Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. Brothers Comatose and The Lowest Pair April 7 BLUEGRASS — Sisters Folk Festival favorites The Brothers Comatose return to Central Oregon in support of last year’s record, “City Painted Gold,” an album widely received for its southwestern roots and beautiful soundscapes. A downright rocking string band, […]
bend summer concerts
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Big Outdoor Shows Coming to Bend
One of the most exciting things about living in Bend are the summer concerts. Some years might be better than others, but there are always at least a handful of bands to really look forward to. Bend promoters have always found interesting indie bands to book, but the summer is really when the giant acts […]
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National Anthems
The rise of The National from touring anonymity to indie rock royalty
A typical response to the announcement of The National at the Les Schwab Amphitheater—or any reasonably obscure band that headlines a gig at the venue where flip-flop prone pop rockers like Jack Johnson and Michael Franti rule the local demographic—is “What song do they do?” That question isn’t easily answered in the case of The […]