Where to find live music in Central Oregon April 17-23: Soft Palms & Chiggi Momo

Published 2:24 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025

By Bulletin staff

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Upon A Burning Body will perform on Wednesday at Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend. (Submitted photo)

The Portland Cello Project will perform on Wednesday at Tower Theatre in Bend. (Submitted photo)

Mihali will perform on Saturday as part of RendezVan Festival at Mt. Bachelor ski area. (Submitted photo)

Desert Wheelhouse will perform on Saturday at Crux Fermentation Project in Bend. (Submitted photo)

Thursday 4/17

RendezVan 2025: Four days of skiing and riding, three days of live music plus food and drinks, classes and other activities; noon; free; skiing and snowboarding requires a lift ticket; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; rendezvan.com or 800-829-2442.

The ABluestics: The local blues band will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Skinny Dennis: The acoustic duo featuring Bill Sterling and Rodney Toogood will perform classic rock, ‘80s indie pop and original songs; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.

Homegrown Music Festival 2025: The festival celebrates Bend’s local music scene and cannabis culture; 7 p.m.; $50 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The Sweet Lillies & Honey Don’t: The acoustic string-band from Boulder, Colorado will perform; 7 p.m.; $15 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Bend Blues Bender: The local blues band will perform; 7-9 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Seth Walker: The singer-songwriter from North Carolina will perform; 8 p.m.; $20 online; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Friday 4/18

RendezVan 2025: Four days of skiing and riding, three days of live music plus food and drinks, classes and other activities; 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; free; skiing and snowboarding requires a lift ticket; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; rendezvan.com or 800-829-2442.

Boy Named Sue — Johnny Cash Tribute by Cuchulain: The Johnny Cash tribute band, fronted by singer-songwriter Cuchulain, will perform; 7 p.m.; $20 online; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

HDCM Concert Series — Neave Trio: The Grammy-nominated group from Boston will perform; 7:30-9 p.m.; $48 children and students $10; Unitarian Universalist of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; highdesertchambermusic.com or 541-306-3988.

Heller Highwater Trio: The trio will play covers from Adele to Rolling Stones; 8:30-10 p.m.; ; Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge, 225 SW Century Drive, Bend; 541-728-2802.

Homegrown Music Festival 2025: Portland’s indie rock-funk band Left on Tenth and local bluegrass group Skillethead headline a late night extravaganza; 9 p.m.; $13 online; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Saturday 4/19

Spring Fling, presented by Forth: Enjoy pond skimming, the Battle Royale, Polar Plunge, live music and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com.

Sound Bath Journey: Join for a relaxing Saturday afternoon Sound Bath at the Sisters Library to unwind and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul; noon-1:15 p.m.; $35; Sisters Public Library, Community Room, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org.

Cascade Chamber Players: Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony; 2-3 p.m.; free; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; dpl.libnet.info or 541-312-1090.

Homegrown Music Festival 2025: The festival celebrates Bend’s local music scene and cannabis culture; 2 p.m.; $50 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Desert Wheelhouse: The Central Oregon cover band playing classic rock, country and pop will perform; 2-4 p.m.; free; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend; cruxfermentation.com or 541-385-3333.

Buds & Bites — 3rd Annual El Sancho & Dump City Dumplings Block Party: There will be live music, local vendors, munchies and specialty cocktails; 4-9 p.m.; free; El Sancho West, 1254 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; elsanchobend.com or 541-797-7999.

Saturday Jazz Sessions: The Rhythm Collective will perform Afro-Cuban jazz and funk; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Crosscut: The band will perform; 6-8 p.m.; The Bite, 19860 Seventh St., Bend; thebitetumalo.com or 541-610-6457.

The Quons duet: The local singer-songwriter duo will perform; 6 p.m.; Niblick & Greene’s, 7535 Falcon Crest Drive, Suite #100, Redmond; niblickandgreenes.com or 541-548-4220.

Live Music Saturday’s: Dave LiaBraaten will perform; 6:30 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

SHINE: The acoustic rock trio based in Bend will perform favorites and deep cuts from the 70s, 80s and beyond; 7-10 p.m.; free; WildWood, 550 SW Industrial Way #120, Bend; wildwoodbendoregon.com.

Grand Royale — Tribute to Beastie Boys: The four-piece band and DJ will perform Beastie Boys songs; 7 p.m.; $20 online, $30 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

DMM Music Band: The local band will perform; 7-9 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Ryan Charles: The Western rapper from Buffalo, Wyoming will perform; 8-11:30 p.m.; USD; The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole, 20565 Northeast Brinson Boulevard, Bend; thecrosseyedcricketbend.com.

Blü Egyptian: The indie band from Chico, California will perform as part of Homegrown Music Festival; 9 p.m.; $50 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Homegrown Music Festival 2025: Bend’s Grateful Dead tribute band Call Down Thunder will headline; 9 p.m.; $15 online; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Sunday 4/20

RendezVan 2025: Four days of skiing and riding, three days of live music plus food and drinks, classes and other activities; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; skiing and snowboarding requires a lift ticket; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; rendezvan.com or 800-829-2442.

Easter Brunch Brand Buffet: Live music by Abluestics, Easter egg hunts at 10:30 a.m. and noon, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75, includes service charges and gratuity; Riverhouse Lodge, 3075 N. Business Hwy 97, Bend; riverhouse.com or 541-389-8810.

Bim Jeam & The Sadness: The group will perform American roots music; 5-7 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Open Mic Night: Hone in on 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.

Monday 4/21

Monday Acoustic Open Mic Night: Acoustic performances in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, 15-minute slots, sign-up opens at 5 p.m.; 5-10 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m., all performance types and ages are welcome to attend and perform, eligible to audition for future Bend Comedy show, five minutes spoken or two songs of stage time; 7-9 p.m.; free; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; bendcomedy.com or 541-633-7821.

Bluegrass Collective Mondays: Every Monday night at Silver Moon Brewing catch live bluegrass music; 7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

John Cogden: The singer-songwriter will perform; 7-9 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals, Alex Lahey & The Rodeo Boys: The rock solo artist who was the front person of Naples, Florida band Against Me! will perform; 7 p.m.; $25 online; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Tuesday 4/22

Free Live Local Music: A local musician or band will perform every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; free; Greg’s Grill, 395 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; gregsgrill.com.

Soft Palms & Chiggi Momo: The groups will perform; 6:30 p.m.; $10 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Karaoke: Sing your favorites with friends and family; 7-9 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Wednesday 4/23

An Evening with Flamy Grant with supporting guest Story & Tune: The singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina will perform; 6 p.m.; $20 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Bill Powers: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; The Bite, 19860 Seventh St., Bend; thebitetumalo.com or 541-610-6457.

Acoustic Open Mic with Derek Michael Marc: Local artists and musicians will perform; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Upon A Burning Body: The San Antonio, Texas-based quintet will headline the metal show; 7 p.m.; $25 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

That 90’s Band Unplugged: The 90’s cover band will perform; 7-10 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

The Portland Cello Project: The cellist group from Portland will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $34 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.