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Brett Dennen was backing up a vehicle when the singer/songwriter hopped on the phone with me. “Can somebody spot me? Just yell stop!” It was a family beach day for Dennen and a few of his relatives, and it had become apparent to him that everyone was still in “vacation mode.” As he sat on […]
Bend’s Tentareign are no strangers to the music scene here in their own backyard. Forming in 2005 and recording their debut album in 2007, the rock group has been making the rounds, performing tunes for over a decade. However, it might come as a surprise that they haven’t had an official release for their second […]
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 […]
Calling from a coffee shop in West Hollywood, Meekoh Martinez tells me how Bend is still his favorite place in the world. The singer-songwriter originally left to pursue his music career, but those Bend roots are still helping Martinez discover himself musically. “I’ve spent the last two or three years just writing as much as […]
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 […]
This summer, Lyle Lovett is once again doing an extensive tour of the U.S. This means he gets to experience one of his favorite aspects of being a musician on a nightly basis. “I just appreciate them so much,” Lovett said of his touring musicians, which over the years he has deployed in various configurations, […]
Local’s Bin: Groovasaur EP The debut project from Bend’s Groovasaur slightly reminds me of the soundtrack to Spyro The Dragon — which is probably my favorite video game soundtrack of all time (If you didn’t know, it was actually scored by The Police’s Stuart Copeland). One reason is its mystical cover, and the other is […]
Last year The Wood Brothers received a Grammy nomination for best Americana Album with the band’s project, “One Drop Of Truth.” While the group—formed by brothers Oliver and Chris Wood and Jano Rix—is well known for its talent, that was the first time their music was recognized on that level. Even still, the band has […]
Austin Brown loves Bend. While he spends a lot of time in L.A. now, chasing his passions, his hometown and state remain special to him. This much is reflected in his music. “I think just the whole culture—in Bend especially—Oregon in general, is just very laid back. It’s just relaxing, carefree. You do your work, […]
The National Reserve possesses a brand of rock, country and soul that is moving and powerful in its vast sound. While the group has seen a variety of member changes over the years, it seems that in the current lineup they have found a completeness that probably won’t change anytime soon. When listening to The […]
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