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Old 01-29-2008, 10:33 AM
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Just posted another thread about best places for live music and musicians and Omaha came up several times. I was originally looking at Austin but Omaha has gotten my attention. I hear that Austin is quickly becoming another LA and losing the laid-back feel. Can some residents tell me more about the music scene in Omaha? Do you get fesitvals or much musical exposure? By that I mean, Austin gets SXWS and Austin City Limits. Im mostly concerned about talent scouts i suppose. I want someplace that is down to earth yet still has opportunities. Omaha seems to be a lesser known musical gem which is what im looking for. Im visitng for a week in March. Any places in particular I should visit while Im there? Thanks for the help in advance!!
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Old 01-29-2008, 11:00 AM
 
Location: Omaha, Ne
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Omaha is considered by many the indie rock capitol of the US along with Chicago.
Here are some links that should get you most of the info you are looking for.

89.7 The River
Saddle Creek Records
Music of Omaha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
SLAM Omaha
Omaha Music. Local Bands and Music.


That should get you in touch with most of the local music activity in Omaha.
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Old 01-29-2008, 11:01 AM
 
Location: Downtown Omaha
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Definitely check out the Slowdown while you're here. It's concert venue/bar/offices for the Saddle Creek Records label.

As far as scouts checking out Omaha venues, I don't think it's quite like that yet. We don't have a big SXSW type event either. I would still come and check out the scene and see what you think of it.
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Old 04-30-2008, 11:00 AM
 
Location: Omaha Nebraska and dreamland when I am sleeping
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Slowdown is good

Slowdown

as is Sokol Underground Sokol Underground


which is in South Omaha

Waiting Room Lounge The Waiting Room Lounge

Benson Grind Benson Grind


PS Collective pscollective.com - Home

Mick's Music Bar Omaha's Home for Live New Acoustic Music!


and the Foundry MySpace.com - The Foundry - 102 - Male - Omaha, NEBRASKA - www.myspace.com/omahafoundry


(all 5 of these places are in the Benson area)


BTW both Subway Sandwich shop and Pizza Shoppe are in the Benson area also





Blue Flamingo at 1716 South 10th Street in Omaha has some good events there during


their Fridays At The Blue thing they do during the year


Blue Flamingo (http://www.blueflamingo.org/default.aspx - broken link)

Blue Flamingo (http://www.blueflamingo.org/eventlist.aspx - broken link)


has more info on them.


performance painters Luke Armstrong and Molly Nicklin at Blue Flamingo (http://omaha.craigslist.org/eve/661411768.html - broken link)

BTW has info on a event there in July 2008
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