HDCM Concert Series: BEN HONG & NING AN
2023-05-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
High Desert Chamber Music’s 15th season, presented by Mission Building, concludes with Los Angeles Philharmonic Associate Principal Cellist Ben Hong. He is a three-time winner of his native country Taiwan’s National Cello Competition prior to leaving home at the age of 13 to study at the Juilliard School. International prize-winning pianist Ning An will join him for their Central Oregon debut – you won’t want to miss this exciting season finale!
This evening is brought to you by Hayden Homes. Join Ben & Ning for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 6:45pm. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.
Tickets available through HDCM by phone or online. This is your last chance to come hear the music!
Program: Beethoven 7 Variations on a Theme from Mozart’s Opera “The Magic Flute”, Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D minor, Op.40, Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G minor

Benefit Dinner & Auction hosted by Bend FFA Alumni & Booster Club
2023-05-06 17:00 | Beaver Coach Sales and Service, 62955 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Run for the Roses – Kentucky Derby Themed Benefit Dinner and Auction
Spend a night at the races while supporting your local Bend FFA Chapter members with an evening of fun! Participate in both the silent and live auctions and try your luck at the games!
The Bend FFA Alumni and Booster Club wants to offer as many opportunities as possible to the Bend FFA Chapter members. This benefit event will allow the Alumni to purchase the necessities for the chapter members. It will also help provide scholarships and financial support to the members’ projects and travels throughout their years of membership. This benefit event is a way for the chapter members to be involved with the community and allows them to work with those who support and impact their lives.

Austin Lindstrom at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-05-19 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Austin Lindstrom on May 19, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Austin is an original country artist who grew up in Pendleton, Oregon and is currently based out of Phoenix, Arizona. He has opened up for Craig Morgan, James Otto, Jason Michael Carol, and Sunny Ledford. In July, 2019 he opened the entire LRS Country Music festival, which had over 3,500 attendees. Some venues he plays are The Ponderosa Lounge in Portland, OR, The Oregon Jamboree in Sweethome, OR, The Stillery in Chandler, AZ and Dillon’s Western Trails Ranch in Morristown, AZ.
Austin enjoys the creativity of writing his own songs and being able to tell a story through his music. His stripped down acoustic shows let him have a more intimate setting with his audience while his full band shows bring an electric energy throughout the performance. Austin tours from Montana to the PNW and all the way south to Arizona along with many more states.

Baker's Dozen: Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, 97701
The 2nd Annual Baker’s Dozen-Bend celebrates local brewers, roasters and bakers all at once. Each brewer uses beans from a different roaster. Admission includes all 13 coffee beers, samples of several of the specific coffees featured in the beers, morsels of all 13 doughnuts, and a souvenir glass. (No extra drink tickets needed/sold). Tickets are only available for those 21+, though all ages are welcome to attend. (Also please note: doughnuts not sold separately; only available with event admission). Keep up on event info at Facebook.com/BakersDozenFest or Insta, @BakersDozenFest. Cheers.
Tickets are $40 and only 200 are available. If not sold out in advance, tickets will be $50 at the door. Purchase the GA+Shirt package to receive this year’s T-shirt and we’ll contact you to order your correct size (please note: XXL & XXXL are $3 surcharge)
2023 Breweries (beers subject to change):
Bevel
Boneyard (coffee stout made with Third Rock Roasters)
Boss Rambler (made w/ Boss Coffee)
Breakside
Coldfire (coffee imperial stout from Eugene)
Deschutes
Fremont (barrel-aged coffee-cacao-vanilla stout from Seattle made with Lighthouse Coffee)
Goodlife
Kobold
McMenamins (made with McMenamins Coffee)
Monkless
Silver Moon (The host)
Van Henion (coffee schwarzbier)
Worthy
2023 Bakeries (doughnuts subject to change):
Anita’s Kitchen
Bakerz Dozen
Chalk to Flour
Delish
Dough Nut
Halo
Hola
Monkless
The Point
Richard’s
Sisters Bakery
Too Sweet Cakes
Wickiup Junction
Venue Information:
Silver Moon Brewing
24 Northwest Greenwood Avenue
Bend, OR 97701

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2023-05-20 14:00 - 20:00 | SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, 97707
This is a week long event , starting May 15th, with an on line auction , virtual wine tastings and cooking class. Our life event is Saturday, May 20th at Sharc in Sunriver. We are featuring 10 wineries , live music, art demonstrations, and delicious food. All proceeds from this very fun event go to supporting the needs of those in south Deschutes County .

