Betsy Ade & The Well-Known Strangers
2023-01-13 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, 53095, United States
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, several EPs, and an exciting range of fun and influential videos.
Ade’s rich lyrical gifts are essential and her vocal delivery is simply unmatched in contemporary pop/rock music. In addition to Ade’s talents, the band members have an amazing mix of musical knowledge and education that provides a unique sound that is reminiscent of familiar music from the ’90s while being expressively groundbreaking and melodically rich. They have been humbled by their success, performing with international acts that include Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, Blind Melon, Shawn Colvin, Blue October, KT Tunstall, Lindsay Ell, Candlebox, The Gufs, Skerryvore, Cathy Richardson, Sebastian Bach, and many more. 2019 was an exciting year for BAWKS! Ade was a Top 24 Contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”, where she had the rare opportunity to work with 3 different coaches, including; John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Levine. Ade’s experience on “The Voice” has brought international attention to the band’s talents and charitable efforts.
BAWKS have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations since inception. This includes, but not limited to; Winners of the 2019 Wisconsin Area Music Industry’s Best Rock/Pop Band, 2018 Shepherd Express Best Band, 2018 WAMI awards for Best Rock/Pop Band, 2018 Best of Milwaukee Best Band, and an award for Best Song (“Aligned”) on Songwriter’s Universe. Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Stranger’s music can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora, YouTube, Apple Music, and most music-related streaming platforms.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

The MilBillies
2023-01-14 19:30 - 22:00
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 MilBillies immediately hit the ground running, bringing their unique synthesis of traditional and progressive bluegrass to venues and festivals throughout the upper midwest and beyond.
The MilBillies project a veritable wall of sound, starting with an intentional focus on melodic lyricism in songwriting and finishing with an unparalleled, action-packed live performance. Together they have crafted a genuinely thrilling live show, taking “high-energy” musicianship to another level while enthralling the crowd with intoxicating melodies and lyrical subject matter any troubadour would tip their hat to.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Space Jam (1996-PG)
2023-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
January Family Film’s at The Bend Theater featuring:
Space Jam (1996 – PG)
Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird (Larry Bird) and Charles Barkley (Charles Barkley) — so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan (Michael Jordan).
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Jumanji (1995-PG)
2023-01-20 19:00 - 21:00
January Family Film’s at The Bend Theater featuring:
Jumanji (1995 – PG)
A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst). While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who’s been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades. If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good — but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

West Bend Winter Warm Up: Downtown Harrison
2023-01-21 12:00 - 14:00
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 22, 2023

Stand Up Comedy: Sam Tallent
2023-01-21 19:30 - 21:30
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 Denver Post, Sam is beloved by fans of contemporary comedy. He was a New Face at the 2019 Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, he won his battle on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, hosted the Denver episode of VICELAND’s Flophouse and appeared on the Chris Gerhard Show to impress a girl. His critically acclaimed debut novel Running the Light – heralded as the “definitive novel about stand up comedy” (Marc Maron, WTF) – was published by Too Big to Fail Press in 2020 and his short fiction has been published on VICE.com and in BIRDY magazine. He lives in Colorado with his wife and his dog.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM.

Frozen (2013-PG) Free movie sponsored by Time Investment
2023-01-22 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, 53095, United States
Enjoy this FREE preview of Disney’s Frozen during West Bend’s Winter Warm Up, sponsored by Time Investment of West Bend.
***Please note: This event is in partnership with Winter Warm Up and our lobby is a “Warm-Up Hub” throughout the entire day. Our lobby will be open to the public and may get noisy at times while the movie is being screened. ***
When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna’s sister, Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman (Josh Gad), harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter’s cold grip.

