Where to find live music in Central Oregon Dec. 26-Jan. 1: Use’ta Do; Boot Juice

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Live music

Thursday 12/26

Vince Bigo: The singer-songwriter will perform originals as well as covers by Hank Williams, The Beatles and Bob Dylan; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Live Music with Marco Polo: The international traveling musician will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.

Pete Kartsounes: The Bend-based singer-songwriter will perform; 6 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Friday 12/27

Skillethead: The Central Oregon bluegrass band will perform; 6 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Marvel Years with Josh Teed: Producer and guitarist Cory Wythe will perform; 7 p.m.; $20 online, $30 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Third Seven & Black Currant: The one-man cello artist from Oregon will perform; 7 p.m.; $10; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Karaoke Night: Friday night Karaoke; 8-11 p.m.; free, karaoke is for 21+; Big E’s Sports Bar & Grill, Square Loop, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend; facebook.com/afinenotekaraoketoo or 541-389-5625.

Saturday 12/28

New Skies Cabaret: An evening of Irish/Scottish folk tunes, classical songs, sea shanties, live poetry readings and more; 5-8 p.m.; $10; Aspen Lakes Golf Course, 16900 Aspen Lakes Drive, Sisters; meadowskyproductions.com or 541-549-4653.

Saturday Jazz Sessions: The Positive Side will jazz jam; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Superball: The rock band will perform; 6 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Use’ta Do: The Bend-based roots-country and bluegrass band will perform; 7-10 p.m.; free; WildWood Bar & Grill, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite #120, Bend; facebook.com/events/1090553339462912.

That 90’s Band: The band will play alternative and grunge hits from the 90’s; 7-10 p.m.; $10 all ages; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Brian Hanson Band: The Bend country band will perform; 8-11 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Sunday 12/29

Open Mic Night: Hone your craft in a safe and supportive sharing environment; 5-8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Megan Alder and the Woods: The singer-songwriter from the Columbia River Gorge will perform; 6 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Boot Juice: The bluegrass and Americana will perform; 7 p.m.; $15 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Monday 12/30

The Alicia Viani Trio: The local trio will perform; 6 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Tuesday 12/31

NYE with Freddy & The Flannels: The band will play 90s covers and there will be a champagne toast when the ball drops in New York City at 9 p.m.; 7-9 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

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.

Bootleggers Ball — A 1920s Themed New Years: There will be three bars serving up craft cocktails and beers, along with a photo booth, champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight and live music from Billy and the Box Kid and a lineup of DJs; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; $25 online, $30 at door; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

Karaoke: Every Tuesday karaoke, sign up starts at 8 p.m. and goes until last call or last singer; 8 p.m.-midnight; free, please tip the DJ; M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; mj-tavern.com or 541-389-1410.

Diggin Dirt: The seven-piece funk-soul band from Diggin Dirt will perform; 8 p.m.; $30 online; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

New Year’s Eve with Company Grand and Kota Dosa: The nine-piece band will perform; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; $45 online; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Disco Inferno Ball: Patrick Lamb and Hit Factory will perform, plus a silent auction with proceeds supporting the Alzheimer’s Foundation to kick off the evening, followed by a four-course dinner; 8:30 p.m.; $125; Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend; riverhouse.com or 541-389-3111.

New Years Eve — Latin Dance Party: DJ Solo will be rocking Latin music all night, there will be a quick complimentary, beginner-friendly Latin dance lesson to kick things off; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; free; WildWood Bar & Grill, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite #120, Bend; facebook.com/events/568831652559533.

New Year’s Eve: Portland-based power-trio The Quick & Easy Boys will perform in the theater while the local Leadbetter Band performs in Father Luke’s Room; 9 p.m.; $20 online, $28 at door; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

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