Night Beats is rock, blues, soul, and R&B all rolled into one psychedelic-influenced mix. Danny Lee Blackwell takes inspiration from his Texas roots, as he started out playing in garages with his friends in Dallas. It’s easy to hear the heavy influence from the psych-rock scene. Night Beats just released its latest album, “Myth of […]
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Don’t Get Too Comfortable
Ahead of his show with G. Love, Langhorne Slim reflects back on the 15 years since his debut album
The first thing Sean Scolnick, better known as Langhorne Slim, tells me over the phone is that he and the band are busy working on a follow up to 2017’s “Lost at Last, Vol. 1.” He also seemed to be pleasantly surprised that it’s now 2019. “That’s right – it’s 2019. It’s great!” Langhorne laughs, […]
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One Happy Bunch
Yes, it’s true, the guys of Ripe are actually friends
If anyone caught Ripe‘s show in Bend last year, you know the electric energy it brought to the table. The band’s last album, “Joy in the Wild Unknown,” is a ride through infectious grooves that get your feet tapping. That feeling is one of the key ingredients to their genre-blended sound smoothie. Over the phone, […]
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Gung Ho for Shows: Sisters Saloon Summer Concert Series
Enjoy some summer nights on the patio
The snow is finally starting to melt and the sun is creeping out—which means we can all start to slowly daydream about those warm summer days. Now, what’s a better pairing with that season than some live music? Luckily for Central Oregonians, the Sisters Saloon Summer Concert Series was just announced. Gather up your friends […]
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10 Albums Deep
Over 20 years in the music industry and Seth Walker is still finding ways to grow
Wanderlust is just one of the things Seth Walker mentions as an inspiration for him in music—and in life. On his latest and 10th studio album, “Are You Open?”, Walker channels the spirit of New Orleans. In addition, he says he used his time in Cuba as a way to push himself to places he’d […]
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Band Fact Sheet: Twiddle
Known for an excellent live show, this jamming quartet brings its act to Bend
Becoming known for your live shows might be one of the highest compliments to receive as a musician. It’s a direct tribute to your skills on stage and the ability to connect with the audience. The band Twiddle happens to fall into that special category. Blending a plethora of genres together—including rock, reggae, bluegrass, funk […]
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On The Brink
A Bend musician gears up for her debut album, and isn’t holding back
When Alicia Viani put down the oboe and picked up the guitar, the course of her life and musical career shifted. Born in Singapore, Viani lived overseas for the first eight years of her life, including places such as Japan and Indonesia. Her parents were teachers, which gave her a love for travel at an […]
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It’s In The Details
Tackling trauma through song with Emily Scott Robinson
There’s a certain power in the softness of “Traveling Mercies,” the latest album from country-folk artist Emily Scott Robinson. Her voice is elegant, telling a variety of vivid stories as we weave between the 12 tracks. It’s a playback of mini movies Robinson has either experienced or been inspired by on her journey through life. […]
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I’m Covered In Tattoos and I Bang On Drums
The Coathangers drummer dishes on her beginnings in music
Some people were born to rock. Stephanie Luke and The Coathangers are definitely those people. Starting a band on a whim because of pure passion and no desire to do anything else is pure evidence of that. You won’t get anything weak from the Atlanta-conceived band. They come full force; no regrets. Over the phone […]
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Aqueous Continues To Grow
“Color Wheel” proves the band’s musical evolution isn’t close to ending
It’s not often people can say that they’re living out their high school dreams. Of the people who are, most would say they’re the lucky ones. It’s especially a great achievement when the dreams are met alongside your friends. For alternative rock band Aqueous, early dreams formed in Buffalo, N.Y., have become today’s reality. “When […]