All American Funk Parade – 5th Annual Holiday Party
This is a 18+ event with standing room only | 17 under with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) The All American Funk Parade’s annual Holiday show has been banned in 36 countries. It has been the grounds for 13 first dates becoming long-standing successful monogamous relationships full of exquisite intimacy and lifelong romance. It has healed seasonal depression in hundreds of winter-bound Michiganders. It has brought tears to 18 men who hadn’t yet cried a single time in their entire lives. It has been the night responsible for 8 conceptions, 2 of which were immaculate. It has been dubbed “The Party of the Year” by 14 semi-legitimate publishing companies. And there will be gold, meticulously shaped and honed into the instrument you may know as the Saxophone. It is a night that provides endless opportunity. The Holiday season is Funk Parade season.
Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
This is a 18+ partially seated event | 17 under with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore, two of the most celebrated names in ambient and experimental music, have long been a dream collaboration for fans. Now, the two composers and longtime friends have unveiled their first official collaboration, a stunning new single titled “Perpetual Adoration.” The track, released on InFiné, is an immersive electroacoustic soundscape that blends historical harps, celestial synthesizers, and Barwick’s signature ethereal voice.
BearMark Productions Presents: John Prine Tribute & Benefit Concert
This is a 18+ event with standing room only| 17 under with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Mark Lavengood is a distinguished multi-instrumentalist, performer, and producer whose work in the Bluegrass, Americana & Roots Music genres has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following. Known for his soulful interpretation of Prine’s classics and his engaging stage presence, Lavengood and his talented band will honor the remarkable legacy of one of America’s most beloved troubadours. Together with Michigan powerhouses Jen Sygit, Grace Theisen, Chris Zehnder and the house band featuring Loren Kranz, Dutcher Snedeker, and Jerry Wenger, fans can expect an evening filled with laughter, poignancy, and the timeless storytelling that Prine embodied. PLUS – it’s a benefit concert for the Smiling Acres Music Festival – don’t miss out! Featured artists: JEN SYGIT GRACE THEISEN CHRIS ZEHNDER (of Hatchwing Rider) LOREN KRANZ DUTCHER SNEDEKER JERRY WENGER
SANTINO JONES wsgs. Sonny Ski & The Kaden Anderson Quintet
This is a 18+ event with standing room only17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Kaden Anderson is a drummer hailing from Newton, Kansas. Currently in his fourth year of study in the Jazz Program at Western Michigan University, Kaden is honing his craft alongside a community of fellow musicians. He will be performing his original compositions with fellow students from the program, showcasing his unique musical voice and artistic vision. Kaden’s musical influences are diverse and expansive, drawing inspiration from many renowned artists and ensembles. Some of his favorites currently include the Brian Blade Fellowship, the Keith Jarrett Trio, Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Wayne Shorter, Snarky Puppy, Marcus Gilmore, David Binney, Aaron Parks, and Pat Metheny. His work blends the complexity and creativity of modern jazz with a deep respect for its rich history. Santino Jones is an MC, producer & performance artist from The Vine Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In his twelfth year as a student of Hip-Hop, he’s currently uniting his skills with members of the Jazz Community. Experimentation, truth & truly being in the moment remain as key points for Santino and his rotating back up group known as “The Just So Happens.” Expect nothing less than to feel as if the stranger next to you is a long lost friend, imaginary lines in the sand to blur on the concert floor & for those forty five minutes or so to remind you that the moment is truly all we have. SONNY SKI AKA CDL Sonny. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sonny Ski brings raw introspection over groovy and hard hitting instrumentation. Known for his energy and stage presence along with his story telling and wordplay. Sonny not only will have your neck snapping, but your mind thinking.
Kait Rose & Co Presents: Fleetwood Magic
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Kait Rose & Co Presents: Fleetwood Magic, the 5th annual performance at Bells Backroom on Thanksgiving weekend! Kait Rose and her band of all star-musicians are bringing three themed nights to their yearly Fleetwood Mac extravaganza at Bells Backroom. Costume contests, door prizes and photo booth + vintage clothing and other groovy trinkets will be for sale! Join in the fun with your friends and hear your favorite Fleetwood songs performed by season professionals in their own unique, energetic way!
