Picks

Necktie Killer

thursday 21

There's nothing wrong with ska music, even if you're part of the faction that since 1998 have believed the horn-happy style is inherently flawed. If you need a local dose of ska revival, Necktie Killer can bring it to you in a full-speed, full-fledged ska/punk/funk attack that they learned while playing music together at Redmond High School. This is why we need to keep music in the public schools people. 9pm, Long Shots Pub, 314 SE 3rd St.

I.O.U.S.A

thursday 21

Are you worried about the national debt? Well, you probably will be (perhaps rightfully so) after viewing this documentary that addresses our nation's problem with maintaining fiscal sustainability. Following the screening of the doc, you can look in as five of the nation's most notable financial leaders and policy experts (like Warren friggin' Buffet) discuss the issues in a town-hall style meeting live from Omaha. Tickets available at the box office or at FathomEvents.com. 7:30pm. Old Mill Stadium 16, 680 SW Powerhouse Dr.

Mosley Wotta CD Release Party

thursday 14

Mosley Wotta, aka Person People's The Rook, aka Bend's walking talent show Jason Graham drops his new buzz-generating EP entitled "Scrap Mettle" and throws a big ol' party with some special friends to celebrate. The EP, consisting of five tracks of Wotta's now well-known precise and cerebral delivery shows the local hip-hop mastermind at his best: innovative, upbeat and funny when he wants to be. Bring your dancing shoes, your thinking cap, and any other figurative clothing accessories that might help you get down. 9pm Bendistillery Martini Bar, 850 NW Brooks St.

Bend Brewfest

friday-saturday 15-16

Beer! Beer! Beer! Yell it with us! Shout it from a mountaintop! Sing it while an angel accompanies you on a harp while you both ride on a majestic white cloud. That's how we feel about beer here in Oregon and we double that enthusiasm each year when the mother-loving Bend Brew Fest sets up in the Les Schwab Amphitheater. There's more than…wait for it…80 beers on tap from more than 40 different brewers. There's also killer music from the likes of Hillstomp, Upground and locals Leif James and Moon Mountain Ramblers. Gates open 4pm Friday, noon Saturday. Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 Shevlin Hixon Dr.

World Hoop Day
friday 8
Bring your hoops to Harmon Park and help raise money to create quality hoops for underprivileged children in Central Oregon and around the world! The Hula Hoop craze continues to build and gyrating Bendites from young to old can be found pretty much everywhere these days. Relive your childhood and make some sweet hoops for a good cause. 4pm-6pm. Free, donations accepted. Harmon Park. 1100 NW Harmon Road.
Tiger Army
friday 8
Warped Tour Vets and AFI buddies Tiger Army are bringing their brand of psychobilly to our beloved Domino coming directly from a slew of dates in Finland, of all places. Check this week's Sound article for more information. Domino Room. 8pm/doors, 9pm/show. $15/advance, $17/door. 51 NW Greenwood Ave.

The Gourds, Wayne Newcome
saturday 2
There are a few bands that Bend can't seem to get enough of and The
Gourds are one of them. The alt-country rockers from Austin, Tex. are
playing a special Bend show for all of us who can't get over the
mountains for the Pickathon festival. All of you who think that you
haven't heard the Gourds, think again. They're the band that cleverly
transformed Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice" from hip-hop anthem to rootsy
Americana jingle to the pleasure of many downloaders who thought they
were listening to Phish. 9pm/doors, 10pm/show Saturday, August 2.
Domino Room. 51 NW Greenwood Ave. $15/advanced, $18/door.
 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
wednesday-sunday 30-3
Do you like to have fun for approximately four days in a location with other people who like to have fun during the same prescribed time frame at the same location? Well then, my fellow Deschutes County resident, it's time to head up to Redmond for the county fair! Don't forget to take your children to the wholesomely fun activities including, but not limited to, Alice Cooper. What says family fun more than a 60-year-old man slathered in leather and vampire makeup? Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. 548-2711.

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
thursday 31

It's the Bright Eyes front man out on his own with a new band. Read more about it in the Sound section. All ages. $22 Advance, $25 at the door. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave.
4 Peaks Pre-Fest Party
thursday 24
Before you head out to
Tumalo for the 4 Peaks Festival, hop on over to the Astro Lounge for a
meet-and-greet party with members of bands playing at the festival.
Rumor has it that several of the acts will be playing acoustic sets as
well. But the best reason to attend is to get $5 off the already
discounted ticket prices. 8-11pm, Astro Lounge, 147 NW Minnesota Ave.
No cover.
 

Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
friday 18
Ottmar Liebert is one hell of a flamenco guitarist, but you've never heard him correctly until you've taken a listen to Up Close, his binaural recording that when listened to with headphones sounds like you've got strings vibrating around your brain. Pretty intense. Check him out at the Tower with his ensemble, Luna Negra for some high-class sounds. 7pm Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., 317-0700. $28.50/advance, $31.50/day of show.

Cascade Cycling Classic
wednesday-sunday
As if this town isn't bicycle crazy enough, we get to truly unleash our inner Armstrong for the 29th Annual Bend Memorial Clinic Cascade Cycling Classic. It's four days of all sorts of two-wheeled fun, highlighted by the downtown Twilight Criterium. Whether you're a hardcore rider or just someone who likes spandex, click over to cascade-classic.org to get yourself in gear.
Red Elvises
thursday 10
It seems like this band from Venice, CA by way of Russia is getting a hankering for Bend, seeing as how they've already returned for another show at the Midtown complex. The last time they stopped off they rocked the wood planks right out of the floor of the Annex, and expect them to do the same when the band with the big hair and bigger bass guitars (it's actually called a balalaika) returns for what promises to be a great night of rockabilly. 21 and over. 9pm. $12. The Annex, 51 NW Greenwood Ave.

Central Oregon Blues
and Crawfish Festival
thursday-sunday 3-5
You'll get a pretty good rundown of this festival in the Liner Notes column, but if you need more convincing, here's a good chunk of the lineup: John Lee Hooker Jr., Kenny Neal, Ty Curtis Band, Big Fish, Jon Maclennan, T-Bone Stone, Lisa Mann, Blue Moon Society, Megan Smith & The Fam, Kelly Stone, Zsa Zsa, Stephanie Slade, Joseph Balsamo and more. July 3-5. Go to ampmediagroup.com for more info. $20/day, $30/3 day pass, 10 and under free. Creekside City Park, Hwy. 20 and Jefferson.
Pet Parade
friday 4
Finally your chance to parade around your incredibly cute kids and your incredibly cute llama at the same time in celebration of Independence Day! The annual Pet Parade is a chance for the kids to bring their special pets (from llamas to lizards to goats) and parade them through downtown. Just don't bring a rabbit or a cat, seriously. Decorating and lineup starts at 9:30am on Wall Street next to the School Administration building, parade starts at 10am. Call 330-7096 for info.

1956: The Year Elvis Shook the World
wednesday 25
Mike Ficher, who you got to know in last week's edition of the Source is also the host of KPOV's Ultimate Oldies Show, and is giving a presentation on the early years of Elvis Presley's career. 6:30pm Wednesday, Jun 25. La Pine Public Library, 16425 1st St, La Pine.

Anastacia
wednesday 18
Formerly of the band Threes, Anastacia has a new project going and this free McMenamins performance is her first appearance in a while. Rumor has it that, along with her all-star band of local musicians, she'll be dishing out a brand new bag. 7pm, McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. 382-5174.