Smallfoot (2018-PG)
2023-01-26 19:00 - 21:00
January Family Film’s at The Bend Theater featuring:
Smallfoot (2018 – PG)
Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping to prove them wrong, Migo embarks on an epic journey to find the mysterious creature that can put him back in good graces with his simple community.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

2 Bands, 1 High Energy Show: Substitute (Tales from The Who) & Shattered (Music of The Rolling Stones)
2023-01-27 19:30 - 22:30
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 United States. A tribute to one of the most prolific and influential rock bands in history, the band’s reputation has been built on high-energy performances and an unrivaled commitment to artistic integrity. From Baba O’Reilly and Love, Reign O’er Me to Pinball Wizard and Won’t Get Fooled Again, Substitute brings legends to life.
For more than two decades, Shattered has earned its stellar reputation as a premiere tribute to the Rolling Stones by playing festivals, clubs, and music venues throughout the Midwest, including multiple returns to Summerfest. For Shattered, it’s all about reproducing the sound, feel and vibe of the Rolling Stones live. They take pride in it, and do it very well, focusing on hits like Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Honky Tonk Women, and (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction that made the Stones a household name across three generations.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Henhouse Prowlers
2023-01-28 19:30 - 21:30
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 their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors – incorporating music from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and more into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.
On stage, in workshops and wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Vinyl & Video Games
2023-02-01 17:00 - 20:00
We have good news for you West Bend!

🎧 Vinyl & Video Games 🎮
CONTINUES AT THE BEND!

Our partners for this event still include Beat Goes On Records & More and Respawn Retro Gaming West Bend!

Respawn Retro Gaming will be bringing the best retro video games to play on our big screen!
Be sure to talk to Tony and see what cool retro treasures he’s got at his store!

In the spirit of encouraging the support of our local partners, we’ve crafted the following promotions to run for Vinyl & Video Game Wednesdays:

– Bring in a record for 50% off your first drink and 50% off while your record plays

-If that record is accompanied by a receipt from The Beat Goes On Records & More (from within the past 14 days)
your first drink is free and you get 50% drinks off while your record spins

The goal of this series is to continue to bring life and entertainment to Downtown West Bend.
There will be no cover charge and all ages are welcome.

A Star is Born (2018 - R)
2023-02-02 19:00 - 21:00
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring:
A Star is Born (2018 – R)
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Stand Up Comedy: Kevin Bozeman
2023-02-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-02-04 19:30 - 21:30
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 nights on the couch watching Def Comedy Jam and challenged by his roommate, Kevin decided to head over to nearby Madison, WI and try the “Open-Mic Night”. “I always was the guy who could make people laugh, and lets be honest I had nothing better going on”.
Fast forward to present day, Kevin is still going on-stage, and he has found the job that fit his requirements. “For an hour a night I’m wildly successful”. With a smooth and clever style, a great smile and a contagious laugh Kevin has been entertaining in entertainment venues, clubs and colleges across the country. In 2000 he was the winner of the Midwest region of the HBO “Comedy Competition” and flew to Los Angeles to compete as a finalist. He performed on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” in 2003, and finished 2nd in the Boston Comedy Competition in 2005. He was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2015. Kevin has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, CBS and Fox. His Dry Bar Comedy Special, “Clean & Unfiltered” has over 7 million views.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM.

