Where to find live music in Central Oregon Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Tradie; Cartoon Rave

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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Thursday 8/29

The Critical Blues Band: Tribute to the giants of Blues music — past and present — from Muddy Waters and Junior Wells to Howling Wolf, B.B. King and The Fabulous Thunderbirds; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Live Solo Saxophone with Carson: The saxophonist will perform jazzy instrumental, jazz standards, R’n’B, Latin, pop, reggae and more, full band sound from backing tracks; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.

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.

Thursday House Band: Sisters-based musician Benji Nagel will perform with friends; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

311 — Unity Tour: The band from Omaha will perform with AWOLNATION and Neon Trees; 6:30 p.m.; $67; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

Tradie, Not Your Ex Lover, & Matti Joy: The indie rock project of maintenance worker Hitch Bradley will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $10; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Now and Then: The local artists will play popular music; 8-11 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Friday 8/30

Iration and Pepper: The reggae bands from Isla Vista, California and Hawaii will perform; 5:30 p.m.; $54 plus fees; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

Blackflowers Blacksun: The Central Oregon blues band will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free all ages welcome; The Patio Taphouse, 420 N. Main St., Prineville; thepatiotaphouse.com or 541-903-8669.

Robert Lassila Jazz Quartet: Bend native and jazz bassist Robert Lassila brings his University of Oregon Jazz Quartet to Sisters; 6-8 p.m.; $20; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.

Elevate The Industry — Model Citizens: The dance group performs in an urban landscape, includes pole, chair, hip-hop, floor, sexy contemporary and more; 7:31-9 p.m.; $25 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Artikal Sound System & DENM & Iration & Pepper: Artikal Sound System is a reggae band based out of South Florida; 8 p.m.; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com.

Saturday 8/31

Last Saturday Art Walk: Afternoon Jazz at Café des Chutes featuring a monthly residency with the Michelle Van Handel Jazz Trio, plus artist pop-ups and art happenings; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; The Old Ironworks, 50 SE Scott St., Bend; theworkhousebend.com.

Joanna Lee: The local singer-songwriter will perform; 5 p.m.; Elk Lake Resort, 60000 Century Drive, Bend; elklakeresort.net or 541-480-7378.

Jazz Jam: The Positive Side is hosting a monthly jazz jam, musicians should bring their instrument and real book to join; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Live Music with Joseph Konty: The singer-songwriter from West Linn will perform; 6-7 p.m.; free; The Ale Apothecary, 30 SW Century Drive, Suite 140, Bend; thealeapothecary.com or 541-797-6265.

Live Music Saturday with Oddfellow: The Bend musician will perform; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

The Substitutes: The longtime local band will perform classic and pop rock; 8-11 p.m.; free 21+; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Elevate The Industry — Model Citizens: The dance group will perform in an urban landscape, includes pole, chair, hip-hop, floor, sexy contemporary and more; 8-9:30 p.m.; $25 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Logan Ledger and Jeremy Pinnell: The singer-songwriters will perform; 8 p.m.; $20; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The Polyphonic Spree with Another Michael: The band from Dallas will perform; 8 p.m.; $25 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Cartoon Rave: There will be costumes/cosplays, electrifying EDM artists spinning remixes/edits inspired by the theme, fun cartoon visuals, prizes, themed drinks and more; 9 p.m.; $24.15; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Sunday 9/1

Beverly Anderson: The singer-songwriter from Portland will perform on the BBC lawn; 3-5 p.m.; free; Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend; bendbrewingco.com or 541-383-1599.

Open Mic Night: Get up and perform or watch others, sign up at 4:30 p.m.; 5-8 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Band of Coyotes: The rock group from Sacramento will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Train and REO Speedwagon: The pop band from San Francisco and rock band from Champaign, Illinois, will perform; 6 p.m.; $48; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

Drunken Hearts: The band from Boulder, Colorado, will perform; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-639-4776.

Monday 9/2

Blackstrap Bluegrass & Joel Chadd: Weekly local live music, food trucks, local artisans, kids’ activities, photo booth, cocktail bar, beer & wine and prize packages to Cascade Equinox Festival; 4-9 p.m.; free; LOGE Camps, 19221 SW Century Drive, Bend; facebook.com/LOGEBend.

Vinyl Nights: Join DJ Rollin’ Dust in the Barrel Room for mellow jams, chill vibes and cold brews; 5-8 p.m.; free; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

Open Mic Night: Bring your friends, showcase your talent or simply enjoy the performances; 6-9 p.m.; Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bunkandbrew or 458-202-1090.

Blair Borax: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

Lindsey Stirling: The violinist and songwriter from Santa Ana, California will perform; 6:30 p.m.; $55 plus fees; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

Tuesday 9/3

The Doobie Brothers: The rock band from northern California will perform; 6 p.m.; $67 plus fees; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

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.

Wednesday 9/4

Quattlebaum: The singer-songwriter from Portland will perform; 6 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Live Music at Bevel: Join us on the patio at Bevel every Wednesday night for a free live music show featuring some local talents; 6-8 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com.

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.

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

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