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Mystery and Magic at the Masquerade

Redmond’s Pangaea Guild Hall hosts its first Masquerade Party with formal attire, masks, games and more
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Redmond’s Pangaea Guild Hall transforms into a masquerade ball on the evening of Oct. 12. This one-night-only event, hosted by owners Chris and Kari Trulsen, offers a dose of role play, cocktails, food and fun games. Pangaea Guild Hall, known for its vintage charm, serves as a unique tabletop gaming space by day and a […]

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Local Love: Q/A with Impactful Singer/Songwriter Alicia Viani

The local musician discusses her musical roots and family as she makes sense of the world through folk songs
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Alicia Viani is a storyteller who can transport you to places — places you want to savor and places that push your limits. On her self-titled debut, she sings of blissfully dancing with family under “North Carolina Skies” or soaking up the sun and conversation by the river on “Wounded Healer.” Yet album opener “Good […]

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Songs of Growth and Heartache: Jade Bird on Love, Loss and Music

The British singer/songwriter talks personal growth, her latest EP and her songwriting influences
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Jade Bird’s musical journey began early, writing songs at just eight years old. Drawing on folk, Americana and country influences, the British singer/songwriter has carved a niche for herself with raw, emotionally charged lyrics. Her latest EP, “Burn the Hard Drive,” delves into personal heartache, reflecting on loss and growth. In this Q&A, Bird opens […]

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Local Love: A Q/A with Guitar Slinger Eric Leadbetter

Full-time musician and frontman of Leadbetter Band chats about his approach to making music, gives advice to younger artists and reveals his earliest inspiration: Marty McFly.
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I grew up working on my family’s cattle ranch, and so every time I got done working, I’d run back to my grandpa’s house and I’d plug in my amplifier and crank my little boom box that I had — some Allman Brothers, Santana, Grateful Dead, Hendrix — and I would try and play along […]

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Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle Brings Blues and Soul to The Belfry

The acclaimed blues guitarist Ben Rice reflects on his music influences, expanding his band and the evolution of its sound
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Ben Rice, known for his soulful guitar skills and powerful voice, has been making waves with his genre-blending sound that pulls from blues, soul, R&B and rock. With his band, the PDX Hustle, Rice is set to bring a high-energy show to The Belfry in Sisters on Oct. 4. In this Q&A, Rice shares his […]

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The Pandemic That Pushed Rodrigo y Gabriela Forward

Known for phenomenal acoustic guitar skills inspired by metal rockers, Rod y Gab’s latest album shows the duo stretching out — from Daft Punk to The Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra
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“The story went from us winning a Grammy for the first time — we were very happy and ready to tour the world with that album [2019’s “Mettavolution”] — and then we learned that we were not going anywhere,” Gabriela Quintero recalls. “Instead came the pandemic.” One half of the incendiary Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo […]

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Sisters Folk Festival: All Grown Up

Returning for year 27, the region’s iconic folk fest and its hometown continue to create an intimate musical experience while welcoming new generations of musicians, fans and community
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Back in 1995, Sisters was sleepy. That’s exactly what drew Brad Tisdel to this Central Oregon outpost located in the shadows of its namesake trio of mountains. “It was a pretty quiet place when I arrived in ’95, and I took that as a place of solitude, where I cross-country skied and tried to write […]

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A Night of Joyous Music with The Mavericks

Lead guitarist Eddie Perez talks about the band’s evolution and the magic of its latest album, ”Moon & Stars”
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Show update: It was announced that sadly The Mavericks had to step away from tour with Dwight Yoakam. Los Lonely Boys will now be joining him and special guest Drayton Farley in Bend on Sat., Sep. 28. The Mavericks, a band known for its unique fusion of country, rock and Latin sounds, is getting set […]

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The Ballroom Thieves: A Decade of Music and Growth

Callie Peters discusses the indie-folk duo’s evolving sounds and reflects on the themes of its latest album, “Sundust”
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With a decade-long partnership rooted in musical evolution and emotional depth, The Ballroom Thieves have captivated audiences with dynamic performances and introspective songwriting. Ahead of the upcoming show at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Sept. 17, Callie Peters of the indie-folk duo shares insights into its latest album, “Sundust,” the themes of self-awareness and healing that […]

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Bend Roots Revival: 18 Years of Celebrating Local Musicians

"Rooted in education and sharing and celebration of local creative voices,” this year’s festival features a horde of familiar names from the Central Oregon music community
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Back in 2001, a new outdoor, riverfront amphitheater was being built in the heart of Bend. Soon thereafter, Coldplay came to town. Dylan and Willie followed. Subsequent years saw the Pixies, Paul Simon, Phish and countless more. As rock stars made Bend a pit stop, local musician Mark Ransom sat on the riverbank with a […]

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