The Center Stage podcast features interviews and original songs from local and regional artists performing live in the studio at KPOV, High Desert Community Radio, 88.9fm in Bend, Oregon.
Erin Cole-Baker’s songwriting and live delivery comes from a place of great honesty and beauty, lead by her gorgeous silvery voice and extraordinary sense of melody. Erins’ songs are deep, gritty reflections on being human, guided by rich velvety vocals on both electric and acoustic guitars. Check out more at www.erincolebaker.com
“If you never take a chance, you can never get it wrong... so you better take a chance before it’s gone”. These lyrics from the song Chances on their self-titled debut album have become a mantra for the members of Never Come Down. Check out more at https://nevercomedownband.com/
“Meticulously crafted music from their head, heart and hands to your ears, brain and body.” Check out more about this groovy band at https://the3ofwemusic.wixsite.com/website
Long Tall Eddy is a 2 piece band from Bend, Oregon featuring Paul Eddy on guitar and Kyle Pickard on drums. Find out more info about Long Tall Eddy at www.longtalleddy.com
Local singer/songwriter/pianist, Lindy Gravelle plays her original tunes live in the KPOV 501C3 studio. Accompanied by local musician, Matt Engle. Find out more info, including tour dates at www.lindygravelle.com
The Patty Davis Band is a vocal driven Americana trio out of Central Oregon. They are Patty Davis, Kary Barrie and Neal Cross. The Patty Davis Band brings to the table their unique styling of familiar covers, along with fresh, thoughtful and inspiring originals that keep your toes tapping and imagination stirring. Find more info at www.pattydavisband.com/epk
Specializing in “High Desert Americana” music, local Bend, Oregon band, Appaloosa, performs original songs and an interview. Check out more about the band at www.appaloosamusic.wordpress.com/blog/
Interview and original songs by long-time local Bend musician Brian Hinderberger. Check out more info about Brian at www.facebook.com/brianhinderberger
Original songs and an interview with Central Oregon based indie-rock band, Dive Bar Theology. Discover more info at www.divebartheology.com/
Bend, Oregon roots-rock band, Downhill Ryder, is a band of songwriters that blends acoustic and electric sounds on an eclectic rock landscape. Find out more at www.downhillryder.com/
Tang — a Central Oregon based band — is one raunchy riff from being your feel good hit of the summer and a polyrhythm away from stealing your girl. Check them out at www.tangband.bandcamp.com/
Join International Blues Challenge solo nominee, singer/songwriter/bluesman Bobby Lindstrom for some soul-inspiring blues and rock. Learn more at www.bobbylindstrom.com/
Bend based indie rockers, Cosmonautical, interweave driving rhythms and soaring guitar harmonies to create cranial post-punk hooks that dig in with all the pull of Pop. More information at www.cosmonautical.bandcamp.com/
Original songs and interviews with Bend, Oregon punk trio, The Roof Rabbits, featuring Sam Fisher, Sean Garvin and Johnny Bourbon. Find more info about the band at www.theroofrabbits.bandcamp.com/
Portland, Oregon rock band Washer Dryer, performs some of their original songs in the KPOV studio. For more information about the band visit their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/WasherDryerMusic/