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Play Me Some of That Mountain Music

Nickel Creek headlines Hayden Homes Amphitheater, bringing its old-timey mandolin, violin and guitar tunes to the stage
by Dave Gil de Rubio

Friction and dissonance aren’t exactly the words that come to mind when you think about Nickel Creek. The trio of siblings Sean (bass) and Sara Watkins (fiddle), and longtime friend Chris Thile (mandolin), made their musical mark crafting a canon of expertly wrought progressive bluegrass dating back to the trio’s origins as teen prodigies who […]

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Big Lawn Series at Suttle Lodge

Live music with a view
Avatar photo by Julianna LaFollette

Monday might be your least favorite day of the week, but it doesn’t have to be. This summer, the Suttle Lodge and Boathouse is having its Big Lawn Series, a recurring event that offers live music on the big lawn every Monday. The free concerts go from 6-8pm and all ages are welcome. West of […]

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Gold Rey’s Zombie Desert Rock Grunge

This new band already has an EP, and its members have only been writing, rehearsing and playing live together for a year
by Doone Lupine Williams

You may remember Gold Rey from the last-hoorah weekend at Spoken Moto in early February, or at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in April, but if you haven’t heard of them, don’t fret — they’re new on everyone’s radar for the right reasons and coming in hot at one of Bend’s best stages at Silver Moon […]

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A Beautiful Love Story

The husband-and-wife team of The War and Treaty shares its music at the inaugural year of Sisters’ Big Ponderoo music fest
by Aaron Irons

The War and Treaty, the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter return with “Lover’s Game,” an all-in spectacle of soul, rock n’ roll, and country rhythm & blues that shakes and simmers in just the right spots. For those who have followed the Trotters’ emotional story since 2018’s “Healing Tide” and its follow-up 2020’s […]

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Get Pumped for Amphitheater Special Guests

Three openers to put on your radar and show up early for
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

There’s a massive buzz around the headliners gracing the stage this summer at Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Chris Stapleton, The Lumineers, Neil Young, 3 Doors Down and many more household names. With big name artists, comes up-and-coming, talented openers. Here are some special guests you may have missed when reading the big type on concert […]

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Shaene Marie Pascal Releases First EP

From Marvel movies to the rocks and dirt
by Doone Lupine Williams

Shaene Marie Pascal is surely one to watch. She’s going places, even if she sings about being in the backseat. With her first debut five-track EP, “To Make New Friends,” recorded by Steven Hartwell of Featherlight Studios, Pascal hits local stages this summer for her first performances after releasing her album — which already has […]

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A Songwriter Sunset Session

Three local musicians — Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani and Erin Cole-Baker — will perform at The Commons
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani and Erin Cole-Baker will serenade Central Oregon with acoustic sets and storytelling lyrics as the sun goes down on Saturday, June 24, outside of The Commons Cafe & Taproom in the Mirror Pond Plaza. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring concert-style folding chairs. The idea for the Songwriter Sunset Session series was […]

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Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Will Keep Your Senses Spinning

Owned by an interior designer and a Portland DJ from the ’90s… nuff’ said.
by Doone Lupine Williams

Doug and Phoebe Pedersen are a creative duo also known as the owners of the funky and shabby-chic Dogwood Cocktail Cabin, which is also my current favorite underground jazz and DJ venue with delicious and worldly late night food. Food past 10pm in Bend! Can you believe it?! And the chillest tunes. The brick cabin, […]

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Country Harmony with Muscadine Bloodline

General Duffy’s will host southern country duo as a part of the Summer Kickin’ Concert Series
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National touring southern country duo, Muscadine Bloodline, performs at General Duffy’s Waterhole on Thursday, June 22, showcasing classic county harmonies and authentic lyrics. Bend’s Century Drive will warm up the stage, bringing a country twist to the mix. Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster met in 2012, both with dreams to pursue big-time music careers. After […]

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Boneyard Pub has a Stage!

Introducing “Hot Summer Nights,” a new monthly live-music event at the corner of skulls and crossbones
by Doone Lupine Williams

Besides making delicious craft beer for well over a decade (this year marks Boneyard Pub’s 13th Anniversary) —motorcycles, old classic cars and skulls and cross bones are a few of Boneyard Pub’s favorite things over at 1955 NE Division Street. Now adding to its unique old-town, SoCal aesthetic, the five-year-old pub has a platform for […]

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