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The Belfry to Host Singing Competition Star

Thunderstorm Artis will give an intimate solo performance in Sisters

A top finisher on both โ€œThe Voiceโ€ and โ€œAmerican Idol,โ€ Thunderstorm Artis grew up on the North Shore of Oahu in a family of 11 kids. His father, Ron Artis, was a Motown session player who performed on many iconic tracks, including Michael Jackson’s โ€œThriller.โ€ His mother, no musical wallflower herself, toured as a backup […]

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Sun Dive Release Party

A new Bend band releases two singles with a public celebration

Central Oregon musician Erin Cole-Baker has released two new singles with her new band Sun Dive. She formed the band last summer with her husband Bruce Cole-Baker, Tyson Vandenbroucke and Dan Paggi. Theyโ€™re celebrating two new singles named โ€œPossibleโ€ and โ€œEarthquakeโ€ with a show at Silver Moon Brewing. Erin Cole-Baker says their goal is to […]

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Songs That Feel Like Home

Joshua Radin to perform at the Volcanic Theatre Pub

This November, acclaimed singer/songwriter Joshua Radin is bringing his heartfelt and authentic sound to the Volcanic Theatre Pub as part of his “One Day Home” fall tour. Radin is touring the country to share his new album, “One Day Home,” described as โ€œhis most ambitious and personal yet,โ€ with a live audience. If youโ€™re drawn […]

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Bourbon and Bellows Bring Heartfelt Acoustic Music to Bend

It’ll be the first time some local family members will see frontman Ben Macy on stage

If youโ€™re in search of a night full of good vibes and amazing music, donโ€™t miss Bourbon and Bellowsโ€™ performance at Silver Moon Brewing on Saturday, Nov. 15. Hailing from Washington State, the acoustic four-piece band blends the genres of New Orleans folk, blues and gypsy jazz to create a rich sound that will be […]

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Learning How to Listen and Reset

Redmond musician Casey Hurt releases his latest, most personal album yet

The latest album from Redmond musician Casey Hurt is an intimate portrait of the past decade involving life-changing experiences. His nephew passed away in a car crash 10 years ago. His album, โ€œBack to the Startโ€ dropped Oct. 12, the anniversary of his nephewโ€™s death. Itโ€™s Hurtโ€™s fourth solo album, and the first one released […]

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The Sounds of Yemen Are Coming to Bend

Trio El Khat is on an international tour that includes Silver Moon Brewing

What began as a few friends playing music together in the Middle East turned into an international tour with a stop at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. El Khat is a three-person minimalist band, using mostly homemade instruments. โ€œI wasn’t planning on starting a band, I was workingย on some tunes that afterwards became the first […]

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Two Decades of Joy

The Central Oregon Mastersingers have a special performance scheduled to celebrate their anniversary

The Central Oregon Mastersingers are celebrating 20 years. The choir, made up of 40 to 60 members, depending on the performance, is preparing for itโ€™s next event, โ€œRooted in Song,โ€ featuring vocalist and composer Moira Smiley. Her music is described as a blend of traditional folk, classical and jazz.   โ€œFor this concert, weโ€™ll have […]

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Travel toย Taizรฉ in France Without Leaving Town

First Thursdays with the Central Oregon Taizรฉ choir provide peace, reflection and beauty

When I entered the dimly lit St. Helen’s Hall in downtown Bend on the first Thursday of October for the monthly Taizรฉ meditation service, I was somewhat familiar with the music that originated in Taizรฉ, France. These short and melodic spiritual songs are repeated several times as instruments and perhaps a solo voice are added over the […]

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A Female Brass Band is Changing Stereotypes

Brass Queens brings sass to Silver Moon for its Pacific NW debut

The name โ€œBrass Queensโ€ represents a female brass band with attitude. The Brooklyn-based group debuted in March of 2019, chipping out a reputation in a generally male-dominated landscape, one pop-up performance at a time. Now, the band is touring nationwide, including a stop at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend on Oct. 19. โ€œA lot of […]

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