CJ Solar at General Duffy's Waterhole
2023-05-20 16:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host CJ Solar as the first show in the the 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend.
Gates open at 4 pm
Opening Act starts at 6 pm
Headlining Act starts at 8:30 pm
Show ends at 10:00 pm
All Ages Welcome!
Everyone needs a ticket to enter!

Chad Bushnell at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-05-26 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Chad Bushnell on May 26, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
His roots date back down his family lineage the past 4 generations made of cowboys and singers, some of which shared the stage with the late Bob Hope. Chad exudes the Americana spirit wrapped up into his lyrics and melodies. Mostly inspired as a child growing up singing in church and constant inspiration from his great grandmother, his Christian Country roots run deep.
Chad continues to contribute to the western ranch world working closely with fellow Ranchers alongside his father, mother and sister Chelsey Bushnell (who is an accomplished roper and rodeo athlete) maintaining livestock while writing country songs. He has opened for Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Neil McCoy, Billy Currington, Mark Wills, Collin Raye, Mark Chesnutt, Jerrod Neimann, Exile and many others over the years. While Chad isn’t touring and opening for current country stars such as Lee Brice, Aaron Watson and Scotty McCreery, he’s tucked away with his wife in the rolling, western hills of Red Bluff, California.
Chad’s single “What Would Jesus Do” hit #1 on the Christian Country Music charts in December 2018 right by George Strait and Lauren Alaina. He went on to have two more #1 Christian Country songs including “That Ain’t My Church” and Thank God”. His EP titled “What They Ain’t Tellin’ Us” was produced at Hag Studio by Ace Otten. It features Merle Haggard’s son Ben Haggard on guitar and backing vocals and members of the Strangers. Most recently, Chad has worked with legendary singer/songwriter Dave Gibson who produced and co-wrote most songs for his latest EP titled “Baby I Love You”. He recently finished an album titled “Whiskey to Work” that was produced by Nate Coon (drummer for Aaron Watson) and Derek Hames (owner of Edgewater Studios). Three singles have already been released off of the full album that will officially release March 24, 2023.
Chad has participated in a number of contests such as the American Country Star contest in Nashville where he became a top 3 finalist and won the Horizon award for 2014. He was the 1st place winner of the Inspirational Country Showdown in Yuba City, CA. for 2018 and won New Artist of the Year for 2019 at the Inspirational Country Music Awards. He was Contemporary Country Vocalist of the Year at the
Josie Music Awards for 2020 and was nominated by Country Evolution as an Artist to Watch in 2023. He recently celebrated the premiere of his first documentary on KIXE PBS titled “North State Roots”. You may have also caught a glimpse of Chad on TV shows such as The 700 Club and Universal Huntress.

Farm to Fork Dinner and Fundraiser
2023-06-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive Bend, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Sponsored by Mike’s Fence Center and benefitting Heart of Oregon Corps, this popular event will take place at the beautiful Seventh Mountain Resort. Aperion Management Group will host this wonderful evening featuring locally sourced food and wine, music, and opportunities to support local youth and young adults with Heart of Oregon Corps. The event will take place on the evening of Friday, June 2nd, 2023. Tickets will be available to purchase in March.

Hello Old Friends — Songs & Stories Remember Rich Mullins
2023-06-02 19:00 - 21:30 | New Hope Church, 20080 Pinebrook Blvd, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join for a one-time show that celebrates Christian Music artist Rich Mullins’ life with stars Jason Gray, Carolyn Arends, Brothers McClurg, Andrew Greer, & David Mullins

Twain Tribute at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-02 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Twain Tribute on June 2, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
This Shania Twain tribute band is the next best thing to Shania Twain live in concert! They bring a very entertaining show for all ages. They play all of Shania’s top songs along with costume changes and choreography that make you feel like you are at an actual Shania Twain show! They have played multiple Casino’s, and festivals on the west coast. The group features Erica Flynn on vocals who has been singing and dancing since the age of 3. She is accompanied by Jimi Smith on Electric and Acoustic Guitar. Jimi has traveled all over the Southwest, Texas, and the Midwest playing music with the rising star Sim Balkey. He has opened for many famous musicians and has his masters degree in music. Alex Detweiler also plays the Drums and Acoustic Guitar in the group. Alex is a very talented member of the group, he can play a variety of different instruments. He also enjoys writing and producing music, he was part of a original group prior to starting Highway Bound. Our newest member is Paul Fredrick, his musical adventure started in Sidney Ohio as a drummer in several popular bands. After High School he relocated to LA where he switched to bass guitar and played in the underground skate band Johnny Rad and the Eggplants who still have a huge cult following. He has played all over the country and has shared the stage with many legendary performers.

