Everyone loves some ukulele jamsโbut not everyone has heard a uke go as hard as Jake Shimabukuro’s. Having played for 38 years, the Hawaiian-born star has made a career by taking the ukulele to the next levelโand then the one after that. Shimabukuro is slated to play the Tower Theatre on Oct. 9, and you’d […]
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Best Place to Catch a Free Show
There’s no shortage of places to catch a show in Central Oregon โ we’re teeming with local talent, and traveling acts come through every summer. While there are plenty of solid venues in town to catch a free, local show (and free is relative, support the local bands you love, folks), I’d have to say that […]
Artist Fact Sheet: Trevor Hall
With a certain affinity for the deeper meanings and connections in life, Trevor Hall has been making music for others in that same boat since he was 16. Reading through many of his interviews, Hall makes it clear he doesn’t consider his music a career, or doesn’t look at music as work; it’s something Hall […]
Positive Vibes
A few tell-tale signs signify summer in Bend. One of them: The annual gathering of โSoulrockers,โ with Michael Franti at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. I first saw Franti four summers ago at the Amphitheater, but the tradition started years before that. Fans converge on the grassy lawn at the Amphitheater for an evening of extreme […]
P Funk, Back in the Dizzy
W ho’s stoked for the George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic show tonight at the Midtown Ballroom?! We are. It’s gonna be a night full of the funkโand to get you ready, here’s a blast from the past, featuring the group at the Capitol Theatre in […]
Ray LaMontagne with Neko Case
Just announced! Grammy Award Winner Ray LaMontagne teams up with Neko Case to tour the U.S.โmaking a stop in Bend at Les Schwab this May. F ans may already know of the release of LaMontagne’s seventh album, “Part of The Life,” May 18. However, some of you may not know, starting today through March 4 […]
Pick’s Eclipse Picks
Odds are you’ve had your eclipse plans cemented for months nowโbut just in case you’re looking for something to occupy your time prior to and after the (roughly) two minutes of totality this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Safe travels! Thursday 17 Know Cosmos – Weird History of Eclipses HISTORY โ Join Meg Thatcher from […]
Floater Concert Postponed Due to Weather
Tonight’s Floater concert, scheduled for the Domino Room at 9 pm, is being postponed due to bad weather. Bret Grier of Random Presents confirmed that Rob Wynia, lead singer of Floater plans to reschedule the date as soon as possible. We’ll post the new date as soon as it is confirmed. Tickets purchased through www.BendTicket.com […]

