In August 2013, Bend rock quartet Isles turned heads with an impressive first splash as they introduced themselves with Viracocha—35 minutes of beautifully-sculpted instrumental ambient rock. Largely inspired by a series of improvised jam sessions, the songs are built on meandering song structures that give the EP an innately organic feel. Washed in layers of […]
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Bend Comedy: Tyler Boeh While Ralphie May performs the same night at the Tower, a more affordable option for nationally touring stand-up comedy comes from Tyler Boeh. Boeh’s high energy and quick wit, paired with his beat boxing skills and a touch of silly, physical comedy make for a gut-busting evening of entertainment. Whether he’s […]
Local Bands to Keep an Eye on in 2015
Isles: This ambient rock group has a new concept album in the works titled Wounded Tropic. All You All: Every time I’ve seen this young rock band in the last three years, they’ve gotten better. Expect big things in 2015. Harley Bourbon: This band made a triumphant return to the Bend music scene in 2014 […]
Portland’s Just Lions Playing Wedding in the Woods This Weekend
This weekends รผber-DIY music festival, Wedding in the Woods, brings together a dozen local bands as well as three out-of-town acts: Minor Islands from the Bay Area, Lo & Behold from Redding, Calif. and Just Lions from Portland. We got in touch with the ’90s-style pop rockers to chat about their upcoming gig in the […]
PICK: Eff Cancer Benefit for Sarah McMurray
Eff Cancer Benefit BENEFITโCancer is the worst. Not only is it a creeping menace that always seems to strike the nicest people, but the medicines used to stop it in its tracks are brutal and costly. Ugh. On the bright side, it often brings out a spirit of generosity and goodwill in the community. Give […]
Isles jams ever so slightly
If you haven’t already read Bri Brey’s bit on the re-emergence of Armature, a local gallery and event space at 50 N.E. Scott St., you probably should. Regardless, though, there’s more than just art to catch at the space’s reopening at 6:30 pm. Saturday. There’re bands, too. Isles, a Bend quartet, is one of the […]
ISLES album release TONIGHT!
Isles will release their much anticipated debut album tonight.
LISTEN LOCAL: Isles recording live show Saturday
Locals boys Isles have a ‘can’t miss’ show coming up in Bend.

