Los Angeles rock band, Allah-Las, will play the Volcanic Theatre Pub on July 11. I spoke with singer and guitarist Miles Michaud about shaking the “surf rock” label, more world tours than he can count, and what we can do to destroy The Algorithm. the Source: You guys have been around the world a lot […]
Allah-Las Brings the Sand, Sun, and Sounds of SoCal to Bend
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Bryan Bielanski Loves Tacos and Bend
Catching Bryan Bielanski in one place can be a difficult feat. He is on tour about 49 weeks a year, playing shows all over (and I mean ALL over) the U.S. and Europe. As a one-man band, he is on a mission to bring his Super Happy Fun Time albums I-IV to as many people […]
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“I Hear Thunder”
It’s the kind of music industry story that dates back to the earliest days of regional rock ‘n’ roll — but with a twist. In the early ’90s, aspiring Cajun roots-rock musician Tab Benoit signed his first music industry contract. Barely out of his teens, he had no idea he was locking himself into a […]
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Cascade Equinox Festival
Brace yourselves, music lovers! As it kicks off its third year, Cascade Equinox Festival is preparing for its most electrifying edition yet, making its triumphant return to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this September. Celebrated for its diverse programming and captivating experiences, the festival takes an exciting, fresh direction in 2025, pivoting toward a […]
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I Want My Cannabis Social Lounge!
As Oregon hits the 10-year mark this month for its Adult Use cannabis program, the most frustrating aspect is where within Pacific Wonderland one may legally consume cannabis. The short answer is within your home, or front/back yard, provided you have a fence or other view blocking structures. This is to prevent those under the […]
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The Extinction of Awe
I don’t think this is much of a hot take, but here we go anyway: the only good Jurassic movies are the first two, the ones directed by Spielberg. I get that “Jurassic Park III,” “Jurassic World,” “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Jurassic World: Dominion” have their fans and I’m sure that if you were a […]
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Formulaic One
There’s nothing really that wrong with “F1,” the new film from Joseph Kosinski, the mastermind behind “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Tron: Legacy” and a few other films without colons. As someone with less than zero interest in Formula One racing, I found myself invested in the story, while still wishing the film would paint outside the […]
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Annual Music on The Green Event Kicks Off Summer in Redmond
Redmond’s annual summer concert series, Music on the Green, kicked off on June 25, with several more shows on the horizon. This year, the concert series will take place at a new venue – American Legion Park – while still offering the same family-friendly, block party atmosphere. The concerts take place on alternating Wednesday evenings, […]
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Bend Dirt Fest
Let’s talk dirty. The inaugural Bend Dirt Fest, organized by longtime endurance event director Mike Ripley and his company, Mudslinger Events, rolls into town on Friday, July 12, offering a mix of trail running, gravel grinding, and mountain biking fun—with a distinct local vibe. The Bend Dirt Fest is a spiritual successor to one of […]
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New Downhill Mountain Bike Trails
Work is underway for a new mountain biking playground. Wanoga Downhill trails are being crafted by the Central Oregon Trail Alliance with input from some elite athletes including Carson Storch, a world-class freeride and slopestyle mountain biker as well as Dusty Wygle, a high-flying freeride mountain biker known for daring tricks. The trails are near […]