Mexican Gunfight is a rock band with a big and easy notion of what "rock" can do. Stylistic influences abound: blues grit, country lyricism, the soulfulness of gospel, a jam thrown in ... even tinges of Latin and jazz dot their sonic landscape. But the Gunfight doesn't lay claim to … Continue reading
The path of a musician is often unpredictable. One wouldn't imagine that six generations of mastery of the Japanese shakuhachi would lead to a career in Celtic music, however that is exactly how it played out for accomplished flute player and traditional singer Hanz Araki. The son of Irish and … Continue reading
One of McMenamins' favorite musical traditions, the Great Northwest Music Tour has delivered the finest regional and national talent to our historic hotels for over a decade. With its early start time, family-friendly setting and no admission charge, it has become one of the best ways to catch both rising … Continue reading
This three-city roving reading series will follow in the decade-long tradition of the Great Northwest Music Tour. Emerging and established authors alike will join forces to read their work and meet book-loving audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with a reading and lively literary discussion … Continue reading
BENYARO is Ben Musser's Indie-Americana Soul project based out of Jackson Hole, WY. Benyaro has a sound reminiscent of "acoustic David Bowie" (WESU), "early Tom Waits" (KBGA), and "if you're a fan of The Band or their modern-day counterparts The Avett Brothers, there's a good chance you'll take a shine … Continue reading
Presented by Erin Woodard and Scott McBride Learn about Deschutes County's least-known historic district, the I.O.O.F. Organization Camp at Paulina Lake. Built in 1934 and added to the National Register in 1983, the International Order of Odd Fellows camp originally featured 12 cabins; today, only four remain. Learn the history … Continue reading
Enjoy art, music, wine, & fun. Most shops stay open late. Come down and enjoy the evening with old and new friends. Don’t forget, plenty of parking in the Parking garage!
Free Summer Sunday Concerts! Three-time Grammy-nominated Afro-Caribbean music group Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, festival stages and dance venues, Tiempo Libre is celebrated for its sophisticated tropical music featuring an irresistible, exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary … Continue reading
Lewi Longmire has built a reputation as Portland's multi-instrumentalist "go to guy." In the years since relocating to Portland from Albuquerque, New Mexico, he's been included on shows and recordings by many of the Northwest's finest bands and songwriters. He's played with national acts Michael Hurley, Victoria Williams, Dolorean, AgesandAges, … Continue reading