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Folks who attended last year’s HomeGrown will remember then-nascent cowpunk band Jackrat. The local trio, who trade in bluegrass-heavy indie rock landscapes, had just released its self-titled debut EP. The crowd was sparse — but enthusiastic. “Trent from Palo Sopraño came up. He was stoked,” says drummer Eric Niziol. In the time since, Niziol, Kevin […]

Larkspur Stand was born on a front porch in the east Bend neighborhood known as Larkspur, the band’s namesake. What started as a few friends casually jamming out together eventually grew as more neighbors joined and merged talents to create the band’s current crew. The five-person band includes instruments like guitar, banjo, drums, an upright […]

With a garage rock-flavored style, tight rhythms and alt rock flair, Cptn Over is the kind of band that thrives on energy and good vibes all around. The Bend-based rock band blends psychedelic tones with raw garage rock grit, creating an electrifying sound that’s loud, loose and undeniably fun. The group is made up of […]

POWDR Corp., the current owner of Mt. Bachelor, announced on April 4 that it will keep the resort. The decision comes after the company announced in August that it would sell four of its resorts, including Mt. Bachelor. “There are numerous factors involved in evaluating a sale. After considering all facts and circumstances, POWDR has […]

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit, according to an April 1 press release. Based on current rates, out-of-state visitors pay $12.50 per day, or $37.50 for an annual parking permit. The change would begin July 1, if […]

If a bacon, egg and cheese Hot Pocket is the Cadbury Egg of breakfast pastries, Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery’s bacon, egg and cheese pocket is the Fabergé egg. On a recent morning in the bakery off Newport Avenue, owner Katy Clabough made mention of the skyrocketing price of eggs. Would all of Nancy P’s […]

A local group is working toward creating a tool library in Bend, offering a simple way for residents to utilize a variety of tools for their DIY home improvements, yard work or other projects. Tool libraries typically work like traditional libraries, but instead of books, they lend out home-repair and gardening tools free of charge. Bend […]