xBk presents
Bonne Finken + The Collective
Eras-Style Concert
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
All Ages
Day of Show Ticket: $20+ Fees
*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to
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5 out of 5 stars. Incredible voice, talent and heart." - Charles Walton, The Examiner (live show review)
Iowa's own Bonne Finken is an Emmy® recipient and multi-genre musical artist.
As Bonne prepares to release her 7th independent album, this special eras-style show will highlight the diverse range of songs and releases she has crafted throughout career, showcasing her evolution as an artist and her ability to evoke deep emotions through her music.
Described by Music Street Journal as "packed with beauty, power, and emotion," Finken’s songs have ranged from singer-songwriter folk-style ballads to pop/rock radio hits to orchestral cinematic scores.
Her dedication to her craft has not gone unnoticed; she was nominated for Best Pop Album and Electronic Song by the Independent Music Award (2020), and Indie Artist Alliance recognizes her as "a talented visionary deserving of far wider recognition than this review."
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Bonne's heartfelt performances and witness the magic of her musical journey that Bonne has spent years perfecting. Joined throughout the performance by multiple bandmates, past and present, his evening promises to be unforgettable!
•• BONNE FINKEN ••
Award-winning musical artist and producer, Bonne Finken, is best explained as an example of pure artistic holdfast.
Numerous songs written by Finken have been spun on both commercial and college radio.
An Emmy® recipient for her original song and score for the documentary "FarmHer" Bonne's work has also been featured on various TV shows and commercials (i.e. MTV's The Real World & E!'s Keeping Up With the Kardashians).
All while retaining the solo indie-artist moniker.
Electing to skip the popular paths often pursued in today's musical landscape, Bonne declined offers from recording studios, televisions shows and pop producers set on commercially molding her image and sound.
Instead, Finken spent the better part of a decade learning from a few trusted mentors how to produce and compose music on her own, with one constant goal in mind: Present the sounds in her head.
Finken's first success with this was through the release of her 2014 Independent Pop/Rock album Fairytales/LoveAffairs.
Garnering universal praise, the album stamped Finken as a "musical force to be reckoned with" (Vents Magazine) and "musical warrior" (24Our Magazine) amongst the art community and landed her a nomination for 'Album of the Year' by Indie Music Digest (2014).
On a local level, Finken changed the scope of the music scene, becoming the first independent artist to obtain regular rotation on a Top 40 radio station with her single "Step Back Baby".
Spun into the role of budding indie gem, the effect of an on the cusp of mainstream success independent album sent Finken spinning through the most tumultuous years of her life.
To silence the noise, Finken chose to spend a year artistically isolated. Moving to a tiny town in the rolling hills of Tennessee in 2017, with only her studio equipment and clothes in tow, Finken committed to a soul searching project with fellow Iowan and rock producer Matt Sepanic (Stone Sour; Slipknot).
While residing with Sepanic and his family in the mountains of Leipers Fork, TN, blocking outside influence, Finken wrote her most uninhibited songs up to that date - combining the stories of recent life experiences with her trademark sound, Bonne Finken independently presented her 3rd full-length studio album "Gauntlet".
As written by Music Street Journal, Bonne's songs are "Packed with beauty, power and emotion. Honest pop songs sung by an elite rock vocalist. Modern synths and cinematic scores run fluid with choirs, layered melodies and apocalyptic drums creating a sound and emotional journey that Finken spent years learning to hone."
The dedication paid off, as the National Indie Artist Alliance recognized Finken as "a talented visionary deserving of far wider recognition than this review". "Gauntlet" went on to receive worldwide nominations for both Best Pop Album and Best Electronic Song (Down Down) by the 2020 Independent Music Awards.
In 2022 Finken collaborated with long-time bassist and Sonic Factory Studios owner, Jon Locker, who also produced Finken's first original album, "Soul on Display", which was picked up for distribution by the Iowa-Based label, Authentic Records in 2009.
The duo wrote, produced and released the album "execute" under the project name, BONNE, in 2023. The album featured more organic instrumentation and direct focus on Finken's powerhouse rock vocals.
The sound was referred to as "The Eurythmics with the guitars turned up" by Louder Than War and a "soulfully, pioneering, juggenautical triumph" by The A&R Factory.
As a prolific writer, Bonne Finken is preparing her 7th album, which is set to release in Spring 2026.
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ADD ON OPTIONS
(does not include tickets for the show)
A limited amount of reserved tables are offered for this event if you'd like to ensure that you have seats. Reserved tables can comfortably accommodate up to a party of four individuals. Please note that the Reserved Table Add-On does not include a general admission ticket; each person must have their own general admission ticket for entry. For example, a party of three people would want to purchase three general admission tickets and one table. For the remaining tables, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Option #1: Floor High-Top Side Table : $50 (+ Fees)
Option #2: Premium Balcony High Top Table: $50 (+ Fees)
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