The Cascade Chorale presents Broadway, Gospel, Spirituals & Folk!
2023-06-03 19:00 - 21:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th St., Bend, OR, 97702
Summer is coming and the Cascade Chorale has a concert for you full of fun, toe-tapping, ear worm inducing music to help kick off your sunny season. To also help celebrate the completion of their first full year of in-person concerts post-pandemic, Director James Knox has pulled together an engaging line up of music that hails from Scotland and Ireland, has roots in the grand literature of Victor Hugo, travels across the pond to the heartland of American folk, gospel and spirituals, and soars through great musical theater and movie themes.

Kristi Kinsey & The Whiskey Bandits at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-03 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Kristi Kinsey & The Whiskey Bandits on June 3, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Enjoy the high energy and powerful vocals of Kristi Kinsey and The Whiskey Bandits. A Central Oregon Fan Favorite, Kristi Kinsey and The Whiskey Bandits deliver a rockin’ country punch and a sound that will get you and your dance partner moving!

Sunriver Swings fore Strings Golf Tournament
2023-06-04 13:00 - 18:30 | Sunriver Resort Woodlands Golf Course, 17890 W Core Road, Sunriver, 97707
Directly benefiting Sunriver Music Festival, golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort’s Woodlands Course on June 4th for the 15th annual Swings fore Strings tournament. With a shotgun start and scramble format, this is a lighthearted way to kick off your summer of Sunriver golfing.
Worth noting: a regular 18 holes of golf in prime time at the internationally-celebrated Woodlands Course is already around the same price….by choosing to play in Swings fore Strings, you get those same 18 holes, PLUS free Sunriver Brewing beer all day, PLUS a catered dinner from Sunriver Resort, PLUS the good feelings knowing you’re partnering with Central Oregon’s premier classical music organization – Sunriver Music Festival – and helping ensure the future of music.
SIGN UP TODAY at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310.
All proceeds from Swings fore Strings benefit the missions of Sunriver Music Festival, including the Young Artists Scholarship program and August 4-17’s landmark Summer Festival featuring professional orchestra musicians from around the world.
Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

2nd Annual Bend Yoga Festival
2023-06-08 08:00 - 2023-06-11 15:00 | Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia Street, Bend, 97702
Join us for a transformative multi-day immersion in yoga and adventure, in a world-renowned outdoor mecca where yoga is a way of life.
4 Days
30+ Presenters
70+ Sessions
1 Transformative Experience!
World-class presenters. Wellness sessions. Music. Social Events. And much more!

