Twice before, Phish fans have had legitimate reason to wonder if they had witnessed the end of their beloved band. In 2000, Phish went on an open-ended hiatus, making no promises about when or if the group would resume. The band resurfaced for a 2002 New Year’s Eve concert, went on to release two albums […]
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Beards Not Optional
Wildwood Music Festival rocks the rural valley
Looking at the impressive lineup for the Wildwood Music Festival and Campout July 17-19, you might think, those who don’t have facial hair, need not apply. That, and: That’s some mean roots, folk, and blues. Festival organizer Katie Kendall says that this year will be their biggest yet, and it has grown every year since […]
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Better Than Her Men
But still, does anyone have worse taste in men than Sheryl Crow?
Although Sheryl Crow first broke into the public consciousness with the declaration that, “All I want to do is have some fun,” in the two decades (and some change) since her breakout, blowup debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club, Crow has proven that she clearly has more substance than being a simple party girl. On […]
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Picks 6/24-7/1
wednesday 24 – sunday 28 Subaru Outside Games QUINTESSENTIAL—For no reason besides IT’S SUMMERTIME, Subaru (Bend’s quintessential vehicle) is hosting their annual Outside Games, and by games they mean quintessential events like a cruiser crawl from pub to pub, ending with a concert at Century Center (4 – 6 pm, Thursday) and kayak races. Various […]
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More Than Americana
Polecat returns to Bend to kickoff Pickin’ & Paddlin’
Pickin’ & Paddlin’ has become a cornerstone of the Bend summer music scene. The annual series raises funds for Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and their efforts to transform the Colorado Avenue Dam into Oregon’s first whitewater park. Live music paired with kayak, canoe, and standup paddleboard demos; beer; and a beautiful location right on the […]
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Letters 6/9-6/16
BEND: BEER, BRATS, AND BACKS-TO-THE-BAND I’m trying to brace myself for another active summer of live music events. Not easy here. So I’ll start by expressing my admiration for the local bands here that are making a concerted effort at demonstrating real talent, in spite of the Bend vibe. Coyote Willow, Honey Don’t, Burning Moonlight, Moon […]
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Friday Mixtape: Double-Threats
By: Josh Gross Lots of musicians publish tell-all memoirs. Some tell a little more than others, like The Dirt, the collective autobiography of Motley Crue, which is a thrilling, though somewhat tawdry read. But those books are often written by ghostwriters, not the artists themselves. I recently found a copy of Woody Guthrie’s lost novel, […]
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Picks 5/20-5/27
thursday 21 Q&A with Ian Boswell MEET & GREET—Hometown hero Ian Boswell, a professional road cyclist in his third year with Team Sky, is preparing to lead his first major stage race, the Amgen Tour of California. Cheer him on while learning about life on the road for this young, rising star. Or, ask him […]
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The Essential Jenny Lewis
Or why you should go early to see Ryan Adams’ opener
When I start talking about my love for Jenny Lewis, some of my lesser musically inclined friends say, “Oh, that girl from Troop Beverly Hills?” While, yes, the creative storyteller did get her start as a child star, she’s gone on to make a huge impact on indie rock and folk music. From her days […]
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Decemberists, Just “Normal” Oregonians
Heck, Colin even watches the Trailblazers now!
In February 2011, The Decemberists’ sixth studio album The King Is Dead debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, crowning a familiar list of pop darlings including Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. It was a rare moment that saw a band that’s never been afraid to be themselves (no matter how theatrical or […]