Blue Lotus Calling all Phish Phans and Grateful Deadheads! If you’re someone who considers yourself a fan of jam bands, Blue Lotus fills your need for rockin’ blues, jazz and funk-inspired sets. With one listen to the band’s melodic, yet high energy, danceable sound, it’ll come as no surprise that this group of Eugene-based musicians […]
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Source Suggests 2/11-2/18
Ayron Jones and The Way Few rock bands can say that in 2013 Sir Mix A-Lot opened for them at their debut record release party. But Aryon Jones and The Way can! The band caught the hip-hop icon’s attention and he produced their album. What’s so special about Ayron Jones and The Way? For one, […]
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Source Suggests 2/4-2/11
Bend Comedy: Tyler Boeh While Ralphie May performs the same night at the Tower, a more affordable option for nationally touring stand-up comedy comes from Tyler Boeh. Boeh’s high energy and quick wit, paired with his beat boxing skills and a touch of silly, physical comedy make for a gut-busting evening of entertainment. Whether he’s […]
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Source Suggests 1/28-2/4
¡Chiringa! It’s been a while since this formerly local band graced a Bend stage with its Latin-infused presence. Singer and bandleader Shireen Amini who assembled the crew for the Cinco De Mayo festival in 2012, has since left Central Oregon, but returns with more flair than ever, worldly covers and originals with plenty of dancing […]
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Source Suggests 1/21-1/29
Franchot Tone Acoustic Live What pairs best with Bolognese and a winter kale Caesar salad? The acoustic grooves of Franchot Tone, of course! The Bend-based singer/songwriter goes unplugged at the Eastside Jackson’s Corner for an evening of his signature melodies. No matter the temperature outside, Tone’s smooth vocals and warm vibes will raise the heat […]
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Source Suggests 1/15-1/21
Show Ponies Los Angeles may not be the epicenter for string bands, but the Show Ponies have crept their way up into the surrounding mountains and tapped into the clear water, rolling hills aesthetic. With fiddle, banjo and guitar, joined by the occasional harmonica riff and a mix between male and female lead vocals, the […]
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Source Suggests 1/7-1/15
New Ranch Records Location Don’t freak out when you walk past the former Ranch Records location on Wall Street. next to the Tower Theater. Yes, it’s empty, but Bend’s oldest record store isn’t closed, it has just moved a few blocks over to Oregon Avenue, across from US Bank and next to Summit Saloon. We […]
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Source Suggests 12/31-1/8
Parlour Calling themselves a folk revival, this four-piece combines picking on mandolin, guitar and fiddle, with a Celtic traditional feel and honey-coated harmonies. They have played everywhere from the public library to numerous breweries about town. The 92.9 FM-sponsored shows even offer what every Bendite craves with their live music, a beer recommendation! Match this […]
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Source Suggests…Christmas! 12/17-12/25
Holiday Community Sing-A-Long Presented by the Sisters Folk Festival, and led by two important members of the Sisters musical community—Victor Johnson and Kerry Williams—this event is accessible for kids, adults and anyone in the holiday spirit. Starting with a workshop teaching classic Christmas tunes on the ukulele, and ending with a chorus of carolers, this […]
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Source Suggests 12/10-12/18
Everyone is Dirty Brusque grunge-pop recorded in an anonymous California basement, Everyone is Dirty is fronted by the charismatic Sivan Gur-Arieh on vocals and violin, a welcome addition to the terrific grime-rock. The burrowing and billowing blowback guitar riffs paired with the sweet stings of Gur-Arieh and driving simplistic percussion is a new twist on […]
