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.
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The Baja 1000 is Awesome: Short video and pictures from the 2011 off-road race
It’s hard to imagine a race like this existing in the U.S. of A.
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.
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When Helmet Cams are Awesome
There certainly is a time and a place for helmet cams: this is one of them.
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.
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MusicFestNW Video Roundup
Video from the 2011 MusicfestNW, with footage of Givers, Explosions in the Sky, Blind Pilot and more.
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.
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Video: Ray LaMontagne and Brandi Carlile
Ray LaMontagne and Brandi Carlile play the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon.
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.
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Video of The Shins in Bend
The Shins play a small club gig with a new lineup to prepare for Outside Lands.
I just got home a bit ago from a very sold-out appearance by The Shins at the Domino Room here in Bend and I’m pleased to say that this rehashed version of the band far exceeded my expectations.
In fact, James Mercer and crew — cheered on by an incredibly appreciative audience — looked to be in rare form with an hour-and-a-half-long set that included plenty of hits from the old days as well as a couple new tunes.
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Whisker Wars: The new reality show features plenty of Bend
A look at the new reality show Whisker Wars about competitive beard and moustache growing.
Remember last year when we devoted nearly an entire issue to beards, mustaches and the men who wear them? A year ago, Bend was hosting the Beard Team USA National Beard and Moustache Championships. And we definitely had beard fever.
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New Brett Dennen Video Features Bend, Oregon!
The video for Brett Dennen’s Comeback Kid (That’s My Dog) features some shots of people in Bend.
I was just taking a look at the new Brett Dennen video for his song “Comeback Kid (That’s My Dog)” and all of the sudden was all like, “Whoa, I think I just spotted someone I know!”
That’s because parts of the video were filmed at Dennen’s early June show at the Athletic Club of Bend, which is pretty cool. Even cooler is that the video was directed by Bend’s own Ben Moon!
Here’s the video.
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New Larry and His Flask Music Video
A look at the video for Larry and His Flask’s “Call it What You Will”
I just came across this new video for Larry and His Flask’s “Call it What You Will” (off their amazing new album — but it now) and figured I should share it. After all, this is the Summer of the Flask, as I’m calling it, seeing as how the band is tearing it up on the Warped Tour and getting bigger than ever.
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Night Ranger’s Ridiculously Awesome Music Video
In 1984, music videos were incredibly literal. Especially Night Ranger’s “Sister Christian.”
Tomorrow night a band called Night Ranger is playing at Troy Field (that park next to McMenamins that people think is a dog park but actually isn’t) and it’s for free.
Who is Night Ranger? They’re the band that sang “Sister Christian” of course! They’re also the band behind one of the most bizarre music videos of all time.
