Comedy at The Bend featuring Chris Barnes When he was six years old, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. 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
Born in the pubs on the north side of Chicago, Trippin' Billies took to the “stages” of small rooms in the mid-nineties as an acoustic duo. It wasn’t long before lines grew too long for the small bars and calls started coming in from around the Midwest. As a result, the band was forced to
Born in the pubs on the north side of Chicago, Trippin' Billies took to the “stages” of small rooms in the mid-nineties as an acoustic duo. It wasn’t long before lines grew too long for the small bars and calls started coming in from around the Midwest. As a result, the band was forced to
Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Wabash, Indiana – The First Electrically Lighted City in the World. He performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year. In addition, his resume includes A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The Late
Separate Ways: The Journey Experience SOLD OUT! This talented team plays tribute to one of the 80s most influential bands JOURNEY! Formed in 2005 at the request of numerous agents throughout Wisconsin, SEPARATE WAYS has quickly become one of the most respected tribute bands in the market, winning the coveted 2012 WAMI award for the
Listening Party & 7000apart Over the last decade, Milwaukee-based band Listening Party has sought to create songs that deeply resonate with their listeners. Their folk and Americana-steeped sound expertly and reverently takes the pulse and traditions of their genre while adding their own charm. Milwaukee-based Shepherd Express even compared the band to The Avett Brothers
Something To Do is a long-running ska rock band from Milwaukee, WI. S2D has played thousands of shows, broke millions of hearts and generated almost one hundred dollars in U.S. currency. They’ve been described as “exuberant and irresistible” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel), “…anthemic, brassy & brash” (Milwaukee Record), “uproariously fun” (Milwaukee Magazine), “kick-ass” (dyingscene.com), “chunky” (ToneMadison)
The Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty. Co-led by songwriter, harmonica and singer Joe Nosek, and real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson, the Cash Box Kings play masterfully raw and unvarnished house-rockin’ blues. The band also features a "who's who" of some of the greatest blues musicians on the scene today
The Bend Theater brings you Southbound: 55th Anniversary Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band's classic album "At Fillmore East" Southbound will present a retrospective of “At Fillmore East,” the Allman Brothers Band's first live album, released in 1971. Recorded over three nights at the Fillmore East in New York City, this album marked a pivotal
Shotgun Jane brings their high energy, crowd favorite Midwest sound to The Bend Theater in West Bend, Wisconsin on January 30, 2026 for a night built for a true concert experience. Hailing from Wisconsin, Shotgun Jane has become one of the region’s most in demand live bands, blending country heart, pop hooks, and rock driven
JOE 2.0 was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2011, by violinist, Joseph Ketchum.JOE 2.0 was formed to see if a string quartet could playrock and pop music in a powerful and non-lame way.JOE 2.0 is comprised of an electrified string quartet (2 Violins, Viola, and Cello),plus drums and the inimitable vocals of original "Cheap Trick"
BOZE IS BACK! Get ready for an amazing night of comedy as the legendary Kevin Bozeman takes to our historic stage. It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin found himself in the real world with no real job skills and
BOZE IS BACK! Get ready for an amazing night of comedy as the legendary Kevin Bozeman takes to our historic stage. It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin found himself in the real world with no real job skills and
Join us at The Bend Theater on February 12th for a stellar performance by the one and only Judson Brown Band. Judson is an former original member and vocalist of Bella Cain, live and on The Bend Theater stage for the 1st time! POWER PLAYOFF PUSH - HELP US GET TO THE FRASER CUP IN
Petty Things: Wisconsin’s Premier Tom Petty Tribute Band with special guest BD Greer as Stevie Nicks SOLD OUT! Petty Things is a Wisconsin-based tribute band dedicated to honoring the legendary music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. The band’s mission is simple: to faithfully recreate the sound, spirit, and energy of one of rock music’s
Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets A Tribute to the Trio - Dolly, Linda & Emmylou! Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets combines the musical styles of three solo-artists-turned-bandmates. Hailing from Southern Wisconsin, Jen Farley, Shawndell Marks and Beth Kille blend their voices into sublime 3-part harmonies, backed by Marks on keyboard, accordion and bass, Kille on
Johnny Wad Sponsored by West Bend Elevator Get ready for a full throttle rock & roll party when Johnny Wad takes the stage at the Bend Theater in West Bend, Wisconsin. Known across the Midwest for explosive live shows, massive sing along anthems, and a setlist packed with crowd favorite rock hits from the ’80s,
“The combination of Joe’s calming vocalization and inventive writing is a thing of magic. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable show.” ~Buzzfeed “One of the best new comedians from the South”. ~Paste Magazine “Closed the show and destroyed the crowd with an audience participation bit that caused howling fits.” ~Punchline Magazine Known for his inventive writing
Wayne Baker Brooks is considered one of today's top guitarists whose signature style combines powerful vocals with liquid fire guitar playing that honors his rich blues heritage yet effortlessly expands the boundaries of the genre. Born and raised in Chicago, IL amongst the most prolific blues legends and blues masters in the world, Wayne Baker Brook's blues
Armchair Boogie is bluegrass at full throttle, infused with the energy of a jam band and the swagger of rock ‘n’ roll. Hailing from Madison, WI, this electrifying quartet blends jamgrass, funk, and country into a sound that’s as infectious as it is unexpected. Known for their tight harmonies, blistering solos, and dance-fueled live shows,
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