Paint Your Partner : A BELL’S PAINTING NIGHT
Love is in the air… Join us on February 10th in Bell’s Back Room for a date night that’s equal parts romantic and ridiculous—because, let’s be honest, your painting skills might be questionable, but the fun (and beer) will bring the laughter! Leading the way is our creative, artistic, and very talented co-worker Maria, who will guide you through the process of painting your partner. For just $40 per couple, you’ll get: Supplies for both of you to create your masterpiece of each other 2 drink tickets to keep the creative juices flowing A night filled with laughter, love, and likely some accidental abstract art Whether you’re unleashing your inner Van Gogh or just hoping your partner doesn’t disown you after seeing their portrait, this is the ultimate way to celebrate Valentine’s week. 💘 Spots are limited—grab yours now!
Tropidelic with TobyRaps & The Palmer Squares
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) A musical lighthouse, shining a resilient light for everyone that has had to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, Tropidelic has arrived on the national stage. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, a city rich in character and music history, this six-piece performance powerhouse carves their own path with an independent mentality. Front man Roads, explores feelings more than sounds, seeing where the emotional travel can take him, while valuing being comfortable and honest. There is a sense of seeing where the music can go on their 2024 new album. As an everyman-band making music to overcome life’s obstacles, the “goals” that Tropidelic made when starting the band have all been surpassed. Roads says of the band’s future, “I’m nose to the grindstone. It’s going great and I am going to keep going.” The past year has included a first pitch at a Cleveland Guardians game followed by a live performance for the entire stadium; an adopted highway in their hometown; producing two of their own festivals (Sunny Days and Everwild Music Festival); tens of millions of streams of Tropidelic’s music; appearances at major US festivals such as Beach Life and Tortuga; tours with The Dirty Heads, Lupe Fiasco, 311, and Michael Franti; and their first performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Octave Cat wsg Act Casual
This is an 18+ event with standing room only | 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Octave Cat is a trio of Eli Winderman (Dopapod – keyboards), Jesse Miller (Lotus – bass/modular synth) and Charlie Patierno (drums). The music ranges from stripped down jazz-grooves to analog synth dance music. Influences such as Herbie Hancock jazz-funk and Four Tet electronica can be heard. Octave Cat pushes the jazz and jam boundaries by incorporating elements of electronica and in doing so they have carved out their own unique musical space.
Cold Hearted IPA Release Party
Cold Hearted IPA is coming! Join us for an early release party on Wednesday, February 18th. We’ll have puck putt in the beer garden and outdoor firepits going up to keep ya warm.
Chris Knight wsg Matt Woods
This is a 18+ event with standing room only | Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) After 23 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself, I won’t sing the song.” That brutally honest, no-frills philosophy fits his Americana-fueled, backwoods-grown merger of folk, country, and rock. It’s been at the backbone of nine studio albums, beginning with 1998’s acclaimed self-titled debut and traveling through scorchers such as the one-two punch of 2001’s A Pretty Good Guy and 2003’s The Jealous Kind, two demo-styled discs (2007’s The Trailer Tapes and 2009’s Trailer II), and the recent, electric guitar-fortified opus, 2019’s Almost Daylight.  Because Knight’s music has always sat outside of the mainstream, onstage is where he makes his fans one show at a time. It is exactly where his searing tales of rural characters, fringe survivors, and tumultuous small-town existence find a captivated audience. A few edgy, raw gems that immediately come to mind are “It Ain’t Easy Being Me,” “Carla Came Home,” “I’m William Callahan,” and “Everybody’s Lonely Now,” the latter two from Almost Daylight. What Knight writes about is what he knows. He was raised in mining country, so it’s no surprise that he would earn a degree in agriculture from Western Kentucky University and then work as a mine reclamation inspector and then miner’s consultant. But eventually his passion for writing songs and playing guitar, both inspired by his musical hero, the late John Prine, led him to chronicle his surroundings in words and music.
