Odds are you’ve probably heard of Cloverdayle. Maybe you went to Bend High School with singer Rachel Hamar. Or maybe you saw them open for country superstar Jason Aldean at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in 2009. Me, I caught them performing at a Christmas party, of all things. The country music duo, which consists of […]
Earlier this year, we profiled several of Bend’s live music promoters. This week, we step even deeper into the musical ether, looking at the recording culture in Bend. These are just two of the recording studios making musical magic in Bend. The Firing Room You may recognize Dayne Wood as the drummer for local rock […]
Country music generally isn’t my forte. My experience with it centers on Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, two of my dad’s favorite artists. In speaking with country crooner Corey Smith, it became apparent that country music wasn’t his first love either—but with time came a growing affection. “When I was starting out, I never thought […]
C ertain names and faces have made an impression in the Oregon music scene—and Robert Wynia and his band Floater may be one of the most recognizable. Wynia and Floater recently celebrated an induction into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, a big honor by any standard. “I really didn’t see it coming,” Wynia says […]
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out! Remember this guy? How could you not? Coolio is firmly cemented in ’90s pop culture. Not only did he give us the 1996 rap anthem and Grammy-winning “Gangsta’s Paradise,” but many of us who grew up in the ’90s will remember his theme song to Nickelodeon’s […]
B lind Pilot’s Israel Nebeker sings with a silky smooth voice that has a way of drawing you in. That, paired with a pop-meets-folk-rock style and soulful lyrics, makes for one of the most romantic bands to come out of Oregon—or even the country. When “Three Rounds and a Sound” plays, music lovers stop. And […]
A fter this summer’s smoke and fires, you may have been wondering how the cancellation of this year’s Sister Folk Festival affects the organization’s wider community efforts. For Managing Director Ann Richardson, the outlook still looks bright for the festival—as well as the community outreach programs that help the children of Sisters and Central Oregon. […]
Y ou’ve likely seen or at least heard of Scott McDougall, as the Portland artist frequently visits Bend. This fall, you can catch him touring in support of his latest album, “Reaching for Some Light.” Most of the time, when you read a story in a paper such as this, you get the story, but […]
Oregon WinterFest is a three day festival taking place Feb. 12-16.
Prepare for a night of smooth jazz from one of the most respected contemporary artists in the jazz world on Sat., Nov. 11. Ari Hoenig, jazz drummer virtuoso, was born into an accomplished musical family. His father is a conductor and classical music singer, his mother a violinist and pianist. He picked up piano and violin at […]
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