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Going behind the music licenses in Bend

M&J Tavern owner Rick Whittemore does not remember exactly when the business started hosting live music. But he…

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Maxwell Friedman Group goes ‘Beyond Neblar’ in Bend

Maxwell Friedman wrote the song “Neblar” when he was 12 or 13, but the concept of “Neblar” goes…

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The Offspring do Americana their way in Bend

Quick, name an Offspring song that might translate well to acoustic instruments. “Dirty Magic,” maybe? That one song…

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Jason Isbell, Father John Misty impress in Les Schwab debut

Monday morning, past midnight, I should have been asleep. Instead, I was searching for the first song Jason…

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Upcoming concerts in Central Oregon

June 13 — Groovasaur (instrumental rock/fusion), McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend, mcmenamins.com. June 14 — John Kadlecik’s…

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Munch & Music, Music in the Pines announce artists

A couple of late announcements for summer concert series rolled in last week. Read on for details: • Petty…

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Groovasaur brings fusion to McMenamins

Since GO! last checked in with Bend jazz-funk-fusion group Groovasaur, it has expanded to a six-piece with the…

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AUSTN comes home to Bend

Austin Brown moved to Los Angeles to become an actor about two years ago. He became a pop…

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Bend wants more of The Roots

The Roots, the Philadelphia band that almost single-handedly popularized the concept of a live hip-hop band with a…

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Roy Zimmerman returns to Bend

Satirical singer-songwriter Roy Zimmerman has his work cut out for him in the age of Donald Trump. Long…

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