Brewer's Grade Band at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-16 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Brewer’s Grade Band on June 16, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Brewer’s Grade Band continues to blaze their own trail bringing their unique brand of Northwest Country music to the next level. Band member Joe Smart’s recent Grammy win recognizing his work on the O’Connor Band’s “Coming Home” Album of the Year has led to some exciting opportunities to collaborate with music’s biggest names including Paul Simon and Zac Brown Band! This has helped build even more momentum for the group leading to the main stage at many of the west coast’s top festivals and events, genre-bending studio sessions and co-writes, an independent film soundtrack credit and more opportunities to create and collaborate in the Northwest, Nashville and beyond! They continue to push the envelope and advance their role as one of the region’s most sought after independent artists all while staying true to their Northwest Country roots.
The members of Brewer’s Grade Band are all life-long natives of the Pacific Northwest. More than 20 years have passed since lead singer Zac Grooms and drummer Cody Christopherson founded the first iteration of the band while still attending High School in the small Columbia River farm community of Arlington, OR. Brothers Al and Nolan Hare who later joined the band as lead and bass guitarists were born and raised just 50 miles downriver in The Dalles, OR. The group first met Joe Smart while recording at Rainmaker Studios near his home just up the river in Pasco, WA.
Grooms is the group’s primary songwriter. He began co-writing with his mother Susie Crosby during his early teen years, and was quickly recognized for his talents as he began performing throughout the region. Success in the Country Showdown competition led to Grooms first solo EP recorded in Nashville with some of the top session players of the time! The two songs released from the first trip to the studio still continue to play a large role in BGB’s live shows. “If I Had My Way” received enough airplay to climb all the way the #1 position on the independent charts. “Outta Time” has been used to close nearly every live show for the past 20 years, and received a refresher on the “Jumpin’ In” album in 2014. The depth and diversity of Zac’s songwriting paired with his confident stage presence and standout vocal abilities makes for a perfect centerpiece to build a band around.
It took some convincing at first for Cody Christopherson to put down his rock fist and start a country band, but ever since day one his style and attitude has been an integral component in the development of the band’s identity. His diverse musical taste is a key ingredient in creating the unique sound of Brewers Grade Band. To this day, he continues to devote the same tenacity that originally helped push the band to early success.
Al Hare has long been recognized as a dynamic multi-genre guitarists. A last minute fill in gig in 2004 made Al stand out as the perfect fit for the rising modern country band. He hasn’t missed a show since. Al continues to be a driving force in the local music scene, a popular guitar teacher, and one of the West Coast’s finest Country lead guitarists. His style and technique on stage and in the studio along with his contagious passion for every note he plays keeps pushing the group’s live and recorded performances to new heights.
Music has always been a focal point in the life of Nolan Hare. He first took the stage in his early school days and has rarely been a member of the audience since. Nolan has been all-in ever since joining the band in 2008. With years of experience as an on-air personality, a web designer, an event promoter and entertainment director and small business owner, his contributions on bass and vocals are only the tip of the iceberg of what he brings to the band’s table.
Joe Smart is a Grammy Award winning multi-instrumentalist, studio musician, and producer who has been playing and performing music since the age of eight. He began on the guitar, moving on to the fiddle, mandolin, and recently taking up the banjo and resonator guitar. With influences from Bach to Van Halen and everything between, his musical style has been molded into a diverse amalgam of folk, blues, rock, jazz, and classical. Joe has performed all across the world and has worked with the biggest names in the business including Zac Brown Band, Paul Simon and Mark O’Connor. Joe joined Brewer’s Grade 2011 after a successful studio session.
Since the band’s inception all the way back in the Arlington High School days their number one goal has been to reach people with their original music. Through all of the twists and turns 20 years of life has brought, this same purpose continues to be the main driving force behind the continuing evolution of the band, and has undoubtedly shaped the content and style of their music for the better. They pride themselves in their ability to step onto any stage and entertain any audience with an authentic performance of music they have literally lived together rather than chosen out of a book at a publishing company. That is an achievement that no level of streams, sales, number of followers or any other standard unit of measuring success can come anywhere close to replicating.
If you ask any member of Brewer’s Grade Band what “Northwest Country” means, you’ll likely get a slightly different answer from each of them, but the common theme you’ll hear will be that it is a personal expression of their life experiences as seen through the lens of music. It isn’t pigeon holed into being defined as a sub-genre, or specific sound or recipe for success. For them it is simply a lifestyle; and one they thoroughly enjoy and love to share!
Their home base of the Pacific Northwest, and more specifically the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is a major hub for outdoor lifestyle and activity with year-round opportunities for epic outdoor adventures. Mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, rainforest, desert scenic vistas and wildlife can all be found just moments away from wherever you are. Locally inspired food, beer, wine, spirits, and coffee all abound. The region is rich with historical treasures from Native American culture, to Lewis & Clark’s expedition, the Oregon Trail, and so much more! You don’t have to look far for inspiration in a place like this.
As Brewer’s Grade Band continues to push to expand the reach of their music through traditional industry channels, they are grateful for the opportunities they continue to have and the doors that keep opening toward their ultimate goal of reaching the most people possible with their unique brand of Northwest Country Music.

Matt Martin & the .45's at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-17 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Matt Martin & The .45’s on June 17, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Matt Martin is a singer/songwriter from Central Oregon. He performs on a regular basis throughout the state and is expanding to new areas very soon. Matt loves to write about life experiences. A true country boy that sings from the heart. He loves to perform country classics as often as possible for all ages of people. A hardworking husband and father that loves the outdoors and playing music with his musician friends alike. Matt’s first release came on April 6th, 2022 with the song titled, “Piece of Mind.” Followed up with his latest sing, “Love Like That.”

