Joe 2.0
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.
JOE 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".
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The Bend Theater
Built in 1929, The Bend Theater was originally built as a Vaudeville theater in West Bend. Over the decades, the theater underwent many changes but always retained its rich history and iconic “West Bend” blade sign.
In 2020, the Theater was restored to its original beauty by a nonprofit group called Historic West Bend Theater, Inc. These efforts landed The Bend Theater a designation on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
The Bend Theater is now reopened to serve West Bend and the greater Milwaukee region with arts opportunities, music, theater, comedy, movies and an experience unlike any other.