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The Music Scene Blog, by Cynthia Orlando

Cynthia Orlando, music blogger

Freelance writer and KRVM volunteer Cynthia Orlando writes about the local music scene as well as new artists and musicians KRVM listeners might enjoy.

She grew up in southern California where her father taught music and both her parents were musicians. While attending college at Humboldt State University, Orlando wrote about music for entertainment publication "Northcoast View,” and later, for Portland's KINK-FM.

In addition to writing for KRVM she also currently writes for Portland Radio Project (PRP-FM) in Portland.

Orlando has also written for the Portland Tribune, Salem Statesman Journal, and many other Oregon newspapers on topics of forestry, tree care, and native plants.

You can follow her on Twitter at @CynthiaOrlando or contact her via email at cynthiaorlando27@icloud.com.

The year in music

December 13, 2018 by Cynthia Orlando

All-in-all it was a provocative year for music. There was delicious new genre-twisting music from twenty one pilots…impressive pop splendor from Shawn Mendes, plus boldly beautiful alt-rock from England’s The […]

Filed Under: Music Scene, New Music Tagged With: Amos Lee, Arc Iris, Courtney Barnett, Death Cab for Cutie, Erika Wennerstrom, First Aid Kit, KRVM, MUSIC 2018, Mutual Benefit, Paul McCartney, Phosphorescent, Wye Oak

Amos Lee’s “My New Moon” shines bright

November 28, 2018 by Cynthia Orlando

Working on your holiday gift list? For the music fans in your life, consider Amos Lee’s newest “My New Moon” release. Gifted in the art of songwriting and storytelling, Lee […]

Filed Under: Music Scene, New Music Tagged With: Blues, Folk, KRVM, Rock

Death Cab for Cutie to Perform at Hult

August 22, 2018 by Cynthia Orlando

Alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie is coming to Eugene. Touring to promote their just-released ninth studio album “Thank You for Today,” the Grammy award nominees are set to […]

Filed Under: Hear them Live!, Music Scene Tagged With: Alternative, Concert, Death Cab for Cutie, Eugene Oregon, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Pop, Rock

Oh, what a weekend of great music from the Oregon Country Fair!

July 6, 2018 by KRVM

The weather was hot during the weekend of the Oregon Country Fair but the bands at the Blue Moon Stage were even hotter and KRVM brought the sounds and energy […]

Filed Under: Community, Music Scene

Portugal. The Man to perform in Eugene

December 11, 2017 by Cynthia Orlando

Alaska-based psych-pop band and Grammy nominee Portugal. The Man plays Eugene’s McDonald Theater in February. The 5-member band originally hails from Portland and boasts 8 studio albums. While touring Europe in […]

Filed Under: Music Scene, New Music Tagged With: Alt, Live in the Moment, McDonald Theater, Music, Portugal the Man, psych, Rock, Woodstock

Young the Giant headline the Cuthbert

August 21, 2017 by Cynthia Orlando

American rockers Young the Giant headlined a night of indie pop at Eugene’s Cuthbert Amphitheater on August 20.  Check out the photos here The band was joined by Cold War […]

Filed Under: Hear them Live!, Music Scene Tagged With: 2017, alt rock, Coldwar Kids, Concert, Cuthbert Ampitheater, Eugene Oregon, Joywave, KRVM, Young the Giant

American Indie Rockers Modest Mouse play Eugene

May 9, 2017 by Cynthia Orlando

Modest Mouse are coming to Eugene. The 8-member band, currently based in Portland, are known for their rich musical textures and clever, catchy lyrics.

Filed Under: Music Scene Tagged With: 2017, Alt, Concert, Eugene, Indie, Modest Mouse, Rock, Strangers to Ourselves

Elton John – A Wonderful Crazy Night

January 23, 2017 by Cynthia Orlando

Mega-superstar Elton John returned to Eugene’s Matthew Knight Arena in March 2017  for a stop during his  Wonderful Crazy Night Tour. The show was a night to remember…we know all […]

Filed Under: Music Scene Tagged With: Concert, Elton John, Matthew Knight Arena, Music, Pop, Rock, Tour

Amos Lee in Concert – Always a Good Thing

November 13, 2016 by Cynthia Orlando

Amos Lee

Singer songwriter musician Amos Lee brings his unique soul-folk-blues sound to town this week with a concert scheduled for Thursday evening at Eugene’s McDonald theater.

Filed Under: Music Scene, New Music Tagged With: 2016, Amos Lee, Blues, Concert, Folk, McDonald Theater, Soul, Spirit, Tour

Blind Pilot makes a stop in Eugene

October 6, 2016 by Cynthia Orlando

Blind Pilot publicity photo

Indie Folk Rock band Blind Pilot plays Eugene this month.

Filed Under: Music Scene Tagged With: Blind Pilot, Folk, HiFi Music Hall, Indie, Music, Rock

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