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011 - PG-13)
2023-02-09 19:00 - 21:00
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring:
Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011 – PG-13)
Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily (Julianne Moore). Cal’s seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling), a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Valentine's Day (2010 - PG-13)
2023-02-10 19:00 - 21:00
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring:
Valentine’s Day (2010 – PG-13)
In a series of interconnected stories, various Los Angeles residents (Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper) wend their way through the highs and lows of love during a single day. As the holiday unfolds, they experience first dates, longtime commitments, youthful crushes and connections to old flames.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Dan Rodriguez
2023-02-11 19:30 - 21:30
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 and two adorable sons named Oak and Alder. He grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, MI, and moved to Minneapolis when he was 18 to study music, and stayed because he’s one of those crazy people that enjoys the snow and cold weather.
Music is his trade & performing it for people is his passion. When he’s not in his studio writing songs and cutting records, or on the road playing shows, he’s usually tending to his backyard chickens, eating fresh veggies from his wife’s huge garden, making syrup from his city maples, or doing one of his many outdoor hobbies.
Some of Dan’s notable career accomplishments include:
• In September 2014, Budweiser released their “Friends Are Waiting” commercial campaign featuring Dan Rodriguezsinging his song When You Come Home and it premiered during the Super Bowl.
• In February, 2018, he released his newest album 25 Years and is the most prolific and widely distributed album to date, featuring songs that have been placed in major ads as well as widely played Spotify playlists.
• In October, 2018, Miller Lite featured his newest single “So Good” in one of their commercials that played for months during NFL games on ESPN & more.
• In March, 2019, Dan’s song “You Feel Like Home” was featured in Explore Minnesota Tourism’s newest ad campaign.
• Over the years Dan has had the honor of sharing the stage with well-known artists & bands including The Civil Wars, Andy Grammer, Eric Hutchinson, Matt Nathanson, NeedtoBreathe, Augustana, Tyrone Wells, Haley Reinhart, Jon McLaughlin, Will Hoge, Drew Holcomb, Sister Hazel, and more.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015 - R)
2023-02-16 19:00 - 21:00
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring:
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015 – R)

When college senior Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) steps in for her sick roommate to interview prominent businessman Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) for their campus paper, little does she realize the path her life will take. Christian, as enigmatic as he is rich and powerful, finds himself strangely drawn to Ana, and she to him. Though sexually inexperienced, Ana plunges headlong into an affair — and learns that Christian’s true sexual proclivities push the boundaries of pain and pleasure.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Stand Up Comedy: Morgan Jay
2023-02-17 19:30 - 21:30
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 Showcase.
He’s found a new audience on Tiktok where his videos have garnered over 20 million views and over half a million followers. His most recent comedy special, “I Hope My Ex Doesn’t See This” is available to watch on Youtube and stream on Spotify and iTunes. If none of this means anything to you just, I totally get it. Just watch some clips and see for yourself!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

The Notebook (2004 - PG-13)
2023-02-18 19:00 - 21:00
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring:
The Notebook (2004 – PG-13)
In 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and rich girl Allie (Rachel McAdams) are desperately in love. But her parents don’t approve. When Noah goes off to serve in World War II, it seems to mark the end of their love affair. In the interim, Allie becomes involved with another man (James Marsden). But when Noah returns to their small town years later, on the cusp of Allie’s marriage, it soon becomes clear that their romance is anything but over.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Overboard (1987 - PG)
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring:
Overboard (1987 – PG)
Snobbish and wealthy Joanna Stayton (Goldie Hawn) is living a life of leisure with her husband, Grant (Edward Herrmann), when she falls off their yacht and suffers amnesia. Grant takes the opportunity to rid himself of the demanding Joanna — but Dean (Kurt Russell), a widowed carpenter with four kids who once worked for Joanna, arrives and claims she’s his wife. Joanna can’t remember her past identity, but has trouble believing that she was ever meant to be a working-class mother of four.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Fresh Face Singer/Songwriter Showcase: Genevieve Heyward PLUS special guest artist, The Sapsuckers
2023-02-24 19:30 - 22:00
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 at both guitar and piano, she writes her songs based on raw emotion and relatable experiences that cuts through with melody and sultry tone. Straight out of school, she dove head first into music: touring nationally and internationally, either by herself, with her band, or with other well renowned artists. She has released numerous records throughout her career and doesn’t plan on stopping. Her music has hints of indie folk, bedroom pop and indie piano pop, all tied in with her own spin and topped off with a unique and rich voice. Her songs and performing style incorporates humor and connection, making the audience feel heard and immersed.
After releasing her first album before graduating high school, “It’s Not Like Anyone’s Listening”, she went on to tour through the United States by herself or with other artists. She then released her second Ep, “The River” in 2019 at Painted Recordings. While recording and writing, she toured across the United States in Tennessee, California, Texas, Vermont, and eventually headed overseas where she did her first headlining European tour through Norway accompanied by a band. After returning she released her latest album, “The Norway EP”, which she had the opportunity to record in Scandinavia. Now she is currently working on her next project and planning on getting back to the road.

