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No, You’re a Stoopidhead

The co-founder of Slightly Stoopid reflects on 25 years of jamming with friends and fans

Miles Doughty was getting things ready for a family Fourth of July beach day when he called in for this interview. By the time this runs he’ll have had an awesome day on the beach, boarded a plane to Germany to play SummerJam festival and then will have flown back to play at the KettleHouse […]

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Sounds of Oregon

On Elisha David’s new album, the artist takes inspiration directly from the roots of the Beaver State

The opening track to Elisha David‘s new album is titled “McMinnville, 1950.” It’s a significant moment in time for the fact that some of the most polarizing UFO photographs in history were taken that year. Later on the album there’s a song titled, “Plain Feather (And the Elk Spirit of Lost Lake),” which recalls the […]

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Meekoh is Finding His Way

The singer-songwriter returns to Bend for a July 4 show, with a new project underway

Calling from a coffee shop in West Hollywood, Meekoh Martinez tells me how Bend is still his favorite place in the world. The singer-songwriter originally left to pursue his music career, but those Bend roots are still helping Martinez discover himself musically. “I’ve spent the last two or three years just writing as much as […]

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Artist Fact Sheet: Trombone Shorty

The 33-year-old musician brings the soul of New Orleans to Bend

Funky times are ahead at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue come to Bend July 5 to get the summer popping. In New Orleans, and Louisiana in general, music is a part of the culture that flows as freely as air. On two separate occasions during interviews this year, artists have […]

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Source Material

A few of music’s infectious highlights from the month of June to keep you plugged in

Local’s Bin: Groovasaur EP The debut project from Bend’s Groovasaur slightly reminds me of the soundtrack to Spyro The Dragon โ€” which is probably my favorite video game soundtrack of all time (If you didn’t know, it was actually scored by The Police’s Stuart Copeland). One reason is its mystical cover, and the other is […]

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Loving his Large Band

By the end of his Amphitheater show, Lyle Lovett wants you to know more about each of his (many) touring musicians

This summer, Lyle Lovett is once again doing an extensive tour of the U.S. This means he gets to experience one of his favorite aspects of being a musician on a nightly basis.    “I just appreciate them so much,” Lovett said of his touring musicians, which over the years he has deployed in various configurations, […]

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It’s in Their Blood

Ahead of their show at 4 Peaks, Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers talks about growing up in a musical family

Last year The Wood Brothers received a Grammy nomination for best Americana Album with the band’s project, “One Drop Of Truth.” While the groupโ€”formed by brothers Oliver and Chris Wood and Jano Rixโ€”is well known for its talent, that was the first time their music was recognized on that level. Even still, the band has […]

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Four Picks for 4 Peaks

The Source’s music writer calls out some acts you need to see

Music festivals are flooded with talentโ€”so much so that it’s often hard to figure out who you actually need to see. With the 2019 4 Peaks music festival coming up this weekend, the Source wanted to make sure we had you covered. Here’s a list of some of the acts you might not be super […]

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AUSTN Coming Home

The 16-year-old singer is fresh off his debut EP and ready for Bendites to hear his music

Austin Brown loves Bend. While he spends a lot of time in L.A. now, chasing his passions, his hometown and state remain special to him. This much is reflected in his music. “I think just the whole cultureโ€”in Bend especiallyโ€”Oregon in general, is just very laid back. It’s just relaxing, carefree. You do your work, […]

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Band Fact Sheet: The National Reserve

These alternative rockers earned their stripes from a bar in Brooklyn

The National Reserve possesses a brand of rock, country and soul that is moving and powerful in its vast sound. While the group has seen a variety of member changes over the years, it seems that in the current lineup they have found a completeness that probably won’t change anytime soon. When listening to The […]

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