“I’ve always been traveling in my life and I actually started traveling before I started playing music,” Ian Thomas, leader of Band of Drifters says. “The two have always been really integrated in my lifestyle.” As cliché as it may sound, Thomas takes the road less traveled when it comes to touring. He generally avoids […]
Alder Street Band has come a long way since the group’s inception at the Campbell Club, a student co-op near the University of Oregon in Eugene. Beginning as a like-minded gathering of musicians, the band has evolved, while still holding onto the founding philosophy of having fun playing music with friends. “We all have jobs. […]
In case you have been frozen in time for the past few months since #45 took the nation’s highest office, it’s clear the political climate in the United States has changed. With this change comes dismay from individuals on both sides of the poll booth as well as passionate responses, often taking musical form. “Everybody […]
When Sarah Clarke graduated from Portland’s Grant High School, she never imagined 10 years later she’d reconnect with old friends and form a popular soul-funk band that continues to gain respect and notoriety throughout the music industry. Clarke sang in choirs from elementary school onward, but upon graduating from high school, she didn’t think pursuing […]
Check out our digital listing with over 300+ summer music options! MAY May 26-28 Sasquatch Music Festival — Various The Gorge, George, WA May 26 The Reputation — Rock Sunriver Resort May 27 Thomas T. and The Blue Chips — Blues Sunriver Resort May 27 Music on the Water Series – Eric Leadbetter — Classic […]
Have to work Saturday? No problem. Make that coin and come back, the fest will be waiting. Have a child? Bring her—she’ll have playdates galore. Love Bluegrass/folk/Americana/yoga/silent disco/campsite jamming? You’re in luck…and that’s an understatement. 4 Peaks Music Fest is one of the most well-rounded music fests out there, and best of all – it’s […]
KICKING OFF FESTIVAL SEASON For festival fiends, the Sasquatch Music Festival in George, Wash. has been the official kickoff to summer since its inception in 2002. While in years past, Bend has benefited from festival runoff, this year you’ll have to make the trek to The Gorge Amphitheater to catch bands from this year’s lineup. […]
Where unknown bands become old friends, all in the span of a weekend It was 2006 and I was a total noob to the force that is Pickathon. I distinctly remember Scott and Seth Avett playing in the smallish Galaxy Barn, their hair bouncing as they belted out the tunes that would hurl The Avett […]
Local musicians reflect on what started it all, their first concert experiences Matthew Finfer, Downhill Ryder ”So, I was in high school and was a Black Sabbath fan as a kid. After he was fired from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne resurfaced with his own band. My first concert was “Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz” in […]
Can’t miss picks for an awesome summer of music When you’re born with the last name Pick, it’s only natural to use it in cliche ways, such as titling your selections for the raddest music to check out in Bend this summer. Here are a few of my can’t-miss picks for an awesome summer of […]
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