(Photo courtesy of Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC) What happens when a First Friday Art Walk meets the energy of live improvisational jazz? On September 4, Hawthorn Healing Arts Center will bring those two worlds together for an evening celebrating music, creativity, community, and the many ways they can contribute to a vibrant life. Improv…
Three’s a crowd? Not when the three are making music like Raynes and Bandits on the Run! This year’s SFF lineup has plenty of big sounds, but we’ve got a soft spot for a great trio. Maybe it’s the harmonies. Maybe it’s the chemistry. Maybe three musicians simply know how to make a little go a long way. Raynes brings a…
(Photo courtesy of OSU-Cascades) 7pm, Sunday, September 27 Tower Theatre in Bend Fresh, fierce and fun, Maruja Limón brings the energy to kick off the 2026-27 season. Formed in Barcelona in 2014, Maruja Limón fuses Catalan, flamenco and Latin rumba with experimental electronic sounds, dembow, salsa and pop, all wrapped in lyrics that move seamlessly…
(Photo by Rob Kerr) The legacy of the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) continues to grow as the beloved Central Oregon event returns to downtown Sisters, Oregon, September 25-27 for its 29th annual festival. More than just a weekend of exceptional live music, SFF is a true discovery festival where the familiar meets the unexpected, creating…
(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…
