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Pride Year-Round: Matti Joy’s Counter-Cultural Narrative

Local artist & singer songwriter fosters community with lyrically driven folk music
by Tiffany Neptune

Pride month might be over, but we’re never done bragging about Bend’s queer community. Transgender and queer artist and singer songwriter, Matti Joy challenges the status quo of gender, sexuality, religion and culture, describing her original gender-fluid music as “Fingerstyle guitar and lyrically driven folk to make you laugh, cry, swoon and fight for your […]

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Psych Rock Legends Come to Bend

An interview with Anton Newcombe, frontman and founder of the Brian Jonestown Massacre
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Across 30+ years and over 20 albums, The Brian Jonestown Massacre has been making some of the most groundbreaking and fearless music on the planet. It’s hard to put a label on their sound because their signature blend of psych rock, ambient shoe gaze and dream pop (with a dash of folk, blues and country) […]

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Comfort, Calm and the Music of the Cascades

What it’s going to be like camping at the inaugural Cascade Equinox Festival
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The Cascade Equinox Festival, set to run from Sept. 22-24, boasts a diverse musical lineup that embodies the spirit of artistic exploration and creativity. From local talents to rising stars and established musicians, the festival promises a vibrant celebration of music’s various sounds, styles and perspectives. Josh Pollack, the festival’s communications director, is excited about […]

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From Self-Taught to Playing Stages

Faisal Abu-Nawwas is a regular perfomer around Bend. This week he’s also among the musicians playing at Cascade Equinox Festival.
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Faisal Abu-Nawwas was born in Portland, Oregon, and has had music in his blood since he was a child. His grandmother was in a band for most of his childhood and played all over the Pacific Northwest. In high school, Abu-Nawwas discovered his voice while trying out for jazz choir. After high school, he taught […]

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Catching Up with Erin Cole-Baker

A chat with local a troubadour who’s blazing trails
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Erin Cole-Baker‘s musical journey is a tapestry woven with threads from different corners of the world. Her childhood saw her move from California to New Zealand, a transition that left her feeling out of place and searching for a piece of the world she could make her own. Her love affair with music began early, […]

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Put Bend Roots Revival on the Calendar this Weekend

Local music festival celebrates its 17th season with eight stages and 120 musical acts
by Doone Lupine Williams

What is known to be a grand celebration of culture and live music in Bend, Bend Roots Revival, takes place this weekend, Friday through Sunday. Located in the “Midtown Corridor” the festival has coordinated eight different stages: Three at the hip hostel Bunk+Brew, four at the lively Silver Moon Brewing and one stage at the […]

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Barringer and Baker

Classic songs from a talented Deschutes duo
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Music enthusiasts are in for a treat as a mesmerizing guitar and violin duo, known for its enchanting intimate performances, is gearing up to play one of the last summer shows at the Sisters Depot on Friday, Sept. 8. Get ready to be transported into a world of harmonious melodies and spellbinding tunes, as this […]

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Local Artist Wins Best Americana at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards

Kolby Knickerbocker tells us how he did it and how to keep a musical revenue side-stream on top of family life in Bend
by Doone Lupine Williams

The Hollywood Independent Music Awards was founded by Brent Harvey, Executive Producer of the Hollywood Music In Media Awards — where you can find incredible recent winners such as Academy Award-winning musicians Danny Elfman and Diane Warren. HIMA has a smaller and more independent scope, honoring submission-based indie artists of a wide spectrum of genres […]

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Author’s Event Featuring Anne Graham

Local author shares her story of life, from the U.S. Navy to city council chambers
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Former Redmond City councilor Anne Graham will be at Roundabout Books in Bend Sept. 7 for a reading and Q&A session on her recent memoir, “Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders.” Delve into the heart of her journey from the U.S Navy, to her role in local city council. Connect with the author and […]

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Buskin' on the Ritz: All That Sax

Two previous Mountain View High students serenade downtown streets with smooth jazz vibes and Sinatra croons… and they’re actually really good
by Doone Lupine Williams

You can catch Carson Hackbart and Draven Kaylin — previous Mountain View High School jazz band students who graduated in ’22 — serenading downtown hotspots quite frequently. Whether you catch one or both of them serenading the lively streets, expect some George Michael “Careless Whisper” energy. These rock speakers made every ’90s poolside a glowing […]

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