Tickets at ticketomaha.com / 402-345-0606 Combining a love for British guitar pop songcraft with crunching power chords and a flair for the absurd, Cheap Trick provided the necessary links between ‘60s pop, heavy metal, and punk. Their sound provided a blueprint for both power pop and arena rock; it also had a long-lived effect on both alternative […]
$12 cover charge. Tim “Too Slim“ Langford is a monster guitarist and unabashed blues rocker whose influences run the gamut from Lightnin’ Hopkins, Freddy King, Duane Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Robin Trower. He is a prolific singer/songwriter whose songs have now yielded an impressive 14 studio albums, 2 solo albums and several live CD’s on […]
$15 cover charge. Tim “Too Slim“ Langford is a monster guitarist and unabashed blues rocker whose influences run the gamut from Lightnin’ Hopkins, Freddy King, Duane Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Robin Trower. He is a prolific singer/songwriter whose songs have now yielded an impressive 14 studio albums, 2 solo albums and several live CD’s on […]
3 day festival: October 5th, 6th, and 7th. Admission $20 Daily Entry / $30 Weekend Pass / 21+ Must have Valid ID. Omaha's Grateful Red Bar, the Brokedown Palace! We welcome you to join us as we celebrate Nebraska creatives at our annual fall street party, Cats Under the Stars 2023! Enjoy a weekend of […]
Jackie Allen and Susie Thorne, two of Nebraska’s favorite jazz vocalists, are teaming up to kick off the 12th season of First Friday Jazz on October 6 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM in the Activity Center at First Lutheran Church, located at 1551 S. 70th Street in Lincoln! The concert, a “Dueling Divas” performance, will include […]
Enjoy sweet sounds of Hector Anchondo during happy hour and stay for the Huskers Friday Night Lights. Torch and Cutter will be joining us all night with Omaha's Original Mobile Cigar Lounge. Drink specials, prizes and a FANTASTIC half time drawing.
$12 cover charge. “Some of the strongest, soulful vocals you will ever hear in Big Daddy Caleb“ “a sweet but biting voice“. - L. Kent Wolgamott Lincoln Journal-Star. "Big Daddy Caleb is a true vocal powerhouse, and is so talented that people could have been fooled into thinking his vocals weren’t live." "He had a […]
Since 2003, singer/songwriter Matt Cox has been recording and performing across the United States both as a solo artist, and with an ever-changing lineup of the area’s top talent. Blending traditions of country, rock, folk, blues, Tex-Mex, gospel and soul, with his signature road-worn vocals, guitar & harmonica. A nine-time Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award […]
GREAT MUSIC! GREAT STORIES! Jazz virtuoso John Fedchock will be giving a free Master Class on Monday, October 9, at 5 p.m. Stick around afterwards for a performance from the legendary musician with the Dana Murray Trio at 7. Jazz Sessions to follow at 8. And we’ve got your appetite covered with Nocturnal Eats Foodtruck […]
$18 Advance Tickets / $22 Day Of Show. Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, […]
Tonight's session begins at 8:00, following the appearance of Jazz trombonist, John Fedchock from 5:00 to 8:00. NOMA will be hosting weekly FREE gatherings where live bands will perform, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in. Mondays will be devoted to jazz and Tuesdays will […]
A Zoo Bar favorite returns for a solo show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtgQv2SvVtI
Doors at 7:00. $35 Advance Tickets. $40 Day Of Show. Advance tickets available at etix.com Martin Sexton returns with what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice,” acoustic guitar, and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs. The 2023 Tour takes Martin across North America in support of his latest ep 2020 Vision (produced by 3-time Grammy […]
No cover charge. Musician and songwriter based in Omaha, NE. New album "Tilde" out September 16th! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6TLjRyl2zc
Hub & Soul is a free event designed for people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate local musicians, local food and Lincoln's parks. 21st and Q Streets at the Jayne Snyder Trails Center in Lincoln, NE. First Set / Josh Hoyer: Night after night at their live show, Josh Hoyer leaves it all on […]
NOMA will be hosting weekly FREE gatherings where live bands will perform, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in. Mondays will be devoted to jazz and Tuesdays will be devoted to contemporary music. Both sessions will take place from 7-10 p.m. Performing Mondays will be […]
NOMA will be hosting weekly FREE gatherings where live bands will perform, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in. Mondays will be devoted to jazz and Wednesdays will be devoted to contemporary music. Both sessions will take place from 7-10 p.m. Performing Mondays will be […]
Every Monday except the first Monday of the month. Hosted by Riley Agena. Providing a welcoming space for a Lincoln Performing Arts Showcase. Bring yourself and your ideas to gather, connect, create, and grow in Lincoln's Historic Zoo Bar. This is a night for you to feature your talents and ideas in: Instrumental Music, Vocal […]
The Jazzocracy is Lincoln's longest running weekly jazz Jam session. Open to students and jazz musicians to come jam or for anyone to come listen. Featuring a wide variety of modern and classic jazz compositions. No cover charge.
Doors at 7:00. $22 Advance Tickets/$25 Day of Show. All ages show. Advance tickets available at: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Shawn-James/547847?afflky=Slowdown. Hey there, this is Shawn James. I’ve had way too many writers think they could sum me up & relay what I’m about from an hour long conversation so they could write my “bio” but I’ve had it. […]
$10 Cover at the door. Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows! After winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones started working on his 12th release 'Everything Now' , an all-original project with special guest Jimmie Vaughan, […]
The jam session hosted by Ninja Phunk at the B. Bar is tonight! 7:00 - 10:00. No cover! Delicious food! Cheap drinks! Great music! Bring your instrument and join the band! The jam session is held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Pre Nebraska football game festivities with the Hector Anchondo Band!
