Laurel Brauns, the indie-folk singer-songwriter who was long a mainstay in Bend’s music scene, may have since moved to Portland to further explore her music career, but she hasn’t forgotten about us here in Central Oregon.
In fact, she was around just a few weeks ago to shoot this music video, directed by Far From Earth Films’ Tim Cash, for her song “Kaleidoscope Eyes.
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Think Nordic Skiing is Boring?
You’re not trying hard enough. See below, then go out with your pals and replicate.
The Blind Boys of Alabama: December show at The Tower sold out
I just got off the phone with Jimmy Carter (pictured at right), one of the founding members of the The Blind Boys of Alabama. What a great guy.
ESO and VTRN=Booty Shaking for All
Thanks VTRN and ESO.
This past Saturday marked the first show of Empty Space Orchestra’s December residency at Silver Moon.
Time-Lapse Videography is Very Cool
Finding Oregon has been making its way around the various social media sites recently, and for good reason. Beautifully shot and set to dramatic instrumental music, the video short from Uncage the Soul Productions is another reminder of the many natural wonders found in the Beaver State.
OSP reports increase in holiday DUII arrests
With the holiday's seasonal celebrations underway police are on the look out for any signs of intoxicated driving. They got off to a busy start this past weekend.
The Baja 1000 is Awesome: Short video and pictures from the 2011 off-road race
Standing near a washed-out corner somewhere near mile 600 of the 692-mile desert off-road race, we were treated to a number of enthusiastic racers roosting through the sand en route to the finish line back in Ensenada.
Approximately 200 miles south of the border in the rugged Baja Peninsula, we were celebrating the upcoming marriage of a good buddy. On Saturday we took a break from our bachelor surf expedition to enjoy the scenes below.
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After a couple days of surfing, we were plenty happy to drink some beers, play bocce ball and wait for the next racer to come blasting by. While there are plenty of popular viewing spots (mostly closer to town centers) packed with rabid race fans, we were in the middle of nowhere and these guys were stoked to see us. Our efforts were rewarded with lots of fist-pumps, waves, honks and special flashing lights.
When Helmet Cams are Awesome
I received the following email from reader Jared Leisek this morning in response to our article “Helmet Cams R Us: Sorry, but no one really wants to see your line,” found in this week’s Snowriders Guide:
“Loved your article yesterday about Helmet Cams. Hope this video passes muster for you — flying under the bridges north of Terrebonne and Smith Rock last weekend.
MusicFestNW Video Roundup
Yeah, a few days have passed since MusicFestNW, the massive music festival that takes over nearly every venue in Portland, wrapped up, but that’s how long it’s taken me to wrap my head around the awesomeness that was this fest.
While it’s impossible to make it to even half of the shows on the slate, I did my best to bounce around and capture some video evidence and here’s just a sampling.
Video: Ray LaMontagne and Brandi Carlile
Last night, things were somewhat bittersweet at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. On one hand, it was the last show of what’s been a great summer in music at the LSA, and that’s a bummer.

