Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
The Polish Ambassador
supported by Dalllea, Romz, & Luna All Day
Friday, October 3rd 2025
Genre - Dance/Electronic
Presale - $35 Door - $45
Doors @ 8PM
The Polish Ambassador -
Musician. Producer. Beatsmith. Recording artist. Composer. Dance-floor general. Label-head. A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. At first breath, The Polish Ambassador was an experiment, David Sugalski’s sound-art passion project that came to life. An inventive, imaginary character bor Bold Keyboard shortcut Command+Bn of humble, humorous beginnings, he found his first audiences through the support of primitive digital radio stations. Today, TPA is among the premier EDM/live crossover artists in the country with millions of listeners around the world; he’s consistently in-demand at the live music-focused gatherings and boutique electronic festivals from coast to coast. Founder of independent label Jumpsuit Records, an environmentalist and early progenitor of the permaculture action movement, the world’s funkiest diplomat is here to party with a purpose.
Since 2006, The Polish Ambassador has consistently released critically-acclaimed full-length albums on Jumpsuit Records, alongside a dizzying number of side-projects and multi-form collaborations. All the while launching the careers of a diverse smattering of artists that run the gamut in geography and genre. TPA continues to spread his wings in teaming up with eclectic musicians from around the world, including Matisyahu, Nitty Scott, Zion I, The Grouch, Mr. Lif, and dozens of others. He is one-half of the celebrated folktronica project Wildlight, a duo in which he pairs with ethereal songstress Ayla Nereo.
The Polish Ambassador’s prolific output incorporates many styles, from exuberant global-house to fatback mid-tempo funk, you’ll pick up on West African percussion alongside stirring Kirtan melodies, a psychedelic sax solo or a fresh verse from a Brooklyn female emcee. TPA employs live horns, keyboards, guitars, violins, and a bevy of talented instrumentalists on stage. “The Jumpsuited One” has headlined iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and the renowned counter-culture gathering Oregon Country Fair. Suwannee Hulaween, Electric Forest, Envision Festival, and Lightning in a Bottle and other national festivals have each repeatedly invited TPA back across different years.
In alignment with TPA’s artistic ethos is a low-key lifestyle that places a premium on being present, living in harmony with nature, participating in community and inspiring it to thrive. Offstage, David Sugalski instigated a village-building convergence in his hometown in Northern California, and manages his own 25-acre homestead in the picture-Esque, rolling Sierra Nevada foothills. The farmer/carpenter lives modestly in a cabin he built on his land of the lush; TPA music is created in a solar-powered recording studio on the property. When he removes the famed bright blue-and-yellow 80’s jumpsuit and reverts back to his humanoid self, Sugalski is an avid solo bicyclist who enjoys venturing up California’s breathtaking coastal Highway 1; he’s a dedicated van-adventurer, having built out an exquisite tiny home inside a contractors van.
Sugalski plans his TPA tours for minimum carbon footprint, he advocates for healthy-beverage alternatives at music venues. Jumpsuit Records has donated tens of thousands of dollars to various non-profit organizations and charities; a portion of the label split goes to supporting non-profits voted on by fans. TPA’s awareness-in-action coalesces with numerous non-profit endeavors, including Jumpsuit Records, own 501(c) certified organization ActionDays.us. TPA decided to eliminate the merchandise from his business model, in order to facilitate a fan-operated buy-and-sell marketplace. The Polish Ambassador has evolved exponentially, from an art project to a vibration; a joyful community that thrives on the dancefloor and finds freedom, connection, and collective oneness through this music.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Circle Jerks w/ Negative Approach
Sunday, October 5th 2025
Genre - Hardcore Punk
Presale - $30 Door - $40
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Circle Jerks -
Circle Jerks emerged from the punk underbelly of LA’s South Bay in 1979. After serving as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Flag during the recording of its essential Nervous Breakdown EP, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks, along with bassist Roger Rogerson and jazz drummer Lucky Lehrer. Unlike much of the unapologetic hardcore that seeped through the cracks of American suburbia, the music of the Circle Jerks was thoughtfully steadfast, yet relentless and ferocious in nature. Bringing together a potent, articulate rhythm section with earnest yet oftentimes derisive lyrics and themes, the band was thereafter heralded as a leader of the pack - and a force to be reckoned with. Plowing forward with a relentless, tooth-cutting work ethic and a rousing stage presence, the band would soon find itself headlining shows at LA’s 5,000-capacity Olympic Auditorium and emblazoned in cult video classics like Decline of Western Civilization, Repo Man, New Wave Theatre, and The Slog Movie. Over the decades, Circle Jerks would release six studio albums, including the acclaimed Group Sex (1980) Wild in the Streets (1982), Golden Shower of Hits (1983), Wonderful (1985), and IV (1987), where they would become a major headliner during the alternative music explosion of the 80’s and 90’s. During hiatuses, Morris fronted bands like OFF! and FLAG, while Hetson played guitar in Bad Religion. Bassist Zander Schloss (The Weirdos, Joe Strummer) has been a member since the 1980’s and veteran drummer Joey Castillo (The Bronx, QOTSA, Danzig, BL’AST!, Wasted Youth) completes the lineup as its newest member.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Elton Dan and The Rocket Band
Tuesday, October 7th 2025
Presale - $40 Door - $50
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Elton Dan Seeks to Carry the Candle for Experiencing the Live Concert Experience of Elton John
From his teenage years learning classical music on piano, Elton Dan Gasser always held Elton John as his greatest influence. Through decades of improvising and singing on thousands of stages from bars to cruises to amphitheaters – Dan thrives on playing live, and jumps at every gig offered him - Dan developed an ability to shine and to share that spotlight energy with the people who came to listen. He always added Elton John songs when the band was strong enough to pull it off. In 2015, with the popularity of tribute bands on the rise, Dan finally decided to do his destiny and lead a project paying homage to the greatest songbook in rock music. Thus Elton Dan and The Rocket Band was formed.
