Music in the Canyon

07/08/2023

Well shoot folks, after much thought, and trials and tribulation, we have decided, for health reasons, that we must cancel this years Music in the Canyon 2023 Concert Series.
Please keep treating each other right in these crazy times, and give back to each other and our community in the Music in the Canyon mindset.
Thanks for your understanding...

04/15/2023

Hello Music Lovers!

Stay tuned for some big news...coming soon!

08/14/2022

Hey everybody! We are going to have another show on Wednesday, 8/17 at Music in the Canyon...For fun and for FREE!
We will feature the sights and sounds of The Roadless Travelers. Here's a video to whet your appetite...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEZiql_l6-w&t=27s

Roadless Jam - Written by Beach, Chapin, Garfinkel, PetryszakOne More Cup of Coffee - Written by Bob DylanThe Roadless Travelers Video Concert recorded in Ap...

07/25/2022

Some more about our new food friends:)

07/24/2022

Hey everybody! We are finally getting through our last show with the fabulous Tony Smiley! He rocked our world.
We are happy to announce that we have secured a food vendor, Cascade Alchemy. We will also have adult beverages from Three Creeks Brewing starting on 8/3/22 with The Brothers Jam/Stunt Poets show. Yay!

07/20/2022

Hey music lovers! We are set up for our first show...a nice breeze is blowing, so come have some free fun in the sun. We start at 5:30 and go until 8 with our old friend Tony Tony Smiley. And just a reminder, tonight's show is picnic style (no vendors). So please bring your own:)

07/18/2022

Hello folks! We are prepping for our opening show on Wednesday, and are having a hard time finding a food vendor. And guess what, without food, we can't have beer and wine! Oh my!
Does anybody have any ideas for us?

07/14/2022

Alrighty then Music Lovers! We are going to have some shows in the Canyon...starting next Wednesday, July 20th. Our first act will be the amazing Tony Smiley.
Tony is a one man Loop Ninja. A high powered, mega fun solo rock show:)
Come on down to American Legion Park between 5:30 and 8 and let's party!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn-OTWoahWHkyDfbTaVH_Q

I am the LoopNinja!! Full time musician, playing IRL and Streaming regularly on Twitch!! https://twitch.tv/tonysmiley

07/04/2022

RAPRD Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration.
Join us at the High Desert Sports Complex, 1859 NE Maple, Redmond.
The festivities will go from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Music from 1 until 4.
I don't get out much and play these days, so come on down and check out our sonic experience:) My old friend Jhon Gilroy will be joining me for The Jim and Jhon Show:)
There will be live music, games, prizes and much more. See you there!

06/29/2022

Please make a note of our change of venue/location.
Music will be from 1 until 4 or so. We will feature some laid back tunes from The Jim and Jhon Show!
Mark your calendar now and bring your family and friends out for the RAPRD Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration.
Join us at the High Desert Sports Complex, 1859 NE Maple, Redmond.
There will be live music, games, prizes and much more. See you there!
The festivities will go from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

05/24/2022

Hello Music Lovers! We are going to do some live music this summer. Yay!
-2022 Music in the Canyon Concert Series-

All shows are on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 until 8, unless otherwise noted, at American Legion Park in Redmond.

July 4th, Monday----We will be working together with the Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District to throw an old-fashioned 4th of July picnic and celebration.
Bring the whole family for a fun day out! Come out July 4th, 11:00am-4:00pm for live music, games, prizes and more!
We will feature some good time music from the Jim and Jhon Show, a semi acoustic duo, with some special guests…
Join us at the High Desert Sports Complex, 1859 NE Maple, Redmond.

The festivities will go from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

There will be live music, games, prizes and much more. See you there!

July 20th----Tony Smiley. He is an amazing one-man band and loop Ninja. Tony is an old friend of ours whose live shows always leave the audience wanting more😊. This guy rocks! Look for some excellent halftime entertainment also.

August 3rd-----Brothers Jam and The Stunt Poets. A double bill with a couple Rockin’ Jammin’ bands for some psychedelic musical moments to get you moving and grooving. In the Dead, Neil Young, Rolling Stones mode.

August 17th-----The Roadless Travelers from Portland, play a mixtape of songs you know and love from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s and put their own twist to them. So, strap yourself in for some Roadless Adventure, Fellow Travelers!

