(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) There is no other flamenco group in the world with a sound quite like this! The band gets its name from the writings of Federico García Lorca who describes art and the creative process as something that requires risk-taking and danger, dancing on the “rim of the well” with…
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) Since 2008, High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) has grown from a small organization dedicated to chamber music into an established part of Central Oregon’s cultural community, presenting exceptional performances, educational programs, and meaningful opportunities for connection. As HDCM enters its 19th season, the organization is embarking on its…
With an eclectic lineup designed to surprise and delight, you never know exactly who you’ll discover at the Sisters Folk Festival. But one thing you can always count on? A handful of truly exceptional singer-songwriters to blow your socks off. And 2026 is no exception. Today, we’re highlighting just four of the many folk artists…
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) NEEDTOBREATHE Thursday, August 20 Doors 5pm Show 6:30pm NEEDTOBREATHE deliver their distinctive blend of Americana, alt-rock, and spiritual depth this Thursday while on the road for their new album, “The Long Surrender.” Led by the early standout “Momma Loves Me” featuring The Red Clay Strays, the album reflects themes of faith,…
(Photo courtesy of Discovery West) Portland-based Jenny Don’t and the Spurs will bring their high-energy blend of Western, garage rock and country to Discovery West as the headlining act for the second annual Discovery West PorchFest, Saturday, September 12 from 4-9pm in Bend. The acclaimed Pacific Northwest band will cap off an afternoon of live…
As usual, the 2026 Sisters Folk Festival lineup is stacked with powerful women, esteemed for their stirring songwriting, melodic prowess, and originality. Brandy Clark, Margo Cilker, and Madeline Hawthorne represent all of these qualities and more; they’re the absolute best of modern Americana. We’re honored to have them on the bill and ecstatic to see their careers reach…
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) announces auditions for the 2026/27 Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on September 6-8, 2026. This program provides dedicated young musicians with the opportunity to study and perform chamber music at a high level through High Desert Chamber Music. Offered at no cost…
(Artwork courtesy of Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards) Wine lovers are invited to experience the best of Central Oregon at Among the Vines: A Central Oregon Winemakers Tasting, taking place Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12-5pm at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards (FHC) in Terrebonne. This unique event brings together six of Central Oregon’s premier wineries for an afternoon celebrating…
(Local artist Joel Chadd during the first Song of Sunset event at Volcanic Theater Pub in 2025 | Photo by Brian Craig Hinderberger) Offering up a provocative evening of cinema, live music, and dynamic discourse, Bend documentary filmmaker and folk rock musician Brian Craig Hinderberger’s Song of Sunset multimedia happening arrives for an entrancing cultural…
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Feeling lucky?! We’re partnering with our friends and sponsors at Lange Winery and offering one lucky winner an unbeatable giveaway package including: Two Three-Day Passes to the 2026 Sisters Folk Festival (September 25-27) PLUS a Lange Winery experience, complete with a gift certificate for four Estate Tastings and a bundle of…