“Elton John is my all-time favorite artist and primary inspiration for playing music,” Elton Dan says. “There’s a lot to it. It’s not a challenge to play and sing, but the diversity from album to album is a rich tapestry of influences including blues and especially country music.” “I play his music every day, not only to get better also to be enriched and to learn more of his compositions.”
At an Elton Dan concert, you will be enveloped into the magic of Elton’s music through a multimedia production, over-the-top costume changes, the incredible musicianship of the Rocket Band and the high-energy performance that Elton Dan brings to the stage like Elton John of the days past. “So much energy and pure joy!”, “Fantastic costumes and production!”, “Mesmerizing,” are a taste of the comments from their fans. “I want our shows to be a true tribute to the greatest musical artist ever,” Dan says. “When someone attends one of our shows, I don’t try to imitate Elton. Rather, I want the concertgoer to be immersed in the full experience.”
Maybe Dan’s greatest talent is his love of people and ability to share the spotlight such that the audience feels like they are the rock stars! Fans now follow The Rocket Band around the country, flying or driving in and meeting up with Dan and the band.
“I do love to interact with people before, during and after the shows, I feed on it,” Elton Dan says. “Seeing people become empowered, validated, even healed through a live music event is transformative in my life.” “We embrace ALL people to come and celebrate and be emboldened by the soundtrack of our lives that Elton and Bernie have left to us. It’s a tremendous honor and brings me great passion.”
Dan’s philanthropic work extends beyond the stage, and he seeks to participate in humanitarian causes. Elton Dan and his band have helped raise over $300,000 for the Dream
Factory, which gives terminally or critically ill children their biggest wish. They also have raised over $170,000 for Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, a facility dedicated to treating the medical needs of children. Elton Dan performed with Danny De Los Reyes of the Zac Brown Band for the children at Children’s Mercy Hospital. “I want to honor not only Elton but also his generous legacy and the culture he stands for,” says Elton Dan.
Elton Dan has attended 17 Elton John concerts around the globe, including being front and center during Elton’s final live shows in North America at Dodger Stadium this past November. Dan has interacted with David Furnish, Elton John’s partner. As done last year, on Elton’s birthday, March 25, Dan will video the audience singing “Happy Birthday” to Elton and send it to David for Elton to enjoy. It’s just another example how Elton Dan finds ways to make his concerts an even greater event to empower and celebrate people.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Song of Sunset Film Premiere & Songwriter Circle
Wednesday, October 8th 2025
Presale - $20 Door - $27
Doors @ 6PM - Show Starts @ 7PM
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating the artistry, resilience, and community spirit of solo musicians in Oregon. Hosted in the intimate and creatively charged space of Volcanic Theatre Pub, this special event marks the world premiere of Song of Sunset — a heartfelt short documentary that blends poetic cinematography, personal storytelling, and live performance to honor the often-overlooked artists who bring music to our neighborhoods.
Directed by and narrated through the voice of Oregon musician and filmmaker Ghost of Brian Craig, the film captures golden-hour performances in locally owned venues across the state, with interviews and musical vignettes from artists who’ve made small stages their sacred ground.
Film Screening:
Experience the debut screening of Song of Sunset, set against a backdrop of sunset-drenched taverns, tap houses, and community spaces. The documentary offers a nostalgic yet forward-looking tribute to the musical soul of Oregon — where stories, songs, and place converge.
Nashville-Style Songwriter Circle:
Immediately following the film, enjoy a rare songwriter-in-the-round performance featuring four artists from the documentary:
Eric Leadbetter
Lande
Joel Chadd
Mari (of Mari & The Dream, performing solo)
Erin Cole-Baker
Hosted by Ghost of Brian Craig
In true Nashville tradition, these musicians will take the stage together, sharing their songs and stories in a round format that invites vulnerability, humor, and connection. It’s not just a concert — it’s a conversation in melody.