Eliminator: A Tribute to ZZ Top
2023-02-25 19:30 - 21:30
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 our peers across the world, to be THE most authentic tribute to ZZ Top!

An Evening with John Berry ft. special guest Ryan McIntyre
2023-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, 53095, United States
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 rendition of O’ Holy Night.
During his star-making decade, John placed 20 singles on the county charts, 6 of which went Top 5, with Your Love Amazes Me, scoring a #1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records Country Chart as well as Standing on the Edge of Goodbye and She’s Taken a Shine earning the #1 slot in Radio & Records . He has earned multiple Gold and Platinum records over the years. John was nominated for the ACM Top New Male Vocalist in 1994, won a Grammy Award in 1996 for his participation in Amazing Grace: A Country Salute to Gospel Vol. 1, was nominated for another Grammy in 1995 for his smash hit Your Love Amazes Me and was nominated for the CMA Horizon Award and Top Male Vocalist Award in 1995. In 1997 he was nominated for Vocal Event of the Year (for Long Haired Country Boy with Charlie Daniels and Hal Ketchum) and in 2013 John was nominated for the Mainstream Country Male Artist by the ICM Awards. And thanks to the miracles of modern technology, he even sang a duet with the late, great Patsy Cline.
John’s enduringly powerful performances draw on a lifetime of making music and living life. Born in South Carolina and raised in Georgia, he began playing guitar at 13, performing shows at age 14 and making records at age 19. “By the time I was 17, I knew that music was what I wanted to do with my life”; and he has done it well ever since.
Between 1979 and 1990 he recorded and marketed six albums on his own labels. The Graduation Song, which he wrote during his senior year in high school, became a perennial favorite at graduation ceremonies. It appeared on two of his early collections.
Those early discs and John’s strong regional popularity attracted attention on Music Row. Capitol Records signed him to his first major label contract in 1992. Berry’s co-written hits A Mind of Her Own and Kiss Me in the Car introduced him to radio audiences in 1993. Then Your Love Amazes Me, What’s in it for Me and You and Only You thrust him to stardom in 1994. Standing on the Edge of Goodbye, I Think About it all the Time, and If I Had Any Pride Left at All were all major hits the following year, with Standing on the Edge of Goodbye earning John the coveted 1995 Grammy nomination.
https://www.johnberry.com/videos/
Ryan McIntyre is a critically acclaimed Singer/Songwriter from Waukesha, Wisconsin. Performing over 200 shows a year, Ryan is a staple of the Wisconsin music scene. With just his voice and guitar, he makes music with a combination of tasteful melodies and storytelling lyrics that will please fans of many different genres. His interactive shows entertain crowds of all ages with his original songs and select cover music.
With 7 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) awards to his name, McIntyre has also been awarded “Best of Milwaukee Acoustic Musician of the Year” by Shepherd Express both in 2012 and 2020.
Ryan’s original music has been featured in movies, television, and commercials on networks such as NBC, HBO, SHOWTIME, The Discovery Channel, The Disney Channel, and Fox Sports Network. Ryan was also invited to the “Nashville Round” on the 6th season of NBC’s Nashville Star, placing him in the top 50 of over 20,000 contestants.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
https://ryanmcintyremusic.com

Stand Up Comedy: Aaron Weber
2023-03-03 19:30 - 21:30
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 on the Opry’s Circle Network, hosting two episodes of Stand Up Nashville. In 2021, Aaron was named a “New Face” at the prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival.
You can hear Aaron on The Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze and Brian Bates. Every week, the three Nashville-based comedians tackle important world issues like animals, calendars, and Rhode Island.
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Aaron graduated from Notre Dame in 2014 and still owes them thousands of dollars. He promises to pay them back when they win a National Championship.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM.

