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The Local’s Bin: A Central Oregon Music Playlist for Troubled Times

Listening to local music can soothe your soul right now—plus, it helps musicians stay afloat
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The music scene is hurting right now. For fans, sure. We aren’t able to go out and see shows. But for artists, bands and venues, the struggle is much more acute. Touring and playing concerts are a giant part of a musician’s livelihood, and right now that’s not an option. One thing listeners can do to […]

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Record Store Day Pushed Back

You’ll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on those special vinyls
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Due to the spread of COVID-19 and recommendations to withhold from attending large gatherings, the organizers of the nationally-celebrated Record Store Day announced this morning that this year’s Record Store Day has been postponed until June 20. The day was originally set for April 18. “We think this gives stores around the world the best […]

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Updated: Kacy & Clayton, more of Sisters Folk’s upcoming shows canceled

Kacy & Clayton’s return to Central Oregon canceled, at least for now…
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UPDATE, 3/12, 6:20 pm: Sisters Folk Fest, which organized the Kacy & Clayton show as well as a number of upcoming shows in Sisters, alerted us tonight that this show, along with upcoming shows, such as Sierra Hull on April 9, are canceled for now. Sisters Folk has updated information on its website about other […]

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Getting Wiser

On the cusp of Lost Ox’s sophomore album
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Portland’s Lost Ox first became a band in 2017, then released its debut album in March of 2018. The two-year mark is upon “Wildheart,” and the boys of Lost Ox have grown plenty since then. They’ll look to improve off an already well-received album with the band’s sophomore effort. Guitarist Dylan DiSalvio tells me that […]

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Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man!

Bob Dylan added to Les Schwab’s summer concert lineup
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Get ready, Central Oregon: A legend is headed our way this summer. Bob Dylan has announced a summer 2020 tour across the U.S., starting at the Les Schwab Amphitheater June 4. Dylan will be joined by special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats as well as the Hot Club of Cowtown. The last time Dylan, […]

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These Ladies Rock

Central Oregon’s upcoming shows, highlight women in music
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An incredible showing of women in music is coming to Central Oregon this year—so much so that you could be out supporting these artists basically every week over the next few months. Alongside Joseph (see our other Sound story this week), here’s a roundup of some shows to get on your radar—but be sure to […]

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Two-Thirds Joseph

Natalie and Allison Closner dish on their latest album, women in music and the dynamic of being sisters in a band
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Portland’s Joseph is a powerhouse trio of sisters, tackling a range of rock, pop, folk, R&B and everything in between. Natalie, Allison and Meegan Closner are currently in full-swing tour mode, celebrating the release of the group’s third studio album, “Good Luck, Kid.” As Natalie and Allison were getting out of a Lyft, we hopped […]

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Source Material

February Selections
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February is kind of a weird month where you’re stuck in limbo between winter and spring. It’s definitely not my favorite. But this year it seems that musicians sought to kick out those February blues, because there were a ton of good tunes put out this month. Let’s take a look at some of my […]

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Polecat’s Last Hoorah

Bellingham’s favorite Americana band is hanging up its hat after 10 years
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Ten years is a long time to be doing anything. Even only after a year in, that thing can become an integral part of your life. For Polecat, a folky-bluegrass band from Bellingham, Washington that thing was performing music for people that made them happy. Now, after a decade-long run as a beloved group up […]

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“We Don’t Always Just Look Ridiculous”

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong find new territory on its latest album, but are still jamming all the same
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“I‘m coming in hot,” said Alex Petropulos, drummer for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, as we hopped on the phone for our interview. It was a sh*tty Valentine’s Day morning in San Francisco. The band woke up and found all of their ski gear stolen (a Bendite’s worst nightmare). Petropulos actually stumbled upon a group of […]

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