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Musicians sound off on best and worst holiday songs

Deena Kamm is not a fan of Christmas music. “I guess it’s nice for people to have traditions…

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Indubious returns to Bend

Have yourself an irie little Christmas on Friday when Portland (with ties to Bend) roots-reggae band Indubious returns…

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Local musicians play Holiday Jamboree in Bend

The Holiday Jamboree, once an annual event, returns to Bend this weekend for the first time since 2015.…

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Down North plays Winter Blues Ball in Sisters

The Sisters Rhythm & Brews Festival — The two-day, blues-oriented music festival launched in August by Joe and…

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Bend musicians unite for Camp Fire relief

The Central Oregon music community will come together Friday at Volcanic Theatre Pub to help people affected by…

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Starry Nights returns to Sisters with Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt

Looking for stocking stuffers for music fans? Check out these recent Central Oregon show announcements: •  Tickets go…

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Anatomy of a Song: Shonna Lyn, ‘First Light’

Artist: Shonna Lyn Featured song: “First Light” Pianist and songwriter Shonna Lyn Cunningham, who performs as Shonna Lyn,…

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Bend store Music Makers closes after 15 years

And then there were four. Music Makers, Bend’s primary purveyor of high-end acoustic instruments such as Taylor and…

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The Drunken Hearts to play Apres Ski Bash

The Drunken Hearts have been on a roll since 2014, and the band is rolling into Bend to…

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Red Fang to take a bite out of Bend

Metalheads (and rock ’n’ roll fans in general), rejoice: Red Fang is finally coming to Bend. The sludgy…

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