SNL Movie Series: Caddyshack (1980 - R)
2023-03-08 19:00 - 21:00
The Bend Theater’s SNL Movie Series 3/8/2023 featured film:
Caddyshack (1980 – R)
Danny Noonan (Michael O’Keefe), a teen down on his luck, works as a caddy at the snob-infested Bushwood Country Club to raise money for his college education. In an attempt to gain votes for a college scholarship reserved for caddies, Noonan volunteers to caddy for a prominent and influential club member (Ted Knight). Meanwhile, Danny struggles to prepare for the high pressure Caddy Day golf tournament while absorbing New Age advice from wealthy golf guru Ty Webb (Chevy Chase).
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Them Coulee Boys
2023-03-11 19:30 - 21:30
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 the dance floor and into community. Their trusty van has propelled them thousands of miles across the country and into the hearts of strangers, who tend to leave each show as family.
Soren Staff and Beau Janke—co-founders of folk/rock/Americana outfit Them Coulee Boys—met as counselors at a bible camp in northern Wisconsin in 2011. Having both grown up amidst a stretch of glacial melt-carved river valleys in the upper Midwest, otherwise known by French fur trappers as coulees, they became fast friends. Camp counselors actually coined the name “them coulee boys” as a way to refer to the constant companions, more often than not with instruments in hand. Soren’s little brother, Jens, joined the crew on mandolin at camp in 2012, and since, both Neil Krause on bass and Staš Hable on drums have helped to grow the band into the rollicking outfit it is today.
“from pure and genuine ballads to a leaping, countrified take on rock and roll” 2021 marks the release of their fourth record, Namesake, a ten-song collection that spans from pure and genuine ballads to a leaping, countrified take on rock and roll. Singles from the recording have premiered via The Bluegrass Situation, Ditty TV, and Live for Live. Twangville readers dubbed the record “Best New Release”.
Namesake was recorded at The Hive in the band’s hometown of Eau Claire, WI. The album was produced by Grammy-winner Brian Joseph who has worked with the likes of Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, Ani Difranco, and The Indigo Girls, and earned his Grammy producing and engineering Bon Iver’s Bon Iver. Taking inspiration from the intimate nature of The Hive after a long period of quarantine, Namesake feels familiar—like old friends with no need for small talk. There are moments of power and punch, balanced with intimacy only felt between the ones we love.
Namesake finds Them Coulee Boys following a new trajectory, combining their signature take on folk-grass and Americana with comfort on electric instruments and playing rock and roll. The record lives and breathes. It’s both intimate and bombastic. It’s the sweet aunt who makes delicious pies and the wiley uncle who’s not afraid to hit a bit of the hooch. At the bottom is the acceptance that comes with family and old friends; none of us are perfect, but there’s enough love out there to make up for it.
More About Them Coulee Boys:
With four full-length albums and an EP behind them, including 2019’s Die Happy (produced by Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett on Lo-HiRecords) and 2021’s Namesake (produced by Grammy winner Brian Joseph), the band has garnered international attention and earned press in American Songwriter, Ditty TV, Folk Alley, and The Bluegrass Situation, as well as tours with Trampled By Turtles and a spot on the songwriter’s Cayamo Cruise. In 2020, they were named Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Band to Watch. In 2021, they won Bluegrass/Americana Band of the Year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.
For all things Them Coulee Boys, please visit themcouleeboys.com.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

SNL Movie Series: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997 - PG-13)
2023-03-15 19:00 - 21:00
The Bend Theater’s SNL Movie Series 3/15/2023 featured film:
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997 – PG-13)
Spoof of 1960s spy films, in which cryogenically preserved secret agent Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is revived in the present day. Once synonymous with style, Powers soon realizes that his vocabulary, fashion sense, and attitude toward women are hopelessly out of date. He enlists the help of a decidedly modern woman to help him adjust to the 1990s and vanquish his old adversary, Dr Evil.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

