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4 Peaks Picks

Who to see this week at the 4 Peaks Music Festival? Check out a few of our faves
Anne Pick

With an incredible forecast on the horizon, there may be no better place to spend the weekend in Central Oregon than at the 4 Peaks Music Festival at Stevenson Ranch. The festival brings together local, regional and nationally touring musicians, also delivering activities for kids, yoga and an after-hours silent disco. We listened to many […]

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Comfortable in Identity

The Slocan Ramblers bring their bluegrass jams to Bend for the first Pickin’ & Paddlin’ of the season
Anne Pick

It wouldn’t be summer in Bend without Pickin’ & Paddlin’—and it wouldn’t be Pickin’ & Paddlin‘ without all-star pickers playing traditional bluegrass. Now in its 11th year, the series began with a couple kayakers creating music on the back deck of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe after a long day on the river. The event […]

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The Right Thing

Michalis Patterson uses his music to provide an outlet for those suffering from addiction, depression and mental health issues
Anne Pick

At 21 years old, Michalis (pronounced Mik-all-is) Patterson has lived more life than some people who are well into their retirement years. The Bend native graduated at age 16, foregoing a scholarship to nursing school to pursue his love of playing music around the globe. Patterson performed at the Sisters Folk Fest at age 16. […]

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End of an Era

Trailer 31 celebrates the release of its second album with a final performance
Anne Pick

Dustin Byers and Joel Chadd were first introduced over the phone. Chadd’s twin sister, Rebecca, went to college with Byers and the two have been longtime friends. Rebecca thought the two would hit it off, and that led to what would one day become the Bend-based band, Trailer 31. Byers says the real crux of […]

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Celebrating Nature

Survivorman Les Stroud releases his new album in Bend with a concert and outdoor adventures
Anne Pick

You may recognize musician, filmmaker and survival expert Les Stroud from his hit television series “Survivorman.” In addition to embracing nature in his screen career, Stroud draws from the blues, folk and acoustic genres to reflect the spirit of adventure in music. Stroud celebrates the release of his latest album, “Bittern Lake,” by bringing people […]

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Out of this World

King Black Acid blends psychedelic and space rock while focusing on the craft of songwriting
Anne Pick

Daniel John Riddle has been writing, recording and releasing music under the band name King Black Acid since the early ’90s, coming of age in Portland during a pivotal time in music, and sharing the stage with Nirvana and GWAR. Over the years, Riddle has developed a different point of view about the band, seeing […]

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Swiss Rockabilly

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion brings its expansive sound to Bend during their first tour of the U.S.
Anne Pick

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion doesn’t have a sound typical of other bands you see coming through Bend. The musically diverse four-piece band from Switzerland features the vocals of Italian-Swiss singer, Emanuela Hutter, blending an upbeat, raucous rockabilly style with blues, surf rock, swing and country styles to create a sound decisively its own. Hutter and […]

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Operation: Music Maker

The anatomy of a musician includes passion, perseverance and a lot more
Anne Pick

I‘ve had an undying love for music since I first heard No Doubt’s “Tragic Kingdom” album back in the ’90s. Since then, I’ve wondered: what makes a good musician? What characteristics do most musicians share? Essentially, what’s the anatomy—physical or otherwise—of a musician? After speaking with hundreds of musicians over the years, I’ve learned a […]

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Low Key Crooner

Ray LaMontagne kicks off the season at the Schwab, with special guest Neko Case
Dave Gil de Rubio

Pretension, flash and lack of substance seem to be the calling card for so much of what passes for musical talent nowadays.  If this is what you might come to expect from Ray LaMontagne, look elsewhere. Ever since he burst on the scene with his 2004 debut, “Trouble,” the soft-spoken singer-songwriter has carved out an […]

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Pick’s Picks

The Source’s music writer makes her top live music choices for Summer 2018
Anne Pick

May 30 Ray LaMontagne, Neko Case Les Schwab Amphitheater A couple years ago my roommate and I drove to Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore. to catch Ray LaMontagne. Needless to say, we were not disappointed, and you won’t be, either. With this season’s show including Neko Case, there’s even more reason to be excited. LaMontagne’s new […]

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