Drinks & Atmosphere:
Enjoy regional beer and wine from Volcanic’s curated tap list as you settle into a cozy setting of sofas, recliners, and candlelit tables. With state-of-the-art sound and projection, Volcanic Theatre Pub offers the perfect environment to immerse yourself in the film and music experience.
This is more than a screening — it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the enduring power of song.
VTP Presents:
22nd Annual Bend Film Fest
October 8th - October 12th 2024
Schedule and additional info can be found here: https://bendfilmfest2025.eventive.org/welcome
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
LaMP ft Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski
Monday, October 13th 2025
Genre - Jazz/Instrumental
Presale - $25 Door - $35
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Interstate jammers LaMP — featuring Vermont-based Russ Lawton (drums) and Ray Paczkowski (keys), alongside Brooklynite Scott Metzger (guitar) — distill singular, road-honed improv instincts into taut, instrumental epics.
While each of the players has extensive experience with other gigs — Lawton and Paczkowski with the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) and Soule Monde, and Metzger through projects such as Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) and Medeski, Martin, Metzger & Cline (MMMC) — LaMP has hewed its own path.
The trio is currently touring behind their second studio collection, One Of Us, that packs 10 tracks into 35-minutes of kaleidoscopic interplay and club-shifting grooves. It’s the cleanest distillation of the LaMP sound yet, a mission statement of improvisational group-think and compositional chops.
Throughout its runtime, One Of Us acts as a showcase for the myriad of sonic flavors LaMP brings to the table, delivering a listen which works both as deep headphone immersion or a packable-party custom-tailored to deliver the jams to upcoming 2025 tour hangs.
As word has spread and crowds have grown with each subsequent tour, it’s become clear that LaMP ft. Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger & Ray Paczkowski will be a musical force to be reckoned with for the foreseeable future.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
BORN OF OSIRIS
w/ THE BROWNING, VCTMS, AXTY, and LOST IN SEPARATION
Tuesday, October 14th 2025
Genre - Proggresive Metalcore
Presale - $25 Door - $35
Doors @ 5:45 pm - Show Starts @ 6:30 pm
Born Of Osiris -
The Chicago-based progressive metal outfit Born of Osiris are known as one of the first deathcore acts from the 2000s to leave that genre behind in favor of a brutal yet alluring meld of technical death metal and metalcore filled with flashy twin-guitar leads and near-psychedelic keyboard adventures that owe as much to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden as they do Helloween and Meshuggah. Though they began as a typical deathcore band with 2007's The New Reign EP, by 2009's Higher Place, they'd all but abandoned that sound to focus on a more technically advanced, melodically astute, and brutally forceful approach. Its appeal garnered an ever-growing cadre of admirers. They have placed four albums in the upper half of the U.S. album chart, including 2013's Tomorrow We Die Alive, which peaked at number 27. Subsequent titles like 2015's Soul Sphere went to number two on the hard rock charts. 2017's The Eternal Reign was a progressive, track-by-track re-recording of 2007's The New Reign; it met with both high praise and withering criticism. 2019's The Simulation was 28-minute EP that was reportedly the first of a two-part album, but it never materialized. An entirely different outing titled Angel or Alien appeared in July 2021.
Before assuming their name, they cycled through monikers such as Diminished, Your Heart Engraved, and Rosecrance. Drummer Cameron Losch, guitarists Lee McKinney and Matt Pantelis, vocalist Ronnie Canizaro, keyboardist Joe Buras, and bassist David Da Rocha (who left in 2018 and was replaced by Nick Rossi) met while in high school and experimented with various sounds and genres before developing an early version of their signature blend; after a demo and a live gig, they came to the attention of Sumerian Records, which signed the band. The New Reign EP appeared in 2007. Pantelis left in 2008 before the recording of 2009's A Higher Place. That album sold well enough to land inside the Top 100. All Shall Perish guitarist Jason Richardson temporarily joined the band in 2009. He played on 2011's The Discovery (an album that was cut using seven-string guitars) before being fired later in the year. Produced by the band, it didn't place as high on the pop chart, but fared better than all previous outings on various indie and metal charts.
Pared down to a quintet, Born of Osiris released Tomorrow We Die Alive in August of 2013. In another sonic shift, they opted for a more orchestrated sound, one that involved more vocal layers and programmed orchestration by co-producer Nick Sampson. Buras' keyboards were a central focus on the set, but the band's attack remained as aggressive as ever. The album placed inside the Top 30 during its release week and inside the Top Ten on various other charts.
