Music

For a quarter century, a band of 5,000-year-old, bandage-wrapped undead have prowled America with their “terrifying funk from beyond the grave.” Sometimes sharing the stage with the likes of Parliament-Funkadelic, Al Green, Mavis Staples and Cheap Trick, other times appearing at massive festivals and often, headlining at clubs, theaters and festivals, Here Come The Mummies […]

In 2022, The Head and The Heart released its melancholic opus, “Every Shade of Blue,” a 16-track “collection of songs that celebrates the beautiful mess that we were during this time of transformation,” the band wrote on Instagram. The opening notes of the title song introduced the exquisite complexity that characterized the album as a […]

Artificial intelligence has fingers in nearly every part of life. But many artists see it as a watering down of creative license. While some see the efficiencies in using technology for the business side of the industry, many are adamantly opposed to the use of AI in making music. Bend musician Eric Leadbetter of the […]

I was surprised to hear Michael Jones say he’s never felt like he made it, considering the 17 years and dozen studio albums under his belt, not to mention the numerous national tours he’s gone on. He explained that success is an ongoing process, and every development always felt like a stepping stone toward something bigger. Part of that sentiment is tied to […]

In a community filled with talented local musicians and supporting venues, participation in a listening session in May aimed at providing more support for musicians was low. MusicOregon is returning to Bend, hoping to drum up a bigger crowd. The nonprofit is on a statewide listening tour to gather input that will influence future programming, […]

Rhiannon Giddens is a musical polymath. As someone who started out studying opera vocals, she’s best known for her skills as a formidable banjo player. Along the way, she has played a major role promoting old-time music and bluegrass while smashing the stereotypes of this genre being homogenous (i.e. strictly created by White people). That’s […]

In June 2025, Parker McCollum released his fifth album, a self-titled effort that’s finished raw and real, leaning into personal songs and a straightforward delivery that moves him into the realm of his songwriting heroes. “Parker McCollum” is also, in his opinion and that of many critics, the best record he’s made in a fast-moving career […]

DIY musicianship at its best The Scottish funk southern rock band, High Fade, is on a busy North American tour throughout the U.S. and Canada, including a stop in Bend at Volcanic Theatre Pub. Their sound is described as a blend of hard rock, funk, jazz, metal and soul. The gravelly voice of lead singer […]

Reggae Rise Up Oregon returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for the second year, jam packed with a powerful lineup, including the hip-hop sounds of Dirty Heads, the Cali-reggae music of Rebelution, the alt rock quintet 311, the island vibes of Iration, the punk energy of Ballyhoo!, the vintage pop of Bombargo, […]