The Rumpeppers at WildWood

The Rumpeppers | WildWood | Friday, Oct. 10 | 8-10PM | FREE

Local rock band The Rumpeppers were originally founded on two pillars, “we’re drunk and we’re hot,” lead singer Zeus Guelfex explained. The initial idea, a flame from Stratocaster-wielding guitar player Paul Streichan, helped launch the four-piece onto the Bend music scene as a force to be reckoned with. The band’s undeniable chemistry came from the friendship forged between the musicians behind the mics. In the beginning, Noah Huss ran the drums and Jacob Nelson dribbled bass as Guelflex and Streichan offered a musical “yin” to the rhythmic “yang.” With talent and infectious charisma, the group moved quickly, working with other notable indie acts and pulling off a locally iconic performance at the 2022 Bend Oregon Pride Fest.

Fast forward to this year, the band has been rejuvenated with the introduction of two new members, guitarist Streichan proudly celebrating more than a year sober and Guelfex is still flexing his six-pack and beautifully howling while the band brings the funk. Guelflex has served as the front man for the Bend indie band since its inception and offered a keen observation on the group over the past few years. “The biggest difference, well, we’ve definitely gotten better.”

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