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New on the Bend-Block

Faded Rituals makes its electronic-music debut with “Summertime Forever”

Hearing about new bands or artists in Central Oregon is the best news. So when Faded Rituals reached out to introduce its musical project and first single, this music writer was stoked. Faded Rituals is a duo made up of Nick Byron Campbell and Kevin Theodore. As Campbell tells it, the two started making music […]

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First, Drive-in Movies. Now, Drive-in Concerts

Thump Coffee show includes performances from Redwood Son, Jeshua Marshall and Matt Puccio Jr.

We’ve covered all year long how the pandemic has forced artists and venues to get creative with programmingโ€”and this week might be a good time to check out one of those special shows. On Friday, Going Left presents a Drive-In Fest at Thump Coffee (on York), featuring three acts: Redwood Son, Jeshua Marshall and Matt […]

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Working with the Spirit of the Times

The 14th annual Bend Roots Revival is a go—but the locals’ music fest is seeing changes in this pandemic year

News flash: Bend Roots Revival, the city’s locals’ music festival, is happening this year, even amid the pandemic. While it won’t be entirely the same, the changes the popular local music showcase is making means more people just may be able to see and hear the action. This year, people will be able to take […]

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Source Material

September’s best music from Eric Leadbetter, Tuck Hollimon & Anjimile

It’s been a while, but we’re back with another Source Material, highlighting some of the best music, locally and nationally, that was released during the month of September. September is one of my favorite months of the year, and it looks like the music is reflecting that because a lot of it has been flooding […]

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New on Bend Ticket: Flobots, Karl Denson, drag shows & more

In case you missed itโ€”here are shows you should know about

Bust out your calendarโ€”here are the newly-announced Bend and Central Oregon shows, courtesy of BendTicket.com. THIS WEEK This is the third year of this story slamโ€”with stories will ranging from the hilarious to the hair-raising. True tales from locals that will entertain and may even land a little too close to home! The eveningโ€™s theme, […]

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Picks of the Week: May 25-31

Immersion Anniversary Party, Downhill Ryder, SMaSH Fest & Memorial Day Fest

Wednesday 24 Downhill Ryder CD Release Show ALBUM RELEASE โ€” Local roots-rockers Downhill Ryder celebrate the release of their second album, “The Big One.” Expect a full evening of powerful vocals, strong basslines and a fond farewell to lead singer Kim Kelley. // 7-10pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. No […]

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Pick’s Picks

Can’t miss picks for an awesome summer of music

Can’t miss picks for an awesome summer of music When you’re born with the last name Pick, it’s only natural to use it in cliche ways, such as titling your selections for the raddest music to check out in Bend this summer. Here are a few of my can’t-miss picks for an awesome summer of […]

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On Trial

Monterey-based electro-pop duo Lillie Lemon channels witch and werewolf trials for an upcoming concept album

When I first heard Lillie Lemon, I couldn’t have been more excited for this band to come to Bend. A hybrid lying somewhere between Chvrches and Purity Ring, Lillie Lemon specializes in lyrically-driven electro-pop with beautiful female vocals. The duo, which consists of Lillie Lemon and Erica Wobbles (who’s also known as Eric), creates electronic […]

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Next Evolution

Downhill Ryder celebrates their new album while saying goodbye to founding member Kim Kelley

If you ask Downhill Ryder founding member and guitarist Matthew Finfer, it’s the curse of the album release. On Wednesday, May 24, local roots-rockers Downhill Ryder release their second album, “The Big One.” The accompanying party has dual purposes though, as it will also be lead vocalist Kim Kelley’s final performance with the band before […]

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Behind the Scenes: Inside 4 Peaks, Central Oregon’s Homegrown Festival

Inside some of our favorite festivals

Have to work Saturday? No problem. Make that coin and come back, the fest will be waiting. Have a child? Bring herโ€”she’ll have playdates galore. Love Bluegrass/folk/Americana/yoga/silent disco/campsite jamming? You’re in luck…and that’s an understatement. 4 Peaks Music Fest is one of the most well-rounded music fests out there, and best of all โ€“ it’s […]

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