Genre: Concerts

Ratboys

Ratboys present a momentous new single, “Light Night Mountains All That,” and announce a North American tour. This is the band’s first new music, and their first with New West Records, since The Window, one of the most-praised albums of 2023. The Window catapulted the band from being beloved to “feverishly fixated upon” (Stereogum), and “Light Night Mountains All That” seizes that attention and doesn’t let it look away. The Window received a wealth of critical praise from the likes of The New York Times, NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, and Uproxx, while Pitchfork called it “a level-up record” for the band. “Light Night Mountains All That” is singer/guitarist Julia Steiner’s most thrilling vocal take yet, bolstered by a powerhouse performance by guitarist Dave Sagan, drummer Marcus Nuccio, bassist Sean Neumann, and piano by track co-producer Chris Walla. The track, deemed their “wormhole jam” by Steiner, is driven by an unorthodox time structure, exhilarating instrumentation, and the flare of extraterrestrial guitar bloops. In early 2026, Ratboys will perform across North America. As Paste praises, Ratboys have “a live chemistry that remains unparalleled and irreplaceable.”

MegaBallad

The hottest new 80s all hair metal and all of the legendary ballads we grew up with and you love is coming to Omaha for their debut show at The Waiting Room Lounge. They have been packing clubs and halls all over the Midwest and are in demand for their amazing show that is quickly becoming one of the hottest tickets in the Midwest. Featuring Matt Nyberg ( Thrash of the Titans, and formerly Horror Business and Facecage), Eric Tran ( Thrash of The Titans, and formerly Horror Business and Only), Josh Brainard ( On A Pale Horse, formerly Slipknot), Jerry Noto ( Thrash of The Titans) and Greg Stravers. Put on your jean jacket and favorite stone wash jeans and use the whole can of aqua net. It’s going to be one wild party and fun night paying homage to the softer side of all the bad boys of rock from the 80s. Get your tickets fast and get ready to ROCK!

GRUNGEAPALOOZA: Nevermind (Nirvana Tribute) vs. Alice Unchained

GRUNGEAPOLOZA THANKSGIVING EVE!!! The perfect retreat or meet up for friends and family to relieve the best music grunge bands from the 90s! NEVERMIND: Nirvana Tribute is the premier tribute band to Nirvana in the Midwest and has been blowing fans away for years! This show perfectly captures the essence and spirit of the 90’s iconic grunge masters with great presence and fury behind each crafted song. Focusing on accurate sound of Kurt Cobains voice, Nevermind skips cheesy fan fare and rocks the house with eerie accuracy of Nirvana’s legendary sound. Come relive the pinnacle of grunge and rock out in your best flannel with us while hearing songs from all 5 of Nirvana’s albums. ALICE UNCHAINED: The Ultimate Alice in Chains Tribute Act bring the vocal harmonies of Lane Staley and Jerry Cantrell to the live stage. Paying tribute to Alice in Chains by playing music from Facelift, Dirt, 3 Legged Dog, and Mtv Unplugged albums. Alice UnChained is an accurate recreation of Alice in its prime! Formed in 2014 AUC recreated the stage presence and feel of their iconic 90s performances. Featuring members Matt Nyberg – Vocals, Jesse Dean – Guitar/Vocals, Rich Cantrell – Bass, and Jay Corigliano – Drums AUC is the BEST way to hear the original Alice live again.

Ben Kweller – Cover The Mirrors Tour

BK is back and he’s not the same. Who could be after the heartbreak he’s endured since thesudden passing of his 16-year old son. Instead of hiding away, the beloved indie-rocker iswalking through the fire of grief with intention and purpose. This unimaginable journey has ledhim to his seventh album, Cover The Mirrors, and the accompanying tour which begins on April15th.“Music has been my savior throughout my life but never before has it saved me as much as ithas this past year. My upcoming album, Cover The Mirrors, is a deep dive into my new reality.It’s a collage of my good days and my bad days, my highest highs and my lowest of lows. It’s themost personal, emotionally raw project I’ve ever worked on.”Kweller has been an open book throughout his illustrious career. His songs hold a nostalgicquality that takes you to a time and a place, happy or sad. He’s also one of the rare few who cantranslate his recordings into captivating concerts that keep his fans coming back again andagain. If you’ve never seen BK live before, the Cover The Mirrors Tour is sure to be his mostheartfelt and joyous live show yet. This is a chance for old and new fans to come together andwitness one of the great songwriters at his creative peak.

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