After aggressive touring, the band re-entered the studio. In the summer of 2015, Born of Osiris began leaking small bits and pieces of a forthcoming, somewhat conceptual album. Its 12 tracks were divided into three "levels": The Binding, The Fight, and The Release, with four cuts in each. Titled Soul Sphere, it was released while Born of Osiris were in the middle of a lengthy tour (which ended up being cut shortly after guitarist McKinney broke his foot in several places). Soul Sphere peaked at number 67 on the Billboard 200. The band returned in 2017 with its second EP, The Eternal Reign, a re-recorded new vision of their debut produced by Nick Sampson. After a summer 2018 tour, Da Rocha left and was replaced by Rossi. BoO released the video and single "The Accursed" in November. It served as the opening track for The Simulation, a 25-minute mini-album issued in January.
The Browning -
The Browning has consistently pushed the boundaries of music, fusing genres and redefining heavysounds. The band’s new line-up sets the stage for an electrifying chapter in their journey.
VCTMS -
VCTMS is a heavy-hitting nu-metalcore band from Chicago, Illinois, known for their crushing riffs,aggressive vocals, and emotionally raw lyrics. Formed in 2013, the band blends elements of metalcore,nu-metal, and industrial with darkatmospherics and hip-hop-inspired rhythms. VCTMS has earned afiercely loyal underground following through relentless DIY touring and a string of self-released projects,including standout albums likeVol. IV: Numb the AcheandVol. V: The Hurt Collection. With a soundthat’s both chaotic and cathartic, VCTMS continues to carve out a distinct identity in the modern heavymusic scene.
AXTY -
Formed in 2020 amid the chaos of the pandemic, AXTY swiftly made its mark with over 7 million streams on Spotify, capturing the attention of the Brazilian metal scene and earning a global fanbase. Felipe Hervoso takes on vocals for AXTY, with Jonathas Peschiera on bass, Gabriel Vacari on drums, and Felipi Grivol on guitar. The São Paulo-based quartet delivers a modern metal sound that seamlessly blends drive control, powerful screams, and clean vocals, resulting in a visceral, emotionally charged experience without sacrificing the genre’s raw intensity. AXTY is entirely self-produced, with audio production by Jonathas Peschiera, video production by Felipe Hervoso, and digital media, promotion, and marketing expertly managed by Felipi Grivol. Their signature style is characterized by modernity, heavy sound, and a strong emphasis on audiovisual production, all crafted by the musicians. The group released their third studio album, Hannya, in July 2024 in collaboration with Outono Music, a label affiliated with Universal Music. This album marks a return to the raw sound that defined their debut album, Helpless, following the more pop-oriented experimentation of their second album, Unbreakable. Featuring five singles—"Six Feet Under," "Take Me Down," "Flowers & Butterflies Lullaby," "Fade Away," and "Fall Again"—Hannya has already attracted attention from specialized media and influencers worldwide, further solidifying the band’s presence in the global music scene. The band was invited to perform at the We Missed Ourselves Festival in Mexico City, sharing the stage with renowned names from their scene, such as Falling in Reverse, Fit for a King, Alesana, Thursday, and Escape the Fate. An exclusive side show with Escape the Fate the night before the festival allowed the band to connect more intimately with fans. The overwhelming energy and heartfelt reception they received from the Mexican audience left a lasting impression, marking a milestone in their international journey. As part of their commitment to global growth, AXTY joined the prestigious 33 & West roster, an independent booking agency based in Los Angeles. This partnership has been instrumental in solidifying their international presence and opening new growth opportunities. The band’s 2025 plans are already shaping up to be their most ambitious yet, kicking off with a USA tour in January alongside Born of Osiris, Within Destruction, ENTHEOS, and Lost in Separation. Beyond the tour, AXTY is diving into the creation of their next album.
Lost in Seperation -
Grab Your Spot at This Year’s Bend Outdoor Worx BootCamp!
The nation’s first and most experienced outdoor industry accelerator presents BOW BootCamp—a series of educational sessions built to equip start-up businesses with the knowledge and tools to reach the next level.
This year’s sessions take the stage with a focus on sales and founders’ stories, featuring in-depth panel discussions, time for Q&A, and industry headliners from well-known brands and retailers.
BootCamp Session #1: How to get into retail (9:00am – 10:15am)
Outdoor industry buyers share what drives their decisions and offer insights to help sellers better connect, respond to objections, refine their approach, and prepare their sales pitch.
Grab Your Spot!
Bend Outdoor Worx (BOW), the nation’s first and most experienced outdoor industry accelerator, is bringing its exclusive outdoor industry event to a new stage. On October 15, the spotlight hits Volcanic Theatre Pub for the first pitch event built just for the outdoor industry.
The 8th annual BOW BreakOut Pitch Event takes center stage at night—featuring eight rising outdoor brands going head-to-head for $20,000 in no-strings-attached cash awards. After the pitches, the mic opens for an audience Q&A, and then comes the encore: you call the winners!
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two - Bend, OR
This event is 21+
October 16th-18th 2025
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy returns to Bend for a haunting sequel that delves even deeper into the macabre. This time, the Poe Historians bring four new tales from Poe's dark imagination to life, each paired with a fresh selection of classic cocktails.
