John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band
John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echoes of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as Maxwell Street, Theresa’s, Checkerboard and Rosa’s Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a 3 time Grammy Nominated, Blues Hall of Fame, Living Legend. Growing up on Mississippi sharecropper land in 1945, inspired by his family’s hard work and field songs daily, deep devotion to spirituals on Sundays, and blues on Saturdays. John dreamed of one day playing with the legendary Muddy Waters! Moving to Chicago in 1963, he started on that path of becoming a great bluesman, getting his first steady gig working for tips at the legendary Maxwell Street in Chicago on Sunday’s with the Pat Rushing Band. He quickly became noticed and was hired at the famous Theresa’s Lounge working for The Junior Wells Band (the house band), seven nights a week for seven years! John was taught by all the Master’s of the blues. He worked hard and impressed Willie Dixon enough to go on tour with him and his Chicago Blues All-Stars Band. At this point he was known, and John’s dream finally came true in late 1979 when he got to play with his idol, Muddy Waters! Muddy called for him to lead his band and changed his life forever. John was touring all over the world and opening up the show for the Rolling Stones and meeting and playing with many famous Blues and Rock & Roll musicians. After Muddy’s untimely death in 1983, he joined up with Magic Slim & The Teardrops for the next 13 years, traveling all over the world, bringing Chicago Blues to every corner of the planet. Many people had never heard Blues before! John paid his dues and in 1995 he began leading his own band, The Real Deal Blues Band. He has recorded more than 100 albums with 17 albums in his own name. He has written and produced more than 55 songs on more than 6 record labels including his own, Blues House Productions. John was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, has earned 3 Grammy® Award nominations, was given 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards, awarded the “Muddy Award” for being a Traditional Blues Icon, winning several Blues Music Awards and Blues Blast Awards as well as many other awards. Coming from very humble beginnings, he has managed to work very hard to get where he is today. He takes pride in mentoring so many incredible musicians. He is keeping the blues alive and is a Legendary Blues Icon!
Satchel Grande
Monaleo
Very Important Pimpcess Package Includes: Meet & Greet w/ Monaleo Photo Opp w/ Monaleo including personal Polaroid Group Talk with Monaleo pre show Soundcheck Experience w/ Monaleo Merch Pack Signed VIP Laminate Early Entry First Access to Merch Pimpcess Package Includes: Merch Pack Signed VIP Laminate Early Entry First Access to Merch Monaleo, the unapologetic force from Houston, Texas, has quickly become one of hip-hop’s most compelling new voices. At 24, she’s captivated listeners and critics alike with her fearless lyricism, bold femininity, and undeniable charisma. Her breakout hit “Beating Down Yo Block” reimagined Yungstar’s 1999 Houston classic into a post-breakup anthem that resonated across generations, earning RIAA Gold certification, over 34 million YouTube views, and cemented her as a rising star. Music has always been a cornerstone for Monaleo, whose earliest performances took place in her church choir under her grandmother’s encouragement. By age seven, she taught herself to play piano, channeling her creativity into a natural talent for melody and expression. In 2024 her viral sensation “Don Who Leo” inspired more than 3.7 million TikTok creations, peaked at #16 on Tik Tok Billboard Charts. A commanding presence on stage, Monaleo joined Don Toliver, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Molly Santana on a sold-out arena tour, sharing her electrifying artistry with thousands of fans and further solidifying her place in the cultural conversation. Now with over 141 million all time YouTube views and 371.5M all-time streams, Monaleo has firmly established herself as one of rap’s most dynamic lyricists. Recognized by outlets like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, XXL, Teen Vogue, and Billboard, her widespread acclaim reflects her relatability, creative versatility, and unmistakable talent. With every release, Monaleo continues to redefine what it means to be a rising star, and her trajectory only points upward. This fall, she enters a darker, more cinematic chapter with her upcoming project “Who Did the Body?”. The project channels her fascination with the afterlife layered with Southern Gothic influence, ancestral ties, and her ongoing studies in mortuary science. Fearless, creative, and unafraid to dig deep, Monaleo continues to push Southern rap forward while staying true to the girly bravado her fans know and love.
