Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. Puccini’s La Boheme March 10-11 Whether you’re a seasoned opera buff or not, La Boheme is one of the oldest and most quintessential works in the genre. And you’re in luck, because it comes to Redmond this March! Brought to you through a collaboration from OperaBend, […]
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Protest Songs
Political turmoil yields great music
A glass cage of emotion, you say? There’s a reason the best songs are usually about breakups, hardships or hey, tough political times. Political injustice and activism have long inspired musicians to produce important songs that still resonate long after the turmoil is over. Using music as a tool for protest isn’t anything new—but with […]
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Yellow Jackets
The Yellowjackets buzz by for some Riverhouse Jazz
The Yellowjackets have been together for decades, and while some of their line-up has changed multiple times over, their sound has stayed remarkably consistent. Formed in 1977 and originally known as the Robben Ford Group, the Los Angeles jazz group has released 26 albums since 1981, and has won numerous Grammy awards. The original lineup […]
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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS
4 Peaks Music Festival Lineup & More
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. 4 Peaks Music Festival June 15 – 18 FESTIVAL — Jam band and new grass enthusiasts rejoice! Your local go-to festival is celebrating its 10th year by announcing a stellar lineup that includes 90s progressive rock greats, moe. and Americana-bluegrass favorites, Railroad Earth. Expect the sets […]
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Anything but Leftover
These days, there’s a freshness to the jammy, jazzy bluegrass of Leftover Salmon
Leftover Salmon has spent the last 27-some years amalgamating. On New Year’s Eve 1989, Vince Herman’s the Salmon Heads haphazardly joined forces with Drew Emmitt’s The Left Hand String Band, a momentous event that merged Herman’s old-timey, Cajun-and zydeco-inspired jug band with the progressive bluegrass stylings of Emmitt. Although unplanned, the pair immediately felt an […]
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A Winter of Great Music
WinterFest’s lineup offers a little
something for everyone
A quick glance at the events calendar for any given weekend typically reveals one thing: We have a lot of options for music on the regular in Central Oregon. At the upcoming Oregon WinterFest, however, you won’t have to venture from one side of the city to the other to see lots of great acts […]
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Space Ace
Rock legend Ace Frehley set to shred the Tower
The first time I saw KISS on TV they scared the hell out of me—which might have been the point. They were sort of the boogeyman to me for many years and, even though the personas of The Starchild (Paul Stanley), The Demon (Gene Simmons), Space Ace (Ace Frehley) and The Catman (Peter Criss) aren’t […]
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Gung Ho for Shows 1/25-2/1
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. February 6 Ace Frehley of Kiss CLASSIC ROCK— A founding member of the iconic and revered hard rock band Kiss, Ace Frehley, plays a solo show, stripped from the face paint. A classic rock legend in the music scene since the early ’70s, Frehley has probably […]
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Picking with Friends
Cascade Crescendo is changing the way you think about bluegrass
Shattering the traditional notion of bluegrass while still honoring its traditions, Cascade Crescendo embraces high energy and brings an outstanding show to the Volcanic on Jan. 29. “We love it when crowds are up dancing and having a good time,” says lead vocalist Hunter White. “We try and keep things upbeat.” Formed in 2013, the […]
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Favor the Brave
Fortune’s Folly keeps the dream of alt-rock alive
You might not have heard of Fortune’s Folly, but you will. Coming out of Eugene, the band will give you the warm and fuzzy (guitar) feeling of those mid-90s female fronted alt-rock bands like The Breeders and No Doubt. There are also touches of Hole, The Cardigans and Garbage but without ever aping any other […]