VIP Meet & Greet Experience w/ Maddie Poppe
2023-03-17 16:00 - 17:00
VIP Meet & Greet Experience with Maddie Poppe
***PLEASE NOTE: The Meet & Greet Experience tickets are sold separately from the tickets to her performance. If you would like to purchase a ticket to Maddie Poppe’s concert at The Bend Theater, please visit this ticketing link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/maddie-poppe-ft-special-guest-genevieve-he-tickets-120853.
The Bend is proud to present this unique opportunity to meet 2018’s American Idol winner, Maddie Poppe, at The Bend Theater. Meet and Greet will take place at approximately 4 PM. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the Meet & Greet experience.
REMINDER: Purchasing a ticket to this meet and greet does NOT include a ticket to her performance. If you would like to attend the VIP Meet & Greet AND her concert at The Bend Theater, you will need to purchase a ticket for both separately.

Maddie Poppe ft. special guest Genevieve Heyward
2023-03-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, 53095, United States
The Bend Welcomes American Idol Winner Maddie Poppe
ft. special guest Genevieve Heyward
Unless you’ve experienced it firsthand, there’s no way to understand just how dramatically instant fame can mess with your head. Maddie Poppe went through all kinds of emotions — from elation to self-doubt — after winning American Idol in 2018, releasing her debut album Whirlwind the following year, and then ultimately watching in amazement as many of the people in her creative orbit dropped away. Despite the momentum from a pair of hit singles, “Made You Miss” and “Not Losing You,” Maddie found herself alone, and her future as an artist uncertain.
“There were so many times I felt I had the rug pulled out from under me. Like the minute any momentum had built up, it came crumbling back down. From losing team members to seeing
crucial opportunities fall through, I found myself feeling so helpless and thinking, ‘How am I going to do this on my own?’ It felt like I was standing at the bottom of a mountain I was too afraid to climb,” Maddie says. “It took some time, but I finally realized I didn’t have a choice, my fate was in my own hands. I had to face my fears, rise above.
The Iowa native, who captured the attention of fans with her folksy singer-songwriter style, did exactly that by giving herself the grace to evolve. While Maddie, now 24, can still very much
bowl over a crowd with only her honeyed voice and acoustic guitar, she’s upped her game by tapping into a modern sound that blends R&B, pop, and Americana, and by committing herself to writing her own songs. On her irresistible new single “One That Got Away,” Maddie writes about the dissolution of a friend’s longtime relationship, predicting that the guy who foolishly dumped her will realize he threw away something great. But the song — a soulful jam with shades of Bruno Mars and Maroon 5 — can also be seen as a commentary on Maddie’s own experience in the music industry.

Since she can remember, Wisconsin based singer-songwriter Genevieve Heyward has grown up with music in her life. Adept at both guitar and piano, she writes her songs based on raw emotion and relatable experiences that cuts through with melody and sultry tone. Straight out of school, she dove head first into music: touring nationally and internationally, either by herself, with her band, or with other well renowned artists. She has released numerous records throughout her career and doesn’t plan on stopping. Her music has hints of indie folk, bedroom pop and indie piano pop, all tied in with her own spin and topped off with a unique and rich voice. Her songs and performing style incorporates humor and connection, making the audience feel heard and immersed.
After releasing her first album before graduating high school, “It’s Not Like Anyone’s Listening”, she went on to tour through the United States by herself or with other artists. She then released her second Ep, “The River” in 2019 at Painted Recordings. While recording and writing, she toured across the United States in Tennessee, California, Texas, Vermont, and eventually headed overseas where she did her first headlining European tour through Norway accompanied by a band. After returning she released her latest album, “The Norway EP”, which she had the opportunity to record in Scandinavia. Now she is currently working on her next project and planning on getting back to the road.

Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
