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It’s in Their Blood

Ahead of their show at 4 Peaks, Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers talks about growing up in a musical family
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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 […]

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AUSTN Coming Home

The 16-year-old singer is fresh off his debut EP and ready for Bendites to hear his music
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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, […]

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Band Fact Sheet: The National Reserve

These alternative rockers earned their stripes from a bar in Brooklyn
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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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Artist Fact Sheet: Dizzy Wright

Easygoing raps, heavy bass
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Dizzy Wright’s latest album, “Nobody Cares, Work Harder,” was released March 15. The project as a whole might be filled with some of Wright’s most catchy and radio-worthy tracks (two of which I list below) in his professional career. Currently on tour celebrating the new album, Wright has made quite a few waves in the […]

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100 Years of Fun Since Day One!

1919-2019: Centennial Celebrations Abound at the Deschutes County Fair
Caitlin Richmond

There’s only one spot in Central Oregon where funnel cakes, 4H, free concerts and ferris wheels all come together each year: The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. This year, the fair will be celebrating its 100th year of operation, so expect some extra special things to check out when you go, says Ross Rogers, Fair […]

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Ready to Rock

Soulful rock and blues are the fuel behind the Leadbetter Band’s first full-length album
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If you get around the music scene in Central Oregon, you’re probably familiar with Eric Leadbetter—or at least have heard his name. His very first show in Bend was back in 2008. Since then, Leadbetter couldn’t have felt more welcome, stating how he’s “fallen in love with the people and the scene” here. Times change, […]

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High Desert Hip-Hop

The Clumzys bring a dose of local rap to the Central Oregon scene
Bron Wickum

The Clumzys, a rap duo from Arizona living in Redmond have been making some noise on stages around Central Oregon, opening for names including Snow Tha Product, Afroman and Dev at the Domino Room and The Capitol. And they aren’t stopping there, as the tag-team rap duo is set to open for Dizzy Wright at […]

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Sublime Blessings

Sublime with Rome’s new album drops right before the band’s show in Bend
Alan Sculley

For the third time in three albums, Sublime With Rome went to Sonic Ranch near El Paso, Texas, a studio Rome Ramirez (vocals, guitar), Eric Wilson (bass) and Carlos Verdugo (drums) like because it’s isolated enough to allow bands to really concentrate on the business at hand. “I think Eric really likes that kind of […]

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