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SUMMARY:Separate Ways: The Journey Experience 2026
DESCRIPTION:Separate Ways: The Journey Experience\nSOLD OUT!\nThis 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 best tribute band in Wisconsin. \nBuilt around an arsenal of multiple WAMI award winning musicians\, SEPARATE WAYS incorporates forceful vocals with dynamic players\, who together recreate the JOURNEY sound that we all love. \nIts that definition that is brought back to life with love and respect from not only the players on stage\, but the crowd that waits in anticipation as well\, As the lights go down and the crowd rises to their feet\, an event is unfolding break those chains that bind you\, one night will remind you how we touched and went our SEPARATE WAYS. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! \nShow begins at approximately 7:30 PM \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/separate-ways-the-journey-experience-2/
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SUMMARY:Listening Party & 7000apart
DESCRIPTION:Listening Party & 7000apart\nOver 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 and The Lumineers. They’ve stayed busy with shows ranging from dive bars to regular main stage performances at Summerfest. Pounding the pavement for over 120 shows a year throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest has led them to a road-tested live performance. \n7000apart is a Swedish/American indie band fronted by Amelie Eiding and Jonathan Kresin. Their journey began as a high-school romance\, turned 7\,000 km long-distance relationship\, and then evolved into a dynamic musical partnership and marriage. \nLive shows have always been a main focus for 7000apart. Since 2017\, they have done over 600 performances\, connecting with audiences around the USA\, Sweden and beyond\, through their raw\, emotional storytelling and electric stage presence. \nHundreds of FREE parking spots and great restaurants lining Main Street and surrounding area! We’ll see you soon! \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/listening-party-7000apart/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Something To Do
DESCRIPTION: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) and “kind of jerks but a really good band” (someone on reddit.com). \nS2D’s most recent album was released at the end of 2020 and is titled “Give Me Attention” – BrooklynVegan.com said it is an “extra good album. It sounds fresh and energetic”\, SkaPunkDaily included multiple tracks from it on their “best of 2020” playlist and BreakingAndEntering.net said “These tunes remind us one after one that we’ll be having wicked\, beer-soaked parties once the pandemic is over”. In 2021\, Something To Do was named “Best World/Reggae/Ska” band by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards. In 2023\, they’re planning on winning a Nobel Peace Prize.  \nFURTHER PRESS QUOTES \n“Consistently great tunes!” – skapunkdaily.com \n“It’s not every day that a band this long-running sounds this hungry and invigorated” – brooklynvegan.com \n“Criminally catchy” – milwaukeerecord.com \n“Highly energetic magic” – DyingScene.com  \n“If you thought ska was dead\, well then Something To Do is here to prove you wrong.” –Wisconsin Gazette- \n“Something To Do is nothing short of a Milwaukee ska institution at this point. The band is well known for their ability create catchy\, fun songs you can’t help but want to skank along to\, and they only seem to get better with each release.” –BreakingAndEntering.net- \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/something-to-do-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Cashbox Kings
DESCRIPTION: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 including Billy Flynn\, Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith\, boogie woogie and blues piano master Queen Lee Kanehire and upright bass wonderkid John W. Lauler. \nCritics worldwide recognize the band as one of the premier traditional Chicago blues bands today. The Kings feature gritty powerhouse vocals\, soaring harmonica\, and razor-sharp original songs. With their top shelf musicianship and trademark good humor\, The Cash Box Kings are a one-of-a-kind blues band. In the words of MOJO magazine\, the band is “flawless.” \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-cashbox-kings/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Southbound: 55th Anniversary Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band's "At Fillmore East"
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater brings you Southbound: 55th Anniversary Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band’s classic album “At Fillmore East” \n\nSouthbound 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 artistic breakthrough for the Allman Brothers\, significantly enhancing their popularity and earning recognition as one of the greatest live albums in rock history. It achieved Platinum certification and was preserved in the Library of Congress for its cultural significance. \n\n\n“At Fillmore East” showcases the Allman Brothers Band’s distinctive blend of blues\, rock\, country\, and jazz. The album opens with Duane Allman’s slide guitar on “Statesboro Blues\,” followed by “Done Somebody Wrong.” “Stormy Monday” features impressive guitar solos and transitions into a swinging rhythm. “You Don’t Love Me” introduces jazz-inspired improvisations\, while “Hot ‘Lanta” emphasizes Berry Oakley’s masterful bass work. “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” draws comparisons to John Coltrane\, and “Whipping Post” culminates in an extended jam filled with intricate solos\, remaining one of the band’s most popular encore selections through their final performances in 2014. \n\n\nSouthbound\, a Milwaukee-based band\, is celebrated for its classic rock sound infused with a jam-oriented groove. With an impressive thirty-year history of delivering authentic renditions of rock music classics\, Southbound preserves the integrity of the songs they cover while adding their unique flair. The band has achieved notable success in the Midwest\, performing before large audiences at prestigious events. Southbound has cultivated a dedicated following that appeals to a diverse array of music enthusiasts who appreciate exceptional rock and roll. The essence of the Southbound experience is characterized by powerful vocals and exceptional instrumentation. The ensemble includes Stan Lukasz (Lead Vocals\, Guitar)\, Gary Koehler (Lead Vocals\, Guitar)\, Tony May (Keyboards\, Vocals)\, Roddy Lopez (Drums\, Vocals)\, Jim May (Lead Vocals\, Bass)\, and special guest drummer Mike Kasprzak (Cactus Brothers & The Violent Femmes). \n\n\nSouthbound performs their rendition of the iconic Live “At Fillmore East” album once every five years\, making this show at The Bend Theater an event not to be missed! \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/southbound-55th-anniversary-fillmore-east/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Shotgun Jane
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHailing from Wisconsin\, Shotgun Jane has become one of the region’s most in demand live bands\, blending country heart\, pop hooks\, and rock driven power into a show that’s both polished and explosive. Known for tight musicianship\, standout vocals\, and a nonstop connection with the crowd\, the band delivers performances that feel big\, modern\, and tailor made for premier venues. \nFrom fan favorite anthems to high octane arrangements that keep audiences on their feet\, Shotgun Jane consistently proves why they’re a staple on festival stages and headline calendars across Wisconsin and the Midwest. Their ability to bridge genres and generations makes this performance a perfect fit for The Bend’s tradition of presenting quality acts with wide appeal. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/shotgun-jane/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Joe 2.0
DESCRIPTION: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” lead singer\, Xeno. \nJOE 2.0 uses painstakingly crafted analogue effects on the strings to emulate the sounds ofelectric guitar\, keyboards\, bass\, horns\, and other things.JOE 2.0 blends these sounds with the natural sound of the strings\,creating a rock/pop sound with a symphonic power to it.It’s like a rock band and orchestra had a baby\, and they called it “JOE 2.0”. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/joe-2-0/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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