Last year’s Make-A-Band event was a huge deal for Central Oregon. There wasn’t quite anything like that in town before and it teamed up some of the most ridiculously talented producers and musicians in the region. To recap, the series invited local musicians to perform at one of six events at Silver Moon Brewing. Producers […]
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Gung Ho For Shows 12/21-12/28
Book these tickets now so you don’t miss out! January 19 Robert Earl Keen MUSIC—Acclaimed alternative country singer Robert Earl Keen makes his way back to Bend to promote his new album, “Live Dinner Reunion.” In 1996 Keen recorded “No. 2 Live Dinner” at the famous John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas. Twenty […]
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Ski Town, USA
Crow’s Feet Commons brings back the party
Aprés Ski is defined as “the social activities and entertainment following a day of skiing.” That’s still somewhat a thing as people hook up for food and brew somewhere warm and talk about their day, but the act of aprés ski used to be much more of an event. David Marchi, the curator of Crow’s […]
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Behind the Mask
Patrimony becomes Faceless
Patrimony was one of Bend’s best local bands for years before its members hit the road and headed to Nashville. For the seven years they resided in Bend, they performed over 300 shows across 17 states and grew the reputation for being a band not to miss. Patrimony sounded just as confident, whether they were […]
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Show Preview: Reggae Star Mykal Rose in Bend 1/19
Mykal Rose, an icon of reggae music, will be at The Capitol on Jan 19.
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Show Preview: Robert Earl Keen at the Tower 1/19
Robert Earl Keen’s guitar gently weeps
Folk artist Robert Earl Keen is coming to the Tower Theatre
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Channeling NOLA’s Juju
Portland’s MarchFourth mixes funky big band vibes with a carnival spectacle
Propelled by an eccentricity that is uniquely Portland, MarchFourth has always been fueled by the magic of New Orleans. The city “has been in our DNA since the band’s inception,” yet “in a spiritual sense more than musical sense,” explains founding member and band leader John Averill. With more than a dozen members—musical or otherwise—on […]
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Old Souls and Royal Jelly
Two very different bands equal one major show
At first glance, Marty O’Reilly and Royal Jelly Jive don’t have much in common. O’Reilly and his band the Old Soul Orchestra are introspective with their music constantly building in intensity and emotion. Their records sound like the scores to beautiful noir masterpieces that have never been made. Royal Jelly Jive, meanwhile, sounds like a […]
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2016 Can Go to Hell: Balle Erotique Show Preview
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am very ready to celebrate the passing of 2016 with two giant middle fingers and a glass of bourbon so large it borders on cartoonish. Say goodbye to a year featuring the death of about two dozen of the greatest minds, actors and musicians in […]
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Gung Ho For Shows 11/30-12/7
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December 17 The Trail Band MUSIC—Celebrating its 25th year, The Trail Band is an eight-piece ensemble of talented singers, including Quarterfalsh’s Rindy Ross, and musicians playing brass and string instruments. With influences of country, folk, bluegrass, blues and early jazz, The Trail Band encompasses the holiday spirit in a more traditional Oregon style. Book these […]
