Dirty Revival Portland-based, soul, hip-hop outfit Dirty Revival proudly releases its new album at McMenamin’s Old St. Francis School. The dynamic five-piece, neo-soul ensemble recently opened for George Clinton, who we all know as one of the foremost innovators of funk music. With incredible stage presence and a sound that inspires bodies to move, spending […]
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Kinzel & Hyde While September still means beautiful, warm days, the nights begin to get chillier, which means it’s necessary to take advantage of as much outdoor music as possible while we still can. Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame inductees Kinzel and Hyde take listeners on a bluesy road trip for their ears at […]
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Sip Summer Wine-Down Sip Wine Bar brings together Scribbled Rhymes, Hobbs the Band, and MOsley WOtta for live music all night long to give summer the proper Bend farewell. Scribbled Rhymes is a rock/hip-hop duo that specializes in remixed cover tunes, Hobbs the Band plays bluesy rock, and everyone knows MOsley WOtta as Bend’s resident […]
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Source Suggests 8/26-9/2
Hillstomp Portland-based junkbox blues duo Hillstomp regularly stops by this side of the mountain for raucous, boot scootin’ good times. Their distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country and blues always makes for an entertaining evening, incorporating buckets, washboards, and other found items into their arsenal of musical instruments. For lovers of deep, raspy vocals and […]
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Source Suggests 8/19-8/26
Black Pussy Black Pussy lands completely on the opposite side of the spectrum of the other Suggests this week. Their name is a probably not something you should Google at work and has evoked petitions calling for boycotts for venues that book them. Name aside, Black Pussy plays psychedelic rock often blended with classic-rock tones […]
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Source Suggests 8/12-8/19
Adrian Xavier Adrian Xavier has been billed alongside many notable musicians and pop stars. The son of a radio DJ who worked on Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 and a peace activist, music was ingrained in Xavier from a very young age. Now based in Seattle, he blends sax and fiddle to create a highly […]
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Source Suggests 8/5-8/12
Freekbass Cincinnati-based funk musician Freekbass worked in a music store while studying the classics of Larry Graham, Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Parliament. He worked there to pay off his first bass guitar that was on layaway. Now, with bass in hand, Freekbass creates funky beats sure to have listeners dancing from the first note. […]
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Source Suggests 7/29-8/5
Tony Smiley, Keez Bend favorite Tony Smiley brings his one man band to the Volcanic Theatre Pub for an evening of electric melodies. As a multi-talented one-man band, Smiley has earned the distinction of a loop ninja, putting other one-man bands to shame, and earning him a cult-like following. Smiley blends rock, hip-hop, tribal fusion, […]
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Source Suggests 7/22-7/29
Filthy Still Filthy Still brings their folk-punk-bluegrass to Bend for a sweat-inducing evening of head banging, jig dancing, and hard rocking. For fans of Hank 3, Larry and His Flask, and the always attractive stand up bass, Filthy Still has a sound that inspires good-spirited whiskey drinking and sweaty bouncing. Prepare for a good night […]
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Source Suggests 7/15-7/22
Munch & Music—Jonatha Brooke Jonatha Brooke has been slinging her brand of harmonic folk-pop since the late ’80s, but really started to emerge in the ’90s during the boom of Sheryl Crow, the Indigo Girls, and Shawn Colvin. With complex harmonies and poignant lyrics, Brooke brings a certain sophistication to Munch and Music, but blends […]