Muscadine Bloodline at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-22 16:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Muscadine Bloodline on June 22, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Proudly independent and unapologetically Southern, country duo Muscadine Bloodline find their true voice on their upcoming new album, Dispatch to 16th Ave. Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton grew up in Mobile, Alabama, but didn’t cross paths until they started to pursue their musical dreams. In 2012, they forged a friendship when Stanton opened a show for Muncaster’s band at Soul Kitchen in Mobile. Charlie’s contemporary vocals complimented by Gary’s harmonies and masterful guitar licks showcase a powerfully refreshing mix of talent, passion and unfiltered authenticity. Since naming themselves Muscadine Bloodline in 2015, they’ve had two Billboard-charting critically-acclaimed EP’s, have sold out shows across the country, opened concerts for hundreds of artists and earned a standing ovation at their Grand Ole Opry debut in 2018. The guys’ Southern roots carry over to their band name as well: Muscadine grapes grow in South while Bloodline represents their heritage. For more information visit muscadinebloodline.com.

Superball at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-23 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Superball on June 23, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Greetings time travelers and bell bottom wearers – the late 60’s, 70s, to mid-80s, is back and Superball is ready to rock! Featuring guitarist Kye Kennedy, bassist Dan Larsson (both from the wildly popular Beatles cover band, Juju Eyeball), and guitar player David Miller plus drummer extraordinaire Sean Rule, Superball travels to the late 60’s, 70s, to mid-80s, in search of all those fun and exciting hits that made us want to go out and buy all that vinyl! The band members have been on MTV/had Top 40 hits, played with Emmy and Grammy winners, and are veteran recording and touring international musicians. But these devotees to rock don’t just talk the talk, they also wear the bell bottoms. So, dust off your LPs, find your flares, and let’s boogie!

Colton Jesse & The Hooligans at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Colton Jesse & The Hooligans on June 24, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.

Toast & Jam at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-06-30 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Toast & Jam on June 30, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
The original duo was created a few years ago, when Jeff & Ben decided to get together to play some music. Not intending to start a band, the guys took a few gigs locally, playing their favorite songs from almost every genre of music. Just two guys and their friends and families who enjoy good music. But it was apparent to everyone who heard them, that these two had something special. Someone even said they go together like “toast&jam”.
And so the journey began.
Fast forward 4 years, and The TNJ Band still features the one of a kind vocal duo made up of Jeff Miller and Ben Delery, but now includes Russ Skelton and Bethany Willis. From the moment they start playing, they have a sound that’s entirely their own. It’s a little bluesy, a little country, and a lot of soul infused magic. Brought together by a shared love of all styles of music, TNJ is known for their 4 part harmonies and gritty vocals, held together by an upright bass, a fiddle and two guitars. The groups sound isn’t so much about the notes they sing or play, but more about how their music makes you feel. Once you hear them, you want to hear more. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone when this band plays.
Come join the Toast&Jam Family. We can’t wait to meet you!

Precious Byrd at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-07-01 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Precious Byrd on July 1, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Precious Byrd is one of the most sought after bands in the Pacific Northwest. Voted #1 Party Band in Oregon multiple years running they have played for brands like Nike, Deschutes Brewery, Pendleton Whiskey, and more! Their fresh renditions of modern and classic hits, along with a number of high energy originals are sure to fill the dance floor and get people on their feet!
Precious Byrd plays across the nation and features Grammy award winning bassist Lonnie Chapin and drummer extraordinaire Michael Summers, boasting one of the tightest rhythm sections around. Matched with the soulful high energy of frontman Corey Parnell and his brother Casey Parnell on electric, the crowd gets nothing but their all!
The band also features renowned saxophone player Andy Warr, know for his work on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Top it all off with lead guitarist Derek Williams who has shared the stage with Florida Georgia Line and Jack Owen, and you’ve got a full band ready to rock!
Precious Byrd released their much anticipated original album “Superphonic Magical” in 2016.
They draw thousands to local street festivals and events in their local area and continue to spread love and music wherever they go! Resorts continue to brag about record sales at events these boys play at.

Clay Walker at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-07-02 16:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Clay Walker on July 2, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome! Gates open at 4pm.

Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-07-07 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing on July 7, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Darin Jones is an independent national recording artist, as well as the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for his internationally touring six-piece country band: Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing. Originally from Seattle, WA; Darin is now based out of West Tennessee and has had four top 60 charting singles on national country radio. Darin’s wife, Sara Jones, is the granddaughter of country music legend Merle Kilgore (Ring Of Fire/Hank Williams Jr Manager) and is now also a full time singing member in Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing. Sara adds a phenomenal female dynamic to the Darin Jones & LMS live show, including singing lead and harmonies on both cover and original music that the married couple have written. Darin Jones & LMS are available for concert and event bookings of all types and sizes, public and private, and have toured concert main-stages with other national acts like: Zach Bryan, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Kelsea Ballerini, Eli Young Band, Lee Brice, Leon Russell, Big N Rich, Craig Morgan, Clay Walker, Koe Wetzel, Cody Canada, Jason Boland, Wade Bowen, Same Riggs, Shane Smith & The Saints, Chase Rice, Blackberry Smoke, Russel Dickerson, A Thousand Horses, The Dead South and many more.

Cheyenne West & Silverado at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Cheyenne West & Silverado on July 8, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.

Drake White at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-07-14 16:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Drake White on July 14, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome!

Cherry Poppin' Daddies at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-07-15 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on July 15, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
In the past few years Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have become the kind of band that you would want to book if you were throwing a soiree at the Gatsby mansion. Penning elegant, lush, pitch perfect arrangements of much of the great American songbook, from Cole Porter to Frank Sinatra, the Daddies have surprised many- likely familiar with them from the early 90’s- whose limited exposure to the band undoubtedly consists of an image of spray painted vans careening across the US as an iconoclastic, misfit part of an already marginalized punk/ska scene.
In fact the Daddies have of late put together a number of excellent swing/ jazz sit down theatre type shows, each tailored to a different era of swing music: a “Jazz Age Lawn Party” consisting of roaring 20’s and Cotton Club Era material, a swanky “Live at the Sands” type tribute to the Rat Pack, and a World War 2 “Christmas Canteen” show that is part Tiki, part Benny Goodman and comes across like a radio broadcast from Guadalcanal circa 1942. The sheer craftsmanship and professional attention to detail of these performances have shed new light on this criminally underestimated band.
On top of being a show band nonpareil, the Daddies have an “oh by the way” double platinum ability to pen original material that, while influenced by a history of American popular music, is wholly modern lyrically, and itself stands up as classic. The 1997 release of Zoot Suit Riot set the bar for the neo-swing movement of the era in terms of originality, lyrical depth, and flat out musical sales.
When you see the Daddies perform their original material you are struck by the poetry and audacity of artistic vision. Whole stirring narratives are laid down in swinging couplets that evince dual meaning and social critique. Consider Master and Slave from 1990…
“Friends and Romans I’m your brother
I’m scratchin’ to hang on
The pursuit of happiness is just a carpetbaggers con
When a can of pork and beans could change my attitude
You wont give it up, but I could’ve been you
While the masters and the slaves scratch for pieces of the dream
For purple mountains majesty whatever the hell that means
They give up on each other and that’s the way they get ahead
But I can still see the stars
Through these red, white and blue prison bars”
…ok, this is not Cole Porter clever, but it’s not trying to be, it’s something striving to be new, to be challenging, courageous, and truthful. It’s not art simply designed to match the couch. What kind of band takes these kind of chances, both musically and thematically? The Daddies, that’s who.
Singer songwriter/ bandleader Steve Perry puts it this way, “Lately, by laying our hands on the great American songbook, we have been trying to fill in for audiences the historical back story of what inspires our original brand of Americana, because in essence that is what I consider us to be, an Americana band. But instead of taking mostly from a delta blues tradition- like many of the bands labeled “Americana”- we adhere mostly to a pre rock, pre mid 50’s, hot jazz and essentially Tin Pan Alley tradition. Then we attempt to deconstruct and détourne those set of tropes to fit modern themes, be that something like child abuse or say the opioid crisis. It’s unfortunate, but I believe it comforts modern audiences to see that we are able to play, in an orthodox fashion, material that is in the tradition, before they allow us to reach out for something unfamiliar, multifaceted, or god forbid anti-bourgeois in point of view like many of our originals are”
Sadly, over the past year the band has been laying low and playing a bit closer to home in order that Perry can be a caregiver to his wife, business partner, and video muse, Yvette “Cherry” Perry who was recently diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. “This setback for our family has brought us closer to our fans, who have been so giving of their best wishes and helping with small donations to Yvette’s cancer care. We pledge to continue our advocacy work nationally toward earlier colorectal screening protocols and baseline cancer research so that this scourge that has been loosed on so many families like ours can be wiped out sooner rather than later.”
Proximity to home has allowed the Eugene, Oregon band to recently finish a new recording slated for release in late 2018 called Bigger Life. Perry says, “Bigger Life is 14 songs that will allow us to touch base with our punk/ ska audience. We will continue to play the all swing, classy theater type shows that are our bread and butter, but in addition, at some point in 2019 and 2020, we would like to book a few special tours and play occasional festivals where we crank it up and play only ska punk, hopefully joining forces with some of the bands that befriended us as we were all coming up in this business. This new record turned out really special and we are excited for people to get their ears on it.”

