7/16/2023 0 Comments 4peaks music fest![]() The singles, Long Dry Winter and Alone, explore the grief, loss, and depression that many people experience these days. I wrote it, played it once, then sang it that day for her family and friends.” The song overtook me, flowed out of me like Grandma was there guiding me. “It was written on the way to Grandma Aggie’s memorial. The title track, Every Seed We Plant, was inspired by Alice’s dear friend and elder of the Takelma Tribe, Anges Pilgrim Baker. Alice recorded her vocals and guitar tracks at her Tiny Wonderland studio in Southern Oregon. ![]() Her long-time bassists, Rob Kohler and Damian Erskine, joined talented players Bret Levick, Skip Edwards, David Jacobs-Strain, Andy Thorn, Barry Phillips, Dean Angermeier, Bob Evoniuk, Mikey Stevens, Matthew Kriemelman, and Christo Pellani on this album. Pop, jazz, and rock and roll undercurrents flow beneath folk bedrock on this record. Her new album, Every Seed We Plant, is her sixteenth release, a snapshot of life in these times – gut-wrenching, hopeful, vulnerable, intense.Īlice collaborated with producer Bret Levick, who co-produced, arranged, and co-wrote the first track on her new release, leading Alice’s music into new territory. Alice built a dedicated fan base as an independent musician with stirring live performances spanning a three-decade career. Her voice is rangy, sometimes soft and intimate, other times bold and brassy, evoking a distinct mood in every song she sings. And we take pride in taking care of the artist," adds Koff.Alice Di Micele is an Americana/Folk Singer-Songwriter based in Southern Oregon. What gets brought in only helps further the types of musicians they can bring to the High Desert. For fans of the festival and the music 4Peaks brings to the community, buying tickets to SOULstice or any of their one-off shows can go a long way toward making sure the festival is able to do everything it wants to in 2023 after a return from its hiatus. Without the festival, Koff expresses the hope for SOULstice to still be a big night. People always tell me it's the start of their summer." It's weird not to be completely out of my skull with 5,000 moving parts. My brain and physical self don't know what to do. "It's almost like my body in June takes on a life of its own. I'm a little saddened, but excited to bring other bands to the area," reflects Koff. To bring this kind of quality music to the area-to have people like Billy Strings and The Wood Brothers come play here. To have a multi-day camping festival here is so pertinent for the community, and it's so fun. People ask me if it's a relief, but it's not. Koff remains driven and excited about bringing talented musicians to Central Oregon-even if she misses the craziness of putting together such a huge festival. This would have been year 15 of the 4Peaks Festival, and while Koff knows events like SOULstice can't totally replace it, she's still bringing plenty of music to town with their Campfire Unplugged series held every Thursday night at the Campfire Hotel, along with a variety of other one-off shows. ![]() Then keeping the party going is another Bend local, DJ iLko, who brings positive energy to every set he takes on. They'll bring a funkier side of folk-rock to SOULstice, and Bend's own Oregon Fryer, who is a local Americana favorite, always knows how to get the crowd moving. Portland's Ben Larsen has previously played the 4Peaks festival with the Crow & The Canyon, but not with his latest band. ![]() For them to be here during a sunny Saturday at SOULstice, they're going to be awesome," she says. The Hip Abduction is such a cool Cali-reggae band that crosses over into the jam scene as well. Boombox is a band I've wanted to play a late night set at the festival for a while. "When 4Peaks curates a lineup, whether two or 22 bands, it's eclectic but it usually flows together. In classic 4Peaks fashion, the lineup is killer and highlights a great mix of styles-which is something Koff takes a lot of pride in. It was a really cool opportunity to bring these bands to Bend," says 4Peaks owner Stacy Koff. It's not in place of the festival and there's no camping and none of the extra festival events, but I wanted to bring some bands that have wanted to play the festival and have a 4Peaks night at Silver Moon. "Because we're not having the festival, I still wanted to do something. Don't miss the chance to experience these vibes in person. Here's what a set from Boombox typically looks like.
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