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More Than a Music Festival

Cascade Equinox Festival returns this September 20 to 22 with a stellar lineup, roller disco, workshops, interactive art and a full slate of activities for kiddos
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While the Deschutes County Fairgrounds may be synonymous with rodeos, monster trucks and carnival rides, the organizers of the Cascade Equinox Festival have found it an ideal setting for a genre-melding music fest. The second annual gathering of music and art returns to Central Oregon from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22 with more […]

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Three Years of Music and Community with SoMuchHouse

DJ Casey Capps talks about the growing EDM music community in Bend, and the inspiration behind it all
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As Bend’s electronic dance music scene continues to grow, one event series stands out for its dedication to creating a supportive and welcoming community: SoMuchHouse, founded three years ago by local DJ Casey Capps, featuring house and techno DJs at events in Central Oregon. In this Q&A, Capps shares the inspiration behind the project, the […]

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The Cider Janes: Uniting in Harmony and Friendship

Portland-based trio brings soulful harmonies to Central Oregon and shares the joy of performing together
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The Cider Janes, a Portland-based musical trio consisting of Naomi Morton, Heather Schrock and Aliyih Bristol, is known for their harmonies, covers and warm inviting performances. As the band prepares for its upcoming Central Oregon tour over Labor Day Weekend, its members shared insights on the band’s formation, their evolving sound and the joy of […]

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From Farm to Stage: A Q/A with Gregory Alan Isakov

The Colorado-based singer/songwriter discusses recording in his barn and solving the world’s problems with farming before he shares the stage with Ray LaMontagne
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The Appaloosa horse is known for its leopard complex spotting, a beautiful pointillistic coat that ranges from Dalmatian to two-tone ombrés. This majestic, impressionistic exterior covers the equine’s solid, sturdy structure. “There are all these tools made out of the bones from that horse because they have really strong bones,” Gregory Alan Isakov tells. “I […]

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Jeshua Marshall’s Oregon Folk Fest Debuts in Bend

The two-day festival at Silver Moon Brewing highlights folk talent from near and far
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Longtime Bend musician Jeshua Marshall, known for his dynamic presence in the local music scene, is launching the inaugural Oregon Folk Fest at Silver Moon Brewing. The two-day festival, running from Aug. 23-24, is set to celebrate local talent and redefine what folk music means. I spoke with Marshall to discuss his vision for the […]

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Bigstock: A Music Festival with a Cause

From backyard beginnings to Hoodoo’s ski hill, Bigstock brings its biggest lineup to date with Greensky Bluegrass, Margo Price and Oteil & Friends
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In 2008, Dr. Brett Gingold had an impulse to throw a backyard concert and fundraiser. The goal was simple: build community by giving back to it, all while listening to great music. At the time, he was living on a hill and the backyard felt like “a natural amphitheater overlooking the mountains,” he describes. “It […]

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Beach Boys, Back on Tour

A new documentary and the 50th anniversary of “Endless Summer” prompt a new tour
by Alan Sculley

This summer, Mike Love is back on tour, leading the Beach Boys around the United States on a tour that will visit more than 70 cities. At 83, Love is the last member of the classic 1960s Beach Boys lineup still touring with the group. He owns the Beach Boys name and oversees the band’s […]

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Growing the High Desert Music Community

From pandemic times to today, the High Desert Music Collective continues to look for opportunities for local musicians with a relaunched website
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On March 9, 2020, I boarded a bus to Seattle with some very mixed feelings. There was a lot of uncertainty in the world at that moment, but what we did know was that a nursing home in Kirkland, a suburban outpost just east of Seattle along the shore of Lake Washington, was possibly the […]

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Local Love: A Q/A with Bend Singer Songwriter Pete Kartsounes

Releasing a new album of love songs earlier this year, guitarist Pete Kartsounes chats about his musical background and Central Oregon’s musical community
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Had some bands that were on the verge of some big success and a lot of bands break up,” recounts local musician Pete Kartsounes. “Longevity is the key to success.” A mainstay in Central Oregon’s acoustic music scene since 2017, Kartsounes cut his teeth in Colorado’s jamgrass scene where he “played with all kinds of […]

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The Jauntee Brings Funky Rock Music and Jam Band Magic to Bend

Lead Vocalist Caton Sollenberger discusses the band’s evolution, new projects and fresh tunes with a lot of improv
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The Jauntee, a Colorado-based jam band known for its funky rock grooves and psychedelic tunes, was formed in Boston around 2010. As the band prepares for its upcoming performance at Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend on Aug. 22, alongside The Spencer Marlyn Band, lead vocalist and guitarist Caton Sollenberger spoke with the Source Weekly about […]

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