: A media outlet (RiverBender.com) that covers local news, events, and "live" performances, though it is not a person.
: The name "Nikki Bender" appeared in a Facebook community post regarding a personal story about moving to Crete. Potential Mix-ups nikki bender live
Unlike artists who maintain a stage-audience divide, Bender frequently performs seated or at the edge of the stage, tells long-form stories behind her lyrics (often about addiction, loss, or touring life), and makes direct eye contact with individual attendees. This creates an unusually intimate atmosphere, even in noisy venues. : A media outlet (RiverBender