The Bend Theater Presents: Hometown Christmas All ticket sales directly support The Bend Theater's nonprofit mission in our community. Our experience venue is the life blood of Downtown West Bend, and we hope to share a night of music, family, and connections with the community we are so grateful for. Don't miss this chance to share some holiday
Classical Blast's Dark Side of the Yule: Christmas Meets Classic Rock Christmas Meets Classic Rock in Classical Blast’s live holiday concert, Dark Side of the Yule, performing musical selections by Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Cranberries, Moody Blues, Metallica, Evanescence, and others, in a wholly new original way. This stellar musical group
Chicken Wire Empire returns to The Bend Theater Born from the Wisconsin jamband scene, Chicken Wire Empire began as a traditional bluegrass band. The band honed its traditional sound in 2014 with their debut album Chicken Wire Empire. With half of the group rooted in bluegrass, and the other half steeped in jamband music, a
When he was six years old, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s, a local nite club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ever since then, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest, the South,
When he was six years old, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s, a local nite club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ever since then, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest, the South,
Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers (BAWKS) have been entertaining Midwest audiences with their cello-infused alternative pop/rock sound since 2015. Members Betsy Ade (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Adamek (guitars), Cameron Fair (cello, keyboards), John Kulas (bass guitar), Scott Fox (percussion) and Miss B Haven (vocals, piano, keyboards), have released 5 CD’s. This includes a full-length album,
An explosion of banjos, guitars and storytelling" - The Shepard Express WAMI nominated New Artist of the Year (2020), The MilBillies are a 5-piece string band that trades vocals like a fifth of bourbon and solos like a bull on a rope, slinging high-energy bluegrass stripped raw with Americana grit. Established in late 2018, The
Join us at The Bend on Saturday January 21st during the West Bend Winter Warm Up to welcome the human radio Downtown Harrison. 12:00 noon - 2:00pm This event is free to the public, and The Bend is a warming station for the weekend. West Bend Winter Warm Up runs Saturday January 21 to Sunday January
Stand Up Comedy at The Bend Known for whip-quick wit and rollicking improvisations, Sam Tallent is one of the sharpest, most original rising talents in comedy today. For the last 10 years, he has performed at least 45 weekends annually across America, Canada and France. Called "the absurd voice of a surreal generation" by the
An evening of classic rock music celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Who's Album Quadrophenia & The Rolling Stones' Album Goats Head Soup, including other hits that defined a generation. For 15 years, Substitute: Tales From The Who has delivered the hits and more to a variety of festivals, including Summerfest, and venues across the
THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS. Founded over 16 years ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education. The Prowlers have now been to more than 25 countries across the globe, working with the U.S. State Department and under
Stand Up Comedy at The Bend It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin Bozeman found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day. What to do? Inspired by
Stand Up Comedy at The Bend It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin Bozeman found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day. What to do? Inspired by
Join us as The Bend Theater welcomes: The Midwest's Very Own Family Man Singer/Songwriter - Dan Rodriguez Dan Rodriguez describes himself as a whiskey & beer drinking, fishing & hunting loving, motorcycle riding, quality food eating, hippie sympathizing, people loving, husband & father who lives in Minneapolis and shares a life with his amazing wife
Stand Up Comedy: Morgan Jay Morgan Jay is a Brazilian/Italian first generation American performer. With well over a decade of performance experience, his ability to improvise, make music, and do stand-up has delighted audiences all over the country. Morgan was a semi-finalist on NBC’s Bring the Funny and a featured writer/performer for the 2021 ViacomCBS
The Bend Theater presents 'Fresh Face Singer/Songwriter Showcase': Genevieve Heyward PLUS special guest artist, The Sapsuckers The Bend Theater presents a new showcase featuring 2 of the Midwest's most up-and-coming singers/songwriters encompassing original Roots/Americana music. Genevieve Heyward Since she can remember, Wisconsin based singer-songwriter Genevieve Heyward has grown up with music in her life. Adept
Eliminator - bringing the music of ZZ Top to The Bend Theater Hailing from Chicago, Eliminator has played from coast to coast for over 29 years recreating the complete ZZ Top concert experience at festivals, fairs, major motorcycle rallies, convention centers, bars, and casinos. Eliminator is regarded by major talent agencies, talent buyers, past clients, and
Country Singer/Songwriter John Berry ft. special guest Ryan McIntyre Singer/Songwriter John Berry rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as Your Love Amazes Me, Standing on the Edge of Goodbye and She’s Taken a Shine. His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands, as does his electrifying
Stand Up Comedy: Aaron Weber Aaron is a standup comedian based in Nashville, TN. He is a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry, making his debut in 2019 at the age of twenty-seven. Aaron is the youngest standup comedian ever to step into the Opry circle. Later that year, he made his television debut
Back by Popular Demand: The Bend welcomes Them Coulee Boys back to our historic stage! Them Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section punch that drives the audience onto
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