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These are my sisters, my best friends.” Kourtni Diva, Not Your Ex Lover‘s lead singer and lyricist, said of the band. “They know what’s going on in my life in my songs. That’s why I write them,” she joked. “I’m never nervous to show them things. It’s always about what could work for the band.” […]
The Leadbetter Band is a musical group led by singer/songwriter and guitarist Eric Leadbetter. The band is known for its blend of various musical genres, including jam band improvisation, folk and gold-age rock influences. This past February, Eric Leadbetter spoke with the Source Weekly previewing the band’s 2023 album “CAKE.” Ahead of a show at […]
Almost every night in Bend, at any taproom, bar, open mic or even street corner, there’s a guarantee you’ll run into aspiring musicians. Among this fresh wave of artists, Bella Cooper, singer/songwriter and founder of band Chiggi Momo, has emerged as a captivating and promising indie recording artist making waves in the music scene. Cooper […]
Derek Michael Marc is a vocalist/drummer/guitarist/songwriter who also hosts the “Mellow Wednesday Acoustic Open Mic and Jam,” at Northside Bar and Grill. While music is always flowing through the streets of Bend, what sets this open-mic apart is the longevity of the event in a town with many newcomers and countless demands on people’s time. […]
Local Bendite Ian Carrick has been working as an organizer and artist in Deschutes County for years now, a career path he says was influenced by his world travels. “I grew up in Bend, but it wasn’t until I went and traveled to Indonesia that I was truly taken by the fact that singing is […]
Trying to define singer/songwriter Macy Gray in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music is no simple feat. With her unique raspy vocals and unapologetic lyrics, the enigmatic artist stands as a testament to the enduring power of authenticity in an industry dominated by definitions and labels. Macy Gray’s journey to stardom was marked by a […]
The Redmond Community Choir, a harmonious assembly of voices, has been enchanting audiences and fostering a sense of togetherness since its inception in 2019. With its spring performance this past May, this choir established itself as a choral group that delivers crowd-pleasing arrangements. The group began like many songs do: with one person’s idea. Founder […]
From the heartland of Minneapolis, Minnesota, where a corner of the state rests on the shores of Lake Superior, comes a bluegrass band that seamlessly weaves together the traditional and the contemporary, Pert Near Sandstone. Before a four-show run that will include Bend, upright bassist for the band, Justin Bruhn, spoke about touring and the […]
Ed Roland doesn’t hesitate to say the current version of Collective Soul is the best version of the long-running band. To the singer/guitarist, the arrival of drummer Johnny Rabb in 2012 and guitarist Jesse Triplett in 2014 reinvigorated Collective Soul and has made his job much easier. “I don’t have to worry about anything other […]
Standing before a Jackson Pollock painting is like embarking on a visual journey into the depths of creativity and emotion. The vibrant colors and dynamic patterns seem to dance and pulsate with a life of their own, evoking a whirlwind of emotions, from excitement to contemplation. It’s within this seemingly random chaos that one discovers […]
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