Get Pumped for Hayden Homes Special Guests

Three openers to put on your radar and show up early for

There’s a massive buzz around the headliners gracing the stage this summer at Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Chris Stapleton, The Lumineers, Neil Young, 3 Doors Down and many more household names. With big name artists, comes up-and-coming, talented openers.

Here are some special guests you may have missed when reading the big type on concert posters. If concert goers show up early, they may discover their next new favorite artist.

Deer Tick is a four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band out of Rhode Island that just released a new album on June 16 — “Emotional Contracts.” This 10-track project meshes the band’s classic, fun, reckless rock and new heavy-hearted lyrics, creating its most vulnerable album yet. Deer Tick’s new age sound will warm the stage for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit on Saturday, July 1.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Deer Tick

Sat., July 1, 6:30pm

Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend bendconcerts.com

Tickets start at $45

Uwade will bring ethereal tunes to the Hayden Homes stage with her soft yet powerful voice. The Nigerian-born and North Carolina-raised singer-songwriter has released four singles since 2019 and was featured on Fleet Foxes’s album, “Shore.” Her most played track, “Nostalgia,” has over 4 million streams on Spotify. Uwade will open for Andrew Bird on Tuesday, July 25, and fill the air with pure vocals.

Andrew

Tue., July 25, 7pm

Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend bendconcerts.com

Tickets start at $40.50

Miya Folick is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who is coming up in the indie-rock scene with her edgy energy and relatable lyrics. Her latest album, “ROACH,” dives into the ups and downs of growing up with honest writing and dynamic musical arrangements. “Bad Things,” her most-played original hit, is playful and takes listeners to a time of young adulthood.

Opening for Father John Misty and The Head and The Heart on Wednesday, August 9, Folick’s set will get the crowd going for a night of indie/alternative tunes.

Wed., Aug., 9, 6pm

Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend bendconcerts.com

Tickets start at $60.50

Winemaker Dinners

Local chefs. Guest wineries.

Creative menus. Multiple venues.

These inventive and intimate Winemaker Dinners pair a local chef and guest winery at different venues around Bend. The result: an exclusive five-course culinary feast with delicious wine pairings! Chefs and winemakers share notes on each course and pairing. Seating is limited. Tickets $150.

Caprio Cellars & Chef Travis Taylor of Currents

SOLD OUT 6-9 pm | Currents at The Riverhouse

Bledsoe Family Winery & Chef Sacha Lyon of 5 Fusion

6-9 pm | 5 Fusion

Sip

The Summer's biggest wine-tasting party. Right on the river.

Sip your way through more than a dozen Walla Walla Valley wineries! Or grab a locally-brewed pint from our guest breweries on the Beer Balcony. Enjoy a rare opportunity to chat with our visiting winemakers and winery owners. And don't forget the food! Sip has an extensive menu of small bites and sweet treats. Enjoy a gorgeous summer evening on the riverside patio of The Riverhouse, complete with live jazz, raffle prizes, and so much more! Tickets $125 4:30-7:30 pm | Riverhouse on the Deschutes

Grand Cru

A glitzy gala with philanthropy on the menu.

At Grand Cru, the community turns out to support KIDS Center (see back page to learn why)! The evening kicks off with a Winemakers' Reception; sample wines and visit with the winemakers and owners from more than a dozen Walla Walla Valley wineries. Then head to the ballroom for a memorable five-course dinner by The Riverhouse, with wine pairings highlighting our guest wineries. Go wild for the live auction, hold your paddle high during the paddle raise to support free, life-changing services for children impacted by abuse. Tickets $200

4:30-9:30 pm | Riverhouse on the Deschutes

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