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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 13 reviews

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Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press In Concert

From their name, you might think you'd encounter Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press at the gym. But this powerful quartet of musicians is far from an exercise move, and they're certainly no joke. 

Starting in Chicago in 2008, the group has mostly ripped up the classics as a traveling cover band, but they also have a few hits of their own. The electric lineup includes Rod Tuffcurls, Happy Masterson, and C.C. Ryder on guitars, with Dick Celebrity pounding on the drums. 

With an arsenal of music by groups like Hall & Oates, Taylor Swift, Queen, The Beatles, Wilson Phillips, and Elton John, as well as bangers from Disney movies and musicals like Les Miserables, the Bench Press can please just about any crowd... and they have. They've played more than 100 weddings, jamming at well-known Chicago locations like Salvage One, Soldier Field, The Art Institute, City Winery, Museum of Contemporary Art, the Shedd Aquarium, and more. 

But they don't just play — they're also willing to DJ and MC the party. That's right, just give them the right cues, and they're off to the races. They've also played their fair share of corporate gigs, entertaining companies like GrubHub, Anheuser-Busch, Microsoft, the Chicago Cubs, and Jim Beam. 

In 2018, they released their first EP, Alright S'go, an album of smart dance pop that showed off the band's tight grooves, affecting harmonies, and generally funky vibe. Smooth guitars can be heard on "I Can't Feel," while "Right of Way" is reminiscent of great indie rock groups Phoenix, The Strokes, and MGMT. "Seagulls" is right for the radio, the gym, or the dancefloor — unsurprising from a group of guys who cut their teeth playing gigs for people who showed up to do one thing: dance.

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 13 reviews
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  • A great band that has something for everyone.

    by Shark on 11/24/25Majestic Theatre - MadisonRating: 5 out of 5

    Loved the show. They leave it all out there. Enjoy!

  • Amazing Repertoire And Great Energy

    by Bart on 2/11/25Majestic Theatre - MadisonRating: 5 out of 5

    This was my second time seeing Rod Tuffcurls And The Bench Press. They have one of the most wide ranging repertoires of any band I've ever heard - everything from Bob Denver to Taylor Swift! Great vocals and musicianship and terrific energy! The crowd gets into it too - lots of sing alongs! If you get a chance to see them, I definitely recommend it!

  • Rod Tuffcurls is always a good time!

    by SEK on 2/10/25Majestic Theatre - MadisonRating: 5 out of 5

    Merch guy was so nice and the show was great! 10/10 recommend!

  • Fantastic Sing Along Concert Experience

    by MCR on 10/26/23House of Blues Chicago - ChicagoRating: 5 out of 5

    Rod Tuffcurls' concert was a jam packed high energy sing along concert, the highlight of my weekend. The band is extremely talented and creates a fun atmosphere with every show. The song selection was diverse, the crowd sang along and danced to every song which shows that they have a great song selection. Highly recommend Rod Tuffcurls!

  • Super Fun!

    by Hienergygirl on 10/16/23House of Blues Chicago - ChicagoRating: 5 out of 5

    We loved the different genres they played, they really pumped up the crowd! It was so fun! Great people watching too.

  • Best Band Around!

    by Katie P on 10/16/23House of Blues Chicago - ChicagoRating: 5 out of 5

    There is no better time than a Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press concert!!!

  • Great band

    by Ili on 10/16/23House of Blues Chicago - ChicagoRating: 5 out of 5

    The band was GREAT, they were entertaining and the music was outstanding. My only complaint was that my ticket said start was at 7:30pm but the band didn’t go on stage until 9:00pm. That was quite disappointing since my ticket was standing only. Once the band playing, it was AWESOME!!

  • Best night out

    by Tessa F on 9/12/23Majestic Theatre - MadisonRating: 5 out of 5

    We've gotten a ton of friends hooked on this band and every single time we go they deliver!

  • Even more awesomerer than usual!

    by The Patron Saint of Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress on 5/15/23Majestic Theatre - MadisonRating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic energy from first moment to last. Especially loved “We’re Turning Your Bedroom Back into the Computer Room” AND Dick’s solo/TSwift DJ - incredible. I would see them with a goat, I would see them on a boat, I would like them with a bear, I would like them ANYWHERE.

  • Tuffcurls are the most fun show in town

    by Stapelmann on 3/22/22High Noon Saloon - MadisonRating: 5 out of 5

    Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress put on a great show every time I see them. The High Noon Saloon is one of my favorite venues in Madison. Put them together and it was a great night. Can't wait to see them again, and can't wait for my next event at the High Noon!