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Finding Art in Nature

Wanderlust Tours’ Art in Nature series combines scenic tours with live performances

Keely DamaraMay 22, 2019March 5, 2025

Central Oregon offers beautiful views year-round—and no shortage of adventures for those who seek them. Wanderlust Tours is capitalizing on those breathtaking backdrops by pairing outdoor tours with live music and arts performances. “It stems from my belief that much of art is inspired by nature, the natural world and its beauty,” says Dave Nissen […]

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Camping Concerts: A Legacy of Peace

Sherron LumleyMay 25, 2016April 21, 2025

In the 1960s, protest events and concerts during the Vietnam Era drew massive crowds united by the messages of musicians such as Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and John Lennon. The Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 drew 400,000 young people, billed as three days of peace and music. Anti-war music inspired protestors and Jimi Hendrix’ rendition […]

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Family-Friendly Music

Sherron LumleyMay 25, 2016June 9, 2025

Families who enjoy music together have something really great going for them and falling asleep to live outdoor music as a kid is really the best. Central Oregon has several events that are fun for the entire family and it all starts June 5 with the Bend Memorial Clinic Free Summer Sunday Concerts at the […]

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Outdoor Summer Music Listings

May 27 to Sept. 9

The Source StaffMay 25, 2016February 22, 2025

May 27 Alabama Shakes BIG VENUE—Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with one of the best bands touring. Since the show is sold out, for those without tickets, the best way to catch this show will be on one of the Old Mill restaurant patios. Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. Sold Out. www.Bendconcerts.com May 27 to 30 Sasquatch! […]

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Small Outdoor Concerts in Big Demand

Angela MooreMay 25, 2016April 8, 2024

Bend is known to be heavily into the music scene. International, national and local groups alike unpack and set up on varying stages around town. This summer all over Central Oregon there will be concerts both large and small in venues across the desert. Although the seemingly famous groups can draw an enormity of screaming […]

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Big Outdoor Shows Coming to Bend

Jared RasicMay 25, 2016July 2, 2024

One of the most exciting things about living in Bend are the summer concerts. Some years might be better than others, but there are always at least a handful of bands to really look forward to. Bend promoters have always found interesting indie bands to book, but the summer is really when the giant acts […]

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Summer Music Guide 2016

Music under the stars

The Source StaffMay 25, 2016June 10, 2024

Summer music, could two words sound lovelier together? Live music under a deep blue sky on a warm starry night could very well be one of the best things in life. In the 2016 Summer Music Guide, we’ve included Central Oregon’s outdoor music events and a few more within driving distance. From Memorial Day weekend […]

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Oh, the Places You Will Go!

Summer concerts near and far

Brianna BreyMay 28, 2014March 17, 2023

This year’s Summer Concert Guide is the Source’s compass for the upcoming months of music in the Pacific Northwest. We take you north, east, west and south for festivals, one-off shows and summer-long series that showcase nationally touring acts, underground favorites, and weekends so stuffed with pure musical summer joy that you’ll contemplate trading your […]

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