Do you know that distant but comforting feeling of warmth that fall ironically brings us? The Zoo Bar does. As October births colder weather, crisper air and darker days, a small, cozy bar with good people and very good live music is the perfect haven for the soul that wants to step outside from the […] Read more
“Oh my goodness. Oh my gosh! That was so great. I had so much fun! I haven’t danced like that in a long time.” Those phrases were basically all I kept saying after Black Joe Lewis’s performance at The Bourbon on Wednesday night. I, like everyone at the show, had a blast. The Bourbon drew […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Grade: B+[/title] Mazzy Star did it: They managed keep their style, sound and ‘cool’ status after 17 years since their last album release. Seasons of Your Day released on September 24 after the 90’s ‘dream pop’ band teased their audience with the single “California” nearly all summer long. Mazzy […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Grade: D[/title] Cold War Kids’ new EP, Tuxedos starts with the strongest of the six songs which is, of course, “Tuxedos.” The track is similar to their previous work (Cold War Kids’ previous album was released just six months ago.): Nathan Willett’s wailing voice helps construct the sort of […] Read more
Once upon a time, I heard someone describe Lincoln in a way I will never forget: “Lincoln has small town nice, with big town spice.” I can accredit that phrase simply to an Applebee’s manager who was otherwise a stranger to my parents and I. The manager was going around checking on tables as they […] Read more
People of all ages and styles came together at Stinson Park on Saturday for Omaha’s fifth annual Maha Music Festival. Perhaps this is because the various bands for the entire day’s lineup (not to mention the hype of headliner The Flaming Lips) attracted a variety of demographics, or perhaps it is because of everything that […] Read more
This year is Zoo Bar’s 40th Anniversary, adding extra special excitement to the annual Zoo Bar Festival (ZooFest) held on 14th Street between O and P Streets in Lincoln. The three-day festival features many blues artists that are well familiar with Zoo Bar and its 40-year history. Many positive memories and statements of the bar […] Read more
Cheers to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival for not only a successful twelfth year and counting, but for earning the reputation of being one of the best and biggest festivals in the country. Events like and to the degree of Bonnaroo can be credited with adding rich beauty, spirit and character to the American culture—not […] Read more
Hey ladies. It’s mid-February—a time to celebrate love and intimacy. The best way to lure in and capture the one you’ve got your eye on is to foster an attachment so strong and close that your Valentine will never, ever, ever leave you. We all know I’ve got Rihanna hanging out on the side, […] Read more
