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“Future Past Present Tense”

A look at The Color Study’s connection-pondering second LP

Scott Oliphant’s experimental project, The Color Study, has been releasing some of the most exciting music to come out of Bend since it began. In 2020 the band released its self-titled debut album, and is now back with its follow-up: the 10-track “Future Past Present Tense.” On the first record, Oliphant and Co. tackled the […]

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Bend’s Growing Partner Dance Scene

Lessons to get dance newbies moving and grooving

The Bend social partner dance scene is growing. With so many new dance lesson events coming through the Source Weekly calendar, we thought it would be nice to do a little roundup of options out there. “There’s a lot of technique and connection that goes into social dances, because it’s about lead and follow. You […]

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Adam Calhoun’s Bend Show Canceled

Show moved after activists called for the cancellation of a controversial country-rapper's local appearance

I first learned about Adam Calhoun’s show in Bend, originally scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Midtown Ballroom before its cancellation, from a local artist. The artist, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated they were worried about the potential for hate speech and an aggressive crowd entering the Bend community. For those who aren’t familiar, Adam […]

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Redmond’s Rising-Star Venue

With a gourmet vegan restaurant, PNW beer on tap and programming that caters to various genres of entertainers, the High Desert Music Hall sets the bar high for hospitality in Central Oregon’s music scene

Once upon a time โ€” when owners Ilko Major and Cimarron Brodie wanted a new lifestyle that could express their passions for art, music, events and community โ€” a 1940s Baptist Church in downtown Redmond landed on their radar. After two additions in the 1960s and 1980s, the now 19,000 square-foot “beautiful big red beast” sits prominently at […]

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Darlingside Delivers Textured Harmonies

Folk-rooted band will take the stage at Volcanic Theatre Pub this weekend

Darlingside is filling the Volcanic Theatre Pub with blending harmonies on Friday, Oct. 28 with support from Andrea von Kampen. This folk band is all about layering harmonies to create texture and experimental tunes that take listeners on a journey. Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukhar, Harris Paseltiner and David Senft met in northwest Massachusetts, started releasing […]

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Gung Ho for Pints for Ponies

For every pint sold at Redmondโ€™s Wild Ride Brewing, $1 will go to HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary

Wild Ride Brewing will host a fundraising event for the HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5-8pm, called Pints for Ponies. For every pint sold, $1 will go directly to the nonprofit organization. HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c) nonprofit that provides safe spaces and forever homes for older horses that have suffered […]

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Source Material

New albums for spooky season

Hopefully by now you’ve gotten those jack-o-lanterns carved, a truck-full of candy ready for the taking and your Michael Meyers masks dusted off, because we’re officially reaching the peak of spooky season this weekend, people! To help you elevate those scary vibes around the home for those trick-or-treaters or at your Halloween festivities this weekend, […]

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Olivia Knox Comes Home

The young singer-songwriter returns from LA for a night at the Tower

The idea of “going for it” can be intimidating, no matter what that “it” may be. But if you’re passionate enough about something, why not try to make that thing work? Just look at Bendite Olivia Knox, who headed south to L.A. a couple years ago to pursue her dreams in musicโ€”a passion she’s had […]

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Hayden Homes First Concert Release for 2023

Death Cab for Cutie is coming to Bend next year, and Hayden Homes will release more show dates before end of the year

Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced its first show for the 2023 concert season. Death Cab for Cutie, the American indie/alternative rock band, is performing at Hayden Homes Amphitheater with special guest Lomelda on Saturday, June 17. Pre-sale is on Thursday and general sale is Friday. Originally dubbed the Les Schwab Amphitheater until a name change this […]

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Band Fact Sheet: Fellow Pynins

Catch this award-winning folk duo at The Belfry Monday

With autumnal vibes floating in the air, my intake of folk music has picked up greatly as of late. Something about folky tunes just feels right this time of year. It’s the perfect genre to match those crisp fall mornings when the breeze brushes along your face as we slowly ease into winter. With that […]

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