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Stuck inside? Check out the best music from June to help you stay cool.

June has been huge for new music. Lorde has officially resurfaced (I’ve heard that means seven extra weeks of summer) with her latest hit, “Solar Power,” showing the New Zealand pop sensation stepping in new directions on her upcoming album of the same name. Tyler, The Creator, is back with “Call Me If You Get […]

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A Q&A with Left Vessel

Nick Byron Campbell details the music behind his new album, ‘One (and Driftless)’

“Calming” and “thoughtful” are two of the first words that come to mind when I listen to the new Left Vessel album. It runs organically like a list of thoughts and feelings Nick Byron Campbell (Faded Rituals, Arizona) needed to get off of his chest. But the Bend-based musician doesn’t alienate others in his songwriting, […]

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Save The Music Saturdays

High Desert Music Collective and Silver Moon Brewing team up to safely keep live music alive in Central Oregon

Live music isn’t dead. It’s more like it’s in hibernation, so we’re seeing it less frequently, because we, too, have also been in a form of hibernation the last few months. But when you do get a chance to step out of your cave you might be lucky enough to see some live tunes. Especially […]

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Night Channels Debuts its First EP, ‘Mercy’

A thunderstorm of alternative rock from the new-ish kids on the block

Introducing themselves on the Central Oregon scene at the start of last year, local rock band Night Channels has already been hit with a few punches in its early start. Off the bat, the band has had to go through multiple lineup changes. They’ve had to scrap an entire music video (a new one should […]

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Bye Bye, Riverhouse Jazz

Series ends after this season

If you’ve been a fan of the Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz series, this might come as bad news: The series will end after the current season. Executive Producer Marshall Glickman penned a letter sent Feb. 20, announcing the decision to discontinue the series after this season. Glickman told the Source Weekly the decision was a […]

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Behind the Scenes: Sasquatch

Looking at some of our favorite festivals

KICKING OFF FESTIVAL SEASON For festival fiends, the Sasquatch Music Festival in George, Wash. has been the official kickoff to summer since its inception in 2002. While in years past, Bend has benefited from festival runoff, this year you’ll have to make the trek to The Gorge Amphitheater to catch bands from this year’s lineup. […]

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Behind the Scenes: Inside Pickathon

Looking at our favorite festivals

Where unknown bands become old friends, all in the span of a weekend It was 2006 and I was a total noob to the force that is Pickathon. I distinctly remember Scott and Seth Avett playing in the smallish Galaxy Barn, their hair bouncing as they belted out the tunes that would hurl The Avett […]

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First Concerts

Local musicians reflect on what started it all, their first concert experiences

Local musicians reflect on what started it all, their first concert experiences Matthew Finfer, Downhill Ryderโ€‚”So, I was in high school and was a Black Sabbath fan as a kid. After he was fired from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne resurfaced with his own band. My first concert was “Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz” in […]

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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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