Well-Known Strangers

NOTE: Please visit our new profile "Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers" for the latest releases!
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, anxiety/depression and more!

"When someone comes in that is a naturally born story-teller... I love that"
- Kelly Clarkson

"I think you are fantastic! I think you are amazing! I want to bounce off the walls with you!"
- Adam Levine

"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

"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

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 Nominee.
2017 Shepherd Express Female Vocalist of the Year (Betsy Ade)
2017 Shepherd Express Runner up Best Rock Band
2017 Milwaukee A-List Best Local Band
2016 Summerfest Land the Big Gig Runner-Up
2015 July Song of the Month Songwriters Universe (Another Sun)