If you’re anything like me, you probably choose which Bend events you’ll attend based on the music. Each year, WinterFest draws a wide array of musicians to perform outside, at night, in the cold. Lucky for us, and them, their passion and talent heat up the WinterFest stage. Before you head down to the event, […]
Some people have a soft spot for Irish accents—especially a handful of my girlfriends from high school. I’m not necessarily one of those people. What’s the point of all of this? Well, upon speaking to We Banjo 3‘s Enda Scahill, I may have changed my tune. Calling from an Irish phone number, his sweet sincerity […]
Can we change this to the anti-Valentine’s Day issue? Rather than bend to the whims of the love-centered holiday, let’s listen to indie rock songs aimed at assisting in healing from that breakup you recently experienced. If you’re mending a broken heart this V-Day, we’ve got your back. These songs span the gamut of feelings […]
There’s just something about a really great soul band. The lyrics… the music… everything comes together to connect with the human condition, and you can’t help but move. Monophonics brings its Bay Area soul funk jams to the Volcanic Theatre Pub this week, and if you haven’t heard them yet, do yourself a favor and […]
For as long as I’ve lived in Central Oregon, I’ve driven past Just Joe’s Music with curiosity. Located on the second floor of a building facing Highway 97, children and their parents looking for band instruments press a button marked #1 to get buzzed into the building. Walking up the stairs, customers see photos of […]
Les Schwab Amphitheater announced Monday morning that Steve Martin and his band the Steep Canyon Rangers are returning to Bend on July 6—along with fellow comedian Martin Short. Beloved as an actor, comedian and musician—is there anything Steve Martin can’t do? Word on the street is he’s even a nice guy to boot. Martin last […]
You’ve definitely heard Marc Cohn’s most famous song. “Then I’m walking in Memphis / Walking with my feet 10 feet off of Beale / Walking in Memphis / But do I really feel the way I feel?” Since its release in 1991, Cohn’s song has stood the test of time. In fact, two years ago, […]
Tuesday, Les Schwab Amphitheater announced that Dave Matthews Band will be headed back to Bend as a part of a massive summer tour. Dave Matthews Band announced Tuesday morning that they’ll be touring extensively in 2018—ahead of a newly announced studio album. This will be their ninth studio album, the first since “Away from the […]
When it comes to modern rockabilly music, one name stands above the rest. The Reverend Horton Heat, a stage name Jim Heath adopted back in 1985, blends elements of rockabilly, punk, country and big band to create the group’s classic sound. Fans of that old-time, ’50s sound have a friend in “The Reverend,” as he’s […]
If you haven’t heard of The Lique (pronounced The Leak), let me be the first to introduce you to your new favorite band. Based in Las Vegas, The Lique combines the talents of former University of Las Vegas jazz musicians and emcee Rasar Amani. From politically charged songs to anthems about Batman, there’s a lot […]
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