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Tiny Beautiful Things

An intimate theater experience is traveling throughout Central Oregon
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A new play, touring Central Oregon, will immerse the audience in an emotional journey. Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) is presenting “Tiny Beautiful Things” starting May 9. Actress Nia Vardalos from “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” adapted the play from Cheryl Strayed’s advice column and memoir “Wild.” It’s based on Strayed’s experiences as an advice columnist. The […]

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Biker Band Rolls onto Tower Stage

Jenner Fox and mates to play album release show for “Anything”
by Richard Sitts

It will be a homecoming of sorts when the Jenner Fox Band plays its album release show at the Tower Theatre on Saturday, May 10, for its full album, “Anything,” which drops the day before. Jenner Fox and the other band members are excited to preview the new album in front of their adopted hometown […]

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Young Musicians Strike Up a Spring Concert

The Central Oregon Youth Orchestra to play at the Tower
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The Central Oregon Youth Orchestra is presenting its spring concert at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend in May. The music will feature the full orchestra, wind ensemble and concert orchestra directed by Dr. Travis Allen, Debbie Harrington, Jonathan Moore and Ryan Zwahlen. Allen is COYO’s executive director and an accomplished cellist performing with the […]

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Get Your Groove On!

Seasonal record sale promises fun for the whole family
by Richard Sitts

When it comes to high fidelity, no sound is as sweet as when a tonearm drops onto a heavy slab of 180-gram vinyl, releasing a cacophony of music deeply embedded in the waxy grooves. To assist local music lovers in seeking out those grooves, there’s a vinyl garage sale on the west side of Bend […]

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Bringing Cello to the People

The Portland Cello Project returns to Bend April 23
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Countless classical music organizations around the world struggle to answer the question of how they will bring what’s seen as an aging artform to younger audiences. Big-city symphonies frequently collaborate with pop, rock and hip-hop stars for one-off gigs where string sections accompany 808s and electric guitars. As special as these symphonic showcases may be, […]

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Old 97’s: Three Decades and Counting

The Dallas quartet decamped to Portland to record last year’s “American Primitive,” the 13th record in its storied catalog
by Dave Gil de Rubio

Tony Bennett once said, “Fame comes and goes. Longevity is the thing to aim for.” Apparently, Rhett Miller and the rest of the Old 97’s were paying attention to Mr. Bennett. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Dallas quartet, which formed in 1992 when Miller joined forces with guitarist Ken Bethea, bassist Murry […]

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In Motion with Junaco: A Journey Through Music and Nature

The indie trio reflects on their evolving sound, songwriting process and their latest single, “Serene”
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Los Angeles-based trio Junaco crafts a dreamy, ethereal sound that captivates listeners with soothing melodies and introspective lyrics. Comprised of Shahana Jaffer, Joey LaRosa and Tejas Leier Heyden, the band draws inspiration from the world around it, often finding creative fuel in nature. The group’s latest single, “Serene,” offers a glimpse into this signature sound […]

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Get Ready to Rock at RendezVan

A high-energy lineup of rock, funk and electronic music fuels this year’s RendezVan festival at Mt. Bachelor
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Every spring, a uniquely Bend-style celebration unfolds at Mt. Bachelor, bringing together RVers, campers and van-lifers for a long weekend of spring skiing, live music and good times on the mountain. RendezVan returns April 17 to 20, offering festivalgoers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, après tailgating and live performances against an alpine backdrop. Beyond […]

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The Wood Brothers Are Following Their Hearts

The storytelling roots trio returns to Bend’s Midtown Ballroom
by Alan Sculley

Two decades ago, brothers Oliver and Chris Wood got to share a stage when Oliver’s band, King Johnson, opened a show for Chris’ acclaimed jazz-rooted group, Medeski Martin & Wood. Oliver sat in with Chris that evening and something magical happened. The brothers realized they still had a musical and personal connection and wanted to […]

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Sleepwalking and Making ADM Music with Billy and the Box Kid

The purveyors of “acoustic dance music” celebrate three years at the Volcanic on March 22
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It was 15 degrees outside and the night before Valentine’s Day. I was running late and pretty sure I’d already missed band practice. When I opened the door, the members of Billy and the Box Kid were lounging around the living room. Whiskey-filled colored glasses and quarters were stacked in neat towers before them, ready […]

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