James Hutchens
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A Lifetime in the Making

The Jess Ryan Band is releasing its debut album–something the lead singer has always had set in motion
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You’ve probably already seen them play at many locations around Central Oregon and heard her iconic voice, but The Jess Ryan Band is about to do something it hasn’t done yet: release an album. Made up of James Hutchens, Joshua Hernandez, Patrick Bedard, Andrew Lyons and, of course, Jess Ryan, the band recorded the album […]

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A Lifelong Dream

The Jess Ryan Band gears up for a debut album
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If you’re a fan of the local live music scene in Bend, you’ve probably seen Jess Ryan drawing an audience at various venues — either solo at open mics, or with her ensemble The Jess Ryan Band. Primarily influenced by alt rock bands of the ’90s, her band’s sound features blues-drenched lead guitar, groovy bass […]

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