The OG’s & WannaBe’s of Comedy & Music
One of Omaha’s most popular local shows returns to The Waiting Room with “The OG’s & WannaBe’s of Comedy & Music,” on Tuesday, Nov. 18. This show features some of Omaha’s best comics and musicians along with some of the up-and-comers on the scene. This unique show has sold out The Funny Bone and packed Bushwhackers. The solo musicians are EMMA COLEMAN, a brand new singer-guitarist in Omaha (and her uncle opened for REO SPEEDWAGON!), and WILLA LUCILLE, a graceful folk musician with jazz influences who has toured the West Coast. The bands include CHRONIC ECHOES (David Carrasco, Gustavo Barrera, Andy Santacruz), a newer alternative rock cover band with some original music. And rounding out the music is NEXT WEDNESDAY (Est3lla, Nelyyy, Lewis, Madski, Smokeyy), a new group playing a wide spectrum of rock covers. The comedy side will feature STEVEN NELSON (yes, the boxer), JOJO MARIE with Host JIM SHEIL and other comics to be added. Please check the Host’s social media for line-up updates.
Lucero
Celebrating 20 years of “Nobody’s Darlings”, Lucero will play the album in its entirety followed by a set of songs from the band’s catalog. It would be difficult to find a band that is more self-aware than longtime touring band Lucero. Since forming in Memphis in the late 90’s, Lucero’s base musical hallmarks have remained similar to the band’s initial sound established with their first record The Attic Tapes. In the history of their expansive discography, Lucero has evolved and embraced everything from southern rock to Stax-inspired Memphis soul, whilst simultaneously maintaining their distinctive sonic foundations. Years later, dedicated fans of the group still flock to hear the band’s punchy driving rhythms, punk-rooted guitar licks, and lyrics that evoke the whiskey drenched sentimentality of Americana singer-songwriters.
No Resolve
Award-winning active rockers NO RESOLVE covered a potent single for the 2021 ongoing pandemic that offers solace for anyone struggling with hard times. NO RESOLVE signed a 2020 multi-album deal with Noise Machine with “Never Back Down” as the first release. Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling producers B.J. Perry and John Pregler head the label. NO RESOLVE’s modern rock with grunge roots takes influence from bands including Papa Roach and Three Days Grace. In recent years, the band has grown hugely. The quintet has numerous accolades: Their latest feature with State Of Mine went to #1 on Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs, SiriusXM’s Octane had “Never Back Down” in full rotation, while terrestrial radio drove multiple singles to the top 50 on the Active Rock Charts; NO RESOLVE has 35+ million streams and over 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. NO RESOLVE first scored with the 2012 EP A New Beginning, then dropped 2013’s “Get Me Out,” which the Detroit Red Wings played during playoff games. “Get Me Out” has 150 million-plus plays on YouTube. Their first full-length, Unity, dropped in 2017 with the hot singles “Love Me To Death” and “What You Deserve.” Unity debuted at #45 on the iTunes Rock chart; #10 on Billboard’s Heatseeker chart and was highlighted on Amazon’s Hot New Releases. Expect NO RESOLVE’S anticipated new music in 2022.
SHLUMP
THIS PERFORMANCE IS AGES 18+ Michael Petzel aka Shlump grew up in California’s Bay Area, learning the guitar at age 9 and falling in love with music at first through the energy of metal and punk. Developing a taste for electronic music in high school via Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, and Warp Records, he began to jump into music production, combining drum loops with recordings of his guitar. After being blown away the sub bass in his intro to dubstep, Coki and Cluekid’s “Sensi Dub”, and experiencing his first west coast electronic music festivals, Michael’s love for bass music bloomed and he began to to develop his signature sounds as he dedicated himself to his music career. Infusing elements of classic dubstep with west coast flavor with otherwordly sound design, Shlump has pioneered his unique “Alien Bass” sound, creating a vibrant galaxy of bass filled with forward thinking nuance and massive waves of low end. His live sets take audiences across the continent on a psychedelic spaceship ride through Shlump’s universe, visiting high energy devastating supernovas of bass and voyaging into depeer realms filled with the cosmic twinkle of sonic stardust. Shlump has abducted the ears of a wide range of electronic music fans with releases on Wakaan, Deadbeats, Circus Records, Deep Dark & Dangerous, along with collaborations with and remixes for artists such as Liquid Stranger, LSDream, and Doctor P. He has showcased his Alien Bass sound at festival stages such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Shambhala, Bass Canyon, and many more. While at home, Shlump enjoys skateboarding, hiking, and spending time with his kittens and family In between exploring the auditory mysteries of outer space.
