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As Bend continues to grow, the city attracts bigger-name performers, as well as more unique talents that may not have come in the past. Fortunately for people in Central Oregon, this area is on Dirtwire’s radar. Fans have the pleasure of welcoming them back to the Volcanic Theatre Pub this week, bringing a blend of […]
In honor of the Local Music Issue, we’ve created this handy list of the local musicians you can check out in Bend. Did we miss someone? Email anne@bendsource.com to get on our local music radar! Allan Byer Project — Americana. Alovitamin — Eclectic rock. AM Clouds — Indie rock. a.m. interstate — Southern rock. Appaloosa […]
Another Friday has arrived — quick, make plans! If you’re getting antsy this afternoon at the office, why not bug out early to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sisters Farmers Market? Friday, Aug. 17, local Americana band Appaloosa will be recording their fourth album live at the market. Formed in 2013 by husband and […]
What the hell is “Americana” and why is it something we use to describe things? Does it mean that something is intrinsically “American?” I know when the word is used to describe music it means a hodgepodge of folk, country, blues, bluegrass, rock and R&B, but isn’t that just spouting off different genres of music […]
Folk artist Robert Earl Keen is coming to the Tower Theatre
The road has long represented a cherished lifestyle for Ian and Teague Alexy of Minnesota folk duo Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank. Now it is a necessity for their survival as musicians as well. In 2005, after a move from New Jersey to Minneapolis, the brothers decided to combine their solo musical talents into a […]
The dusty, dreamy rock and roll of Jeff Crosby and the Refugees isn’t dismissible or fluffy, although the Americana-rooted songs could as easily fit into a glowing ’90s alt-rock radio lineup as a dingy, sticky-floored dive bar. The Springsteen-esque songs delve deeply into the core of personal turmoil, blue-collar lifestyles and nomadic tendencies. From the […]
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