Biography

Betsy Ade & The Well-Known Strangers have been entertaining audiences with a cello infused, alternative pop/rock sound. Betsy Ade of The Voice Season 16 (2019) made the Top 24 and was on three teams (Legend, Clarkson, Levine). BAWKS is actively involved in the community, specifically raising awareness of the Human Trafficking problem as well as performing for causes for the homeless, cancer, mental health, and more! The band is currently working on their next album "Dawn". "That moment couldn't have been more magical....the power and the amount of herself that she puts into her singing is undeniable." - Blake Shelton "I felt your power, I felt your energy, and when I turned around and saw you ... when you delivered those big notes, I knew I was right. Betsy belongs on this show!" - John Legend "I think you are fantastic! I think you are amazing! I want to bounce off the walls with you!" - Adam Levine "When someone comes in that is a naturally born story-teller... I love that" - Kelly Clarkson 2019 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Rock/Pop Band of the Year WINNER. 2018 Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Runner up best Rock Band 2018 WAMI Rock/Pop Band of the Year Finalist. 2017 Shepherd Express Female Vocalist of the Year (Betsy Ade) 2017 Milwaukee A-List Best Local Band 2016 Radio Milwaukee Video of the Year Finalist (Splinter) 2016 Summerfest Land the Big Gig Runner-Up 2015 July Song of the Month Songwriters Universe (Another Sun)