PAINT YOUR PET NIGHT
Happy National Pet Day!! Come down to Bell’s Back Room to put your painting skills to the test while painting a portrait of your pet! Leading the way is our creative, artistic, and very talented co-worker Maria, who will guide you through the process of painting your pet. For just $15 per person, you’ll get: Supplies A drink ticket to get the creative juices flowing A night filled with laughter and likely some accidental abstract art Spots are limited—grab yours now!
PAINT YOUR PET NIGHT
Come down to Bell’s Back Room to put your painting skills to the test while painting a portrait of your pet! Leading the way is our creative, artistic, and very talented co-worker Maria, who will guide you through the process of painting your pet. For just $20 per person, you’ll get: Supplies A drink ticket to get the creative juices flowing A night filled with laughter and likely some accidental abstract art Spots are limited—grab yours now!
Out of Favor Boys Album Release Party
18+ Standing Room Only Show | 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Out of Favor Boys Album Release Join us at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe to celebrate the release of Love & Sorrow, the latest recording by Kalamazoo’s own Out of Favor Boys. The album features 11 original compositions that reflect the band’s numerous influences, incorporating rock, soul and blues into a thoughtful collection of songs. OFB will be joined by friends and guest musicians who played on the record to perform the new songs, as well as some classic OFB jams. The horn section and organ highlight the group’s roots in soul and blues, as well as their commitment to keeping people on the dance floor. Since coming together in 2003, Out of Favor Boys has been a blues staple in the region. OFB won the 2017 West Michigan Blues Society Blues Challenge, winning the right to represent WMBS in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2018. They represented the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association in the 2004 IBC. For more than 20 years, the group has played festival stages, smoky bars, music clubs and private shows from Detroit to the West Michigan Lakeshore to Northern Indiana and Chicago. OFB has recorded five studio CDs and one live double-CD. Love & Sorrow was co-produced by OFB and Pete Galanis and primarily recorded at La Luna Studios in Kalamazoo.
Headband Henny and PARALLELZ with Special Guests Celeste Allison, & Moravian
18+ Standing Room Only Show | 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Hailing from Grand Rapids’ vibrant music scene, PARALLELZ is an indie rock band with a sound that defies easy categorization. Its music seamlessly weaves funk, soul, R&B, and pop elements into a tapestry of catchy, dynamic indie rock. Fronted by multi-instrumentalist and producer Sean Stynes, the band delivers a potent blend of thoughtful songwriting and infectious energy. PARALLELZ is backed by a powerful rhythm section with Dan Julian on drums and Brad Watson on bass, while Jacob Chapman’s captivating keys, horns, and vocal harmonies always hit right. Recent additions of guitarist Paul Costopulos and vocalist Katana Valle-Sloane have added layers of depth and texture to the band’s sound. Sean Stynes’ electrifying fuzz guitar work and vocals complete the band’s unique sound, creating a sonic experience that’s both familiar and refreshingly new. The band’s 2024 debut record “Strange Mythologies” was mixed in part by renowned LA engineer Matt Biship (The Killers, U2, Taylor Swift) and delves into the universal themes of love and loss, exploring the mythologies that surround these experiences in our culture. The album’s characters grapple with these myths as they navigate pivotal life changes, inviting listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and journeys. 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. His breakthrough feature on the single “One on One” with Micah Daily-White has amassed over 5 million streams across platforms and sparked viral moments with 3,000 uses on TikTok. Henny’s debut album Purple racked up 400,000 streams and was named one of the top 5 albums of 2023 by Revue Magazine in West Michigan. His raw storytelling and genre-bending sound have earned him a loyal fanbase, and in 2024, him and his live project opened for the All-American Rejects in Dearborn, 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.
KALAMASHOEGAZER 16
18+ Standing Room Only Show | 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian KALAMASHOEGAZER 16, The longest running Shoegaze & Dreampop Festival in the US, in Kalamazoo, MI. 16 years. 2 days, 12 bands, September 5th & 6th! For two-day packaged passes, click here! FRIDAY, 9/5 Doors: 5:30 pm (Show starts 6:00 pm) Origami Phase (Detroit, MI) Cardboard Highway (Kalamazoo, MI) Fern Murphy (Indianapolis, IN) Overly Polite Tornadoes (Kalamazoo, MI) Lightfoils (Chicago, IL) For Saturday Single Day Passes, Click Here!
KALAMASHOEGAZER 16
18+ Standing Room Only Show | 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian KALAMASHOEGAZER 16, The longest running Shoegaze & Dreampop Festival in the US, in Kalamazoo, MI. 16 years. 2 days, 12 bands, September 5th & 6th! For two-day packaged passes, click here! SATURDAY, 9/6 Doors 4:30 pm (Show starts 5:00 pm) Desert Liminal (Chicago, IL) Cigarettes for Breakfast (Philadelphia, PA) Snowcuffs (Chicago, IL) Vida Eterna (Kalamazoo, MI) Brief Candles (Milwaukee, WI) Waves Crashing (Olympia, WA) Seashine (St. Louis, MO) For Friday Single Day Tickets, Click Here!
THE SINATRAS ’40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW’ wsgs BROKEN HEARTS ARE BLUE
This is a 18+ event with standing room only17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Summer of ‘85 – Battle Creek, MI’s Sinatras begin their run of scorching live sets at a hometown record store. Soon adopting stomping grounds in neighboring Kalamazoo, the band earn their high-energy stage reputation in Midwest venues stretching from St. Andrew’s to the Cubby Bear, to 7th Street Entry and beyond. Appearances on Chicago LP compilations It Came From Jay’s Garage and 20 Explosive Dynamic Super Smash Hit Explosions!, followed by vinyl, cassette, and digital releases through their Leppotone Electrical Recordings collective, expand the group’s cult following across the globe through the ‘90’s and beyond. Into the 21st century, bills shared with such diverse acts as Mission of Burma, ? and the Mysterians, and Kalamazoo punk pioneers the T-Snakes shake the senses of new and loyal audiences alike with fresh sounds and fan favorites. The Sinatras are proud to celebrate their 40th anniversary in concert at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe on August 9, 2025, following a rare live appearance by Kalamazoo’s native sons Broken Hearts Are Blue.
Sunset Paint Along : A BELL’S PAINTING NIGHT
Leading the way is our creative, artistic, and very talented co-worker Maria, who will guide you through the process of a sunset painting in the Beer Garden! What’s included: Supplies 1 drink ticket to keep the creative juices flowing A night filled with laughter Spots are limited—grab yours now! Please note that if weather does not allow, this event will move inside to the Back Room!
VALENPINTS & PORTRAITS : A BELL’S PAINTING NIGHT – SOLD OUT
Love is in the air… Join us on February 11th 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 $30 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!
Basic Comfort + Justice Hill + Celeste Allison
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian The group takes inspiration from artists like Daniel Caesar, Parcels, Gil Scott Heron, and Daft Punk. They approach their music writing from more of a personal perspective, letting the grooving music juxtapose therapeutic lyrics. They believe that music is healing, and with each release, they hope to give people a sonic space to connect with themselves and be their most present. Basic Comfort is more than just a band or catalog of music— they are a perspective in growth.
