The Easy Peas

Ring in the holiday season with The Easy Peas to celebrate the release of their debut single, “Christmas in Texas.”

The Easy Peas are a charming and cheeky duo serving up folksy-jazz originals, classic love songs, and the occasional lighthearted novelty tune. Formed from the combined talents of multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriters Ellis Piper and Simon Wesley, The Easy Peas will strum, pluck, blow, bow, and occasionally hammer on your heartstrings with a mix of classic standards and original compositions so timeless, you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference.

Ellis is self-described as a storybook character who wandered into the real world and became a songwriter. Their catalogue spans three self-written, recorded, and produced albums. Simon was born in the theatre and has been performing ever since, most recently as a jazz and pop pianist in various ensembles. Together, this duo’s blend of class and curiosity makes for music that feels at once both nostalgic and fresh.

Their debut single, “Christmas in Texas,” is destined to become a holiday classic (you heard it here first). Inspired by the true story of spending Christmas 2025 in the Lone Star State, the song was written in the car on the way to its debut performance. Drawing on old-school Western country and mid-century Christmas ballads, it’s a wholly original take on the age-old longing for a White Christmas… with a distinctly Texan twist.

Catch The Easy Peas live at Bennington Theatre on Black Friday 2026 for an evening of holiday music that will make you laugh, cry, smile wistfully, cock your head in confusion, and rapidly exhale air through your nose. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and pets (this hasn’t actually been cleared with the theatre yet), and enjoy the pleasing ease of The Easy Peas.

Tickets: $25/regular | $30/premium

BENNINGTON THEATER is an accessible facility.

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