Highlights
✨ Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience
🍸 Sip on delicious themed cocktails, each expertly crafted and paired with each tale
😱 Hear Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians
📚 No need to have seen the original Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy to enjoy the thrilling Chapter Two!
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Volcanic Theatre Pub
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
After the mesmerizing success of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, the doors have opened once more, inviting you to step deeper into the shadows of Poe's most harrowing tales. Step into a night of literary horror as you explore the dark worlds of Edgar Allan Poe once more. Prepare for an immersive experience that will transport you into the chilling tales of The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Fall of the House of Usher, each brought to life with eerie detail. As you delve into these chilling tales, savor four expertly crafted cocktails, each paired to enhance the haunting atmosphere of the story it accompanies. With every sip, feel the spine-tingling essence of Poe's masterpieces seep into your soul. A night of gothic elegance and macabre delight awaits those brave enough to attend. Experience an even more chilling night of storytelling and spirits in this next chapter of the Speakeasy series in Bend!
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two - Bend, OR
This event is 21+
October 16th-18th 2025
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy returns to Bend for a haunting sequel that delves even deeper into the macabre. This time, the Poe Historians bring four new tales from Poe's dark imagination to life, each paired with a fresh selection of classic cocktails.
Highlights
✨ Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience
🍸 Sip on delicious themed cocktails, each expertly crafted and paired with each tale
😱 Hear Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians
📚 No need to have seen the original Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy to enjoy the thrilling Chapter Two!
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Volcanic Theatre Pub
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
After the mesmerizing success of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, the doors have opened once more, inviting you to step deeper into the shadows of Poe's most harrowing tales. Step into a night of literary horror as you explore the dark worlds of Edgar Allan Poe once more. Prepare for an immersive experience that will transport you into the chilling tales of The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Fall of the House of Usher, each brought to life with eerie detail. As you delve into these chilling tales, savor four expertly crafted cocktails, each paired to enhance the haunting atmosphere of the story it accompanies. With every sip, feel the spine-tingling essence of Poe's masterpieces seep into your soul. A night of gothic elegance and macabre delight awaits those brave enough to attend. Experience an even more chilling night of storytelling and spirits in this next chapter of the Speakeasy series in Bend!
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two - Bend, OR
This event is 21+
October 16th-18th 2025
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy returns to Bend for a haunting sequel that delves even deeper into the macabre. This time, the Poe Historians bring four new tales from Poe's dark imagination to life, each paired with a fresh selection of classic cocktails.
Highlights
✨ Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience
🍸 Sip on delicious themed cocktails, each expertly crafted and paired with each tale
😱 Hear Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians
📚 No need to have seen the original Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy to enjoy the thrilling Chapter Two!
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Volcanic Theatre Pub
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
After the mesmerizing success of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, the doors have opened once more, inviting you to step deeper into the shadows of Poe's most harrowing tales. Step into a night of literary horror as you explore the dark worlds of Edgar Allan Poe once more. Prepare for an immersive experience that will transport you into the chilling tales of The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Fall of the House of Usher, each brought to life with eerie detail. As you delve into these chilling tales, savor four expertly crafted cocktails, each paired to enhance the haunting atmosphere of the story it accompanies. With every sip, feel the spine-tingling essence of Poe's masterpieces seep into your soul. A night of gothic elegance and macabre delight awaits those brave enough to attend. Experience an even more chilling night of storytelling and spirits in this next chapter of the Speakeasy series in Bend!
VTP, 1988 Entertainment, Soul'd Out & Parallel 44 Presents:
Spafford
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025
Genre - Jam Band
Presale - $25
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Karen Morgan
Thursday, October 23rd 2025
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
First Come first served seating
Karen Morgan is a former trial attorney who began her comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. She has now been performing clean standup comedy nationwide in theaters and performing arts centers for almost two decades.
