Bend Magazine

HDCM Concert Series: SAKURA CELLO QUINTET
2023-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season, presented by German Master Tech, continues with Sakura Cello Quintet’s first appearance in the HDCM Concert Series. A unique and versatile cello quintet, hailed as “brilliant” and “superb”, the group is built on the artistry and virtuosity of its members. Their inventive programs are constructed around conceptual threads, and they will be making their Central Oregon debut.
This evening is brought to you by Drew Family Dentistry. Join members of Sakura 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. Come hear the music!

In The Mood: A Jazz Dinner at Worthy Brewing
2023-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The mood is right at our Jazz Dinner event on Friday, April 14th at 7:00pm!
Join us at Worthy Brewing for a delicious dinner and a live music performance from The Groove Merchants (David Fahrner-vibraphone, Dillon Schneider-guitar, Evan Braun-electric and acoustic bass) who have been performing unique “cool jazz” in Central Oregon for over 25 years. The Groove Merchants repertoire consists of classic jazz material from the 1940s & ’50’s first recorded by Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, and other titans of the art form. The combination of vibraphone, with its warm bell-like tone, and jazz archtop guitar is particularly pleasant and creates a sophisticated, swinging ambiance.
View the menu and reserve your seat at https://bendticket.com/events/in-the-mood-a-jazz-dinner-at-worthy-brewing-4-14-2023

Dog adoption event by Street Dog Hero
2023-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 | The Herb Center, 2205 Northeast Division Street, Bend, 97701
Join Street Dog Hero at The Herb Center in Bend, OR for Street Dog Hero Day! We will have some adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes and SDH swag available for purchase. PLUS, you can enter for a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes. Come enjoy the sunshine and maybe even meet your new furry best friend!

Earth Day Celebration at Worthy Brewing
2023-04-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Earth First🌎Beer Second🍻
Join us for an out-of-this-world Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22nd at Worthy Brewing! Enjoy live music from Pozitronics who will be performing pop through the decades + educational speeches from local environmentalists, solar viewings, garden and greenhouse tours + scavenger hunt, native plant sales from Worthy Environmental, local booths, craft beer, and more! This event is FREE and open to all ages. The party is on rain or shine so keep an eye on the forecast!

4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, 10am-7pm
2023-04-28 10:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Map, Galleries & More details at
https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
Who? You and your friends
What? 4th Friday Artwalk
Where? Sisters Oregon Downtown
When? 4th Fridays, 10AM-7pm
Cost? Complimentary-Free
Visit the Art Galleries of Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the walk. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry.
The Sisters Arts Association was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters that believe the arts are an important part of a healthy community and an essential component of the enrichment of culture. The association exists to provide its members with a unified voice for the nurturing and enriching of the arts and to create a spirit of togetherness among artists, community and all who visit Sisters, Oregon. More at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
Downtown Sisters Oregon
222 West Hood Avenue
Sisters, OR, 97759
541-719-8581, Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
@SistersArtsAssociation

Dog adoption event by Street Dog Hero
2023-04-29 12:00 - 15:00 | 10 Barrel Brewing, 62950 NE 18th Street, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Street Dog Hero at 10 Barrel Brewing (West side location) for an Adoption Event to celebrate Adopt A Shelter Pet Day! Come meet your new furry best friend while you enjoy some drinks and food from 10 Barrel Brewing. We will also have swag available for purchase, a dog agility course, and dog treats. Hope to see you there!

Tree Beer Fest
2023-04-29 12:00 - 19:00 | The Ale Apothecary, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend, 97702
On St. Patrick’s Day many drink Irish stouts. On Halloween, some of us drink pumpkin beers. So celebrate Arbor Day by coming to The Ale Apothecary to try over a dozen different TREE BEERS. Yes, beers made with ingredients foraged from West Coast forests and beyond, ingredients such as spruce tips, fir tips, juniper berries, bark, lichen, and even tree-dwelling mushrooms.
It’s worth noting that Bend’s only all-wild brewery, The Ale Apothecary, originated with a Sahati-style ale, native to Finland, brewed in a hand-hollowed Sitka Spruce tree from the Skyline Forest where the brewery remains. People who purchase the VITree package will be shuttled, courtesy of Cog Wild, from the Century Blvd. tasting room to the private brewery for tours and samples of vintage tree beers.
Purchase a ticket for either session, 12 – 3pm or 4 – 7pm, and you’ll be welcomed at the Apoth tasting room with your first three pours of tree beers included. There will be over a dozen tree beers including many from like-minded breweries from around Oregon, up and down the Pacific Coast, and clear across to the Eastern shore. These include our friends at Alesong (Eugene), De Garde (Tillamook), Upright (Portland), Block 15 (Corvallis) & Fort George (Astoria), Wolf Tree (Seal Rock), McMenamins Thompson Brewery (Salem), Jester King (Austin, TX), Propolis (Port Townsend, WA), Fruition (Watsonville, CA), Scratch Brewing (Ava, IL) and Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur (Wolcott, VT)
Packages of 4 drink tickets for $10 will be available. Paid admission also includes a souvenir coaster made from branches. There will be a food truck on site and a la carte axe-throwing courtesy of Unofficial Logging Co., Bend’s only hatchet-throwing bar.

Last Saturday
2023-04-29 17:00 - 21:00 | The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend, 97702
Last Saturday in the Iron Works Arts District has RETURNED! Celebrate art, music and good times with Bend’s most eclectic mix of local businesses at this FREE event.
Saturday April 29th
5:30-6:30 : Performance & Poetry Making at The Workhouse
6:30-8:30 : Music on the patio from Samaras
5-9pm : One Minute One Line portraits drawn by Anna Irving at MudLake Studios
$60 flash tattoos at Desert Rose Cactus Lounge
Shop vintage clothes and home goods at Gathered Wares.
And enjoy a special cocktail menu + beer and snacks from Cafe des Chutes!

Trivia Night
2023-05-03 17:30 - 22:00 | Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, 97701
Trivia Night is back! New Venue! New Vibe! Join us for the 15th annual Trivia Night on May 3rd at Silver Moon Brewing. More than 30 teams of local community members, business owners and teachers will compete in a Trivia Contest hosted by the one and only Dustin Riley. Think & Drink, Costume Contest, Raffle Prizes, Photo Booth, Dance Party, Food & Drink Specials & more. Come out and support the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools. Our goal is to raise $50,000 for our Classroom Grant program supporting the 18,000 students and 2000 educators in the Bend-La Pine school district.

May Exhibit features watercolors by Helen Brown
2023-05-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, 97702
Our May exhibit, “The Spectrum of Birthstones”, opening May 5, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk will include twelve new watercolor paintings by Helen Brown, each focused on one gemstone’s color. The subject of her work is broad, including landscapes, flowers and even an automobile.
What better way to study color than to concentrate on the 12 birthstones of the calendar? Helen will do just that in her May show. “I like the idea of examining color as a gem because each stone reflects many variations of its color through facets and light.” Painting on rice paper with a watercolor batik technique her strikingly detailed paintings have texture and clarity and regularly wins awards in juried watercolor exhibits.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District and is open 7 days a week. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

HDCM Concert Series: BEN HONG & NING AN
2023-05-05 19:30 - 21:00 | 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!
