This evening while surfing around Youtube I discovered this little performance by Sinead O’Connor. How can I describe what went through my mind listening to this song. She’s singing in Gaelic, a language as indecipherable as any I’ve heard, and yet this song touches my heart. There are several versions on youtube from a number [...]
The first weekend in August just exploded with tons of great events going on, and lots of excitement. Working with On The Go-Go I had the opportunity to go see Sugarland at the Les Schwab amphitheater, interview Kim Breedlove, the master luthier behind Breedlove Guitars, and finally cover a concert by Blues Legend Johnny Winter. [...]
In June Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe Shop hosted the first Pickin & Paddlin Wednesday event with local Bend Band Blackstrap. All afternoon folks came out to try out different kinds of canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Lots of fun on the water, but that was only a prelude to the evening’s entertainment. Blackstrap set up [...]
One of the great things about my life in Bend is working with the fabulous Ladies of On the Go-Go. They’re fun to be around, and they send me out to meet people like Trace Bundy. We were able to interview Trace about his music here, and he allowed us to video a performance of [...]
