It’s that time of the week again – where you start to ask yourself “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days […]
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Expanding the Sounds of Bluegrass
How Nashville helped transform The Infamous Stringdusters
If you were trying to get someone into bluegrass today, recommending this band or their recent album would probably be a solid start. The Infamous Stringdusters became Grammy winners in 2018 for the album, “Laws Of Gravity.” The Stringdusters work to bring a fresh take to bluegrass and try to push their musical boundaries. Even […]
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Honky Tonk Heaven
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s play country cut from the cloth of honky-tonk legends
Whitey Morgan, a purveyor of pure, unadulterated country music, is headed to Bend this weekend for a show at the Midtown Ballroom. Morgan and his band, the 78’s, are touring on the heels of his fifth studio album, “Hard Times & White Lines,” released in October. Citing influences from Kris Kristofferson and John Prine, Morgan’s […]
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On His Own Planet
Tech N9ne’s new album gives listeners an escape from the frustrations of Earth
In early 2017, Tech N9ne had what sounded like a pretty far-out idea for his next album, to be called “Planet.” In an interview at that time with this writer, he said he wanted the album to be made up of a single piece of music inspired by Billy Joel’s epic song, “Scenes from an […]
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Local Venues 101
New to Central Oregon’s music scene? Here’s your guide to the places you can see live shows
The Domino Room/Midtown Ballroom/The Annex From the outside, you wouldn’t suspect the Midtown Ballroom to house three different venues, including the largest indoor music venue in town. The Domino Room, a mid-sized space that falls somewhere between the size of Midtown Ballroom and the upstairs Annex, is a minimal space with the feel of a […]
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Universal Language
Beats Antique blends sounds from cultures spanning the globe to communicate through music and passion
Oakland-based world music masters Beats Antique have built a career on blending sounds from cultures spanning the globe. The band once played a show in front of the Great Pyramids, and no, we’re not talking about the Luxor in Las Vegas. They’ve traveled the globe in search of new and interesting sounds, speaking the universal […]
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P Funk, Back in the Dizzy
Parliament Funkadelic’s been bringing the funk since you were in diapers. Here’s a video to prove it
W ho’s stoked for the George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic show tonight at the Midtown Ballroom?! We are. It’s gonna be a night full of the funk—and to get you ready, here’s a blast from the past, featuring the group at the Capitol Theatre in […]
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Dance Dance Evolution
Niykee brings the heaton
The story of Niykee Heaton is an interesting one both for what it is and what it isn’t. She was discovered through her YouTube channel, where she played acoustic covers of hip-hop and contemporary hits, as well as original songs. In 2011, while she was still in high school, she started uploading videos recorded in […]
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Music With A Mission
Nahko and Medicine for the People are set to inspire and empower
“As an indigenous mutt, I have the unique gift to create bridges between many communities through music, activism and social work,” says Nahko Bear, the singer, songwriter and band leader of the worldly collective that carries his name. His project, Nahko and Medicine for the People, is one that nurtures a mission and delivers a […]
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Picks 9/14-9/21
Thursday 15 Sara Watkins MUSIC—The members of the Watkins Family are some of the most talented musicians working today. Whether touring with Fiona Apple, her brother Sean or playing solo, Sara Watkins is a dynamic guitar and fiddle player with one of the finest voices in music. Sara Watkins is on her way to being […]