Classical pianist Hunter Noack is traveling to some of the most peaceful and scenic locations in the west for concerts. The “In a Landscape” series takes classical music into the wild. Noack is performing at three locations in Central Oregon. His 1912 Steinway Model D concert grand piano is hauled on a flatbed trailer. Audience […]
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Albert Lee is Going to “Lay It Down”
The British rock guitarist is coming to the Tower Theatre
Over the many decades Albert Lee has been strapping on an axe, he’s earned the nickname Mr. Telecaster. As one of England’s pre-eminent country-rock guitarists, Lee has been plugging in with his trusty Fender as a member of Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band, doing a five-year stint as a sideman for Eric Clapton and as a musical […]
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D/L Sextet Coming to Bookshop Cafe
Jazz upstairs at our beloved Dudley's? Yes, please!
The D/L Sextet, a project conceived and co-led by pianist Ruthie Dineen of the Bay Area and bassist Andrew Lion, formerly of California and now a Bend resident, promises to be something quite unique. They play a style of jazz that is original, forward-thinking and not the standard fare. It’s a genre they describe as […]
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Inaugural Bend Blues Fest
The longest day of the year will jam into the night
This year the summer solstice will be filled with the blues. Silver Moon Brewing is hosting its first Bend Blues Fest on June 21. Two outdoor stages will feature a lineup of local musicians starting at 2pm. Last October, Silver Moon launched a monthly Blues Revival after a regular performer at Sunday night open mic […]
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Sting 3.0
An Englishman in Bend
Sting kicked off a two-night stop in Bend with an SOS from “Message in a Bottle.” With no opening act, the legend stepped onto the stage at 7:14pm Sunday, May 25. For nearly two and a half hours, he sang 18 of his greatest hits plus an encore. Sting 3.0 is a trio. The 17-time Grammy […]
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Laid-Back Legend
James Taylor kicks off a long summer lineup of music
James Taylor eased us into the summer concert series at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend Monday, May 19. Just before 8pm, he casually strolled onto stage, picked up his guitar, sat on a stool and began singing “Wandering,” a folk song he wrote in 1975. The audience was bundled in coats, hats and gloves as […]
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Van Cliburn Winning Pianist Coming to Sunriver
Medalist from prestigious piano competition to play two concerts this summer
During this year’s Sunriver Music Festival, listeners will be treated to amazing performers, diverse compositions and a dynamic, creative driving force behind it all. One of the most thrilling aspects of this year’s festival is that a newly awarded medalist from the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will be announced on June 7, and this […]
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Sonic Journeys, Evolving Sounds
Khruangbin is coming to Bend May 28
Khruangbin (pronounced KRUNG-BIN) in Thai means airplane. It’s also the name of the mostly instrumental trio that has been making major waves ever since releasing its 2015 debut, “The Universe Smiles Upon You.” Made up of bassist Laura Lee, drummer Donald “DJ” Johnson and guitarist Mark Speer, the threesome’s ethereal sound has wide-reaching influences ranging […]
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The War and Treaty
Country Music with Soul
To many, country music conjures up the image of rednecks in pickup trucks, drinking whiskey and singing about heartbreak. Yet, country music actually represents a blend of folk, Western and blues music from the Southern United States. Stylistically, these forms were deeply influenced by Black spirituals and work songs, while the lyrics reflected the trials […]
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All-Time Great Bassist Coming to Bend
Five-Time Grammy winner Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers Will Play at the Volcanic
One of the world’s all-time great bass players is coming to Bend. Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers will play at the Volcanic Theatre Pub on May 10. I spoke with five-time Grammy award winner Victor Wooten and Wooten brothers Regi, Roy, and Joseph about six decades of making music together, how George Clinton and […]