Because many of you (most of you) center your lives around my annual music predictions (and why wouldn’t you?) I’m starting the process early this year by recapping last year’s predictions. Look, if I haven’t got it right yet, I’m not going to in the next two weeks (Hang in there, Courtney). So with that, […]
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Back to Evolution
The amorphous sound of Back When belies the band’s very name. That ever-changing spirit is alive on the band’s forthcoming release Champion Hologram. The experimental metal band has grown through hardcore roots and noisier phases, emerging as a heavy band that bookends those pounding moments with deft touches of delicate, intricate melodies. This is Back […]
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BMAs & Holldays
If you missed the Tab Benoit show at Slowdown last week, you missed one hell of a show from Grammy-nominee Benoit and a national-caliber set from opener Kris Lager Band. The Omaha band put down a sizzling set of rockin’ roots and blues music. The charismatic Benoit then treated the crowd to a two-hour plus […]
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FASH FLOOD
Have you made the pledge to buy local? Join Fash Flood in pledging to support some of Omaha’s most unique, award-winning boutiques and vendors this holiday season. Topping my list of most coveted items this holiday season is a one of a kind bag from Artifact Bag Co. The No. 175 Tool/Garden Tote ($155) or […]
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FASH FLOOD
Have you made the pledge to buy local? Join Fash Flood in pledging to support some of Omaha’s most unique, award-winning boutiques and vendors this holiday season. Topping my list of most coveted items this holiday season is a one of a kind bag from Artifact Bag Co. The No. 175 Tool/Garden Tote ($155) or […]
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Physics Schmysics
Action movies have long played fast and loose with the laws of physics, largely eschewing logic in favor of spectacle. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol doesn’t just play footsie with fantasy: it is a two-hour middle finger to Sir Isaac Newton, a love letter to physical deeds that can’t be done. And it is so much […]
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Mitch Gettman celebrates album release
* Mitch Gettman now has his first full-length album We Are the Mad Ones out in every way imaginable. The 18-year-old songwriter celebrated the CD release of his album Friday, Dec. 16 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Gettman led his band through a polished, sophisticated romp through Gettman’s songs. The set was brisk […]
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Another Great Concert Weekend
There were two great shows in Council Bluffs, IA, the weekend of December 9th and 10th. On Friday, the 9th, Tantric came to Whiskey Roadhouse with Eve to Adam, Man Made Machine, and Underride. All of the bands were excited to play that night inside the Horseshoe Casino and have had a great time on […]
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Mixed Media for 12.21.11
The Union for Contemporary Art founds its home—two adjacent buildings at 24th and Burdette Street will house the nonprofit, who is holding a “Community Clean-up Day” January 14 to clean and paint the interior of the building. The Union is also calling for applicants for their Studio Fellowship Program to start in February 2012. Six […]
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New is the “New” Thing
New Food Show on Lincoln’s KZUM 89.3 FM “The Kitchen” will airs on Saturdays, noon – 1 p.m. on KZUM, 89.3 FM in Lincoln and can be streamed online at http://kzum.org. According to host, Ted Pool the show looks to share the passion of cooking as well as educate and inform people that they don’t […]