Just announced! Grammy Award Winner Ray LaMontagne teams up with Neko Case to tour the U.S.—making a stop in Bend at Les Schwab this May. F ans may already know of the release of LaMontagne’s seventh album, “Part of The Life,” May 18. However, some of you may not know, starting today through March 4 […]
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Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton return to Bend
Rock music icons to play Les Schwab Amphitheater
Steve Miller and Peter Frampton are joining forces for another summer tour—and they’re making a stop in Bend. The Steve Miller Band, an integral part of the San Francisco music scene in the late ’60s, shook up American culture with their blend of psychedelic blues and Americana roots. Fun fact: Les Paul was Miller’s godfather, […]
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Steve Martin is back!
Steve Martin, Martin Short and the Steep Canyon Rangers headed to Bend
Les Schwab Amphitheater announced Monday morning that Steve Martin and his band the Steep Canyon Rangers are returning to Bend on July 6—along with fellow comedian Martin Short. Beloved as an actor, comedian and musician—is there anything Steve Martin can’t do? Word on the street is he’s even a nice guy to boot. Martin last […]
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Dave Matthews Band and Jethro Tull headed to Bend
Dave Matthews Band announces 2018 summer tour
Tuesday, Les Schwab Amphitheater announced that Dave Matthews Band will be headed back to Bend as a part of a massive summer tour. Dave Matthews Band announced Tuesday morning that they’ll be touring extensively in 2018—ahead of a newly announced studio album. This will be their ninth studio album, the first since “Away from the […]
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Bring Your Dancin’ Boots
Bend’s Dry Canyon Stampede fills the void where a country western dance band had been missing
Two years ago Kurt Silva was playing solo gigs around town. Venues in the area were looking to book a country western band and asked Silva if he could recommend one. At that time, a country western dance band couldn’t be found in Central Oregon. Silva, a seasoned guitarist and vocalist, took it upon himself […]
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Say What? Coolio Cooks Up WinterFest Gig
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 […]
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Into the Light
One-man band McDougall talks darkness and light on his latest album
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 […]
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Nonprofit Champion: Ann Richardson
Managing director of the Sisters Folk Festival, helping bring music to children in the community
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. […]
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Coolio headed to Bend
Popular ’90s rapper to play 2018 Oregon WinterFest
Oregon WinterFest is a three day festival taking place Feb. 12-16.
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Jazz drummer Ari Hoenig stops in Bend
Book this show now so you don’t miss out: Ari Hoenig Trio Nov. 11
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 […]
