deadbeatdad, Crystal Trench, and DJ deathbong
18+ Standing Room Only Show | 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian With a style that’s equal parts groove and gut-punch, deadbeatdad is here to make you move and give you something to cry about. Drawing inspiration from electronic, pop, and indie sounds, deadbeatdad is crafting tracks that fuse dance-floor energy with brooding storytelling. With a passion for pushing musical limits and exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and connection, deadbeatdad creates music that feels both personal and universally relatable. Known for their innovative production and bold sonic experimentation, deadbeatdad is rapidly making a mark on the alt-pop scene with a unique sound that’s as dynamic as it is unforgettable. DJ deathbong is a modular-techno project focused on live synthesis. Reviews: “That’s a lot of cables” , “What is that sound!?” “Please stop smoking in here”.
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.
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.
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.
Santino Jones, Hannah Laine and Jessica Ivey
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Descending from Kalamazoo, Michigan’s lineage of makeshift studios and crowded basement shows, Santino Jones is merely looking to keep up with his peers. Since being introduced to music making in 2011 by friends on Kalamazoo’s Westside, he has produced beats, written raps, sang lead and played tenor saxophone in the former local band The Purple Lemurs, co-founded the music collective GLDN.RATIO, and collaborated with the likes of Jordan Hamilton, The Last Gasp Collective, Benna, Buddhahand, & many other local projects. In May of 2024 he released the El Sol – EP along with super producer Jack Harrison and local rising star Headband Henny. Their debut Single, Deep Cheese, has amassed over 300,000 plays since its release. Currently Santino is working closely with a group of musicians, The Just So Happens, on a fusion album rooted in Hip Hop and Jazz. 2025 will see this project begin to take form as it has been his most ambitious project to date, it’s oldest song dating back to conception in winter 2016. Multi-faceted, forever dreaming and most likely changing his plans about when he’s going to release music, Santino Jones is “pretty sure” he’s ready to break out of his shell. Hannah Laine is a Michigan-born singer-songwriter, pianist and loop artist, best known in the Michigan music scene for her work in the future-soul band Earth Radio. Inspired by singers Erykah Badu, Nai Palm, Zap Mama, Eva Cassidy, Minnie Riperton, and Cleo Sol, her voice is strong, colorful, and soothing. Much of her songwriting today comes from experimentation with looping, the practice of yoga and meditation, a love of nature, and a keen awareness of herself as a woman living in a world in need of healing. Jessica ‘Jess’ Ivey is a vocalist, songwriter, teaching artist, DJ and vocal producer from the West side of Detroit. Jess’ vocal style is an expressive blend of alternative R&B, gospel and melodic Hip-Hop. A classically trained vocalist and student of Black music, Jess blends her various musical influences in a multi-faceted one woman show with vulnerability at the center of all her live performances. She got her start performing live shows and recording music with Last Gasp Collective and released her debut solo album “First Time” in February of 2020. For more information visit singgjess.com
Gregory Stovetop & Seth Bernard
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Seth Bernard is a Michigan treasure, known as a prolific producer of inventive original music, and a dedicated community caretaker. Seth has made Michigan proud at SXSW, on NPR, and as a musical ambassador on trips to Europe, Mexico, Jamaica and Ethiopia. He is the founder of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan, Title Track, Earthwork Music, and the Earthwork Harvest Gathering. He is known for his captivating performances and full spectrum guitar work serving songs to lift our spirits and give us courage in turbulent times. Midwestern space cowboy playing romantic rock ‘n roll for the cosmic-hearted. Born in rural Michigan, Gregory played everything from folk and country to heavy metal. His music is heavy in classic riff rock and pop love songs that cut to core of the heart.
