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Robinson in the House

Emily Scott Robinson, playing at a local House Concert series, talks about landing on a Spotify playlist and refining her craft as a songwriter
Anne Pick

I discovered the music of Emily Scott Robinson while listening to the “Vintage Vibes” playlist on Spotify. The tagline of the playlist, “Old makes New,” doesn’t necessarily tell you what to expect. Robinson and others on the playlist display a variety of styles, but lean toward folk and old-school country. Robinson brands her style of […]

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Pick’s Bend Roots Picks

Who to check out during this weekend’s Bend Roots Revival
Anne Pick

Friday Third Seven Odds are, you’ve seen Billy Mickelson’s band Third Seven perform at some point over the course of the last decade or so—be it when he’s accompanying a yoga class or rocking out at one of Bend’s favorite music venues. Third Seven will sway your opinions on the way the cello is used […]

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Jamming in North Lake County

Christmas Valley Music Festival supports children’s charities in a beautiful minimalist setting
Anne Pick

B en Rougeou, a talented bass player from New Orleans who played with a band called Ma Fondue, loved the Christmas Valley Music Festival. Last year, suffering from cancer, he made the trip out. He got out of bed, sat on his chair, played the concert, and at the end of the night, stood up […]

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Musical Best Friends

Larry and His Flask, Woebegon and now, Regal Manner.
Anne Pick

Ian Cook and Andrew Carew are two busy dudes. In case you don’t recognize those names, they’re two-fifths of Bend favorites Larry and His Flask, half of Woebegone and the dynamic duo that makes up freshly formed Regal Manner. I recently sat down with the two in Cook’s home studio for a conversation about being […]

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Vast Spirit

Indubious releases its 4th album, “From Zero,” focusing on gratitude; not expectation.
Anne Pick

U sually for these interviews, I call a musician and we chat on the phone. I hear bits and pieces of where they are and what they’re doing, be it in a crowded van cruising down the highway or in the peaceful recluse of their own homes. But what I really love is talking to […]

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Stoopid Summer

Slightly Stoopid embodies the sounds of summer, making for a party that’s anything but stupid
Anne Pick

Some bands are engineered for summertime and outdoor amphitheaters—and this is one of them. It’s hard to imagine seeing Slightly Stoopid inside when their surf-rock-meets-reggae-meets-hip-hop sound has that built-in summer party vibe. It’s no wonder the band kicks off its 11th year headlining venues such as the Les Schwab Amphitheater. “It’s just kind of been […]

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Source Spotlight: Geoff Frank

Owner of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
Avatar photo Richard Sitts

It’s one of those phrases that many have defiantly declared, sarcastically uttered, or just merely wished were true: “Living the dream.” For Geoff Frank, owner/operator of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, it appears to simply be a fact—though he was reluctant to concede it during our interview. We sat down early on a Friday afternoon […]

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Covering the Hits

UB40 play Bend—covering all their hits
Alan Sculley

Ali Campbell, Mickey Virtue and Astro are hardly the only musicians to have had to try to continue a music career while trying to lay claim to a famous band name. They currently tour and record under the name UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Mickey & Astro – a move necessitated by the presence of another […]

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Into the Ether

B.o.B. starts his own label and completes his “Elements” series with new album, “Ether”
Anne Pick

Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., professionally known as B.o.B., has had an interesting career thus far. The 28-year-old rapper dropped out of high school in the ninth grade, selling his first beat that same year. Though his first studio album, “The Adventures of Bobby Ray,” didn’t debut until 2010, the rapper has been garnering attention since […]

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Playing with Friends

Thrice joins Deftones and Rise Against on tour and they don’t have to worry about rockstar egos
Anne Pick

Fans of alt-metal, post-hardcore and experimental rock have more to celebrate on the 4th of July than just U.S. independence. This year, Deftones, Rise Against and Thrice, who’ve all been in action for nearly or over 20 years separately, combine forces for one of the most anticipated rock tours of the summer. The Source recently […]

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