Pardyalone
Pardyalone (born as Kalvin Tyler Beal) is a Minnesota-born hip-hop artist with big dreams full of harmonic beats, silvery vocals, and emotional prowess. A 23-year-old lifelong artist, music became a salvation for Pardyalone after his parent’s divorce and heartbreak, leaving him looking for an opportunity to “get uncomfortable.” After finding solace in music, Pardyalone began releasing tracks on Soundcloud and TikTok. Having garnered a fanbase nearing 700k followers on TikTok and millions of views, tracks like “Sincerely, F*ck You”, “Cupid”, and most notably “Not a Home” have cultivated a mass audience of monthly listeners on Spotify. Synthesizer tones are regularly featured on songs like “Addict” and “Inside Out”. At the same time, Pardyalone utilizes piano and soft guitar melodies on “Vampire,” “White Roses,” and “Mission” showcasing his versatility and depth. He weaves his inspirations Bon Iver, Rage Against The Machine, and Lauryn Hill in his lyrics encompassing addiction, love, and heartbreak. Citing how “anxiety and depression isn’t a thing that just goes away, it’s going to be constant,” Pardyalone works through his hardships by “writing about it in different perspectives.” For fans of Kid Laroi, Post Malone, and Juice Wrld, Pardyalone is a rising star who hits their wave of creativity with ease. Pardyalone combines his artistic talents from skateboarding, photography, graphic design, and self-expression to the forefront of his tracks along with his humble upbringing: “I didn’t grow up in the streets,” Pardyalone said. “I went through pessimistic shit and self-inflicted trauma.” Using TikTok to “be a better human,” fans have gravitated to Pardyalone’s velvety vocal fry, heavy cadence, and relatable disposition. The future holds more for Pardyalone like a debut record along with “a lot of diversity” in his music, the likes of rock, pop, and explorative sounds which will be “an opportunity [to show] that I don’t just make sad music,” Pardyalone said. With powerful lyrics and punchy hooks, Pardyalone presents a world where it’s okay to “listen and feel” as the next track begins.
Synth & Soul
Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, KTE is a singer-songwriter who transforms the intricate thoughts and emotions in her mind into mesmerizing melodies. Best known for her song ‘When Will You Leave?’ KTE has captivated listeners with a sound that seamlessly blends indie pop and indie R&B, she crafts music that is both introspective and deeply relatable. Her ethereal vocals, honest lyricism, and genre-bending production create a sonic landscape that invites listeners into her world—one filled with raw emotion, vulnerability, and self-discovery. — Kayan is an emerging talent from Omaha, Nebraska, with a rich Nepali background, captivating listeners with his unique sound and heartfelt lyrics. Known for his breakout tracks “gogogo” and “idkwhattocallit,” Kayan’s music can be best described as a blend of indie pop, electronic, and alternative R&B. His tracks merge energetic beats with emotive, introspective lyrics, giving him an idiosyncratic sound, seamlessly blending and crossing genres. His music explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of modern life. “gogogo” showcases his ability to craft high-energy anthems with infectious melodies, while “idkwhattocallit” offers a more introspective look at the complexities of attraction and relationships. Driven by a passion for storytelling, Kayan’s emotive vocals and innovative production sets him apart. His goal is to create timeless music that resonates on a deeper level, transcending trends, and creating distinctive and memorable musical experiences. As he continues to evolve, Kayan is dedicated to pushing boundaries and making a lasting impact on the music industry. — Kethro is a multi-talented artist, equally adept as a Producer, DJ, and Audio Engineer. His live shows have been uncanny as he diligently crafts a new style of Hybrid DJ sets that blend old and new school techniques. His new series of EPs called “The Orhtek series” are set to release under his imprint “Evoleno” in Summer 2025. This imprint represents the dynamic evolution of his enduring passion for Afrofuturism and what he calls “Koyaanisqatsi Techno”.
