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An Evolving Beat

DJ ChellyBean weighs in on the growing EDM DJ scene in Central Oregon

The music scene in Central Oregon has many different facets. The one area that people might not be super aware of is the DJ scene โ€“ from bass (BASSMINT), hip-hop (THECLEKTIC), EDM and more โ€“ the DJ scene here just keeps evolving. At least, that’s how Bend-based DJ ChellyBean sees it. “The scene here is growing, […]

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Weekend Warrior: May 10-12

Beer, dancing and Mothers Day feasts!

It’s that time of the week again โ€“ where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days that can help turn you into a proper Weekend Warrior. Friday – Hazy IPA Release Party […]

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Gung Ho For Shows: Robert Plant and The Sensational Spaceshifters

Former frontman of Led Zeppelin announces Bend stop on North American tour

If  Led Zeppelin came on the radio back in the day, my dad would make sure to let everyone in the car know that they were indeed “the greatest rock band of all time.” Lucky for Central Oregonians, one of the pieces to the Zeppelin puzzle will be making his way to Bend. Robert Plantโ€”former […]

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His Own Sound

CJ Neary is chasing his passions with the help of his family, band and friends

When he was five, eventual prodigy CJ Neary began playing the fiddle. You might not think most little kids would be interested in an instrument like that, but once he heard the sound, Neary was hooked. “He really liked the song ‘Frรจre Jacques’ when he was little. There was a fiddle on there and he […]

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Weekend Warrior: April 12-14

Supporting good causes while having fun

It’s that time of the week again โ€“ 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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Weekend Warrior: April 5-7

Beer, music and… fitness?

It’s that time of the week again โ€“ when 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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What Comes After?

MOsley WOtta’s new album, the first in seven years, prompts that very question

It’s been seven years since MOsley WOtta‘s last album, “Kinkonk.” That’s a big window for things to change, especially for a musician. The turns life take can either keep that window propped open for creation, or make you move in a different direction. You have to roll with the punches and jump those hurdles. For […]

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Weekend Warrior: March 22-24

Feel both full and inspired this weekend

It’s that time of the week again โ€“ 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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The Sound of Adventure

Cascade School of Music enjoys a new home and director

 With the new year came a big change at Cascade School of Musicโ€”including a new Executive Director, Robert Lambeth, and the relocation to a new space on 3rd Street and Emerson. As the zealous Lambeth walks through a labyrinth of music rooms (formerly real estate offices) in the school’s new building, the melodic notes of […]

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