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There’s something special about the big-band era. Hearing every instrument fire off sounds to execute the perfect song has an unmatched energy, one you might not find today if you’re not looking for it. However, if you look north to Seattle, you’ll find a seven-piece gem called The Dip. Formed at the University of Washington, […]
Almost a decade ago, singer-songwriter Jacob Miller boarded Amtrak’s famous Empire Builder line with a one-way ticket headed west. With a population of less than 1,000, Miller left behind the small-town life of Eden, Wis., with his suitcase and a Fender Jaguar guitar in hand. With no real plans other than striking out on his […]
When Halloween falls in the middle of the week, like it does this year, it means Bend goes big—expanding the tricks and musical treats to the weekends both before and after the spookiest day of the year. This year, for those willing to brave the mid-week hangover, TAUK brings a rock-meets-funk fusion to Volcanic Theatre […]
Plenty of people have had something to say about the talent of one of the youngest band leaders in Bend, 14-year-old Maxwell Friedman. Friedman, who recently started his freshman year of high school, already boasts a well-rounded career in music — yes, I said career. And yes, he’s only a teenager. It could be said […]
In honor of the Local Music Issue, we’ve created this handy list of the local musicians you can check out in Bend. Did we miss someone? Email anne@bendsource.com to get on our local music radar! Allan Byer Project — Americana. Alovitamin — Eclectic rock. AM Clouds — Indie rock. a.m. interstate — Southern rock. Appaloosa […]
May 30 Ray LaMontagne, Neko Case Les Schwab Amphitheater A couple years ago my roommate and I drove to Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore. to catch Ray LaMontagne. Needless to say, we were not disappointed, and you won’t be, either. With this season’s show including Neko Case, there’s even more reason to be excited. LaMontagne’s new […]
MAY May 24 | JMEAST, Savage Watson, Amity Kane, Just Joe, Ese Chango, Stevee Hutch | Hip-Hop | The Capitol | Indoor May 24 | Leadbetter Band Birthday Jam | Rock | The Commons | Outdoor May 25 | Lassen & Kerry | Folk | Dudley’s Bookshop | Indoor May 25 | Bony Chanterelle | Rock […]
For as long as I’ve lived in Central Oregon, I’ve driven past Just Joe’s Music with curiosity. Located on the second floor of a building facing Highway 97, children and their parents looking for band instruments press a button marked #1 to get buzzed into the building. Walking up the stairs, customers see photos of […]
Prepare for a night of smooth jazz from one of the most respected contemporary artists in the jazz world on Sat., Nov. 11. Ari Hoenig, jazz drummer virtuoso, was born into an accomplished musical family. His father is a conductor and classical music singer, his mother a violinist and pianist. He picked up piano and violin at […]
Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz isn’t merely bringing incredible artists to the Central Oregon music scene, they’re packing some of the finest jazz artists on the planet into the series. As part of the seven-month-long series, January sees the arrival of the Tierney Sutton Band, yet another groundbreaking jazz ensemble. With a dozen albums, Tierney Sutton […]
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