Signing With Friends

by Chris Aponick

The Thermals and the Saddle Creek Records family go way back, so it's no surprise the Portland indie punk-pop band would release an album on the Omaha label.

The only surprise is that the match didn't happen sooner.

The Thermals started their recording career on Sub Pop Records, releasing their first three albums on the stalwart indie label.

When it came time to release Now We Can See in...

Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, and Thomas Rhett at The CenturyLink Center

by Jeremy Lafrentz

One of the biggest tours of the year hit the CenturyLink Center on Saturday, April 27th. Jason Aldean, along with Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett performed to a sold out crowd in Omaha. With many in anticipation of the night, a lot of people put out their favorite country outfit to enjoy the show. The whole night the crowd was energetic and Thomas Rhett did a great job of kick starting the night to...

Zoo Bar Turns 40

by B.J. Huchtemann

Lincoln’s Zoo Bar celebrates 40 years as a live roots music mecca this year. The official 40th Anniversary events are July 1-6, with three nights of multi-band shows inside the club Monday through Wednesday, July 1-3. Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster plays the club Monday, July 1, to kick things off. Other indoor performances include Bernie Worrell Orchestra (July 2), the Bel Airs and John Nemeth...

Maha reveals full line-up

by Chris Aponick

* The Maha Music Festival revealed its main stage line-up, scoring a headline performance by Oklahoma psych-pop icons the Flaming Lips. The all-day music festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 17th at Aksarben Village's Stinson Park, near 62nd and Center streets. Excitable indie pop act Matt & Kim and Bob Mould of Husker Du and Sugar round out the top of Maha's 2013 bill. Saddle Creek...

Tommy, Blues Challenge, John Nemeth

by B.J. Huchtemann

Tommy Castro returns to the metro Monday, April 29, 6-9 p.m. at Lincoln’s Zoo Bar and Tuesday, April 30, 6-9 p.m. at The 21st Saloon. His latest band, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, features the return of the band’s original bass player, Randy McDonald. The two have a crackling chemistry that equals big fun as well as fine music. Rounding out the band are Bryan Cage on drums and James Pace on...

Maha Music Festival announces local lineup

by Chris Aponick

* Maha Music Festival released a portion of their 2013 line-up, announcing the host of local acts that will fill Aksarben Village's Stinson Park with songs. Garage/synth punk act Digital Leather headlines the local stage for the Saturday, August 17th event. Reunited Lincoln dream-pop band The Millions should also be a local stage highlight, while HERS will be joined by Omaha Girls Rock campers...