Music

Sound the alarm—Central Oregon is sounding off a new band alert. And you’d better make that two new bands. Both of which have familiar faces. First up we have Denver Says. While in this form the band is new, the faces behind Denver Says might be familiar to some. They’ve got bassist Ryan Lucas (Tang, […]

Bill Powers and Shelley Gray moved to Central Oregon from Colorado in late summer of 2014. Earlier that year also marked the release of the pair’s second album as Honey Don’t, “Heart Like a Wheel.” And that was also the last Honey Don’t album to be released—until now. On Friday, Jan. 14, the third Honey […]

The South is filled with such a strong musical history that has continued to evolve as music does, and Texas in particular has always played a huge part in the industry. The Unlikely Candidates is a good example of this, as the current five-piece has been forging a different path than that of those earlier […]

By now everyone on your family and friends list has seen your Spotify Wrapped list, as many people shared their listening favorites and habits from the past year earlier this month. But those lists aren’t always complete, and you might be missing a little local love on there. So to help you stay tuned in […]

The end of the year is approaching, and it really is starting to feel like winter here in Central Oregon. However, winter is a season of complex emotions—and it can mean different things for different people. Everyone is in different places this time of year, which is something important to consider and be empathetic towards. […]

After seven months of cruising around the Northwest in their motorhome since moving back to the U.S. from New Zealand, Erin Cole-Baker and her family finally settled back in Central Oregon at the beginning of 2020. Right before the pandemic began, Cole-Baker opened the Tower Theatre for Joseph, looking to kick off her year of […]

The deluxe album packages of 2021 were heavily weighted toward expanded reissues of notable individual albums. They make for fine Christmas gifts, so here are the sets that would top my shopping list.  Deluxe Album Reissues George Harrison: “All Things Must Pass” Super Deluxe Edition/ John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band: “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band” – These […]

Is your uncle always talking about all of the concerts he went to growing up? Do your nieces and nephews make you feel old because you don’t know any of the music they like? And is your cousin kind of a music snob? Well, instead of destroying yourself trying to decide which record to buy […]