August 26th, Friday----Soul’d Out and The Cutmen. For our Funky Friday Night Finale! With these two bands, a dance party is guaranteed to break out. Maybe a monster jam? Who knows? All we know is that it is going to rock in the park.
www.musicinthecanyon.com

08/13/2021

Here's some music from the amazing John Batdorf, who will be playing at our show next Wednesday, 8/18 at 5:30. He is the real deal. This is from long ago and far away:)

This was off the first album, "Off The Shelf" and became and instant "turntable hit" for us and but Batdorf and Rodney on the map. B Mitchell Reed, a progressive DJ here in LA worked for KRLA AM played this like crazy as did DJs all over the country. This was cut in Muscle Shoals Sound in 1971 with Roger Hawkins on drums, Barry Beckett on keys and David Hood on the bass. This album was produced by Atlantic Records President Ahmet Ertegun. This cut was the first and only take we did.

https://soundcloud.com/johnbatdorf/03-can-you-see-him?fbclid=IwAR1eLCev6mPPMW4zOPIVjgO36Mfr54WcDDGphk-TRFXjTrGkIL3MZwjc9Lw

This was off the first album, "Off The Shelf" and became and instant "turntable hit" for us and but Batdorf and Rodney on the map. B Mitchell Reed, a progressive DJ here in LA worked for KRLA AM playe

08/09/2021

We have found an awesome food vendor...ladies and gentlemen, presenting-
God of Pizza...check out their FB site. Here's what they say...

We will do a fresh tomatoe/basil pie, a cheese only pie, a pepperoni, a prosciutto and a vegan cheese; with all of those options available on gluten free crust
https://www.facebook.com/godofpizzabend

Now serving divinely delicious pies from our food trailer at the Powder House on Century Drive!

08/05/2021

Hello everybody! We have finally gotten totally approved for our show on Wednesday, August 18th at American Legion Park in Redmond. We are happy to announce the following artists will be performing.

Bend's own Soul'd Out, bringing Soul, R&B & funk are the influences of Soul'd Out. with over 30 yrs professional playing & touring experience each- Dennis Morris (guitar,vocals), Steve Hartwell (keyboards, vocals), Rutledge Waterhouse (bass, vocals) & Bruce Klouda (drums, vocals).

Opening the show will be Redmond local, John Batdorf. John is famous in his own right, having performed with Batdorf & Rodney and Silver, back in the day. A consummate professional, who writes and sings incredible songs.

Here are a couple of samples from these artists...we will keep reminding you as life goes o

https://soundcloud.com/johnbatdorf/shes-so-lonely?fbclid=IwAR0M0kGJrpj74pUMAJ9ZSAxrqh95kiZ02AG_dxoU67-0dIiGgVBimP2FTNg

https://www.facebook.com/souldoutbend/videos/1498137130522476

07/24/2021

Hello music lovers!

We have decided to throw a single show this summer on Wednesday, August 18th. Just so y'all know we are still serious about music in our community...and we will come back full throttle next summer! More details soon, as this develops.

It's going to be to great see and dance with everybody:)

05/15/2020

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES CANCELLED

We are disappointed to announce the cancellation of the Music in the Canyon Summer Concert Series. We have listened to the recommendations of our Governor and medical experts, concluding this is the most responsible course of action. Unfortunately, one of the best ways we can work together to address this terrible challenge is to stay physically apart.
We would like to take this moment to thank our partners, volunteers, and sponsors for their support. It is our intent to reschedule each act, contractor, and vendor for next year and we look forward to celebrating with you then.

SPONSORS

Sponsoring our Concert Series is an investment in quality of life for our community, as well as building corporate and brand image. Our Concert Series is by and for the people.
Corporate sponsors are recognized throughout the concert season. We have several levels of sponsorship available, including the opportunity to host an exhibit at our shows. Sponsorships of Music in the Canyon (a 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation) are tax-deductible as allowed by the U.S. Tax Code.
For more information, please email [email protected].

SUMMER SCHEDULE CANCELLED

The summer concerts below have been cancelled for 2020 and will be tentatively rescheduled for summer 2021.

JULY 1ST--------------ERIC LEADBETTER BAND
JULY 15TH -----------COMPANY GRAND
AUGUST 12TH-------BROTHERS JAM
AUGUST 26TH-------DRY CANYON STAMPEDE

We would like to thank you all for your support. We wish you good health and happiness. Please watch out for each other and we will see you next summer.

01/17/2020

Hello Music Lovers! We are gearing up for summer once again! Here's our music schedule...

July 1st-----Eric Leadbetter Band-Playing a classic rock sound with bluesy heavy jam sections showcasing their unique improv abilities. Eric has promised to feature a tribute to Jimi Hendrix during our show.

July 15th---Company Grand-A 9-piece exhilarating band who perform a range of Rock & Roll, Blues, Funk, and Rhythm & Blues originals.They showcase beautiful women, comedy, music, and any other local talent lucky enough to perform with them.

August 12th---Brothers Jam-This band is a Grateful Dead-inspired mashup of rootsy rock and deep rhythmic grooves, taking their audience on a sonic journey every time they hit the stage. Nimble and soulful, this then is the Brothers Jam: Beauty, fire, passion, freedom. Check it out.

August 26th---Dry Canyon Stampede-For our finale, we have chosen a 7 piece Country Western dance band from all over the Central Oregon area. They perform a wide array of country music styles. And people love to dance at their shows!

