thursday 11 Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn BANJO EXPLOSION—Everyone knows that Bela Fleck is a virtuosic banjo player, but combined with Abigail Washburn’s elegant vocals and incredible banjo skills, the sound is nothing less than phenomenal. This isn’t just bluegrass banjo, this is a style of playing that doesn’t fit into categories. 7 p.m. The […]
Matisyahu
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PICKS: Matisyahu
friday 17 Matisyahu HIP-HOP—Former Bendite Matisyahu is best known as the Hasidic Jewish rapper who took audiences by storm with his radio-friendly reggae-pop album Youth, his traditional look and his incredible stage presence. Now, sans beard and with a new life outlook, the rapper still retains every bit of quick-tongued charm from his formerly hairy […]
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Our Picks 10/15-10/23
thursday 16 League of Women Voters Candidates Forum POLITICS—We’re entering the election season home stretch. Political ads are peppering the morning commercial breaks and lawn signs are scattered across neighborhoods like miniature billboards (and some actual billboards). Cut through the marketing crap and hear the candidates for Bend City Council Position 6, live and unscripted. […]
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Rebirth After Rebirth
Matisyahu’s continued transformation
When I spoke with Matthew Paul Miller—stage name Matisyahu—he was in Minneapolis getting ready for a show at the iconic First Avenue theater. It’s a strange coincidence that he was staying with a friend who helped him record some of the first music he ever wrote when he was living in Bend over a decade […]
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Out of Town 8/21-8/28
portland friday 22 Tequila Fest PDX Whether you’re a sipper, shooter or mixer, this festival will satisfy the tequila shaped hole in your heart and stomach. With more than 16 types of tequila showcased, tacos from Sandoval’s Tequila Grill and a live Mariachi band, this agave extravaganza is the cheapest trip to pseudo-Mexico you can […]