Dan Rodriguez “All I Want for Christmas Is Whiskey”

Join us Friday, December 11, for an intimate evening with Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Dan Rodriguez, bringing his warm, soulful brand of Americana to the historic Bend Theater stage. What to Expect Dan’s live shows are built for listening — heartfelt storytelling, rich acoustic arrangements, and a voice that fills a room without needing to shout. Blending his soulful Americana sound with holiday favorites, original songs, and plenty of humor, Rodriguez creates a show designed to make audiences laugh, maybe shed a tear, and leave feeling the holiday spirit. The set features his own arrangements of Christmas classics—including a rendition of White Christmas inspired by Willie Nelson—as well as original songs, including the tour’s namesake, All I Want for Christmas Is Whiskey. About Dan Dan Rodriguez built his career in Minneapolis before trading city life for a homestead in a small Minnesota town, where he now lives with his wife and their three homeschooled boys. When he’s not on the road or producing other artists in his home studio, he’s likely out in the garden, in the woods with his kids, or tinkering with one of his many hobbies — photography, bow hunting, fly fishing, woodworking, beekeeping, even restoring vintage motorcycles. That grounded, close-to-home way of living comes through in his music. Over the years he’s shared stages with acts like The Civil Wars, NEEDTOBREATHE, Andy Grammer, Matt Nathanson, Drew Holcomb, Sister Hazel, and more. His songs have found their way into television shows, films, and commercials — most notably when Budweiser featured his song “I’ll Be Waiting” in a national Super Bowl ad. Why Come Out This is a rare chance to catch an artist with major-stage credentials in a small, historic room built for exactly this kind of night — no bad seats, no wall of sound, just a great songwriter and a room full of people paying attention. Please note all ticket sales are final. Please have tickets ready upon arrival.