The Capitol is a nightly ritual designed to give you a good time—winning in this new category. Open daily from 5 pm to midnight, (2am on Wednesdays and Thursdays), the underground restaurant and nightclub is there to do just that. What was originally a musical theater through the early to mid-20th century had been re-opened […]
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High Desert Hip-Hop
The Clumzys bring a dose of local rap to the Central Oregon scene
The Clumzys, a rap duo from Arizona living in Redmond have been making some noise on stages around Central Oregon, opening for names including Snow Tha Product, Afroman and Dev at the Domino Room and The Capitol. And they aren’t stopping there, as the tag-team rap duo is set to open for Dizzy Wright at […]
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Hair Gel & Rhymes
How things got started for Vocab Slick
The Bay Area—around 30 minutes north of Oakland, Calif.—is where Vocab Slick calls home. This is the same place where he got his start as a rapper. “When I heard the Black Sheep ‘The Choice Is Yours’ album, it changed my life,” says Slick of his early beginnings dabbling with music. “I got that album, […]
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Local Venues 101
New to Central Oregon’s music scene? Here’s your guide to the places you can see live shows
The Domino Room/Midtown Ballroom/The Annex From the outside, you wouldn’t suspect the Midtown Ballroom to house three different venues, including the largest indoor music venue in town. The Domino Room, a mid-sized space that falls somewhere between the size of Midtown Ballroom and the upstairs Annex, is a minimal space with the feel of a […]
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Capitol Celebrates
Flamenco trio brings Spanish flavor to a Bend night spot
Flamenco artist Savannah Fuentes executes her precision dance moves with ease, while admitting feeling a heavy burden of responsibility to represent her art in the finest possible form. She performs “Féria” at The Capitol in Bend Sunday. “I don’t tour with local performers,” Fuentes explains. “I feel a big responsibility to bring the best of […]
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Rebuilding St. Thomas
Larry and His Flask drummer Jamin Marshall spearheads a benefit concert to raise money for Virgin Islands residents, affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria
A bout three years ago, when Bend band Larry and His Flask decided to go on hiatus, co-founder Jamin Marshall gave up Beer Town, USA, for sunshine and ocean life. Marshall moved to St. Thomas, where his girlfriend Victoria Odinet had been living and working on boats. Marshall and Odinet have been living in St. […]
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Show Preview: Marco Benevento Brings Pop to New Heights, 4/11
Marco Benenvento will be at The Capitol on April 11.
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Classic Reggae
Mykal Rose brings reggae’s past, present and future to the Capitol
Often home to rising talents, Bend will soon be hosting one of reggae’s longest running stars. Mykal Rose, the leading voice of Black Uhuru, emerged onto the global stage when the group’s album “Anthem” won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album—the first time that award was given out. After a few more years with Black […]
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Show Preview: Reggae Star Mykal Rose in Bend 1/19
Mykal Rose, an icon of reggae music, will be at The Capitol on Jan 19.