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Gung Ho for Shows: Put on Your Puffy and Party

Apres Ski Bashes at The Commons light up and bring community to downtown Bend
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The Commons and Mt. Bachelor are partnering to bring life to the Mirror Pond Plaza during the winter months. The Apres Ski Bash concert series is all about bringing the community together through local live music, dancing, food/drink and bundling up outside. With four concerts lined up, the Apres Ski Bashes resemble the energy of […]

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Source Material: Music to Give You Endorphins. Endorphins Make You Happy.

Get over that holiday hangover with tunes to make you move your body. Simple.
by Doone Lupine Williams

As Elle Woods says in the iconic early Y2K comedy, Legally Blonde, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” Well so does playing your music really loud with a tempo to wake you up. You really don’t need that second, or third, (or fourth… no shame) cup of coffee. I promise. And if you’re […]

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After 20 Years of Playing Oregon, Railroad Earth Returns to Bend

The band returns with a new record and a new bassist
by Doone Lupine Williams

Railroad Earth returns to Bend after a year and change. Railroad Earth’s upbeat and worldly sounds and interchanging genres — Americana-folk rock, bluegrass with deep Celtic undertones — graces our presence on the Midtown Ballroom stage Jan. 14. Its 2023 lineup — Todd Sheaffer (vocalist/guitarist/songwriter), Tim Carbone (violinist/vocalist), John Skehan (mandolinist), Carey Harmon (drummer/vocalist), Dave […]

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Live Music with Hoodoo’s Friday Night Lights

Ablis CBD partnered with Hoodoo to bring live music and more to the mountain
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On Friday night at Hoodoo for just $39, people can ski, listen to live music, meet pro skiers and snowboarders, sit around bonfires and mingle. For those who stay off the slopes, it’s free. Hoodoo partnered with Ablis CBD for its Friday Night Light series, hosting live music with rotating artists every Friday from 6-9pm, […]

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Source Material: 2022 in Review

Apologies to any Swifties & a big thank you to the readers
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Ranking the best music of the year is kind of funny — mainly because anyone can dispute your opinion, and well, they’d be right, too! Which is cool—always enjoy what you like. And yet, I’m going to do it anyway. But first, a note. This is my last story covering music for the Source Weekly […]

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Gung Ho: Artistic Freedom with The Wood Brothers

Blending genres while keeping a strong core, this trio fills the Midtown Ballroom with masterful music
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The Wood Brothers hit the Midtown Ballroom on Wednesday, Feb. 8. It’s tradition for the band to make its way up the West Coast at the beginning of the year, starting fresh with vibrant live shows and the celebration of music. “It’s always a special renewal tour. And having the long break before [tour] puts […]

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Holiday Albums to Spin this Season

The year’s Christmas albums and what to expect when you give them a listen Other notable releases worth hearing:
by Alan Sculley

Whoever says the full-length album is a dying art form hasn’t been watching the Christmas music. This year brings another sleigh full of full-length albums. Here’s my take on this year’s albums vying for your Christmas music dollars. Lindsey Stirling: “Snow Waltz” – Stirling brings her unique signature mix of classical, electronica and pop to […]

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Spoken Moto Brings a Night of Musical Diversity This NYE

Let’s end 2022 with punk, indie rock and a Latin dance party, shall we?Spoken Moto New Year’s Eve Shindig Schedule:
by Doone Lupine Williams

There’s a lot happening on Dec. 31 this year. New Year’s Eve at McMenamins is always a classic. The Malik Friedman Group is playing at the Volcanic Theatre Pub. There are not one but two Masquerade parties (one at Immersion Brewing and one at Seven). And of course, there are the modern primetime Bendlandian staples […]

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Gung Ho: Bend Keeps Bringing in the Big Names for 2023

Hayden Homes announces Noah Kahan, and Midtown Ballroom taps The California Honeydrops
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It’s not even 2023, and the concert lineup keeps getting better and better with many musicians trying to stop in Bend on tour. Is it the breathtaking location, with the river and snow-capped surrounding mountains? The growth of the city? The outdoor opportunities? The sunny days? Whatever it is, Bend is bringing in some big […]

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