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

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

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

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

I dug into Soundgarden's history to tell you a few things you might not know. Read more

All while Tim Kasher fronted rock bands such as Cursive and The Good Life, he was busy writing. Read more

Twinsmith's third album is "Stay Cool." Read more

The Good Living Tour is back, and it's bringing music to eight small cities and towns across Nebraska. Read more

These mailbag columns have been popular, so I’m reaching into reader questions once again. Read more

Omaha.com music writer Kevin Coffey takes a look at the top concerts coming to Nebraska in May. Read more

For vinyl lovers (and collectors) there may not be a better day than Record Store Day. Read more

Looking for some live music this week? Check out these shows, which include free small concerts, big arena shows and everything in between from April 13 to 19. Read more

Every once in a while, I reach in the mailbag to answer reader questions. Read more

Considering his past, it felt weird to see Brown’s female dancers in extremely skimpy outfits while his male dancers were fully clothed, at one point even wearing ski masks. The women showed, well, much more. Read more

Show features Standy Club, Icky Blossoms, High Up. Read more

A dozen hip-hop, indie rock, folk and soul bands are coming to play Maha Music Festival on Aug. 19. The entire lineup was revealed March 30. And if you don't know some or all of the bands, we can help with that. Check out a video from each artist. Read more

Killer Mike and El-P — the hip-hop duo Run the Jewels — will headline Maha Music Festival on Aug. 19. Read more

The arena was packed to the rafters, and with a standing residency at New York’s cavernous Madison Square Garden and upcoming stadium dates, those gathered were treated to one of the most intimate shows Joel will play for a while. Read more

"They’re over me ... they’re not listening," Oberst said in a recent interview. Read more

What an altogether odd experience. Corey Feldman — yes, that Corey Feldman — appeared for his many fans and more than a few curious onlookers. He wasn't in Omaha to promote a new movie or sign copies of a new memoir but to perform a concert. With music.  Read more

Benson venue has given us a decade of shows, memories. Read more

The duo dance all over the line between the two genres, sometimes straddling it and other times stepping into twangy country or drifting far off into purely saccharine pop. Read more

Maha Music Festival will return to Stinson Park on Aug. 19. Read more

Last night, Conor Oberst helped celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Waiting Room Lounge by kicking off his spring tour there. Read more

Land of Talk is back, and the Canadian indie rock band is bringing a new record. Read more

Orenda Fink and husband Todd Fink have been together for more than a decade.  Read more

Saddle Creek Records is taking a cue from its early years. Read more

Performing with the symphony gave his songs incredible depth, and allowed him to perform songs he wouldn’t normally do. Read more