Where to find live music in Central Oregon May 2-8: Rendezvan; Thunderstorm Artis

Published 3:15 pm Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Thursday 5/2

Rendezvan: There will be live music, soft spring laps and sunshine; headliner is Company Grand, with opening acts Billy & The Box Kid; Noon-8 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Live Music Thursdays: Local singer-songwriters and musicians will perform; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadelakes.com or 458-836-7866.

Jess Ryan Duo: The duo will perform original tunes encompassing folk, rock and soul; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Live Music with Faisal: Faisal Abu-Nawwas will perform country, reggae, rock, soft stuff, and ’80s and ’90s covers; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Irish Trad Music: Irish traditional music will be performed; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.

Jess Clemons: The Oregon musician will perform; 6-8 p.m.; $10 plus fees; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

Aaron Golay & The Original Sin: The Americana singer-songwriter from Idaho will perform; 7 p.m.; $10; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Scott, Jonas, Aidan and Friends: Scott Crabtree and friends will perform; 7-9 p.m.; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.

Don Hoxie: Classic and pop rock by frontman for local group The Substitutes; 8-10 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

The Leadbetter Band: The Bend-based band will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Krizz Kaliko, Locksmith and Vin Jay: The rapper and singer-songwriter will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $20; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Friday 5/3

Rendezvan: There will be live music, soft spring laps and sunshine; headliners are The Floozies, with opening acts Ground$core and Robert DeLong; Noon-11 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

A Novel Idea Kick-off: There will be music from Erin Cole-Baker and the newly-crafted Novel Idea IPA; 5-7 p.m.; free; Kobold Brewing — The Lair, 1043 NW Bond Street, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org.

First Friday Block Party: Double Jump will perform; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Spunji & Bodhi Mojo: The improvisational rock bands will perform; 7-11:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Marcus Rezak: The guitarist and songwriter will perform; 7 p.m.; $10 plus fees; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Shrek Rave: Dance at this “Shrek”-themed rave, 18 and over, opening acts subject to change; 9 p.m.; $20 plus fees; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Saturday 5/4

Rendezvan: There will be live music, soft spring laps and sunshine; headliner is Saint Motel, opening acts are DJ Robert Planet and The Dip; Noon to 11 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Lie Music with Jacks Willie: The local musician will perform; 6-8 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Saturday Jazz Sessions: The Elise Franklin Quartet will perform jazz standards with beautiful vocals; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Electric Groove Quartet: The Tom Freedman Jazz Band featuring Bob Baker and Dave Wentworth will perform jazz and rhythmic vibes; 6-8 p.m.; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.

May the Fourth Be With You Dance Party: A Star Wars dance party, costumes encouraged, prizes will be given out for best costumes; 7 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Sirsy & Guests: The rock duo from Albany, New York will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $10 plus fees; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

“2nd Annual Shred the High Desert” Guitar Competition: 12 contestants will compete for cash prizes, no personal effects, amps or accessories allowed; Bend Factory Stores, 61334 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4736.

Thunderstorm Artis: The singer-songwriter from the north shore of Oahu will perform; 7 p.m.; $30 plus fees; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Superball: The band will perform classics from the ’70s and ’80s; 8-11 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Reb & The Good News: The soul/funk/rock group will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $17 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Sunday 5/5

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with Double Jump: There will be food and drink specials, food trucks and the band will perform 4-6 p.m.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Open Mic Night: Open mic every Sunday; 4-7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Las Estrellas: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with this band playing regional Mexican musical de Tierra Caliente, there will be specialty cocktails, elotes and handmade tamales; 5-7:30 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Music from DJ Cruz, presented by Tablas Mobile Cuisine; 5 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Tropa Magica: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the psychedelic garage band; 8-11:59 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Monday 5/6

Public (ROCK) Choir: A no-stress group singing event designed for any level singer and non-singers, rock/pop music only; 6-8 p.m.; free; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; singbend.com or 541-728-0703.

Corb Lund & Branson Anderson: The singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada will perform; 7:30-11 p.m.; $25; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; facebook.com/thedominoroom or 541-408-4329.

Tuesday 5/7

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 with DJ Chris: Sing with DJ Chris Ossig; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Zach Person: American recording and indie rock artist will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Wednesday 5/8

Andy Shauf: The Toronto-based, Saskatchewan-raised singer-songwriter will perform; 6 p.m.; $25; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Jam Session with Darin Gentry & friends: The local musician will perform every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.

The High Hawks & Brad Parsons: The group of friends from various jam and Americana bands will perform; 7-11 p.m.; $20; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; facebook.com/thedominoroom or 541-408-4329.

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