with Juan Wauders, March 29, at Sokol Auditorium, 2234 S. 13th St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $28. www.sokolunderground.com The Scoop: As the founding member and leader of the American rock band Wilco and alt-country band Uncle Tupelo, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary American music’s most accomplished songwriters, musicians and performers. Since starting Wilco in
Matthew Sweet Plays the Holland By Kyle Eustice Omaha is full of “undercover celebrities.” You might run into Warren Buffett at Mark’s in Dundee or Conor Oberst at a show at Sokol Auditorium. As of December 2013, you may now have had a few Matthew Sweet sightings. Originally from Lincoln, Sweet catapulted to international recognition
March 7, at The Mastercraft Building, 1111 N. 13th St., 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. www.themastercraft.com The Scoop: Airbnb invites you to join us in celebration of all that is local and loved in your city as we debut our map guide, The Local List -Omaha. The votes are in and your
March 7, at The Hideout, 320 S. 72nd St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. www.facebook.com/The-Hideout-Omaha The Scoop: The Queers play a Ramones/Beach Boys style of pop punk with songs about girls and beer. The Queers are a punk rock band from New Hampshire, formed in 1982. Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Joe King has been the principal member of
Now, it might have been serendipity, or perhaps the stars aligned. There could be a cosmic, divine plan in place, or even a patron saint for artists feeding creativity like an ancient oracle foreshadowing the future. However, it’s actually simpler than that for Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts. It was just an indescribable feeling in
February 6, at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Lounge, 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. www.onepercentproductions.com The Scoop: Audibly Nutritious Presents: The J Dilla Tribute Show!!! Join the Reverb Lounge for the fourth annual J Dilla Tribute Show. They’ve brought back some of their close friends to pay respects to one of the best hip-hop producers we’ve
February 8, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $22/ADV and $25/DOS. www.onepercentrproductions.com The Scoop: Twenty years after the release of their self-titled debut and eight years since their last live performance together, the original lineup of G. Love & Special Sauce return with their first album in nearly a decade.
Kris Lager Band Releases New Album By Kyle Eustice According to guitarist/vocalist Kris Lager, “boogie trance is the mindset of openness and living inside the groove. It’s a nice steady breath.” It’s also part of the title of the Kris Lager Band’s new album, Heavy Soul and Boogie Trance. Comprised of keyboardist Jeremiah Weird, drummer
Sophistafunk Back for Another Round By Shout Omaha Staff Syracuse, New York musicians Jack Brown, Adam Brown and Emanual Washington met in 2007 and quickly formed Sophistafunk out of a shared passion of music. Together, the band has won over crowds with a captivating stage presence and tight musicianship. Elements of old school funk and
Summer Nationals Tour Hits Stir Concert Cove By Kyle Eustice Aside from Bad Brains, not too many punk bands can claim the kind of longevity Bad Religion can, but alas, the six-piece powerhouse is still at it. Since its 1979 inception, vocalist Greg Graffin and guitarist Brett Gurewitz have been pushing the boundaries of punk