As far as I can tell, it’s been almost a year since Oregon hip-hop duo Top Shelf has performed in Bend.

That’s not to say they’ve been silent. The guys — MCs Amsterdam (who lives in Bend) and Bank Sinatra (from somewhere in the valley) — have been busy playing shows on the other side of the mountains and putting out solo mixtapes.

Amsterdam’s “Avarice,” recently released at www.music.amsterdamallday.com, is a strong effort packed with honest rhymes and basketball references over Hippie Sabotage’s hazy beats. Sinatra’s most recent tape is “Don’t Hassle Me I’m Local,” which is a great title.

The point is tonight’s Top Shelf appearance at the Astro Lounge is welcome. Fun shall be had.

Top Shelf, with Wax Trap; 9 tonight; free; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; www.astroloungebend.com.