All shows are on Wenesday evenings from 5:30 until 8. There will be food and beverages available. These events are for fun and for free!

10/03/2019

We're just getting going for a fall rock show in the park... c'mon down and show support at our benefit for Shepard House and the Redmond Winter Shelter

08/16/2019

This happened a few years back, but this year we will combine the two bands for a huge show!

The Stunt Poets will open a HUGE night of rock for our old friends The Brothers Jam (can you guess who the Brothers are?)...

Next Wednesday August 3rd is the date. Mark your calendars...

07/17/2019

Good morning music lovers! It's going to be another beautiful day in Redmond Oregon today. C'mon out and join us this evening for the big rock show at Music in the Canyon. Tonight we will feature local greats AM Clouds and Dive Bar Theology. For fun and for free from 5:30 until 8. See ya there!

07/08/2019

We have added the amazing Dive Bar Theology to our next show at Music in the Canyon. It's going to be a great night in the park, once again...just sayin'...here's a little AM Clouds for you to sample...
https://amclouds.bandcamp.com/album/war-of-love-ep

3 track album

07/03/2019

Hey music lovers and friends! We are getting pumped up for a pre-holiday party at Music in the Canyon...what the heck, we can party hard tomorrow night with Dry Canyon Stampede!
Come join us! 5:30 until 8 at American Legion Park. It's going to be a beautiful night!

Feb of 2017 live performance.

06/19/2019

Alrighty then, lovers of music and a good time! Today we kick off summer in Central Oregon in style...with great tunes, art and fun. Music in the Canyon, baby! Yeah!
Tonight, all the way from Texas, Jay Statham and the Tokie Show!

06/14/2019

We just want y'all to know that we have fine beverages available from our longest participating vendor and patron,Three Creeks Brewing. They have been along on our ride for our entire 10 year existence.
Come on down and get yourself a cold one at our first show next Wednesday, June 19th. From 5:30 until 8:00.
We will have the music of the amazing Jay Statham and the Tokie Show, all the way from Texas!

06/14/2019

We are happy to announce we have a new food vendor at Music in the Canyon...presenting Outlaw Dawgs. I stopped at the BMX track to sample their wares and was blown away! This ain't your Daddy's old hot dog (although they have plain old dogs). Ended up with this Reuben specialty dawg:) Quite good, I say. Next time I will try the mac n' cheese dawg.

06/13/2019

Hello music lovers! We are closing in on our first show of the 2019 season. We hung the banner today at American Legion Park on the Rotary Pavilion. Next Wednesday, June 19th, all the way from Texas we will have the amazing Jay Statham and the Tokie Show. They play country tinged rock, so come and join us as we kick off summer in style.
https://thetokieshow.com/music

01/17/2019

Hello Music in the Canyon fans and patrons! Here is our schedule for this summer's series...

June 19th---Jay Statham and the Tokie Show - Roots Rockin' fun all the way from Amarillo, Texas.

July 3rd---Dry Canyon Stampede - A Country Western Dance Band to kick off the Independence Day weekend. Yeehah!

July 17th---AM Clouds - Bend's own power pop supergroup is reminiscent of REM and Uncle Tupelo. Look for more surprises on this date...

August 14th---The Stunt Poets will make their triumphant return to our stage, jamming the night away.

August 28th---The Brothers Jam - From Portland, blending rootsy rock and deep rhythmic grooves, these folks are an American Band with a plan.We welcome this fine band to our stage for the finale of our 10th summer series. More will be revealed as we close in on the end of summer...

Please get in touch if you would like to help with these events. We need (of course), money, and good old fashioned day of the show muscle, smiles and good vibes.

We are a community event, by and for the people. All shows are for fun and for free, featuring food, art and music in the coolest outdoor venue in Central Oregon.

Shows are from 5:30 until 8PM at American Legion Park in Redmond.

01/04/2019

Hello Music Lovers!
It's not summer yet, but we are getting ready.
Thinking of ways to celebrate our 10th year!
Booking great bands, looking for patrons and sponsors, and trying to keep warm:)
Here are our dates for this year...
June 19th, July 3rd, July 17th, August 14th, August 28th
All shows are on Wednesday's at 5:30pm until 8pm.
For fun and for free!

09/14/2018

Hello music lovers! We had a great summer in 2018 with Music in the Canyon and look forward to our 10th year in 2019!
Many of you approached us about helping to produce next years series and we would love your help. What we need is love, some organizational help to hit the streets in search of...yes, you guessed it, money:)
It takes several thousand dollars to make this happen, and this last year it was a small, but mighty group of folks who made it happen-thanks to you!
Let's do this! Thanks in advance for your help...More to come.

08/29/2018

Tonight is the night! Last chance summer dance party at the Music in the Canyon! Featuring the sights and sounds of Broken Down Guitars with some fun and games besides. Come join us please!