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Sound and Color

Scott Oliphant’s new band, The Color Study, makes its live debut at Spoken Moto this week

In this same issue one year ago, we introduced you to a brand new band on the Bend music scene โ€” AM Clouds, that performed its first public live performance at Bend Roots Revival. We’re continuing this trend with this year’s Local Music Issue, introducing you to yet another up-and-coming band in Bend. Meet The […]

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Waiting on Urban Renewal

Brooks Resources looks to lease the Murray & Holt property

In May, Brooks Resources purchased the Murray & Holt property at 181 NE Franklin Ave., located in the Bend Central Districtโ€”an area the City of Bend has identified as a potential new urban renewal area to create infill and redevelopment opportunities. The Bend urban renewal agency, BURA, began work on that new urban renewal area […]

Posted inBest Of Central Oregon

Best Local Band

Bony Chanterelle

Back in the day, Best Local Band was a category readers could vote for. Past winners included Larry and His Flask, Mosley Wotta and Corner Gospel Explosion. This year, Best Band is a staff pick category, so I’m writing a special “Pick’s Picks.”  Chris Fraser on vocals and lead guitar, Devrett Gupta on bass and […]

Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides

Summer Events

(Looking for music events? See our comprehensive guide of summer music at BendSource.com. Bike and other outdoor events? Those are on our website and our calendar, too….) SATURDAY 6/23 CENTRAL OREGON PRIDE An annual celebration of LGBTQ equality, diversity, education, social justice, community and family. This family-friendly event features Dykes on Bikes, live music and […]

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The Right Thing

Michalis Patterson uses his music to provide an outlet for those suffering from addiction, depression and mental health issues

At 21 years old, Michalis (pronounced Mik-all-is) Patterson has lived more life than some people who are well into their retirement years. The Bend native graduated at age 16, foregoing a scholarship to nursing school to pursue his love of playing music around the globe. Patterson performed at the Sisters Folk Fest at age 16. […]

Posted inFood & Drink

You, Your Dog & A Beer

Where to drink with man’s best drinking friend

It’s July, summer’s in full force, and for many locals stuck in workplaces while every vacationer in the world’s hitting the river with their kids, there’s only one thing in mind: When can I get out of this joint and IPA it up on someone’s lawn with my dog? Much like the history of human […]

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