When I first saw Oliver Stone’s 1991 psychedelic and dramatic whirlwind as a teen, “The Doors” — and the way Val Kilmer truly transcended into Jim Morrison’s spirit (and fully adopted his body and voice) — the relationship between true stories in music history and filmmaking seemed like an entirely new planet to me. I […]
Oh, Industrial Way. Our last little taste of those old industrial Bend mill vibes. Can you believe Bend used to be a mill town? I wonder what the alleged old mechanic — who housed his shop in the once-forgotten Pine Shed many moons ago — would think of all these Audis and Teslas! Although, I […]
First off, I hope everyone reading this had a chance to go to the Volcanic Theatre Pub pre-this date in history. And by that, I mean under Derek Sitter’s ownership. Founded by actors after connecting in the theatre department at Central Oregon Community College, Sitter and his student Don Tompos transformed a vacant garage next […]
The pandemic, for many touring musicians, was a rare chance to take an extended break and recharge their creative batteries. Not the Kitchen Dwellers. The Montana-based string band wanted to make a new album (which became the 2022 release “Wise River”) that made a statement about the group. “We kind of took that route in […]
Antione “DJ Yella” Carraby is not only one of the original riders of the west-coast hip-hop and gangsta rap wave, he is also a published author, key innovator and pioneer of the record-scratching technique. Oh, and what caught all y’alls’ eyes: He’s also founding member of the breakthrough rap sextet from Compton, California, the one […]
I had the privilege of stumbling upon some of the most unrecognizable local talent in December at Midtown Ballroom. It was at the first of its kind, the 2022 “Winter Gala,” put on by the Queer Creators’ Collective, a new creative collective founded by local drag queen, Caressa Banana. Minus the packed house, impeccable costumes, a […]
As Elle Woods says in the iconic early Y2K comedy, Legally Blonde, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” Well so does playing your music really loud with a tempo to wake you up. You really don’t need that second, or third, (or fourth… no shame) cup of coffee. I promise. And if you’re […]
Railroad Earth returns to Bend after a year and change. Railroad Earth’s upbeat and worldly sounds and interchanging genres — Americana-folk rock, bluegrass with deep Celtic undertones — graces our presence on the Midtown Ballroom stage Jan. 14. Its 2023 lineup — Todd Sheaffer (vocalist/guitarist/songwriter), Tim Carbone (violinist/vocalist), John Skehan (mandolinist), Carey Harmon (drummer/vocalist), Dave […]
Ranking the best music of the year is kind of funny — mainly because anyone can dispute your opinion, and well, they’d be right, too! Which is cool—always enjoy what you like. And yet, I’m going to do it anyway. But first, a note. This is my last story covering music for the Source Weekly […]
It’s not even 2023, and the concert lineup keeps getting better and better with many musicians trying to stop in Bend on tour. Is it the breathtaking location, with the river and snow-capped surrounding mountains? The growth of the city? The outdoor opportunities? The sunny days? Whatever it is, Bend is bringing in some big […]
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