HDCM Series: Ensemble Paradiso Chamber music is traditionally written for small groups of musicians with no conductor, and only one performer to a part. The final performance in the High Desert Chamber Music Series this season concludes with Ensemble Paradiso. The L.A.-based group makes its HDCM debut featuring celebrated violinist Jessica Guideri, formerly of the […]
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Three is The Magic Number
Redmond hip-hop trio defies expectations
We are sitting outside at Crow’s Feet Commons, and I’m talking with Tyler Martin and Lion Lovechild, two members from NRG Tribe, an up-and-coming hip-hop trio from Redmond. They are telling me about auras, and about how the third member of their group was drawn to them because of one of their indigo auras. No, […]
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Spitting Fire
Inaugural hip-hop showcase features Central Oregon rappers
Central Oregon music more commonly means cowboy guitars and bluegrass mandolins than mics and two turntables. But, if Jaime Scott and Anthony Anderson have their say Bend will become a springboard for hip-hop talent. Anderson, who is the CEO for M.T.C. Promotions, and Scott, who owns F5Entertainment, are consistently being asked by up-and-coming rappers for […]
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Picks 3/11-3/18
thursday 12 Dearly Departed WORDS—A good book can transport you to another time and place. Return the favor and bring your favorite (deceased) author into the present at this tribute to authors of yesteryear, organized by the OSU-Cascades Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing program. Readers will channel their favorite writers in word and in […]
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James Otto There’s just something about a deep voice that blends perfectly into country music. James Otto has that manly, deep, yet not-quite-so-gritty voice that combines so well with modern country hooks. Perhaps best known for his 2008 country music hit, “Just Got Started Lovin’ You,” Otto returns to the storytelling saddle after a self-imposed […]
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Our Picks 3/5-3/11
thursday 5 Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show OUTDOORS—Get past the irony of spending a day indoors to gear up for the outdoors, and feast on this four-day smorgasbord of tents, boats, cross-bows, and rods-n-reels. (See page 24 for more information about this year’s cooking presentations.) Noon-8 pm, Thursday & Friday, 10 am-8 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 […]
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Doc Ryan There’s just something extra invigorating about hearing Americana music outside. A certain warmth comes from the acoustic guitar and the storied lyrics, which is good since it’s only March and we cannot guarantee that the weather will stay warm. Either way, The Lot has heated benches, firepits and heaters to keep external temperatures […]
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Our Picks 2/18-2/25
thursday 19 The Pillowman THEATER—When The Pillowman was released a decade ago, it stormed the theater world like a dark thundercloud rolling over a happy-go-lucky musical. Winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, the dark, yet morosely comic story follows a writer whose stories are a bit too much like a series of […]
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A Philosophical Sage
Wordsmith Sage Francis breaks the mold
Paul William “Sage” Francis lives up to his knowledgeable nickname with his personally and socially brutal and honest rap. His songs and lyricism are aware of his surroundings, and are cut and dried on issues like abuse, personal insecurity, social injustice and empowerment. Striking a balance of content and composure, the sometimes-heavy content of his […]
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TONIGHT’S Live Music: Jay Tab and Amsterdam
A rare but welcome hip hop show by local stars.