Raft ‘N Brew
2023-07-19 16:30 | Sun Country Tours, 531 SW 13th Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join Sun Country Tours on Wednesdays in July and August for a three-mile paddle on the Upper Deschutes followed by live music, beer tasting from a local brewery and hors d’oeuvres on the Sun Country Tours patio. This week features Boneyard Beer and live music by Erin Cole Baker, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Mt. Bachelor Play Forever Fund.
Tickets: $89 | Also check out more info here

FairWell Festival
2023-07-21 12:00 - 2023-07-23 23:00 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
The inaugural FairWell Festival, a three-day music event, comes to town this weekend. Groove to more than 36 performances on three stages featuring folk, blues, rock, country and soul music. Treat yourself to tasty food, wine, craft beers and more.
Tickets start at $100.

Redwood Son at General Duffy’s Waterhole
2023-07-21 19:00 - 22:00 | General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, 97756
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Redwood Son on July 21, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. All ages welcome, show starts at 7pm.
Redwood Son’s Josh Malm is an anomaly. As he will tell you, “Saying I’m not a simple man is an understatement. It’s more like, people rarely know what I’m even doing. It’s just crazy-making, odd behavior, that quite frankly pisses a lot of folks off. People love me or they hate me,” says the Portland, Oregon-based musician who has spent four years seeing his latest, Saints & Renegades come to light. With a release (vinyl, CD, and digital) finally set for September 28, 2018, unconventional is one way to sum up the man who goes by the moniker Redwood Son, which is also his band’s name.
In 2016 he decided to pack up his bags from Portland, while still working on finishing Saints & Renegades, and move to Nashville, to be closer to his ilk. While most artists would stay put to finish up their record, Malm needed a change of scenery. While working on the eleven track collection of warm, vintage-meets-contemporary country-soul-rock that would become Saints & Renegades, Malm was also working on building his company, Westicana, both the label that releases his albums and a leading Northwest show promotion company.
In honor of Westicana, and to celebrate the launch of the brand, shortly after his move he released an EP, aptly titled Westicana. As he puts it, “The Westicana EP was intended to get some new music out there to my fans, old and new, while also building a brand for my own label, Westicana Records, and my show promotion company, Westicana Presents.”
The result was staggering, with Redwood Son and Westicana Records moving two thousand units without any press or radio coverage.
“I played the Northwest like a cyclone, with a blue collar approach that was borderline psycho,” he says of the feat. “It didn’t go unnoticed, but it also didn’t get any press either.”
With the EP out, and a solid fan base awaiting the full-length album, Malm focused back on the prize, Saints & Renegades. The record chronicles his struggles, depression, fight, and hopes with not only his move, but his music career. With a theme of never giving up, keep fighting, stay honest, and keep it real running through the album, the eleven songs tell the story of both his journey to Nashville, and his struggle to get the album released.
“Saints & Renegades was something that struck me as a fitting title, to represent the duality of the project. There is a certain amount of insanity that almost always comes with making a record. One day I may feel like a sensitive songwriter who aims to inspire people through my vulnerability – a saint. Then, other days I am convinced that no one gives a shit about that, and we all just need to rock and roll – a renegade,” he says of the album’s title. “When I start letting insecurity take over, it’s usually followed by a bit of rebellious rage. Once I work through that mess, there is usually a sense of peace and indifference about music all together. It’s so strange to me.”
The album kicks off with the late-night, dusty road county melody of “Comeback,” a song that proclaims, “I come back, but I come back stronger. I’m not a simple man, and you can count on that.” This serves as Malm’s anthem, as we have already established that he’s anything but simple.
“The lyrics on ‘Comeback,’ especially that line, are perfect for my unorthodox approach to everything in life, especially my music career,” says Malm of the aforementioned lyrics. “I’ve always been a comeback kid. My down, but certainly-not-out mentality has gotten me through a ton of stuff over the years. Maybe it’s because I’m a leo or something, but I feel like my music career has definitely gotten nine lives of a cat-level of survival.”
