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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Christian Country Star: Chad Bushnell
Free concert in Redmond
Nothing says summer in Central Oregon like live country music. On June 27, the Blacksmith Public House in Redmond is hosting an up-and-coming Christian country star, Chad Bushnell. His Christian country roots and raw storytelling mixed with the fun and welcoming atmosphere of the Blacksmith Public House make this free performance one you won’t want […]
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35 Years and Going Strong
Barenaked Ladies performs in Bend on June 28
Over the past 35 years. Barenaked Ladies has left a considerable mark on pop culture. Dip into the band’s canon and you’ll find songs that plug into generation-spanning sitcoms ranging from ’90s behemoth “Friends” (“Shoe Box”), appearing as a guest band on “90210’s” fictional Peach Pit After Dark nightclub (they played a three-song set that […]
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Don Felder to Play at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Former Eagles lead guitarist opens for Styx
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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Northern California's The Musers Are Having a Good Time
This eclectic, fun folk group is coming to the Commonwealth Pub
How to describe the Musers in one sentence? Let me try: They are a quirky, uber-talented band of middle-aged hippies from Northern California who want to change the world one smile at a time, while having the best time doing it. Their songs and entertaining music videos range the gamut from silly and sweet to […]
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Getting to Know Bend's Own Disney Composer, Dave Metzger
With "Frozen," "The Lion King," "Moana," "The Tonight Show," and much more to his credit… Dave is a musical powerhouse
Whether you have children or not, you have almost definitely heard the song, “Let It Go,” from the movie “Frozen.” Guess who orchestrated it? Dave Metzger. How about the Broadway version of “The Lion King?” Again, Dave. And then there’s “Mufasa,” the prequel to “The Lion King” that came out last year? He was the […]
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"In a Landscape" Returns
Classical pianist performs in remote areas
Classical pianist Hunter Noack is traveling to some of the most peaceful and scenic locations in the west for concerts. The “In a Landscape” series takes classical music into the wild. Noack is performing at three locations in Central Oregon. His 1912 Steinway Model D concert grand piano is hauled on a flatbed trailer. Audience […]
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Albert Lee is Going to “Lay It Down”
The British rock guitarist is coming to the Tower Theatre
Over the many decades Albert Lee has been strapping on an axe, he’s earned the nickname Mr. Telecaster. As one of England’s pre-eminent country-rock guitarists, Lee has been plugging in with his trusty Fender as a member of Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band, doing a five-year stint as a sideman for Eric Clapton and as a musical […]
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D/L Sextet Coming to Bookshop Cafe
Jazz upstairs at our beloved Dudley's? Yes, please!
The D/L Sextet, a project conceived and co-led by pianist Ruthie Dineen of the Bay Area and bassist Andrew Lion, formerly of California and now a Bend resident, promises to be something quite unique. They play a style of jazz that is original, forward-thinking and not the standard fare. It’s a genre they describe as […]
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Inaugural Bend Blues Fest
The longest day of the year will jam into the night
This year the summer solstice will be filled with the blues. Silver Moon Brewing is hosting its first Bend Blues Fest on June 21. Two outdoor stages will feature a lineup of local musicians starting at 2pm. Last October, Silver Moon launched a monthly Blues Revival after a regular performer at Sunday night open mic […]
