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Gather ‘Round the Fire

A chat with returning singer/songwriters Austin Quattlebaum, Karyn Ann and Joel Chadd before they play The Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Series this winter
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It’s December and the cold weather is officially here. While ski bums and shredders are rejoicing, others may be seeking a little respite to warm their frozen bones. Winters at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse in the Deschutes National Forest are the time to cozy up by the warmth of a fire and take in […]

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Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Time for the Holiday Jam

From the people who bring you the HomeGrown Music Festival each spring comes a new holiday party to warm your spirits
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Bend’s HomeGrown Music Festival is quickly becoming a marquee music event each spring, celebrating both 4/20 and the region’s rich musical tapestry. But the music never stops, so what’s this community up to in the off-season? “The Holiday Jam came about as an idea to bring some local bands together to celebrate the holidays and […]

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Night Skiing by Candlelight and Piano Sounds

Paula Dreyer broadcasts her "inspiring and introspective" piano playing across candlelit terrain
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Maybe you’re used to getting up early and seizing the day for your outdoor pursuits during the winter, basking in that sweet sunshine under blue skies while you romp through the snowy wonderland that is the Deschutes National Forest this time of year. This Saturday, Dec. 14, you’ll want to show up late to the […]

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Jingle Ball 2024: Where EDM Meets Holiday Magic

Celebrate the season with electrifying beats, immersive visuals and a dynamic community experience, headlined by Maddy O’Neal
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Get ready to dance your way into the holiday spirit at the third-annual Jingle Ball, a festive EDM bash blending electrifying beats, dazzling visuals and holiday cheer. The concert transforms Midtown Ballroom into a vibrant wonderland on Friday, Dec. 6 from 7pm-2am, headlined by the dynamic Maddy O’Neal and featuring an impressive lineup of local […]

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Local Love: A Q/A with Bandleader Travis Ehrenstrom

Frontman and namesake of the jammy rockers TEB, Ehrenstrom is also currently focusing on his solo singer/songwriter craft
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“As of late, I’ve been referring to it jokingly as concerned-dad folk,” Travis Ehrenstrom chuckles as he describes his solo acoustic music. The singer/songwriter may be best known around these parts for fronting the funky, jammy, fusion-rock six-piece TEB, or Travis Ehrenstrom Band, but as the weather turns cooler and musicians move inside to more […]

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Yak Attack: Chasing That Feeling

The live-looping, improvisational Portland trio returns to Bend’s Volcanic Theatre with an uplifting, funky, jazzy dance party
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Dave Dernovsek grew up playing competitive classical piano. In college, he picked up guitar and “started to play in the jazz-funk realm,” he says. “But I’d always had interest in the jam scene and then eventually developed a strong interest in electronica.” Then, in the early aughts, he saw bands like Lotus and Sound Tribe […]

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Bringing Holiday Joy: Toy Drive and Benefit Concert at Silver Moon

Support Central Oregon shelters with an evening of live music and giving
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For children in local shelters, the holidays can feel like an ordinary day — until a small act of kindness brings joy and magic to their world. The Central Oregon Toy Drive aims to create that delight by hosting its first toy drive and benefit concert at Silver Moon Brewing on Wednesday, Dec. 4, starting […]

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Exploring New Constellations

With a new synth pop single out now, the Portland band discusses making music via voice memos and new galactic perspectives
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The celestial, melodic vocals of singer Harlee Case float over pulsing synths and a steady rhythm of programmed drums. These are the hallmarks of the brief but potent pop output of Portland-based electronic trio New Constellations. Alongside bandmate and songwriter Josh Smith and the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Kyle Farook, the threesome will wrap up […]

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Mt. Bachelor Kicks Off Winter Early with a Community Celebration

Celebrate the season with music, giveaways and camaraderie during the Winter Season Kickoff Party at Deschutes Brewery
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For the first time since 1988, Mt. Bachelor opened its lift early for pass holders, launching the season on Friday, Nov. 15. Originally scheduled to open Nov. 29, the resort’s early debut is thanks to a combination of fresh snowfall and a hardworking team eager to embrace winter. To keep the momentum going, Mt. Bachelor […]

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Get Into the Groove with Scott Pemberton

The guitar ninja brings his brand of improvisational, funkified rock, blues and jazz to the Volcanic Nov. 22
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In layman’s terms, the “O Theory” states that “if everybody believes in something, then it works.” This is according to groove-generating, Portland guitar wizard Scott Pemberton, who delved into operator belief theory during the pandemic times when he was working on his 2022 record, “Spot” — or “Scott Pemberton O Theory.” “When there’s conflict, you […]

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