Kait Rose & Co Presents: Fleetwood Magic
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Kait Rose & Co Presents: Fleetwood Magic, the 5th annual performance at Bells Backroom on Thanksgiving weekend! Kait Rose and her band of all star-musicians are bringing three themed nights to their yearly Fleetwood Mac extravaganza at Bells Backroom. Costume contests, door prizes and photo booth + vintage clothing and other groovy trinkets will be for sale! Join in the fun with your friends and hear your favorite Fleetwood songs performed by season professionals in their own unique, energetic way!
Kait Rose & Co Presents: Fleetwood Magic
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Kait Rose & Co Presents: Fleetwood Magic, the 5th annual performance at Bells Backroom on Thanksgiving weekend! Kait Rose and her band of all star-musicians are bringing three themed nights to their yearly Fleetwood Mac extravaganza at Bells Backroom. Costume contests, door prizes and photo booth + vintage clothing and other groovy trinkets will be for sale! Join in the fun with your friends and hear your favorite Fleetwood songs performed by season professionals in their own unique, energetic way!
Emo Night Live with All American Throwbacks
This is a 18+ event with standing room only| 17 under with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Break out your skinny jeans & dust off that old band t-shirt! Emo night LIVE w/ All American Throwbacks is coming to Bell’s Back Room in Kalamazoo, MI. ••All American Throwbacks•• will be performing your favorite pop punk and emo throwback hits from all the scene bands such as Fall Out Boy / Blink-182 / Panic! @ The Disco / Sum 41 / Good Charlotte / All Time Low / Taking Back Sunday / My Chemical Romance / AFI / The Used / Metro Station / Falling in Reverse / Pierce The Veil / 3OH!3 / & SO MANY MORE! If it’s a song you cried to in middle school, we probably play it (; Don’t identify as an emo kid? That’s fine! We play tons of hits that you’ll be sure to know. We’ll have you cryin’ in da club to Mr. Brightside, or dancing to a few surprises. Come party! This band is more than just a show – it’s a full on party! With complete crowd interaction & non-stop banger after banger, they’ll have you singing along, dancing, and party song after song all night long. Emo attire is highly encouraged! Wear your emo best & let’s prove it was NEVER A PHASE </3
Twen with Phabies
This is a 18+ event with standing room only| 17 under with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Twen is a van-lifeing rock band that emerged onto the east coast music scene in 2017 with their distinct blend of shoegaze, indie rock, and post-punk influences. Though the band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist Jane Fitzimmons and guitarist Ian Rollins Jones, their emergence post-pandemic has marked the beginning of what is essentially an entirely new project; save for their keeping the name “Twen”. This latest chapter is marked by the band booking their own tours, designing and screen printing their own merch, directing and editing their own music videos, and producing and mixing their own albums; all to a degree which would seem impossible to believe, if you didn’t know that they also built their own mobile-home from scratch and have been living in it, traversing the North American continent for the past 3 years. The duo-led 5 piece are readying their 3rd LP to be released in 2024, but have already debuted lead single ‘SeaStar’; an early 00’s throwback to Southern California beach anthems that finds the band further evolving from the coy, shoegaze aesthetics of ‘Awestruck’ (2019) – to a modern classicism; characterized on their 2nd LP ‘One Stop Shop’ (2022) by political (yet hopeful) lyrics, indelible hooks and a home-grown sonic mix that rewards the listener with each subsequent spin. With over 350 shows under their belt across North America and Europe, including arena appearances supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Wet Leg, Whitney, Tacocat, & White Reaper, Twen’s live show exhibits their all-around relevance as a DIY rock band thriving in the digital age.
NEIGHBOR wsg Act Casual
This is a 18+ event with standing room only| 17 under with a parent or guardian Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Neighbor is a dynamic quartet that blends ambitious compositions, soulful balladry, and fearless improvisations to create a unique musical experience. Featuring Richard James (vocals, keys) Rob Compa (guitar), Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums), together they fuel the groove and lay a solid foundation for Neighbor’s “down home” sound. The band’s creative incubation began in early 2019 with a weekly residency that grew in large part by the passion of their fans, the “Neighbors”, who continue to inspire the band as the fan base has expanded across the country. This dedicated community and ongoing connection to fans has become a cornerstone of Neighbor’s success every time they step on stage. With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Not boxed in by a single genre, their songwriting brings elements of Americana, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Soul and more. The band is putting pen to paper once again as they head back into the studio to begin work on their second album. Come see what’s good in the Neighborhood.