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Pull Up and Vibe – Open Mic Series
Ten O’Clock Scholars
Alt rockers Ten O’Clock Scholars, who were staples of the Omaha and Lincoln music scene in the 2000’s, celebrate 25 years as a band with the release of their new album, “Sit Down Next to Me.” This new batch of songs will not only have original fans reminiscing about the good ol’ days and late nights gone by, but will also serve as a great introduction to the band for newer fans who enjoy the sound of late 90’s and early aughts power pop rock. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with Deep Blue Something, Marty Casey & the Lovehammers, and The Alternate Routes, as well as played festivals with Sister Hazel and Toadies. Look for a fun night of rock with special guests Brothers Tandem and Two Drag Club.
Curves and Chords
You sing, we fling! Join us for a night of karaoke accompanied by a burlesque performer and a spring student showcase by Academixxx!
Chris Cain
Among the greatest compliments a musician can receive is praise from his fellow artists. With more than three decades of touring and fourteen previous albums, master blues guitarist and vocalist Chris Cain has earned his reputation as a musician’s musician. Since his first release in 1987, Cain has created his very own blues sound inspired by his heroes—B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, Albert Collins, Grant Green and Wes Montgomery. His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals—gruff, lived-in and powerful—add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition and both eyes on the future. The pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable, and draws fans even closer in. Joining Alligator Records is a dream come true for Cain, who grew up idolizing label giants like Hound Dog Taylor and Son Seals. “Alligator cares so much about the music and the artists,” Cain says. “I’m really excited to be a part of it. And I’ve got the best pack of tunes I’ve ever written.” Chris Cain was born in San Jose, California in 1955. His parents were huge music fans and shared their love of blues, jazz and popular music with Chris. His African American father and Greek mother both loved music and had a huge record collection. His father first took Chris to see B.B. King when Chris was three, and, says Cain, “we never missed another show.” Thanks to his parents’ musical passion, young Chris saw almost every blues, jazz and rock artist that came through town, many of them repeatedly: James Brown, Albert King, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, even The Beatles. He picked up his first guitar at age eight and learned lick after lick, song after song. He’d listen to his father’s records over and over until the music had seeped into his soul. Cain’s rough-and-tumble East San Jose neighborhood was a melting pot of soul, rock, blues, jazz and Latin sounds, and he absorbed it all as his guitar playing improved. By the time he was in his teens, he was starting to get noticed. In 1976, local San Jose singer and harmonica player Gary Smith gave Cain his first professional job playing guitar in his band. During this time Cain studied jazz at San Jose City College and soon began teaching jazz improvisation there. Cain formed his first band in 1986, and, in the hopes of getting more gigs, released his first album, Late Night City Blues, on the locally-based Blue Rock’It label. Almost immediately, everything changed. Booking agents came calling and Chris began touring Europe before he knew what hit him. The album received four W.C. Handy Award nominations (now the Blues Music Awards) and the offers to perform kept rolling in. He even opened for his heroes Albert King and Albert Collins, who both asked Chris to jam on stage. The more Cain toured and recorded, the greater his reputation grew. Four more albums on Blue Rock’It and three for Blind Pig Records kept Cain busy on the road for the better part of every year. AllMusic said Cain delivers “slow-burning, contemporary blues that positively swings…a tour-de-force. Licks are clean, warm and fluid. He seamlessly bounces between R&B, funk, jazz, jump blues and Chicago blues…refreshing and diverse.”
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Wormrot
Wormrot is a Singaporean grindcore band that formed in 2007, immediately after the founding members had completed their mandatory two years of national service. The band have released four studio albums to date, as well as a number of EPs and split releases with other bands. Since 2010, the band has been signed to Earache Records. They have been described as one of the top 10 grindcore bands by OC Weekly, and have toured Europe and the United States. In 2017, they became the first Singaporean act to play at the Glastonbury Festival. No/Mas – hardcore / crust / grindcore from DC Oxygen Destroyer – death / metal / thrash from Seattle, WA M.A.N. – (Mass Annihilation Now) – Non stop raging, punky grindcore and stupid dancing from Lincoln, NE Pigstye – death/grind from Lincoln
JawKneeVee
Bringin’ the circus to Omaha with the wild sounds of JawKneeVee. Joining in the madness is el Jefe and Tumbleweed. The Sydney is the place to be for this night of wonder and amazement. Only $10 to have your mind blown.