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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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We Are One: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Promoting world peace and honoring the cultural heritage of its South Africanhomeland, this acapella music group captivates audiences with soaring vocal solos and powerful group songs
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Founded in the early 1960s by visionary vocalist Dr. Joseph Shabalala in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, acapella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most renowned musical groups in the world. Rooted in the traditions of South African music, the group draws inspiration from ancestral history and the rhythms […]

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Wreckless Strangers

A conversation with lead guitarist David Noble on the six-piece rock group that loves to channel a San Francisco sound
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Wreckless Strangers, a band born from a simple jam session among friends and family in 2016, has grown into a renowned super-group with three original albums and a penchant for emphasizing the enduring spirit of San Francisco’s rich musical heritage. “The band started about eight years ago. It was a chance for our drummer, Mick […]

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Source Material: New Local EPs

Highlighting three brand new EPs from local music acts, and the inside scoop on the recording process from the artists themselves
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“Into the Stratosphere” – Fractal Local dance-groove and jam band, Fractal, recently released its first EP, “Into the Stratosphere,” on March 5. Percussionist Jarrod Donatelli offered some of his thoughts on the recording process. “We just hit it hard for six hours,” said Donatelli. “We did four tracks, two takes on each song and Matt, […]

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A Look Ahead to Summer 2024: Musicians Descend on Bend

An update on some of the amazing concerts Hayden Homes Amphitheater is offering in the upcoming months
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With the recent rounds of snowfall, I’ve found myself daydreaming of spring and summer. Sure, there’ll be plenty of time for paddle boarding and biking when the dog days of summer come around, but there’s no better way to spend a summer night than by enjoying an amazing live concert. Luckily, from post-grunge and pop-rock, […]

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Musicians Inspired by Everyday Miracles

Two classically trained musicians, Sherry Finzer and Julie Hanney, muse on thehealing power of meditative music and look ahead to a showcase concert in Bend
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Heart Dance Records is an independent record label that specializes in ambient, electronic, and new age music with its main HQ in Phoenix, Arizona. Initially a label started by classically trained flutist, Sherry Finzer, Heart Dance Records has grown into a nationwide recording company with countless talented artists recording and distributing original music as part […]

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FairWell Festival 2024 Lineup Announced

July 19-21 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds
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Find tickets at the FairWell Festival website. PERFORMERS: Friday Billy Strings (Headliner) Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Colter Wall J.R. Carroll The War and Treaty Sierra Hull Giovannie & The Hired Guns Katie Pruitt Two Runner Adeem The Artist The Takes Saturday CAAMP (Headliner) Ryan Bingham with the Texas Gentlemen Leann Rimes Shakey Graves […]

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She’s Speaking Live!

An empowering performance of women singer/songwriters grew from three artists' desire to work amid the pandemic and a dream to unite women’s voices
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Frustrated by the persistent underrepresentation of women in key music industry roles and the recent revelations about gender bias in streaming algorithms, three Oregon singer/songwriters, Beth Wood, Bre Gregg and Kristen Grainger, decided to take matters into their own hands. “She’s Speaking is our project that we started in 2020,” said Wood. “It grew out […]

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Grace Potter, Lady Vagabond

Grammy-nominated recording artist Grace Potter talks about her experience, her new album and the country star ghosts that helped her write it
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Grace Potter is an American singer, songwriter and musician known for her powerful vocals and versatile musical style. Potter rose to prominence as the frontwoman of the rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, which disbanded in 2015. Since then, Potter has pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums such as “Midnight” in 2015 and […]

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