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Los Angeles rock band, Allah-Las, will play the Volcanic Theatre Pub on July 11. I spoke with singer and guitarist Miles Michaud about shaking the “surf rock” label, more world tours than he can count, and what we can do to destroy The Algorithm. the Source: You guys have been around the world a lot […]
Just six miles southwest of downtown Bend off the Cascade Lakes Highway, you will find the iconic Seventh Mountain Resort, formerly known as Inn of the Seventh Mountain. Every Friday night from late spring through August they are hosting free live music on their skating rink. With a variety of leather couches set up, and […]
When local musician and sound engineer Mari started hosting Ladies Night open mics almost three years ago, the outdoor space at Bunk+Brew was the perfect setting for her to amplify the voices of femme artists and build community. It turns out lots of folks were hungry for connection, though, and a combination of popularity and […]
Imagine this: It’s 1943, and somewhere in Nazi-occupied Europe, a group of young people huddles around a crackling radio, desperately tuning through static to catch the forbidden sounds of swing. The penalty for being caught? Imprisonment, or worse. But the music—oh, the music—was worth the risk. While many musical genres found their audiences in the […]
Lake Street Dive plays the type of music that makes you want to dance, sing, clap, and cry, all because it sounds so damned good. I spoke with keyboardist and vocalist Akie Bermiss about the band’s intention to create joy even when it feels like the world is falling apart. We also talk about Star […]
Nothing says summer in Central Oregon like live country music. On June 27, the Blacksmith Public House in Redmond is hosting an up-and-coming Christian country star, Chad Bushnell. His Christian country roots and raw storytelling mixed with the fun and welcoming atmosphere of the Blacksmith Public House make this free performance one you won’t want […]
Over the past 35 years. Barenaked Ladies has left a considerable mark on pop culture. Dip into the band’s canon and you’ll find songs that plug into generation-spanning sitcoms ranging from ’90s behemoth “Friends” (“Shoe Box”), appearing as a guest band on “90210’s” fictional Peach Pit After Dark nightclub (they played a three-song set that […]
Former lead guitarist for the Eagles, Don Felder, is coming to Hayden Homes Amphitheater June 14. I spoke with the guitar legend about adolescent band battles with the Allman Brothers, opening night at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, and if he was responsible for Tom Petty’s music career. the Source: You recently released a […]
How to describe the Musers in one sentence? Let me try: They are a quirky, uber-talented band of middle-aged hippies from Northern California who want to change the world one smile at a time, while having the best time doing it. Their songs and entertaining music videos range the gamut from silly and sweet to […]
Whether you have children or not, you have almost definitely heard the song, “Let It Go,” from the movie “Frozen.” Guess who orchestrated it? Dave Metzger. How about the Broadway version of “The Lion King?” Again, Dave. And then there’s “Mufasa,” the prequel to “The Lion King” that came out last year? He was the […]
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