The week that Ward Hayden and the Outliers come to Bridgewater, we've been told by many patrons, is the best week of the summer. We are proud to bring Ward and the guys back to perform at Black Hat Brew Works for what promises to be an amazing show. Plus, the Gonzalez food truck will be on site cooking up dinner. Whether Ward and the Outliers are playing their perfected brand of modern Country & Western or performing tracks off of their two recent Bruce Springstein tribute albums, you are sure to love what these guys are pumping out. The energy, the craftsmanship, and the pure beautiful humanity that these guys bring to life on stage is a perfect late-summer treat. Opening the evening and making his Music Alley debut this year is Brian McKenzie. Brian McKenzie is a versatile singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and musician whose music has been described as heartfelt truths, intertwined with emotional musicality and memorable melodies. Hailing from Rhode Island, McKenzie started his music career in the early 90s as the founding member, music writer, and guitarist of the heavy-rock band: Warner/Giant Records recording artists Kilgore. He has since released 3 albums and 3 singles, showcasing not only soulful, melodic, singer-songwriter material, but also firing off catchy modern rock tunes. McKenzie continues to tour nationally, performing with acts such as Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Mavericks, Tyler Farr, Phil Madeira, and The Mallett Brothers, among others.