Taylor Fest
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Off The Hook Pirate Dance Party
We’re teaming up with Nice Enough Entertainment to bring you Off the Hook: A Pirate Dance Party! Nice Enough has been a driving force for our local hip hop and rap scenes, and when they asked us to collaborate on an event together, there was no question about it. There is a lot of overlap between Electronic Music & Hip Hop. Both have influenced each other throughout their respective histories. 2pac & Dre were electro artists before their rise to the charts in the hip hop world. Ice T has a techno label with Afrika Bambaataa, and electro-funk and breaks were integral to him in his early years as a producer. Then on the flipside, there’s artists like Mr. Carmack, Boombox Cartel, Troyboi where hip-hop is the primary influence on their music, and more recently, artists like T-pain have even crossed into exploring dubstep. We had the Trap wave, which at its core, was the perfect blend of hip-hop & EDM. Collectives like the All:lo collective blend hip-hop, RnB, and trip hop. Grime is another prevalent genre that seamlessly blends both worlds. Then we have other styles like Juke, Footwork, Jersey Club, Baltimore Club, Breakbeats, all rooted in hip-hop. Dance music wouldn’t be what it is today without hip-hop and black culture, and we aim to honor these roots. So, we specifically curated our lineup to showcase both worlds. We have 2 hip-hop & RnB centric DJs, and 2 EDM DJs who all have a deep respect for the history of this symbiotic spheres of music. We present our lineup:DJ DeeBvssbrattRiz the DJGhoulish Benjamin Fast will also be performing his stellar spoken word to start the night off! So join us on the seas of 808s and saw waves, put on your best pirate garb (should probably leave your parrots at home for this one though), eat, drink, be merry at a Reverb Lounge on Nov 7th. Decent Dogs will also be slinging hot dogs out front of Reverb for the evening, and they do it best!
Gasoline Lollipops
Gasoline Lollipops have been genre-benders and boundary-breakers, fusing the ferocity of punk-injected rock and roll with the rawness of folk music, the story-telling of country, and the soul of roadhouse R&B. Front man, Clay Rose was raised between an outlaw, truck-driving father in the mountains of Colorado and a country song-writing mama in the sticks outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay’s penchant for open roads and trouble making are the backbone of the Gas Pops’ sound. The rest of the band consists of Don Ambory, Scott Coulter, “Bad” Brad Morse, and Kevin Matthews who all come equipped with music degrees from Chicago, Boston, Jacksonville, and Denver, respectively. They each add flavors of their own background and heritage, further diversifying the band’s signature sound. Over the course of six albums, Gasoline Lollipops have explored the far corners of amplified American roots music. They’ve been genre-benders and boundary-breakers, fusing the ferocity of punk-injected rock & roll with the rawness of folk music, the storytelling of country, and the soul of roadhouse R&B. On Kill the Architect, they team up with longtime Los Lobos member Steve Berlin to distill that ever-evolving sound into something signature and distinct. Partially inspired by frontman Clay Rose’s compositions for a modern ballet based upon the tale of Samson and Delilah, Kill the Architect tackles big themes — including connection, balance, identity, and the search for one’s true self — with an ever bigger sound, veering from heavy-hitting rock anthems to lighter, country-influenced folksongs. Produced by Berlin during a series of live-in-the-studio performances and brought to life by a band of hard-touring, finger-bleeding road warriors, Kill the Architect captures a band firing on all cylinders with their tank filled to the brim, and their wheels pointing toward a horizon of their own making.