Malm also got sober while making Saints & Renegades, another mountain that added to the stresses and forces working against him, but something he wasn’t willing to buckle under. This shows up in the lyrics and melodic mood of “You Know You,” a song about self-doubt, personal journeys, and finding one’s true self.
“Sinking to the bottom of the bottle, drowning my sorrows, drinking them down one swallow at a time. Trying to find my true self, but my soul is so hollow,” he opens the song with. However, his sense of optimistic and personal strength shines through, later singing, “How you gonna know if you won’t even try it? How you going to live so afraid of dying? Open your mind and your heart will shine on through. Sometimes you want to fly, but can’t let go. Sometimes you gotta climb, when you know you’re gonna fall.”
The self-doubt that bogs Malm down at times is also one vehicle that helps drive him. He will quickly admit that he may indeed be his harshest critic, as he attempts to discuss his favorite tracks on the album, unable to pick just one.
“Honestly,” he says, “I’ve gone back and forth so many times between hating it, and loving it, that I am just content now. It’s really just a solid album of songs that mean something. If I had to choose one though, it’d be ‘Punches.’ There’s nothing I have ever done that encapsulated all of my influences perfectly into three minutes like ‘Punches’ does.”
“Punches” asks, “Tell me, am I the only one that still hasn’t figured it out?” as the song encompasses influences ranging between indie-rock and subdued Americana, all with an undertow of soul brought on by the temporary flood of keyboards.
While he ponders his own question himself, Malm will tell you he’s quite happy with how the record turned out, refusing to look back as he moves forward.
“I can’t even go there. There are way too many rabbit holes to get lost in. It is a Pandora’s Box I choose not to open. My lessons have been noted and I will do my best to not repeat mistakes that were made along the way. There are far too many to discuss now. It would just be counterproductive. I am happy with where things are at.”
There is plenty of time – and moments – to look back on during the making of this record, with four years passing before it came to fruition, a timeline Malm didn’t plan on, nor could he have ever envisioned it would take this long.
“I did not envision it taking four years to finally release! That was a big surprise. Life just kept kicking my ass, and I went back and forth so much on whether the record was even worth it or not.”
Though, as much as there is gloom, Malm, like the songs and melodies on Saints & Renegade, always sees the light at the end of the tunnel. Reflecting on it all and looking back at the time it took to make this record and see it finally set for release, Malm points out a surprising fact: “Oddly enough, we are doing the release in September, which is exactly four and a half years from the time we started the project.”
He is most excited about finally seeing one of his albums released on vinyl.
“I knew from the very start that I was going to do a vinyl release. This record needed to be heard in that way. No matter what, I was going to see that through if it killed me. Guess I survived it, though,” he says with laughter and a smile. Though, in a lot of ways, the record almost did kill him.
Paying homage to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, while recalling the likes of Jack Johnson, Eric Church, and Ryan Bingham, Redwood Son did what it set out to do, even if it took a move to Nashville to find himself, a move back to Portland to realize that is where he needed to be, and four years; Malm and company created a warm, vintage-meets-contemporary country-soul-rock that he can hold his head high on and be very proud of.
“The highlights are pretty much all tied up in the journey,” reflects Malm. “There were a lot of lows, but also lots of highs. Mostly though, there were lots of reminders about how crazy we are as artists to take this path in life. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else though. Period. Music and this insane industry get me going and the blood boiling and a smile on my face.”
Now Malm’s only goal is to keep his head high and aim for the sky, because if Saints & Renegades has taught him anything, it’s that he may not have it all figured out just yet, but he knows the direction he wants to travel, and he knows his tenacity and uncompromising passion will lead him to his destination.
