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Sounds From Tornillo

The Lil Smokies’ third album is a reflective success that stretches the group’s sound

Tornillo sits just outside of El Paso, Texas, and as of 2017 had an estimated population of 1,120. It was in this tiny town that the Montana-formed The Lil Smokies recorded its latest album. After immersing themselves into the environment and nature there to come up with a new take on the band’s string heavy-roots […]

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Gung Ho for Shows: 4 Peaks Music Festival 2019

The initial lineup is here!

One of Central Oregon’s favorite music festivals is ready for another great showing of bands in 2019! The 4 Peaks Music Festival just announced their initial lineup for the this coming June โ€“ trust us, it’s a good one! Check out who’s been announced below. Billy Strings A young bluegrass sensation with speedy picking skills. […]

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Gung Ho For Shows: Sisters Folk Festival

Sisters Folk Festival is right around the cornerโ€”and the skies are (knock on wood) smoke free.  The festival, as many will remember, was canceled last year due to smoke from forest fires. Revered by Central Oregonians and visitors from across the Pacific Northwest, SFF operates something like a film festivalโ€”scattering performances among 11 small venues […]

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2018 Sisters Folk Festival lineup announced

Justin Townes Earle, Lil Smokies, Joe Purdy and more

Sisters Folk Festival just announced the initial lineup for their 2018 acoustic music festival scheduled for the weekend of Friday, Sept. 7. The festival, which was canceled last year due to poor air quality caused by forest fires, is a not only revered by Central Oregoniansโ€”but the visitors from the across Pacific Northwest. Artists perform […]

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