It’s still July and less snow means more action! The only problem with having too much going on around town is trying to decide what to do. There is only one me and I, like many of you, want to see every quality show I can. Last Saturday, I was fortunate enough to see a great up-and-coming metal band from San Diego, Souljourners at the Saddle Creek Bar. That same night, there was a free show in memorial park that I heard was very quality featuring Feist, Juana Molina, and The Good Life. Anyone notice how larger events are becoming more frequent and local bands are becoming such a large part of the success of those events?
I am part of the school of thought that believes Omaha is on its way up in the music world and won’t peak for 10 years at least. If you need proof of this, go to the OEA summer showcase on Friday night and you’ll see what I mean. Almost 40 bands at 6 venues right in the heart of Benson! And, since I am cheap, would like to mention that this night of wild local entertainment is only 10 bucks!! Also, this is a night for you, the spectator, to be a critic. Really pay close attention and decide for yourself which bands you like best and why you liked them. Then in the winter, you, the audience, will get to nominate and vote for your favorites to win big at the Omaha Entertainment Awards.
Much more fun stuff out there than I could possibly mention, you just have to look for it. I like to start by checking SLAM Omaha. There are two popular free entertainment publications to check as well. If you are adventurous enough to try something new, check out Jazz on the Green at Joslyn because it is a great excuse to get outside, crack open a bottle of wine and learn to appreciate a true American art form. *I assume you are in the learning stage only if you haven’t been to this 24 year mainstay event before!*
If you prefer something more folk/ rock, check out the Saddle Creek Bar this Thursday for Bret Saxon, Platte River Rain, Spiders for Love, and up-and-comer Patrick Langdon. I’ll be there doing what I do and the beer is oh so cheap! Speaking of cheap beer, how about FREE? Yes, that’s right, free beer tomorrow night, Tuesday, July 15 for those of age at Shea Riley’s! This special event is in recognition for Shoot Your Mouth Off’s 4 year anniversary party and is featuring Platte River Rain! NO COVER!!!
Let me know what you think about my page so far and if you think I’m not covering something I should, send me an email or leave a comment! Have a great week!
Wow! So much going on that I had no idea existed! Thanks for the links…they will be a huge help for those ‘boring’ weekends!