Collective Soul

Collective Soul on the beautiful west side of Bend at the Century Center in the courtyard near Goodlife Brewing. ADMISSION: $45+fees ($55 @ the gate) GATES: 6PM SHOW: 7PM ALL AGES NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED NO BACKBACKS OR DOGS ALLOWED BEER, WINE, ADULT BEVERAGES AND FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE CHAIRS NOT ALLOWED “We’re ready to go,” declares Roland. “Most of us grew up together and knew each other as kids, so that helps with the live chemistry. I’ve always said this about this band — we know when to knock each other out, and we know when to hug each other. We won’t put up with any crap, but if you’re feeling down and need help, we’ll pick you up. We’re coming up on 30 years as a band, so we have to be friends first and foremost to keep it all going. If we aren’t friends like that, then we’re not going to have longevity in our career in order to continue doing what we love to do. That’s just the bottom line.” Seeing eye to eye, and ear to ear, is part of the secret sauce of why Collective Soul continues to both record and play together at an uncompromised level of high quality. “That’s the end goal for everybody in this band,” agrees Roland. “Just because I write the songs doesn’t mean I’m the only one who wants it all to come out right. We all want it to be right — and that’s because this is a band that acts like a band.” Ed Roland – vocals / guitar Dean Roland – rhythm guitar Jesse Triplett – lead guitar / background vocals Will Turpin – bass / background vocals Johnny Rabb – drums / background vocals