A Drag Queen One Woman Show Starring Gretta Vendetta
This is a 18+ seated event | Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) The best and only one woman show you will ever need to watch! This show is a once in a lifetime experience full of comedy, choreography, and chaos! Gretta Vendetta presents her one night only one woman shows at Bells Backroom in Kalamazoo! Get your tickets now and plan for a night of mischief and entertainment!
Mustard Plug with Special Guests The Boy Detective, Killer Diller
This is a 18+ event with standing room only | Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Mustard Plug started out in 1991 in the punk clubs, basements, and dive bars of the Midwest, playing punk-influenced ska music before most people in the U.S. had ever heard of ska. They embraced a DIY work ethic that had been ingrained in them growing up in the 1980s hardcore punk scene and applied it to everything they would ever do together as a band. Mustard Plug self-released their first cassette tape, 1992’s Skapocalypse Now!, and played constantly to earn enough money to record their first album, 1994’s Big Daddy Multitude, which was released on legendary NYC label Moon Records. With their newfound national distribution and exposure, the band climbed into their van and performed their music for new fans across North America. For their next album they enlisted their heroes, the Descendents’ Bill Stevenson and Stephan Egerton, to record their breakthrough ska-punk classic Evildoers Beware at The Blasting Room. After meeting the crew from Hopeless Records in the beer line at a Descendents show at the Whisky-A-Go-Go, the band teamed up with the then-fledgling LA punk label to release the album to an eager and rapidly expanding fanbase. Released in 1997, Evildoers Beware solidified the band’s own take on the genre, combining the edginess of punk and the danceability of ska with sure fire melodic pop hooks. Through relentless touring and word of mouth, Evildoers Beware sold over 150,000 copies and solidified the band’s position within the burgeoning third wave ska scene. The band even flirted with commercial radio play with their cover of The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshman,” but decided mainstream pop fame was not for them. They never shot a video or commercially released the song despite the radio buzz. In March 2020, while touring Australia and watching the live music biz fall apart in front of their eyes, it became apparent that COVID-19 would force the band to reluctantly take a 16-month hiatus. Stuck at home, they workshopped material for a new album, expected to drop in 2023. Returning to the stage in the fall of 2021, Mustard Plug shared a newfound appreciation of live shows with their ska-starved fans. Currently, the band is back on the road, riding a fresh wave of worldwide enthusiasm for ska, teaming up with a new generation of ska bands, and playing for fans old and new. They have now played over 1,900 shows, released 6 albums, and celebrated 30 years of playing the music they love.
Yellowhouse, Sierra Miffed, and Witches Wedding
This is a 18+ event with standing room only | Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Witches Wedding We capture a balance of sound through soft yet aggressive arrangements. The phrase “witches wedding” refers to moments that are happy yet sad at the same time. We shed our hearts into our instruments, letting the sounds they create paint the walls with those feelings. Echoing into the souls that share those moments.  Sierra Miffed “Sierra Miffed is a Kalamazoo-based punk trio that deals in sardonic wit and catchy riffs. Influences include 90s greats The Muffs, Green Day, Punk-O-Rama and Fat Wreck Chords compilations, Daria, Enid Coleslaw, and bedroom walls plastered with magazine collages.” Yellowhouse Yellowhouse is a Kalamazoo-based rock and indie band creating nostalgic yet fresh music rooted in emotion, community, and electric live energy. Formed in 2024, their sound blends classic musicianship with modern edge. They are already gaining popularity for standout performances at Bell’s Brewery, The Loving Touch, and a string of Battle of the Bands wins, Yellowhouse’s debut self titled album release captures the raw connection that fuels their sound.
