Join us for a special SFF Presents concert with all-star California bluegrass band, AJ Lee & Blue Summit on November 15 at The Belfry! Drawing from influences such as country, soul, swing, rock, and jam music, the band uses the lens of bluegrass as a vessel through which to express and explore the thread that…
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COCC’s Symphony Brings Beethoven, Stravinsky to Bend
(Pianist Robert Thies will perform with the Central Oregon Symphony October 21-22 | Photo courtesy of COCC) The Central Oregon Symphony, a cooperative effort between Central Oregon Community College and the nonprofit Central Oregon Symphony Association, will feature acclaimed pianist Robert Thies as its 2023-24 season gets underway October 21 (7:30pm) and October 22 (2pm)…
Under the Marquee
The Bad Plus Presented by PDX Jazz Tuesday, October 17 at 8pm For the past two decades this unconventional group has played with spirit and adventure, made its own rules, and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of…
World-Class Songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn at The Commons December 9
(Photo by Helene Cyr) Jeff Plankenhorn is a world-class songwriter with an upcoming album Alone at Sea out September 29 via Blue Corn Music. He’ll perform at The Commons on December 9. The tracks poured out of Plankenhorn, aka Plank, so fast, he had to be convinced not to tamper with it. Plankenhorn’s songwriting, expressive vocals, and musicianship are front and center on the new album produced…
KPOV 2023 Fall FUNd Drive
KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, is excited to announce the Fall FUNd Drive kick-off starts October 6 and runs through October 14, 2023. According to Chris Gossard, executive director: “This Fall’s FUNd Drive offers matching opportunities to double donations, limited edition Thank You Gifts, and our listeners’ favorite music! We are honored to…
High Desert Chamber Music 16th Season Concert This Weekend!
(Fauré Quartett | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) opens its 16th season in Central Oregon on Sunday, October 8 at 3:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. This concert is brought to you by Miller Lumber, and features the Fauré Quartett, an international prize-winning group from…
Pianist Combines Canoeing with Live Music Performance
Canoe, kayak, or stroll the trails while wearing wireless headphones to hear pianist and composer Paula Dreyer perform her original Piano Flow Live set as summer comes to a close. The beach at Dillon Falls is the perfect setting to soak in the gorgeous sounds from Paula Dreyer’s Piano Flow Live set, which draws upon…
Cascade A&E Call To Art
Calling All Painters, Photographers, Sculptors & More! Cascade A&E Magazine is looking for artwork submissions for the covers for the December, 2023 print editions. If your artwork is selected for the cover, we will include an artist profile and additional images of your work inside. December cover submissions must be of Santa, in honor of…
Central Oregon Mastersingers to Perform October 8 Concert Featuring a Gem of a Choral Work by Dvořák
Central Oregon Mastersingers will perform a unique arrangement of a Great Choral Work — Dvořák’s Mass in D — on Sunday, October 8 at 3pm at the Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Road, in Bend. The concert is free, however, reservations are recommended. Donations are welcome and appreciated. What makes this composition unique, explains Mastersingers…
Turkish Psych Band Altin Gün Plays Domino Room
(Graphic courtesy of Big Hassle Media) Altin Gün is headed your way on the heels of their fourth studio album, Aşk, out now via ATO Records. They’ll be at Domino Room on Monday, November 13, would love to hear if you’re interested in setting up coverage or checking out the show! Here’s the music video for their…