Sarah Kinsley
New York’s Sarah Kinsley is fascinated by creating imaginary worlds and alternate realities. She tries to conjure these with her music, but it requires the unlocking of one’s imagination to really go there. Sarah encourages you to try it though. We all need an escape. Born in California, and raised in Connecticut and Singapore before returning to New York to attend Columbia University, this perfectly unusual leftfield pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (Sarah plays the piano, synth, guitar, ondes Martenot, glass bowls, and some violin on her recent debut album Escaper) studied music and was creating much positive noise and conversation online long before she had signed a record deal. Everything she was putting out was home-spun; selfproduced, self-written and self-performed. Sarah made a habit of documenting her process, and it was one such video, uploaded in response to the misconception that “Women don’t produce music” that documented Sarah recording the sounds of tapping on a desk, opening a door, switching on a light, thumping on a mattress and flicking a wine glass, splicing them all together and forming the introduction to a prior EP track, Over + Under, that captured the imagination of a young audience who have been feverishly following her every move since. Sarah grew up in the world of classical music, studying the likes of Chopin, Debussy, and Ravel. She started out behind the piano before playing violin in the perfectionas-necessity world of orchestra. Meanwhile, this disciplined student of music was a teenager falling in love with the exciting, “unsubstantial” pop music that dominated Top 200 radio. Debut LP Escaper in some ways marries many of those unlikely contexts—substantial pop that flowers with lush string arrangements. “I’m just such a sucker for massive, grand songs,” she says. “I think it’s the classical musician in me who loves symphonies and the magnum opus effect.” Named one of Vevo’s Artists to Watch in 2024, Sarah has met sold out audiences singing her songs in unison right across the US and Europe. There’s something very communal about the experiences that Sarah and her band manage to evoke. The young crowd is feverish, greeting each song like an old hit, and forgetting themselves for some time in her company, allowing Sarah to massage their imaginations. Support tours, headline tours, and early festival appearances – it’s as exciting to her fans in the UK and Europe as it is to those in the US. They’re turning up in their droves and traveling miles and miles (and miles) to see her.
Tikka Talk’s Grand Opening + Stop Light After Party
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Tikka Talk, Omaha’s newest and most exciting Indian food truck, makes its grand debut! DINNER + DRINKS 7:00-9:30pm (NO COVER) Indulge in the bold, authentic flavors of India with a modern twist. From mouthwatering butter chicken to crispy samosas, we’re bringing the spice and flavor straight to your plate! Groove to live DJ beats Enjoy delicious food Fun vibes all night long Don’t miss out on this epic launch event! Bring your friends, family, and your appetite for a night full of fun and flavor. Let’s make this opening a night to remember! STOP LIGHT AFTER PARTY (TICKET REQUIRED) Stick around for a night of dancing! After food + drinks, music starts at 10pm. 2 tickets for $10 Valentine’s Day Couple Special until Feb 10th. Group ticket special of 4 for $30.
Hybrid Theory: The Ultimate Linkin Park Tribute Act
James McMurtry
Surfer Rosa
Every few years the musicians of Surfer Rosa take a break from their other Omaha bands to rock out Pixies-style for a one-off show. It’s an excuse to hang out with friends and celebrate the music they love together. And they nail it.
Between The Buried and Me
Time may move in a circle, but we pick up wisdom along the way. When we face similar situations further down the line, we’re armed with the experience to not only survive, but actually thrive. Between The Buried and Me built their influential 2007 album, Colors, on an unwavering commitment to artistic integrity. They’ve only fortified that commitment on its 2021 sequel, Colors II. The circumstances surrounding both records bear key similarities, yet the North Carolina quintet—Tommy Rogers [lead vocals, keyboards], Paul Waggoner [lead and rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals], Dustie Waring [rhythm and lead guitar], Blake Richardson [drums], and Dan Briggs [bass, keyboards]—once again stretch the boundaries of their signature sound and heavy music at large.
Jump On It: 90s/00s Throwback Party
Join us for a night of all the 90s/00s hits! Anthony Flakus (also known as DJ Nativo) will be DJing all night the iconic grunge, rock, hip hop and pop artists of the era — (Nirvana, Linkin Park, Evanescence, Green Day Backstreet Boys, Brittney Spears, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Usher, Outkast, Eminem, Tupac, Biggie)
Elton & Billy – The Tribute!
Elton & Billy – The Tribute” is the ultimate live experience in the music and the spectacle of the legendary piano men! This is not your average tribute concert. This is a full-on tribute experience for all the senses featuring three hours of music by two of the most influential and important artists of our time, Elton John and Billy Joel! Enjoy a show of chart-topping hits that span decades. Explore the decadence of the 70’s with the “Rocket Man” himself. Let the “Piano Man” take you on a walk down the streets of 1980’s New York. From yellow brick roads to Italian restaurants, it’s all here! This is the closest that you will come to seeing these two stars together on stage, face to face. Andy Anderson (Elton John) and Tony Bohnenkamp (Billy Joel) bring the fantastic music and iconic personalities to life with spot-on performances, accompanied by outrageous outfits that’ll make you think you’re seeing the real thing. With the backing band of Nick Borrer, Joe Kiplinger and Sam Mogerman, you will enjoy the rock ‘n roll concert you’ve been waiting for! Come be a part of the ultimate live experience with the music that influenced and defined generations. From “Bennie and the Jets” to “Only The Good Die Young,” this show has everything you will ever need to see and hear from these two legends. You’ll love the spectacle that is “Elton & Billy – The Tribute!
Damones
Spring Soul Revival
