Where to find live music in Central Oregon Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Amargoso; Dimond Saints

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Live music

Thursday 1/30

Eli Madden: The singer-songwriter will perform; 5-7 p.m.; Mountain Burger Bend, 2747 NW Crossing Drive, Bend; mountainburgerbend.com or 541-668-7177.

Grits N’ Gravy: A folksy take on traditional country music featuring Lilli Worona, Mike Biggers & Kurt Silva; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Rick Smith: The solo entertainer will play country/rock, blues and funk; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Trivia on the Moon: Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to eight people, prizes for teams that come in first and second place, as well as random knowledge questions for additional prizes; 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Jazz night with the Jazz Standard Band: Featuring singers from around the Central Oregon area and other local musicians; 7 p.m.; $10; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

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

Yesness: The instrumental rock duo will perform; 7 p.m.; $20 online, plus fees; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Them N J: The local rock band will play covers and originals; 8 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Dimond Saints: The duo from Oakland will perform; 8 p.m.; $20 online, plus fees; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Friday 1/31

Back to ‘90s Night! Geez-It, Freddie & The Flannels and more: The cover and party bands will perform; 7 p.m.; $15 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Amargoso, Jackrat & Vista House: Jackrat and Amargoso team up for a heavy hitting night of local original music; 7 p.m.; $12 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Chris Ossig ‘80s Dance Party: Break out your neon, leg warmers and big hair for a night of totally tubular tunes and retro vibes; 8-11 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

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.

Karaoke Friday & Saturday nights at Hardtails Bar & Grill:; 8 p.m.-midnight; Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N. Larch St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com.

Saturday 2/1

Bend Moonlight Market: There will be vendors, food, live music and more; 4-11 p.m.; free; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Use’ta Do: The local band will perform; 6-8 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Saturday Jazz Sessions: The Richard Taelour Trio will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com

Tarekith: Chill House DJ set courtesy of Tarekith, all ages welcome; 6-8 p.m.; The Ale Apothecary, 30 SW Century Drive, Suite 140, Bend; thealeapothecary.com or 541-797-6265.

Quattlebaum: The folk singer and banjo slinger will perform; 7 p.m.; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com.

Los Mal Hablados, Damage Overdose, Weapon World & Dead Nobodies: The Latin Skacore band based out of Portland will perform; 7 p.m.; $12 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The Chris Duarte Group: The group from Austin, Texas will perform; 7 p.m.; $20 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Major Dudes: The local Steely Dan tribute band will perform; 8 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Sagebrush Rock: The local band will perform; 8 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Rubbah Tree & Strive Roots: The reggae groups will perform; 8 p.m.; $10 online, plus fees; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Karaoke Friday & Saturday nights at Hardtails Bar & Grill:; 8 p.m.-midnight; Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N. Larch St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com.

Sunday 2/2

Alex Winters: The acoustic, singer-songwriter will perform; 5-7 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

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.

Lightnin’ Luke & Coleman Williams: The underground folk singer-songwriter and storyteller will perform; 7 p.m.; $18 online, $28 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

The Motet: The six-piece funk band from Denver will perform; 8 p.m.; $30 online, plus fees; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Monday 2/3

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.

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.; $20; Immersion Brewery — The Barrel Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; singbend.com or 541-633-7821.

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.

Tuesday 2/4

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.

Wednesday 2/5

Acoustic Open Mic: Grab your friends, showcase your skills and cheer on fellow artists, sign-ups start at 6 p.m., event happens every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com or 541-280-1690.

Linda Quon & Hello Trouble: The new Central Oregon band will perform; 7-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; sisterstaphousehotel.com or 541-382-5174.

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.

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