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New ERA Festival Supports Regenerative Action, Community and Creativity

First fundraiser for brand-new non-profit will feature live music, raffles and a market

by Dallas Finn Calvert October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

A brand-new Central Oregon non-profit will celebrate creativity, community and regenerative action with its first fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Century Center in Bend. The New ERA Festival will feature live music from several local acts across four stages, silent and live auctions, and a market filled with goods from growers, makers and […]

Culture

Bend Roots Revival to Feature More Than 100 Local Bands

Enjoy a plethora of music for free at multiple venues around town, while supporting arts education

by Dallas Finn Calvert September 8, 2026September 16, 2026

A mega-fest of live local music celebrates its 20th anniversary Sept. 11-13. The Bend Roots Revival will feature eight venues, 11 stages, more than 100 local bands and, conservatively, a couple hundred local musicians. All shows are free, mostly family-friendly and benefit arts education around the high desert. Venues include, Bunk+Brew, The Commons, Greenhouse Cabaret, Just Joe’s Music, Lone Pine Coffee, M&J Tavern (ages 21+), Silver Moon Brewing and The Domino Room (ages 21+). The full schedule is online. “To me, it’s like a huge summer party to celebrate […]

Music

Live From Parkway Studios

Guardian of the Underdog releases a live version of “Dragonfly”

Isaac BiehlDecember 18, 2019July 31, 2025

There are certain things in music that are really magical, and a well-done live recording is one of them. It’s great to see and hear the passion that musicians put into their work and the different spin they might put on a song for that performance. Bend-based band Guardian of the Underdog recently released a […]

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