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Only Brothers Can Sing These Types of Bluesy Americana Harmonies 

The Deltaz are excited to be back in Bend
by Abby Francis

The Deltaz, a brother duo hailing originally from Southern California, bring a unique sound to bluesy Americana. They have been performing together since they were teenagers. Often donning their overalls and Vaquero style flat-brimmed hats, they have a perfect uniform for their one-of-a-kind genre. The Deltaz will be at the Midtown Ballroom on July 28.  Growing up. […]

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Weekend Warrior: Jan 24-27

Run a 50K and recover with a good book
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

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
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

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
Avatar photo Keely Damara

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
Alan Sculley

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 Source Staff

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
Anne Pick

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
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

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
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

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
Avatar photo Chris Young

“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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