The Omaha metro has become a great place for large acts of all types to perform. Music fans of all ages can find something they like at an arena-style venue with huge production value. For the kiddies, the Jonas Brothers (yesterday at the Qwest Center); their parents, Dave Matthews Band (tonight at the Qwest Center); and their parents, Journey, Cheap Trick, and Heart (tonight at the Mid-America Center). The 40 and 50 somethings are actually being targeted very hard these weeks with Tom Petty and Lyle Lovett recently rockin out old school. Omaha fans of ALL ages went to those shows.
Because of a recent storm you may all remember, the Willie Nelson concert had to be moved and I know plenty of twenty-somethings that were very relieved he was able to reschedule. The point of my rambling? – Omaha not only pulls in great acts, they receive them very well. That reception by people of all ages is an integral part in getting these greats to return. Also, I wanted to approach this subject in case the readers were wondering if I was only into local indie music. I like it all. If I was a musician, packing arenas and selling two million albums would be great. I don’t discriminate based on the money a musician makes or does not make, unlike so many music snobs. If it’s good music, it’s good music. Even some of the guys and gals playing on the street in the old market have talent. That just shows how many places there are to find awesomeness in our fine city.
So, for the classic rockers and classic country lovers, there are a few more really big shows coming to the Qwest Center and Mid America Center. Let me know how those go. As far as the local stuff, every night of the week has something in store. Seek and you will find!
Well done on the blog Josh–it’s heartening to know you’re helping keep Omaha exciting!
Here’s an article from the Wall Street Journal on how Omaha is apparently one of the nation’s “biggest success stories.”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121676441520075107.html?mod=2_1593_leftbox
Keep up the good work.
Very kind words. Good article as well! Thank you.
How was the Heart concert anyway? You should approach The Reader or City Weekly about some freelance stuff!
Heart rocked my face off!!! Ann WIlson is beautiful and Nancy still has an excellent voice. And thanks for the ego stroke. But I know you’re just trying to one-up anonymous’ comment!