Honestly, I didn’t know the answer to this question prior to writing this article. But it’s a question I’ve had and one I’ve wanted to explore within a community of artists and a genre of music I’ve barely had any encounters with since moving back to Bend during the pandemic. My main connections to what […]
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Rock Out for Music Education
Fractal and the Mockingbird Foundation partner to raise money for young musicians to build skills and confidence
Phish fans unite for a night of giving back and jamtronica music. Local band Fractal is partnering with the Mockingbird Foundation to raise money for youth music education at a benefit concert this Saturday at the Domino Room. The Mockingbird Foundation is a nonprofit supporting music education for young people, founded in 1997 by Phish […]
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Put A Fiddle On That Beat
Gangstagrass combines the improvisational genres of bluegrass and hip-hop
When listing similarities and differences of hip-hop and bluegrass, listeners might actually find more commonalities than differences. Gangstagrass takes advantage of those commonalities to create a unique sound that draws in fans from all genres. “I started producing and making beats for MCs in New York. And I would always have an urge to be […]
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree at Smith Rock Records
Santa loves a physical media comeback. Trust us, your teen will want a CD in their stocking
Cassette tapes, vinyl, CDs — oh my! Sure, we could just text a Spotify link to share our favorite song or album in this day-n’-age, but I’m sure I’m not the only one in this town who remembers that one record that one person gave you that one time as a gift — that moment […]
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Gung Ho: Goo Goo Dolls Headed Back to Bend
Hayden Homes Amphitheater announces its second show for next season, with O.A.R. joining
Goo Goo Dolls Headed Back to Bend Nineties darlings the Goo Goo Dolls must have had a good time when the band played the Hayden Homes Amphitheater back in July, because in 2023, the band will make its only Oregon summer show appearance right back here in Bend. HHA announced made its second concert announcement […]
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A Q&A with Will Magid of Balkan Bump
The trumpeter and producer talks ethnomusicology, his process and being thankful
Music is a part of the human experience and has been around longer than we probably know. For Will Magid, the producer and multi-instrumentalist behind the brass and bass-heavy fusion stylings of Balkan Bump, understanding where music comes from and what it means to those who made it is what molds the core of his […]
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Craigie Stories Fill the Tower
Storytelling folk musician is a master at between-song dialogue and makes listeners laugh and cry
Humorous storytelling and folk music from John Craigie will fill the Tower Theatre next week during his “Keep It Warm” tour. This Portland-based musician is known for his live performances, in-between-song dialogue and classic folk sound. “I think I was a storyteller, always, even before I played music,” Craigie told the Source Weekly. Craigie’s storytelling […]
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Christmas in Hawaii with Jake Shimabukuro
Plenty of people would like to be in a tropical paradise this time of year. A star of the ukulele brings that vibe here with an upcoming show at the Tower
In the world of stringed instruments, the four-string ukulele has a small and kitschy niche that was associated with the likes of the late Tiny Tim and vaudeville. More recently, it’s gotten a slightly cooler image as artists ranging from actress Zooey Deschanel to musicians Nellie McKay and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder have been using […]
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Jazz At the Oxford Hotel
Checking out Bend’s lux jazz scene
For 10 years now, Jazz at The Oxford has sold out every single one of the shows that happen just five times a year. For the past decade, the Oxford Hotel — boutique and luxury 4.5 star hotel in the heart of Downtown Bend — has brought talented (I’m talking Grammy Award-winning talented) jazz musicians […]
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Gung Ho: Runway Fashion Makes Its Way to Central Oregon
Bend Creator’s Celebration showcases local
fashion and local talent at its runway show
Bend Creator’s Celebration brings a fashion show to Central Oregon this weekend. Models will strut down the runway at the Midtown Ballroom Saturday, featuring local designers, local vendors and local music. Bryan Du Toit is the producer and director of Bend Creator’s Celebration. Wanting to combine all aspects of runway fashion, art, expression, music and […]