The Waiting Room Lounge

The Black Squirrels

w/ Brad Hoshaw & The Great Atomic Power

For those tired of the standard-issue indie rock that emanates from Omaha like the stench from a South O packing house, the BLACK SQUIRRELS are here to offer an aural respite. Formed in the spring of 2006 by three small-town kids lost in the big city, Black Squirrels shy away from terms like “bluegrass,” and “folk.” The group is influenced by the rich tradition of American country music, and although their reverence for the past runs deep, this is not a retro act. Black Squirrels meld a modern, literate twist onto the old forms. Although proficient players, a premium is placed on strong songs, whether it’s a four-to-the-floor barnburner, or a gently swaying waltz.