Yolonda Lavender, Asia Sings, and Ja’Leeyna
This is a 18+ event with standing room only | Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Ja’Leeyna Talented, award winning vocalist hailing from Grand Rapids who has been captivating audiences since the age of 9. Her most recent performances include the Dabney & Co, Club Indigo, Amateur Night at the Apollo, Juneteenth Festival, Foodie FestGRA & so much more!She is a recording artist that released her first project”Ja’Leeyna PI” (2018), and followed up with her latest release, “Predicated” (2022) & is set to release another project July of 2026! Available on all streaming platforms.Ja’Leeyna was raised on R8B/Soul, and it’s in her blood. Now, she’s expanding her artistry by blending her love for R&B with her faith, introducing to supporters a new sound in Christian R&B-where soulful cadences meet uplifting messages. Asia Sings Asia Sings is a soulful R&B artist whose music blends vulnerability, warmth, and emotional honesty with smooth melodies and intentional storytelling. Rooted in neo-soul and contemporary R&B, her sound reflects lived experience—love, healing, faith, womanhood, and resilience—delivered through rich vocals and introspective lyricism. As a classically trained vocalist and dedicated music educator, Asia brings both technical excellence and heartfelt authenticity to her artistry. Her background in vocal performance and performing arts informs a sound that is polished yet deeply personal, balancing musical precision with raw emotion. Whether recording or performing live, Asia creates spaces where listeners feel seen, comforted, and understood. Beyond the studio and stage, Asia Sings is committed to community impact. She is passionate about music education, youth mentorship, and creating opportunities for creative expression, particularly for children and emerging artists. This dual commitment to artistry and service shapes her identity as both a performer and a leader. With each release, Asia Sings invites audiences into a journey of reflection, healing, and growth—music that speaks softly but resonates deeply. Yolonda Lavender Yolonda Lavender is an internationally recognized creative whose artistry is from the soul. As a vocalist, performing artist, composer, arranger and songwriter with five studio albums to date, Yolonda’s artistic offerings span well over 20 years. Like many, Yolonda’s first introductions to art were as a child from her heavily artistic family. From libraries and museums to church, travel and summer’s in the South, this soul based, blues, jazz, gospel and hip hop influenced creative has had a wealth of exposure and experiences that have manifested the talented and intentional artist we know as, Yolonda Lavender .
Headband Henny, Wavy Awakening, and Tekeo
This is a 18+ event with standing room only | Advance tickets may also be purchased in person at the General Store by card only (no cash) Headband Henny Headband Henny is a rising artist from Kalamazoo, Michigan, blending the emotional depth of alternative R&B with the experimental edge of neo-soul and hip hop, drawing inspiration from artists like Frank Ocean, Steve Lacy, and Kevin Abstract. Henny’s debut album Purple racked up 1 million streams and was named one of the top 5 albums of 2023 by Revue Magazine in West Michigan. Known for his introspective lyrics and captivating performances, Headband Henny is a unique voice in the modern music landscape, offering a fresh take on love, identity, and self-expression. Wavy Awakening Wavy Awakening is a Michigan-based, multi-genre band blending punk urgency, alt-rock emotion, and raw live energy. Built from the local scene and fueled by DIY roots, the band has become known for high-impact performances that connect deeply with crowds who thrive on authenticity and movement. What started as local showcases has grown into a 20+ stop touring act, creating space for both emerging and established artists while pushing their own sound forward. Wavy Awakening’s live shows are loud, emotional, and community-driven—where nostalgia, grit, and forward motion collide. Tekeo Tekeo (Tuh-kee-o) is a Michigan rap artist who blends the feel of hip hop’s golden age with a modern edge. He has performed at standout venues in Kalamazoo and Lansing, spreading his message of “keeping hip hop cool” at the local level. Collaborating with fellow Kalamazoo artists, Tekeo has also expanded his reach to cities like New York and Arizona. Representing not just hip hop, but Michigan hip hop. His music is infused with anime influences and pop-culture references that grab your attention, even if you don’t catch every detail. Hip hop isn’t dead, it’s just chilling somewhere in Kalamazoo.
