The debut album of PJ Moon and The Swappers, “Memoirs of Living in a Car,” was released last October. The album is an 11-track mix of everythingโrock, soul, funkโand even a little bit of country. “Memoirs of Living in a Car” isn’t just a deep title, either. It was Moon’s reality. Over the phone Moon […]
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Gung Ho for Shows: 4 Peaks Music Festival 2019
One of Central Oregon’s favorite music festivals is ready for another great showing of bands in 2019! The 4 Peaks Music Festival just announced their initial lineup for the this coming June โ trust us, it’s a good one! Check out who’s been announced below. Billy Strings A young bluegrass sensation with speedy picking skills. […]
Your Fav Bands
In honor of the Local Music Issue, we’ve created this handy list of the local musicians you can check out in Bend. Did we miss someone? Email anne@bendsource.com to get on our local music radar! Allan Byer Project โ Americana. Alovitamin โ Eclectic rock. AM Clouds โ Indie rock. a.m. interstate โ Southern rock. Appaloosa […]
Rock Steady, Aretha
In homage to the Queen of Soul, who died today in Detroit, Mich., we submit one of our favorite songs from her extensive repertoire. Rest in peace, Aretha Franklin. You are already missed dearly.
Dixon & Harris at the Astro Lounge: Web Exclusive
The “Twobadours on the Run” Tour brings two unique sounds to one show
PICK: Back Alley Barbers
Back Alley Barbers ROCKABILLYโWith a Sweeney Todd-inspired aesthetic and a lead singerโโQueen Pirateโโwho looks like a punk rock Elvira, Portlandโs Back Alley Barbers rock a surprisingly successful mash-up of punk, soul and rockabilly. Queen Pirateโs powerful pipes rival Gwen Stefaniโsโin fact, the band sounds like No Doubt if the album Tragic Kingdom had actually been, […]

