Where to find live music in Central Oregon

Published 3:45 pm Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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Live music

Thursday 11/2

Fluffalove: Husband and wife duo plays ’70s songs with acoustic guitars and harmony vocals; 6-8 p.m.; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com or 541-525-5532.

Mead & Music: Lazy Z Ranch will be serving some of their signature meads and local band BeLoveski will play; 6-9 p.m.; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; btbsbend.com or 541-728-0703.

Miguel Hernandez: The guitarist will play Latin and jazz music with El Camino Organ Trio; 6-8 p.m.; $10; The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

Karina Rykman with Guerilla Toss: The psychedelic pop acts will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $17 online, $22 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Friday 11/3

Local Music Showcase: Three-piece thrashgrass band Jackrat and Blackflowers Blacksun will perform; 7 p.m.; $5; Silver Moon Brewing, 20 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The VibeShiftas with Special guest Day Day: The band plays R&B, soul, reggae, pop, blues, jazz, rock and funky hip-hop music; 7-10 p.m.; $10 plus fees; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; bendticket.com or 541-410-5866.

Dry Canyon Stampede: The local country dance band will perform, dance lessons included with admission; 7 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Leadbetter Band with The Hasbens: Two local rock and jam bands will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $12 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Dirtbag Ball: There will be live jams from Cptn Over, cheap beer and good ol’ fashioned debauchery, dress your worst, live your best; 8-11:59 p.m.; free; The Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; pubbeerdirtbagball.com or 541-408-4329.

Saturday 11/4

Live Music with Spencer Marlyn: The musician will perform; 6-8 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Saturday Jazz Sessions: Jazz and blues group Andy Armer Trio will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com or 541-525-5532.

MFA Student Reading: Students will read from works they have produced or refined during the graduate program; 6-7 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave. Suite 138, Bend; osucascades.edu or 541-640-2186.

Corinne Sharlet and Bella Cooper of Chiggi Momo: The Whippoorwill Presents will put on an intimate listening room-style show with two local musicians; 7-9 p.m.; $20 plus fees; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thewhippoorwillpresents.com or 541-323-3955.

Alex Dunn Band & Guests: The reformed commercial fisherman and singer-songwriter will perform; 7 p.m.; $10; Silver Moon Brewing, 20 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Allah-Las with Sam Burton: The L.A.-based, laid-back, grooving band will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $20-$25; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Long Gone Wilder: Classic rock; 8-11 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Sunday 11/5

Open Mic: Hosted by Jeshua Marshall, sign up at 4:30; 5 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The Lacs, Justin Champagne, Dustin Spears: The American country-rap duo will perform; 8 p.m.; $25; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Deb Talan: Music from Deb Talan of the Weepies; 8 p.m.; $26.50 plus $4 Historic Preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Tuesday 11/7

Open Mic Night: Mainly music open mic, but spoken word is also welcome; sign-up starts at 5 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Karaoke Night: Join DJ Chris for a night of singing your heart out; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

No Time To Loose Tour: Hip hop groups Vocab Slick, True Justice and Deal The Fella will perform; 7 p.m.; $8 plus fees; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Built To Spill with Itchy Kitty and Prism Bitch: The Idaho rock band will perform with regional openers; 8 p.m.; $27.50; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Wednesday 11/8

Casey Hurt: The songwriter, artist and music producer from the Pacific Northwest will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

The Infamous Stringdusters with Cris Jacobs: The bluegrass band and singer-songwriter will perform; 6-11 p.m.; $30 plus fees; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Mellow Wednesday Open Mic Acoustic Jam: Hosted by Derek Michael Marc; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

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