John Butler Trio returns to Bend

Published 6:56 am Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Check out these recent show announcements in Central Oregon:

• The John Butler Trio will return to the Athletic Club of Bend this summer.

Australian roots-rock guitarist and songwriter Butler and his trio will perform at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 20 as part of the Clear Summer Nights concert series. The trio was last at the venue in 2017. Folk/reggae singer-songwriter Trevor Hall will open the show at 6:30 p.m.

The John Butler Trio released its seventh studio album, “Home,” last year.

General-admission tickets cost $38 plus fees and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Newport Avenue Market or newportavemarket.com. Dinner tickets cost $87 plus fees and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the Athletic Club of Bend. Visit clearsummernights.com for more information.

• The Sisters Saloon Summer Concert Series kicks off its first year June 22 with Eugene swing revivalists Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.

Vancouver, Washington, based “loop ninja” and local favorite Tony Smiley continues the outdoor series at Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill on July 6. Expect more announcements in the coming weeks.

Tickets for Cherry Poppin’ Daddies cost $20 plus fees in advance or $25 at the door and are on sale now at bendticket.com. Tickets for Tony Smiley cost $10 plus fees in advance and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday 3/15 at bendticket.com. Visit facebook.com/sisterssaloonsummerconcertseries for more information.