My buddy Brian of the band KouseFly sent this out yesterday:

Join Us For A BendFilm Festival Warm-Up Party This Thursday At Balay!

Can’t wait for next weekend’s festival? We can’t either, so we are celebrating early. Join us on Thursday, Oct 2 at 5:30pm-8:00pm for Sangria & Song, a new, unique music event at Balay in downtown Bend.

Take pleasure in Bend’s beautiful fall evenings with great local food, beverages and music. Bring your blanket to spread out on the riverside lawn at Balay and enjoy a glass of sangria while listening to the local Alt. Pop duo, Kousefly, combining Manchester with Americana. We’ll be performing in this idyllic and undiscovered Bend hotspot.

Bring your friends and your BendFilm Festival guide. Film tickets will be available for purchase at the event:

What: Sangria & Song, BendFilm Festival Warm Up Event
When: Thursday, October 2
Time: 5:30-8:00
Where: Balay
Suggested Donation to BendFilm: $5

Balay is located in downtown Bend at 961 NW Brooks Street (next door to the Pine Tavern).

For more information call 323-6418.