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A new name for Bend’s biggest venue, and an embattled former executive director of the Bend FC Timbers speaks about the allegations against her, all in this week’s podcast. Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon · Source Weekly Update 11/18/21
We’re in it now—and by “it,” I mean the resurgence of live music and touring musicians/bands. While last year both the music industry and music fans took a hit (the last concert I attended was March 8, 2020), this summer looks to be different, and my recently purchased tickets to two shows at the Les […]
If you’ve been on Shevlin-Hixon Drive in Bend recently, you might have noticed something strange as you drove, ran, walked or biked by—namely, that the Les Schwab Amphitheater is completely unrecognizable. Before, depending on which way you were coming from, your eye would be drawn toward the murals on the back or front sides of […]
The summer is winding down for 2019, but that doesn’t mean summer 2020 isn’t already starting to heat up. Les Schwab Amphitheater has officially announced its first show for next season, and well, it’s a big one: Vampire Weekend is making a stop in Bend for the band’s Father of the Bride Tour 2020. Vampire […]
There’s no shortage of places to catch a show in Central Oregon — we’re teeming with local talent, and traveling acts come through every summer. While there are plenty of solid venues in town to catch a free, local show (and free is relative, support the local bands you love, folks), I’d have to say that […]
1st Place: Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend 2nd Place: Athletic Club of Bend 61615 Athletic Club Dr, Bend
Brewfest veterans know the drill, but for those attending Bend Brewfest this weekend for the first time, I’ve created the definitive, unofficial preview of the 2019 Bend Brewfest. Every August, 70 breweries and cideries from all over the West Coast bring two different beers to pour on the banks of the Deschutes River over […]
For 40 years, The B-52s have been bringing a new wave dance party to clubs, ballrooms, theaters, arenas and amphitheaters around the country. “We just like to keep the energy high, get the audience on their feet and having a good time,” said singer Fred Schneider, who’s also been known to bang on a cowbell. […]
Miles Doughty was getting things ready for a family Fourth of July beach day when he called in for this interview. By the time this runs he’ll have had an awesome day on the beach, boarded a plane to Germany to play SummerJam festival and then will have flown back to play at the KettleHouse […]
Funky times are ahead at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue come to Bend July 5 to get the summer popping. In New Orleans, and Louisiana in general, music is a part of the culture that flows as freely as air. On two separate occasions during interviews this year, artists have […]
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