Karen has 2 Dry Bar Comedy Specials: Go Dawgs (with millions of views on Facebook & YouTube) and now Rub Some Dirt On It (Top 10 List of 2023). Her latest comedy album, Shiny Happy People Laughing (named with special permission from REM), was recorded in her hometown of Athens, Georgia; it plays on 4 different channels on Sirius XM Radio. She has several television appearances including The Talk on CBS, Gotham Comedy Live, and ads for Wal-Mart
and Zyrtec. She has also been featured in The Washington Post, Huff Post and The Insider. Karen entertains audiences nationwide with her relatable observations of family and everyday life. Her funny, sentimental stories of growing up in the 1970s & 80s are a particularly big hit with Gen Xers, Gen Jonesers and Baby Boomers. Karen’s “real” humor, clean material and conversational delivery connect quickly with audiences. She has also built a strong community
of friends on social media who love to buy tickets to her live shows. Karen lives in Cumberland, Maine but loves to travel all over the country for comedy shows, especially if there is a Waffle House along the way.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & Mobile Dance Party presents:
Big Spooky 2 w/ DEFUNK and Eyeneye, Groundscore, & DJ Shalyssa
Friday, October 24th 2025
Presale - $20 (+ fees) Door - $28
Doors @ 8PM - Show Starts @ 8:30PM
This event is 21+
Parallel 44 Presents YAK ATTACK & WATKINS GLEN at WATKINS GLEN’s Flashback to 1975 Halloween Party at Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend on Saturday, October 25, 2025. WATKINS GLEN continues its tradition of paying tribute every Halloween to the music of 50 years prior. This year they flash back to one of the finest years in all of music history, 1975 followed by a power dance set from the amazing YAK ATTACK. Fresh off a fantastic weekend at Cascade Equinox, YAK ATTACK is one of the most brilliant musical experiences around. This transcendent band calls themselves live-looping house breakbeat electro-funk drum&bass trip-hop, but no label can contain their sound…their live shows are nothing short of stunning, gorgeous and captivating. Dave Dernovsek, keyboardist / guitarist / mastermind of YAK ATTACK, will also be appearing as a member of WATKINS GLEN for their Flashback to ’75 set, which will also feature other special guest performers. Each band plays a 120+ minute set. Doors open at 7 and WATKINS GLEN kicks off the show at 8. All ages are welcome. Get your tickets now, while they last ! 🎟️ www.p44p.biz
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Night Moves w/ Sam Blasucci
Tuesday, October 28th 2025
Genre - Classic Rock
Presale - $20 Door - $28
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Night Moves–Double Life -
Bless its battered body, but the Night Moves tour van is a piece of shit. It is your standard-issue blue Ford E-350 now months away from its 25th birthday, the sort of vehicle that occasionally prompts so-called normal folks to give the grimy musicians inside suspect stares. The catalytic converter has been stolen three times, so it’s now permanently straight-piped; the exhaust leaks through the holes and cracks in the sides, slowly gassing anyone inside. The wheel wells are shambles. And while John Pelant was writing Double Life, Night Moves’ fourth LP and first in six years, someone swiped the license plates just after he had paid for new tags. God fucking dammit, he remembers thinking. Who the hell steals a license plate?
But Pelant soon sublimated his frustration, turning his vision of a thief who had “borrowed” the plate in order to commit more crimes elsewhere into one of the most winning tunes in Night Moves’ country-soul-psych-rock catalogue, “Daytona.” As sun-swept synthesizers and pedal steel curl around stuttering drums, Pelant offers an empathetic portrait of someone doing whatever is necessary to reinvent their lives. “Daytona, you only wanted a win,” he opens the final verse. “Daytona, no chance I’ll see you again.” There’s irritation in his voice, sure, but mostly there’s acceptance, an understanding that he cannot comprehend someone else’s difficulties and that he has plenty of his own.
That is the spirit that animates and enlivens Double Life, a cozy and cool LP built largely from a string of very rough breaks that Pelant and Night Moves have navigated in recent years. There was the unexpected death of a father-in-law, then a drummer whose skin sloughed off during recording due to contact dermatitis. There were friends arrested for making mistakes in troubled times and assorted pals struggling with sobriety and sanity. And there was, once again, the ever-vexing question for artists about when they’re supposed to step into the responsibilities of adulthood and maybe away from the lifelong compulsion to create, especially as Pelant started thinking seriously about marriage for the first time in his life. Pelant is the sort of songwriter who starts with the music—inspired of late by Glen Campbell and Bobby Caldwell, Cleaners from Venus and early ’90s country, Panda Bear and (as ever) Gram Parsons—and then writes lyrics only after he’s sat with the tune a spell. But this time, these songs are direct documents of Pelant’s life as he searches for silver linings or at least valuable meanings during a moment when very little seemed golden. Double Life is about moving through, not moving on.
Pelant started writing Double Life in the Minneapolis duplex he shares with his fiancée, Tasha. But those early and sometimes-forlorn drafts rightfully bummed her out, especially since some of it spoke of her own woes. So Pelant started treating Night Moves’ little rehearsal room—stuck in a grim industrial zone of the city, surrounded by garbage dumps and foundry fumes—as an office, showing up with workmanlike diligence to keep crafting demos.
That proved to be a tough hang, too: Separated by paper-thin walls, Pelant soon figured out his drug-addled neighbor not only lived there but would also erupt into near-daily shouting matches with his partner. He’d spill Big Gulp cups of piss in their shared hallway. It was worrying, but Pelant kept at it, anyway. He’d drive around, delivering hard liquor and wine at his new day job, where Def Leppard’s “Photograph” seemed to play always, the hit hammering through his hangovers. He pondered cycles of addiction and thought a lot about death, apt since that gig was next to another warehouse that sold funeral supplies. He listened to works in progress as he jockeyed the booze, working until he and the band felt they had the core of a record ready.
