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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Bend Burlesque Debuts Inaugural Pride Event, 'Taste Our Rainbow'
Bend Burlesque is set to dazzle audiences with “Taste Our Rainbow,” a vibrant and sexy performance night in celebration of Pride Month. The event takes place at Bunk + Brew on First Friday, June 7, promising an unforgettable evening of burlesque entertainment. Talented performers will showcase their unique talents and celebrate love in all forms. […]
A Truly Family-Friendly Festival
Bend is a city practically built for families. Every day, there are tons of families taking advantage of Central Oregon’s parks, trails and breweries with kid-friendly outdoor spaces. It seems as though dogs may be the only family member that could possibly outnumber kids in Bend. It only makes sense then that 4 Peaks Music […]
Denver Rapper Performs Live For The First Time in Bend
Denver-based conscious rapper Malcolm Whye, known by his stage name Malcolm Whyz3 (pronounced “wise”), is set to perform in Bend for the first time at Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room as part of his national tour with rapper Mark Battles. Whye discovered his true passion for music three years ago, inspired by his friends breaking into the […]
Uniting Central Oregon’s Music Industry
If you’re reading this, you likely live in Central Oregon. So it’s not news to you that Bend is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Based on U.S. Census Bureau population data from 2017 to 2022, Bend ranks at number 59โthat’s out of “344 of the largest cities [that were analyzed in a […]
Three Voices, Big Sound
The Greyhounds’ current tour includes just four stops, and Bend is one of them. The Austin, Texas-based trio consists of guitarist and vocalist Andrew Trube, keyboardist and vocalist Anthony Farrell and drummer Ed Miles. Trube and Farrell met in Los Angeles 25 years ago and have been making music together ever since. Known for its […]
Lives Changed, On Stage and Off
It’s not like Portugal. The Man has a stated mission to change lives. In fact, the band’s bio on Instagram declares: “Almost as good as PANTERA.” That seems more on brand for a pop rock act that loves to shred, currently soundtracks Taco Bell commercials, and clearly doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, any band […]
Gung Ho for Open Mics
It’s officially outdoor concert season in Bend, but that’s far from the only place to catch some tunes while the weather’s warm and the sun shines. Check out one or any of these open mics happening around Central Oregon to get a taste of local talent. Shine Your Light (Open Mic) at The Cellar When: […]
Finding Fellership
Willy Tea Taylor’s flight from Nashville was delayed. It’s now 8pm and we’re talking on the phone as his dad drives him from the Sacramento airport to his home in Oakdale, California. He’s playing a wedding in Yosemite before spending the rest of the next month crisscrossing these United States, followed by an extensive UK […]
Emily Wolfe Amplifies Authenticity
AAustin-based rock ‘n’ roll songwriter and guitarist Emily Wolfe is gearing up to head on tour to perform her electrifying blend of indie-rock and alternative sounds. Known for her raw and vulnerable lyrics, Wolfe’s music packs a punch with heavy guitars and unapologetic volume. Set to perform tracks from her latest album, “The Blowback,” Wolfe […]

