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Sisters Art Works Hosts A Summer of Intimate Outdoor Concerts

SFF presents an outdoor summer concert series that brings diverse live music to Sisters
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This summer, experience the magic of live music in an intimate outdoor setting at Sisters Art Works. With stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and a welcoming community atmosphere, the venue is a great combination for attendees to enjoy an outdoor concert in Central Oregon. Nestled behind the Sisters Folk Festival headquarters, the art center […]

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A Rocker With a Passion for the Blues

Slash and friends rock the amphitheater July 10
by Dave Gil de Rubio

B.B. King. That is who kicked off a lifelong love of the blues for Slash, best known as the lead guitarist for Guns n’ Roses. His passion for blues has led the Brit-born Rock & Hall of Famer to release “Orgy of the Damned,” his sophomore solo bow that features a dozen mostly cover songs […]

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The Decemberists Go Back to Where It Began

Back with a new record — the band’s first in six years — and back at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, co-headlining with The Head And The Heart July 12
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Anyone who’s followed the loquacious, decades-long career of The Decemberists knows singer-songwriter Colin Meloy is a wordsmith. Sometimes fanciful, sometimes dark, often epic and steeped in lore, the beloved baroque pop rockers frequently weave intricate stories of blue-collar industrial types (mariners, chimney sweeps, train operators) alongside political statements on conceptually dense albums. Crafting sonic novellas, […]

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House of Sutiki Is Helping Build Bend’s Dance Music Scene

Local DJs and promoters are booking bigger names alongside regional talent to play Bend, including San Francisco’s Justin Martin
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Back in the day, Danny Fry’s friends gave him the not-so-uncommon nickname Danimals. The longtime DJ, booker and event promoter has embraced the moniker, playing gigs as Mr. Danimals for the past few years. Fry has been organizing events around the world for two decades, throwing parties with international talent from Italy, Singapore, Paris and […]

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Celebrate Independence Day with Live Music in Central Oregon

A guide to 4th of July concerts and performances
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Celebrating Independence Day in Central Oregon typically involves checking out the Bend Pet Parade, floating the Deschutes River, and of course, watching the fireworks on top of Pilot Butte. If you’re looking for some music to enjoy or you’re not quite sure about your 4th of July plans, here’s your guide to live music events […]

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The Bands That Brew Beers, and the Brewers Who Rock Alongside Them

Ten local bands collaborated with 10 brewers to create “beers that taste like their music” and they’ll showcase their creations at the inaugural Bend Bands & Brewers Bash
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It’s no secret that the Northwest grows great hops and Oregon is blessed with a variety of incredible brewers. There are some “30 breweries in and around Bend,” according to local tourism agency Visit Bend, and while it has been recently reported that the craft brew industry is in decline, it should come as no […]

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American Bollywood

Epic pop-rockers Young the Giant play with singer Sameer Gadhia’s Indian heritage in the band’s latest album, on display at Hayden Homes Amphitheater June 24
by Alan Sculley

As Young the Giant continue to play shows this year — including one alongside Cage the Elephant at Hayden Homes Amphitheater June 24 — fans are seeing a band that has made their most ambitious and complex work to date in the album, “American Bollywood.” Written primarily by singer Sameer Gadhia, whose parents moved from […]

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Big Ponderoo: Sisters’ Low-Key Music Festival

From local bluegrass four-piece Rock Ridge to the legendary country rockers Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies), take the weekend trip for a small-town fest full of big energy
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It’s here, returning for round two: Big Ponderoo! From the folks who’ve brought Central Oregon the Sisters Folk Festival for more than a quarter of a century comes an early summer offering of bluegrass, folk, Americana and hard-charging country rock over the weekend of June 29 and 30 at Sisters’ centrally located Village Green Park, […]

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Elk Lake Resort’s Music on the Water

Summer nights at Elk Lake’s outdoor concert series
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As the days get longer, the sun shines brighter and summer in Central Oregon kicks into full swing, there’s nothing better than spending a day outdoors followed by a warm evening of live music. Elk Lake Resort brings its 11th Annual Music on the Water Series this summer, offering tunes from a variety of talented […]

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