin’ Tower Christmas Returns to Tower Theatre

This popular annual Christmas event, hosted by Mollie and Jim Tennant, features four separate performances with local talent, with the season’s liveliest songs and heartwarming stories
by Ramona McCallister

One of Bend’s most festive Christmas performances is back! Swingin’ Tower Christmas will light up the stage at the Tower Theatre in December, with four performances. https://www.towertheatre.org/events Get ready to jingle all the way! These festive and family-friendly shows feature a lively blend of holiday classics and seasonal tunes, bringing the joyous spirit of Christmas […]

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Not Your Typical ‘Paper Doll’

Red-hot guitar slinger returns to Central Oregon
by Richard Sitts

Having played in these parts before, rock/blues guitarist Samantha Fish is no stranger to Central Oregon. In the meantime, she and her band have just been tearing it up. Fish was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album in the 2024 Grammys for her 2023 collaboration with rocker Jesse Dayton, “Death Wish Blues.” She and the […]

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Leadbetter Band Out With New Album: ‘Spell’

The new music comes with a long journey and animated video
by Ezra Oncken

More than two years since the release of “Cake,” the Leadbetter Band has announced the release of the highly anticipated fourth album, “Spell,” alongside an animated video made with other local artists to showcase the album. The Bend-based band’s new 12-track compilation will be the second album that includes bassist and vocalist Aaron Moore and […]

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