The Slowdown, 724 N. 14th St May 15 @ 9pm www.theslowdown.com Talk about a hole-in-one. Omaha’s Twinsmith released its eponymous debut album last summer, and mere weeks later were signed to prestigious indie label Saddle Creek (home of Conor Oberst’s hall of fame-worthy Bright Eyes). The instant success is something of a misnomer though; the
In years past, I’ve tried any number of ways to pick the HitThatDive “Bar of the Year”. A few years ago, Jerry’s Bar won by virtue of an online vote (back when Facebook allowed that function for fan pages). The last two years I just decided to pick a bar I think is most deserving,
Over the course of their amazing career, Rush has lived a lifetime together, providing an influential soundtrack to many of their fans’ lives. Some have been with them since the start, while others have discovered them along the way and delved into their incredible body of work. To quote Dave Grohl from their momentous induction
PJ Walsh is known as one of the hardest working comedians behind the microphone, and for good reason. His boundless energy and the strength of his physical comedy have carried him around the globe, from the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, to overseas tours for U.S. troops in several countries including Iraq and
Six concerts. Four nights. Record-breaking ticket sales. Garth Brooks is coming. The country superstar will perform six concerts at CenturyLink Center Omaha on May 7 to 10. And he still may add more. Those six shows could draw more than 100,000 people — a record for Nebraska concerts and putting Brooks on pace to shatter
LADY LAMB Rathborne, Jordan Smith Monday, May 04, 2015 9:00 PM To many, Lady Lamb is an enigma. Her songs are at once intimate and unbridled– both deeply personal and existentially contemplative. Aly Spaltro is a fearless performer who can command a pitch black stage with nothing more than her voice. Yet, when the band
Tech 9Ne on Top of the World By Kyle Eustice During the making of 2009’s K.O.D. (King of Darkness), Tech N9ne (real name Aaron Yates) was going through a very tumultuous time. The Kansas City, Missouri-based emcee was at risk of losing his mother to pancreatitis and things were looking grim. All of this was
Grab a turkey leg and step back in time when royalty ruled and knights really were in shining armor. Dozens of costumed characters and many more one-of-a-kind artisans await you in this magical adventure at the 2015 Renaissance Festival of Nebraska. Two weekends of jousting and merry-making! Weekend 1 – May 2 & 3, the
April 27 Secret Venue Sofar Sounds curates intimate concerts in secret locations once per month. Past shows have hosted Caroline Smith, Lot Walks, Twinsmith, John Klemmensen and the Party, All Young Girls Are Machine Guns, Oketo, and more. RSVP only. Limited capacity: http://bit.ly/13mZpOS
April 26 The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 5 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.onepercentproductions.com Raise the Roots is a community event quickly gaining traction among Omaha-area families. The group hosts quarterly, multi-media events designed to nurture conversation and educate audiences on sustainability initiatives in our area. (Topics include: clean energy, the local food movement, regional