For two years, Boch was the doorman at the Mudd Club, a short-lived but incredibly memorable nightclub located at 77 White Street in New York from 1977 to 1981. Read more
If you’re not a podcast person or don’t particularly know what they are, think of them like talk radio. But instead of being beholden to a few stations and their programming, you can go listen to people talk about any subject you choose. Read more
In my house, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t in December. Read more
I was lucky. I got to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers twice. Read more
The Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards announced nominations over the weekend. Read more
Last weekend was chilly. Read more
Leslie Arnold’s tragic story inspired a song by a Nebraska musician. Read more
The Faint played one of its biggest shows ever this summer. Read more
During the eclipse, The Outer Vibe wasn’t watching. Read more
Leslie Arnold's tragic story inspired a song by a Nebraska musician. Read more
Listen to dozens of acts with at least one female member. Read more
Will you be trying out? We'll help guide you through the process. Read more
The pop singer was more than 90 minutes late to the stage at CenturyLink Center over the weekend. Sorry, Gaga defenders, but being more than 30 or so minutes late to the stage is egregious, and it's disrespectful to fans who paid to come see you. Read more
Let’s get Run the Jewels back here. Read more
Downtown Boys are in your face. Read more
There's a reason people took notice of High Up so quickly. Read more
The Hottman Sisters got things started. Read more
Fiery, fast-moving punk rock from Washington, D.C., was on the menu from Priests. Read more
This Canadian supergroup has crafted some fine pop music, and they put it all in their performance at Maha. Read more
I present five of my personal favorite one-hit wonders. What are yours? Drop me a line and let me know. Read more
The punk rock giants and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers screamed through more than two dozen songs Saturday at CenturyLink Center in front of a packed house of more than 9,500 dedicated fans, which sang every word to songs like “Basket Case” and “Revolution Radio.” Read more
After a day of deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that saw clashes between white nationalist marchers and counterprotesters, the Green Day frontman repeatedly spoke out about it during a concert in Omaha at the CenturyLink Center. Read more
Omaha singer-songwriter Matt Whipkey is releasing two albums this year. Read more
Sunday’s show was a full-on rock revival, with Isaak performing a litany of songs from his lengthy career as well as covers from Orbison, Elvis Presley, James Brown and Johnny Cash. Read more
Twinsmith changed things up. Again. Read more
When it came time to play “Woman,” Kesha got emotional, stepping away from the microphone as tears streamed from her eyes. Read more
I’ve been spending a lot of time at the lake. Read more
I’ve nearly checked off my bucket list — at least, as far as concerts are concerned. Read more
Performing on an enormous replica Mayan ruin, the iconic heavy metal band brought high leg kicks, soaring vocal runs, ever more intricate guitar melodies and heavy metal classics such as “The Trooper” to an audience of about 8,000 on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Read more
In front of 1,600 at SumTur Amphitheater on Wednesday, the country, rock and folk singer-songwriter worked through nearly two hours of music that featured the raw “Cover Me Up,” the blistering rock of “Decoration Day” or the empowerment of “White Man’s World.” Read more
When I was in high school, if you would have asked my favorite band, I would have answered 311. Read more
More than 5,500 people turned out to hear the boys from Omaha — Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Tim Mahoney, Chad Sexton and P-Nut — jam on old hits and brand new rockers. Read more
We talked to Nick Hexum and Chad Sexton about their bandmates and the role each plays in the band. Read more
Three previous concerts were hosted in the same location, and they generated noise complaints from nearby residents. Read more
Matt Whipkey has two new records. Read more
Kool & the Gang won a Grammy Award. Read more
Jason Isbell has done it again. With his band, The 400 Unit, Isbell released “The Nashville Sound” last week, and we caught up with the singer-songwriter before he arrived in Omaha. Read more
This week, I’m dipping into the Rock Candy mailbag to answer questions from readers. Read more
Just before Jinks was set to walk up and play, the sky opened up and rain poured down. Read more
Matt Whipkey listening party Read more
Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam and Robert Earl Keen are here tonight. And we'll tell you about the other best shows of summer. Read more
A lot of good stuff has dropped in 2017, and these are our favorites. Read more
It’s time to sit on the deck with a few beverages, some good food and something on the stereo. Read more
Music writer Kevin Coffey takes a look at the top concerts coming to town in June. Read more
I don’t really know what to say about Chris Cornell. Read more
A few thousand people showed up to sing with Mercer and his band despite the chilly weather. Read more
Wear earplugs. Read more
With the passing of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell, we remember the grunge singers we have lost. Read more
Queer punk band PWR BTTM has canceled its entire tour, including its Omaha date, after allegations of sexual assault by members of the band. Read more
Photos of Soundgarden and Papa Roach performing at 89.7 The River's Rockfest at Westfair Amphitheater. Read more
Soundgarden is a versatile and dynamic band, at once thundering hard rock and soaring anthemic grunge. The band can be virtuosic and melodic while still being achingly heavy. They’ve penned instant hits as well as plenty of weirdo rock jams, both of which they played Friday. Read more
