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“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, […]
The sophomore slump is referenced in a lot of areas—academics, sports and even music., but Bend’s own Tyler Martin (aka Tyler Martian) wants to make sure his next release is way better than the first. This past weekend, Martin dropped the first single and video for his upcoming project, titled “Refined.” The track is the […]
Tim Vester is probably most known in the Central Oregon scene for his work in the band Scary Busey. Colten Williams, on the other hand, is best known for crafting insane beats with MOsley WOtta. But for those unaware or for those who have forgotten, the two actually have a music project of their very […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have to work Saturday? No problem. Make that coin and come back, the fest will be waiting. Have a child? Bring her—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 – it’s […]
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. […]
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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