You may recognize Trevor Martell and Jason Allenby from their days in local Bend band Patrimony. With their latest project, they may not want you to see their faces, but they do want you to experience how they’ve grown musically since departing for Music City, aka Nashville, Tenn. While Patrimony has parted ways, two of […]
Pepper and Tribal Seeds Sept 13 ROCK — On their latest album, “Ohana,” Pepper reconnects with their Hawaiian roots. The band, which originally formed in Kona, Hawaii, relocated to Southern California in 1999 and has since taken the mainland by storm. Pepper infuses rock with reggae, ska and dub to create relaxing, yet upbeat jams. […]
This year, 4 Peaks Music Festival promises a the family-friendly fest environment on a grander scale than in years past. Moving to a new venue at Stevenson Ranch, expect grander views, bigger grassy fields, a larger late night tent, great selection of vendors and an impressive selection of musicians from across the globe. You’re already […]
“I’ve always been traveling in my life and I actually started traveling before I started playing music,” Ian Thomas, leader of Band of Drifters says. “The two have always been really integrated in my lifestyle.” As cliché as it may sound, Thomas takes the road less traveled when it comes to touring. He generally avoids […]
Alder Street Band has come a long way since the group’s inception at the Campbell Club, a student co-op near the University of Oregon in Eugene. Beginning as a like-minded gathering of musicians, the band has evolved, while still holding onto the founding philosophy of having fun playing music with friends. “We all have jobs. […]
In case you have been frozen in time for the past few months since #45 took the nation’s highest office, it’s clear the political climate in the United States has changed. With this change comes dismay from individuals on both sides of the poll booth as well as passionate responses, often taking musical form. “Everybody […]
When I first heard Lillie Lemon, I couldn’t have been more excited for this band to come to Bend. A hybrid lying somewhere between Chvrches and Purity Ring, Lillie Lemon specializes in lyrically-driven electro-pop with beautiful female vocals. The duo, which consists of Lillie Lemon and Erica Wobbles (who’s also known as Eric), creates electronic […]
If you ask Downhill Ryder founding member and guitarist Matthew Finfer, it’s the curse of the album release. On Wednesday, May 24, local roots-rockers Downhill Ryder release their second album, “The Big One.” The accompanying party has dual purposes though, as it will also be lead vocalist Kim Kelley’s final performance with the band before […]
“I revel in examples of true love,” Eric Tollefson confides during our most recent interview. “Maybe not from a jealous standpoint, but almost from a jealous standpoint, because when you see it work and you see the support that goes both ways, I think it’s one of the most beautiful things on the planet.” Tollefson […]
Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones knows the blues. When you talk to him, there’s no need for Google, as Jones is a walking encyclopedia of the history of rhythm and blues, from the major and minor players to dates and regional styles. Not only can he describe the differences between each of the styles, he can […]
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