Again, not as easy as it sounds: Night Moves cycled through two producers who had first sounded like dream collaborators but just didn’t fit their vibe. Once again, Night Moves opted to return to their own practice space, recording the bulk of the album there after capturing basic tracks at Minnesota’s legendary Pachyderm. The decision afforded the band, for the first time, the challenge and luxury of producing themselves, of making every decision about tone and arrangement and timing before passing the songs to Woods sonic mastermind Jarvis Taveniere for mixing and co-production.
Those travails were, turns out, worth it. Double Life is at once the most candid and impressionistic Night Moves album yet, built on personal experiences but written so that you can map your own life onto these songs, too. Witness, for instance, “Hold On To Tonight,” a kaleidoscopic soul tune that was inspired by that death in the family; it’s a snapshot from a boozy night alone, when you stumble into the realization that the only thing you’re holding onto is fading memories. “Ring My Bell” is its musical and emotional counterpart, with Pelant extending an invitation to be asked for help whenever times get inevitably tough, all above the spring-loaded rhythm of drummer Mark Hanson and bassist Micky Alfano. “You’ve got a sadness hanging in your eyes,” Pelant sings, slipping into a bridge that Steely Dan would have loved. “Well, I just wish that I could change your mind.” This song, at least, offers a fighting chance to do just that.
Night Moves has a repeated joke when they’re on the road, driving from town to town in their bruised van: “I can’t believe I have to do this again,” they say, a reference to the surrealist repetition of shows, parties, hangovers, and long hauls that define touring. That line shows up during “This Time Tomorrow,” a could-have-been Petty hit updated with the malaise and wanderlust of modern life. “I can’t believe I have to do this again, oh this again, this time tomorrow,” Pelant sings alongside Charles Murlowski’s mocking riff. “Laughing at the joke, but the joke’s my life.” It can feel that way for all of us sometimes, right? But on Double Life, Night Moves does not retreat from the struggles and complexities of life. They, instead, double down with songs that stare them in the face and turn forward on their own terms.
Sam Blasucci -
Sam Blasucci is best known as one half of Mapache, a Southern California roots-rock duo just as instantly recognizable for their elegant, intertwined guitar parts as they are for their devoted, Nudie-Suit wearing fanbase. But when Blasucci was writing the songs that would become his debut solo record, Off My Stars, he found himself less focused on the guitar and more gravitated toward a different instrument: piano.
The mother of Clay Finch, his Mapache bandmate, was getting rid of one, and so Blasucci took the piano, carefully transporting it to his home in Ojai, California, with the help of a few strong friends, including Farmer Dave Scher of Beachwood Sparks (and a Mapache collaborator). “Farmer Dave wasn’t even wearing shoes,” Blasucci remembers, laughing. Once the piano was safely in there, he became deeply attached, playing on it multiple hours a day: “It’s changed the way I think about music, having all the keys laid out in front of me,” he explains. “Having that sort of changed everything.”
Also inspired by his recent time riding out the pandemic in New Orleans, where the clubs may have closed but the music never stopped, Blasucci used that piano to start writing one of the most inspired batches of songs of his career thus far. New gems like “Turn Yourself Around” and “Sha La La” were developing with a Southern swing and classic songbook sparkle, and when assessing the growing stack of music he was working on, Blasucci realized that there was something about these tunes that wasn’t quite suited for a Mapache record.
Infused with an honest, personal perspective about settling into adult life—about developing as a person and a partner and a family member—these songs were straight from the heart, a clear window, recently Windexed, into the life of one of the most talented members of the L.A.-area underground rock scene. Using just as much inspiration from the music of Ronnie Wood and Sade as the films of Ingmar Bergman and the writing of Brian Doyle, Blasucci started to see a vision of songs that are all “fully autobiographical.”
Blasucci reached out to songwriter and producer Johnny Payne, and the two decamped to Dan Horne’s Lone Palm Studio, the home/studio where Mapache has in the past both recorded and abided in. Blasucci’s direction to Payne—acting as producer and as multi-instrumentalist, performing on everything from shaker to “guitar pancake”—was simple: no pretense, no affect, no Mr. Cool. This approach is most evident through covers on the record—like a stripped-down, achingly beautiful version of Dido’s ubiquitous “Thank You,” or a New Orleans-porch-worthy version of the Cranberries’ classic “Linger.” “There was nothing ironic or gimmicky about wanting to do those,” notes Blasucci. “I just really, really love those songs.”
Also covered on Off My Stars is a raw take on Jimmy Fontana’s timeless ballad “Il Mondo,” sung in its original Italian by Blasucci, who belts it in a performance that ends with him giving it all he has, his voice cracking as he reaches the song’s epic finale. “Il Mondo” is a song that Blasucci particularly wanted to do as a means to get more in touch with his Italian roots—and this wouldn’t be the only way he’d tap into family on the album.