Live @ the Art Church in Malvern, IA is hosting an October Sunday Series. $15 admission. Sundays 2:00 - 5:00. The Art Church does not offer concessions but guests are welcome to bring their own drinks/snacks. Oct 22 - Matt Cox Oct 29 - Mark Stuart
The Zoo Bar has former Celtic Thunder frontman, Keith Harkin, for a special show! $25 Advance Tickets. $30 Day Of Show. Advance tickets available at ticketweb.com or purchase in person at the Zoo Bar. Keith Harkin is an Irish singer songwriter from Derry City, Ireland now residing in Los Angeles CA. Over the last 15 […]
NOMA will be hosting weekly FREE gatherings where live bands will perform, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in. Mondays will be devoted to jazz and Tuesdays will be devoted to contemporary music. Both sessions will take place from 7-10 p.m. Performing Mondays will be […]
NOMA will be hosting weekly FREE gatherings where live bands will perform, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in. Mondays will be devoted to jazz and Wednesdays will be devoted to contemporary music. Both sessions will take place from 7-10 p.m. Performing Mondays will be […]
$15 Advance Tickets / $20 Day Of Show. Advance tickets available to purchase in person at The Zoo Bar or at ticketweb.com. JD Simo...The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader). […]
$10 cover charge. Portland, Oregon's Last Giant has been patiently waiting to release their 4th full length album ‘Monuments’ into the world. Filled with monstrous guitar riffs, infectious melodies, and connective lyrics, they have honed their artistic vision and created their finest work to date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR0iBZ_0esU
Soulful / Groovy / Moody / No Cover. The music and vibes continue to elevate with every show.
$12 cover charge. For the past sixteen years, The Hooten Hallers have been crisscrossing the country as inveterate road warriors, bringing their peculiar vision of Americana: a fiery, bluesy, rock and roll fever dream birthed in Missouri’s fertile musical heartland. They’ve put so many miles into the road that they’ve burned through multiple tour vans […]
$10 cover charge. Rockin' Johnny: An adventurous musician who’s never shy about taking chances. – Marty Gunther, Blues Blast. This veteran blues musician has been on a roll of late turning out one exceptional album after another. – David Mac, Blues Junction. The well-traveled and prolific Chicago bluesman brings something different each time he issues […]
Josh Hoyer will begin playing at 6 PM. Night after night at his live show, Josh Hoyer leaves it all on the table, bringing crowds palpably authentic music. The raucous funk and smooth soul emanating from the stage dutifully pays homage to the past soul giants while simultaneously charging forward, piloting himself into the modern […]
Dan Wilson is a GRAMMY® Award-nominated guitarist and composer. His musical identity has been shaped by everything from gospel and blues to traditional jazz, hip-hop and horn players like Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson. He has performed with several jazz legends, including Eric Marienthal, Russell Malone, Les McCann, René Marie, Jeff Hamilton, David Sanborn and Dave […]
Join Two Blue (A.J. Foyt & Dave Eames) for great Blues and great Mexican food!
NOMA will be hosting weekly FREE gatherings where live bands will perform, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in. Mondays will be devoted to jazz and Tuesdays will be devoted to contemporary music. Both sessions will take place from 7-10 p.m. Performing Mondays will be […]
NOMA will be hosting weekly FREE gatherings where live bands will perform, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in. Mondays will be devoted to jazz and Wednesdays will be devoted to contemporary music. Both sessions will take place from 7-10 p.m. Performing Mondays will be […]
Every Monday except the first Monday of the month. Hosted by Riley Agena. Providing a welcoming space for a Lincoln Performing Arts Showcase. Bring yourself and your ideas to gather, connect, create, and grow in Lincoln's Historic Zoo Bar. This is a night for you to feature your talents and ideas in: Instrumental Music, Vocal […]
The Jazzocracy is Lincoln's longest running weekly jazz Jam session. Open to students and jazz musicians to come jam or for anyone to come listen. Featuring a wide variety of modern and classic jazz compositions. No cover charge.
Soulful / Groovy / Moody / No Cover. The music and vibes continue to elevate with every show.
Hosted by Kris Lager and Nick Schnebelen. $20 cover.
Early in a remarkable decades-long career the MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE said: "Surprises don't often crop up on the well-trodden blues circuit. So welcome Kelley Hunt. This Kansan is a full-blown phenomenon: powerhouse singer, hardboogieing pianist, polished songwriter…” That review is still the most economical characterization of an artist sometimes difficult to describe. Roots R&B/Americana singer/songwriter/piano player/guitarist […]
The jam session hosted by Ninja Phunk at the B. Bar is tonight! 7:00 - 10:00. No cover! Delicious food! Cheap drinks! Great music! Bring your instrument and join the band! The jam session is held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
$8 cover charge. Four blues veterans from the Star City of Lincoln, Nebraska form All Star City Blues. The quartet features heavy blues harmonica and tasty blues guitar out in front backed by a rock solid rhythm section. On harp is Brad Hayes. A multi-instrumentalist, Brad draws inspiration from the greats like Junior Wells, James […]
The Kurt Allen Band kicks things off at 5:30, followed by Back Alley at 7:30.
