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Only Brothers Can Sing These Types of Bluesy Americana Harmonies 

The Deltaz are excited to be back in Bend
by Abby Francis

The Deltaz, a brother duo hailing originally from Southern California, bring a unique sound to bluesy Americana. They have been performing together since they were teenagers. Often donning their overalls and Vaquero style flat-brimmed hats, they have a perfect uniform for their one-of-a-kind genre. The Deltaz will be at the Midtown Ballroom on July 28.  Growing up. […]

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“River of Lost Souls”

Bend band Justusworx releases a new album and plans a release party
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

“We’re all old guys,” Mike Ogden explained recently, when he dropped off a CD—Justusworx‘ latest album. Age in music isn’t a bad thing because that usually means experience. With “River of Lost Souls,” you can tell the music is being made by veterans of blues rock. There are roaring guitar solos, a steady stream of […]

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Carrying the Torch

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is the next great blues star
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

After landing in St. Louis for his rooftop show at the Angad Arts Hotel, Christone Ingram was able to squeeze in a few moments of his time with the Source. While he’s only 20 years old, the man people call Kingfish creates and performs like a seasoned veteran. There’s a reason why outlets including Rolling […]

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Band Fact Sheet: Night Beats

Born in Texas, groomed in Seattle
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Night Beats is rock, blues, soul, and R&B all rolled into one psychedelic-influenced mix. Danny Lee Blackwell takes inspiration from his Texas roots, as he started out playing in garages with his friends in Dallas. It’s easy to hear the heavy influence from the psych-rock scene. Night Beats just released its latest album, “Myth of […]

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Fascination with the Unknown

New York-based fusion rockers TAUK explore artificial intelligence at a Halloween show
Anne Pick

When Halloween falls in the middle of the week, like it does this year, it means Bend goes big—expanding the tricks and musical treats to the weekends both before and after the spookiest day of the year. This year, for those willing to brave the mid-week hangover, TAUK brings a rock-meets-funk fusion to Volcanic Theatre […]

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Celebrating Nature

Survivorman Les Stroud releases his new album in Bend with a concert and outdoor adventures
Anne Pick

You may recognize musician, filmmaker and survival expert Les Stroud from his hit television series “Survivorman.” In addition to embracing nature in his screen career, Stroud draws from the blues, folk and acoustic genres to reflect the spirit of adventure in music. Stroud celebrates the release of his latest album, “Bittern Lake,” by bringing people […]

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Pick’s Picks

The Source’s music writer makes her top live music choices for Summer 2018
Anne Pick

May 30 Ray LaMontagne, Neko Case Les Schwab Amphitheater A couple years ago my roommate and I drove to Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore. to catch Ray LaMontagne. Needless to say, we were not disappointed, and you won’t be, either. With this season’s show including Neko Case, there’s even more reason to be excited. LaMontagne’s new […]

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Distinguished Delinquents

The Reverend Josh Peyton promises to raise more than a little bit of hell
L. Kent Wolgamott

The Reverend Josh Peyton learned a long time ago that there’s more to music than playing an instrument and writing songs. “When I was a kid, I’d go to see shows and I started to figure some things out,” he said in a recent phone interview. “I realized early on to be good, you’ve got […]

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Our Picks 1/20-1/27

The Source Staff

thursday 21 Armchair Live Storytelling STRANGER’S STORIES—Is there a better way to spend the evening than by listening to strangers tell stories about their experiences in strange lands? Gather round to hear people tell their 15-minute true stories. A few audience members will have a chance to tell stories as well. 7 pm. Tin Pan […]

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