On “Proud of You Dad,” Blasucci dug into his archives for a song that’s he had for some time, originally having written and recorded it just for his father, David Blasucci, a musician who was at one time a touring member in the band Toto, and who has performed and acted in Christopher Guest movies like A Mighty Wind. “If I ever told you this while we were in the same room / I know you would cover your ears and run,” Sam sings over a rustic, campfire acoustic progression. As Sam explains, David was a crucial influence on his taste: “A lot of the underlying styles that influenced the rest of the songs on the record definitely come from what he introduced me to,” Sam says.
But Sam is his own man now, writing the new chapters of his own life with an aw-shucks tone that belies his prolific workload. Even through the pandemic—and even with the ongoing backlogs at pressing plants—Blasucci has still managed to put out beloved Mapache records in each of the last three years, and he and the band have no plans to slow down anytime soon. “I’m definitely the type of artist that is constantly creating,” Sam says, matter of fact. “And I can’t seem to really stop.”
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
The Hasbens - 5th Annual Halloween Party
support from Mamasboy
Thursday, October 30th 2025
Presale - $20 Door - $25
Doors @ 8PM - Show Starts @ 9PM
The Hasbens (the band that has Bens) is a funky psychedelic jam band originally from Plattsburgh, NY. The band, now living in Bend, OR, features Ben Sparks on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Ben Thompson on bass and vocals, Sam Ralbovsky on lead guitar and vocals, and “Psychedelic” Sam Gibney on drums.
Pulling from diverse musical backgrounds, the group makes it a priority to blend styles in a manner that will keep any crowd dancing and the energy high. With a diverse catalog of distinctive originals and familiar covers, The Hasbens will keep your attention locked and your body groovin!
Album Links:
Sortie 37 EP (2020): https://open.spotify.com/album/02dh0kvkO5vyZ2klWrwPp8?si=nX-cagYvS8S8682cCAzs4w
Coof. EP (2019): https://open.spotify.com/album/1ipicC5hok9VWPtfP7y03w
Million Slinkies (2019): https://open.spotify.com/album/3mWGlrQtB4o9nNNju8mtTE
https://music.apple.com/us/album/million-slinkies/1474539882
Studio Videos:
Live at Good Vibes Studio (2024)
https://youtu.be/PKWvlwfthkU?si=vVfdnZJMzuj1waV6
Live at Nexus Productions (2022): https://youtu.be/AQxALfHE0aI
Live at Robot Dog (2020): https://youtu.be/vxAwjvIsKkM
Live at Robot Dog (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBhtB4CHSuE
Live Videos:
“Sturgeon” Live at Volcanic Theatre Pub (2024)
https://youtu.be/DL2bYY2mkjo?si=XXutLenLzMGkZt-y
“Money” Pink Floyd Cover, Bend, OR Halloween (2023)
https://youtu.be/p-rxHT_6S0Y?si=cy__bOiI-bKS6gzS
SeeknShred Fest Full Set (2023)
https://youtu.be/1UpusON4GWY?si=LFNQ6EmtLfL94Om0
"Good Times" Music Video (2022): https://youtu.be/6FFj7hVBKbY
Live Show Clips: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqVYbJhkmxnQJ1SmGqCMs3TECF1DCsBpN
Social Media Links:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehasbensband/?hl=en
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehasbensband/?modal=admin_todo_tour
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtH_3JhNfhCh-S8g229xPQ
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Barely Alive w/ Buku, Codi Carroll, Matt Wax, & Welterweight
Friday, October 31st 2025
Genre - EDM
Early bird ticket - $20 GA - $25 Day of - $35
Doors @ 8 PM - THIS EVENT IS 21+
In 2013, two childhood friends from Massachusetts named Matt and Willie decided to team up and pursue their dreams in the world of music.
BARELY ALIVE quickly stormed the dubstep scene and established themselves as some of the top producers in the game, touring the world and releasing hundreds of retro-infused bangers.
After mastering their craft as sound engineers, they turned to the world of technology, creating a robot named “WATT.” This animatronic surrogate is able to produce music and play shows at an extraordinary rate the likes of which have never been seen.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & La Bon Burlesque Presents:
BITE CLUB
Saturday, November 1st 2025
Doors @ 7:00 PM, show @ 8:00 PM
This show is 18+
Là Bon Burlesque summons you to an evening steeped in shadow and seduction. On the night of November 1st, the veil of All Hallows’ Eve still lingers at Volcanic Theatre Pub, where our stage will be drenched in crimson light and forbidden desire. Prepare to witness vampiric visions brought to life through sultry acts inspired by the legends of the undead.
But beware—what begins as spectacle soon becomes survival. Can you endure the night as mortal, or will our coven claim you, body and soul, into the eternal dark?
The sacred rules of the game lie below. If you wish to escape the hunt, select ‘mere mortal’ when claiming your place among us. You will remain untouched, safe from the night’s hungry fangs. Otherwise, be ready to get your hands deliciously bloody in this immersive burlesque experience.
The Rules of Bite Club