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Source Suggests 7/8-7/15

John Mayall Band, The Kitchen Dwellers, and Melissa Ruth & The Likely Stories
Anne Pick

John Mayall Band The English blues singer, guitarist, organist, and songwriter’s career spans more than 50 years. His last release, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers—Live in 1967, features a familiar lineup in his band The Bluesbreakers—Peter Green, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood; all founding members of Fleetwood Mac. While the Bluesbreakers didn’t last long, Mayall’s career continues […]

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Source Suggests 7/1-7/8

Anne Pick

2nd Hand Soldiers This locally-based sextet features the beautiful and soulful vocals of Darian Mahaney. The band has a reggae style that they incorporate into all of their songs, even giving covers an island vibe. Celebrate America’s birthday on the banks of beautiful Elk Lake while taking in the stunning view of Mt. Bachelor and […]

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Source Suggests 6/24-7/1

Anne Pick

This Frontier Needs Heroes and Paula Boggs Band Singer-songwriter Paula Boggs of the Paula Boggs Band had an interesting career trajectory. Before deciding to pursue music, she scaled the heights of the military and then corporate world. In the Army, Boggs was an Airborne Officer, served on the White House Iran Contra task force and, […]

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Source Suggests 6/18-6/24

Anne Pick

Steel Pulse The band formed in 1975 in the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England, and was the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy for Best Reggae Album. Steel Pulse is known for political, protest-minded music, which over the years has evolved with the reggae genre. Taking on a more dancehall and hip-hop vibe and […]

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Source Suggests 6/10-6/17

Anne Pick

Tango Alpha Tango Tango Alpha Tango has been frequenting Bend for many years. The bluesy rockers once opened for folk-rockers Dawes at Silver Moon and won more than a few new fans. The Portland-based quartet has garnished comparisons to The Black Keys, but could also run in the same pack as The Dead Weather. The […]

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Source Suggests 6/4-6/10

Anne Pick

The Whiskey Rebellion A recipe for a perfect summer evening includes: Crux, with a delicious microbrew in hand, a game of cornhole with friends and neighbors, and some good old fashioned Americana music to set the mood. Join The Whiskey Rebellion for an evening infused with the folk traditions of Appalachia and raw elements of […]

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Source Suggests 5/27-6/3

Anne Pick

Dead at the Doj While Dead at the Doj might suggest a karate lesson gone horribly wrong, it’s actually a celebration of the music of The Grateful Dead performed by Brent Alan, Mark Ransom & The Mostest, Riding Tide, DJ Grateful Kev (Kevin Bryne), and featuring Jive Coulis. It really goes without saying, but for […]

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Source Suggests 5/20-5/27

Anne Pick

Voodoo Highway Locals recognize Voodoo Highway vocalist Stacie Johnson from her other gig as the leader of Broken Down Guitars. She brings her rich, layered vocals to Voodoo Highway’s edgy, rock sound, creating a vibrant dynamic. Guitarist and vocalist David Miller has also been around the local Bend music scene as a member of Kleverkill. […]

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Source Suggests 5/14-5/21

Anne Pick

HDCM Series: Ensemble Paradiso Chamber music is traditionally written for small groups of musicians with no conductor, and only one performer to a part. The final performance in the High Desert Chamber Music Series this season concludes with Ensemble Paradiso. The L.A.-based group makes its HDCM debut featuring celebrated violinist Jessica Guideri, formerly of the […]

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Source Suggests 5/3-5/13

Anne Pick

All You All Just cue up the single “Supernatural.” Yeah, insanely talented! And local! “Innocence of Coincidence” has a garage rock sound distinctly its own, yet slightly reminiscent of The Black Keys. Blending psychedelia and garage rock, in a vein similar to The Dead Weather, All You All plays songs that inspire modest head banging […]

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