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LCD Soundsystem Returns to Oregon for the First Time in 14 Years

Kicking off Hayden Homes Amphitheater’s concert season, the New York dance-punks make Bend one of just five stops in the country
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An abridged history lesson: Back in the early aughts, a vibrant NYC scene was birthing the likes of The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Interpol. Contrary to the burgeoning class of incendiary rockers that would lead a global revolution (including an epic list of The bands… The White Stripes, The Hives, The Killers, The Black […]

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Bringing Music and Stories to Sisters

Thunderstorm Artis returns to Central Oregon for an evening of cozy and intimate performances
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On May 4, the soulful musician Thunderstorm Artis will grace the stage at The Belfry in Sisters as part of his “Don’t Let Me Let You Go Tour.” A night filled with folk, rock, soul and country melodies, Artis invites his audience to an intimate evening of songs and stories, featuring special guests. Hailing from […]

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Musical Getaways

Shows to check out this week, beyond Bend
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We know Bend gets a lot of love in these pages, but from The Belfry in Sisters, to the Wetlands Taphouse in La Pine, there’s plenty of live music to be enjoyed in the many corners of Central Oregon. Here are a few to have on your radar in the coming days. SFF Presents Breabach […]

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‘Your Own Sound and Things to Say’

Riley Green reflects on his move from Nashville to his home state of Alabama, his second album and more
by Alan Sculley

Riley Green says he didn’t buy into any concerns about having a sophomore slump when he made his recently released second full-length album, “Ain’t My Last Rodeo.” Far from feeling the weight of expectations, Green found himself able to simply appreciate his success and feel excited to be able to create the next musical chapter […]

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Solid Senders

California Honeydrops bring their swingin’ soul sound to Bend
by Aaron Irons

Solid senders, The California Honeydrops offer good times in the key of jammy soul and smooth R&B commitment derived from gleeful busking origins on the street corners of Oakland and the Bay Area. Formed at the tail end of 2007, the band has since become a hallmark of cool on the festival and club circuit, […]

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A Delta Blues Boy’s Birthday Wish

A conversation with longtime Bend musician Greg Bryce on his band and the inspiration behind the upcoming Beltane Festival
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Blackflowers Blacksun is a local rock group with a sound that resonates with locals who love the energy of Americana rooted music. “I grew up in between Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan,” lead vocalist/guitarist Greg Bryce shared. “I was born in ’63 and as a kid, and I remember I’d go to sleep with my […]

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Winter Fun with the Cold War Kids

Exploring a sense of freedom with Nathan Willett
by Alan Sculley

These days, Nathan Willett values the autonomy he and his band, Cold War Kids, have gained over a career that now stretches 20 years and spans 10 albums. The band plays Saturday night at Deschutes Brewery as part of Subaru Winterfest. That sense of freedom has shown up in tangible ways, first on the band’s […]

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We’re Just Particles

Multi-hyphenate musician Micah Nelson doesn’t want to fight with nature; he wants his music to evolve with it
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Talented painter, producer and singer/songwriter Micah Nelson, under his psychedelic alias, Particle Kid, has sculpted a musical discography that is both daringly original and deeply resonant with his fanbase. With recent releases including “Die When I’m High,” and “Someone Else’s Dream,” Nelson continues to push the envelope, exploring themes of human consciousness, stewardship and the […]

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Count Me In, Scottie!

A conversation with Billy and the Box Kid’s percussionist Scottie McClelland on what brought the band together, its new EP and how the HomeGrown Music Festival is more than just a 4/20 celebration
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Billy and the Box Kid is a fresh string band from Bend that has found its footing in the ever-evolving local music scene, blending Anderson Koenig’s fast-paced acoustic country rock ‘n’ roll with Scottie McClelland’s cajon drumming. “We started as a duo but quickly started acquiring members,” McCelland said. According to the percussionist, the band […]

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Memory Lane with a Music Man

Corvallis-born singer/songwriter Joel Chaddtalks about the music he’ll play to bring a bookstore to life
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It’s just like going down memory lane, really,” singer/songwriter Joel Chadd says of his upcoming performance at Dudley’s Bookshop on Saturday, March 30. Being close friends with the owner, Chadd has played in Dudley’s before and will provide a heartwarming acoustic set perfect for the intimate space. Known for his thoughtful and engaging melodies, Chadd’s […]

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