The Mezcal Brothers ft. Dave Gonzalez
The Mezcal Brothers – Final Farewell Show After 28 years of rock ’n’ roll, The Mezcal Brothers are preparing to say their final goodbye. The band will be releasing their final studio album, Bing Bang Boom, marking the closing chapter of a remarkable journey that helped define roots rock and rockabilly in Nebraska and beyond. This release, and the shows that follow, will stand as a celebration of the music, the memories, and the brotherhood forged over nearly three decades. Joining the Mezcals on stage for this historic Farewell Show will be guitar legend Dave Gonzalez of The Paladins. This final performance will also serve as a heartfelt tribute honoring their fallen brother, Benjie Kushner, whose presence, passion, and legacy remain forever woven into the soul of the band. One last album. One final night.
Orialus
Orialus – Orialus is an American heavy metal band based out of Omaha, NE formed in late 2020. This show will be in celebration of their album release for “The World Ends With You” on Sulairo Records! https://www.instagram.com/orialusofficial/ Jiblets – metalcore band from Lincoln, NE https://www.instagram.com/jibletmaster Petty Beige – post-hardcore/ math rock / Midwest emo from Omaha https://www.instagram.com/petty.beige.band/
moe.
Thirty-five years ago, a posse of University of Buffalo-based musician-friends got together to play music. Out of freewheeling sessions bursting with bold, genre-defying creativity and tongue-in-cheek humor, a 6-headed monster named moe. emerged. Decades later, moe.’s tireless work ethic, DIY resourcefulness, infectious songwriting, and highly-engaged fanbase—the Famoe.ly—have enabled the sextet to earn a successful career. Yet, the guys have never rested on their laurels as “jam band pioneers.” They average 100 shows per year, and regularly release vital new music, including the band’s latest album, Circle of Giants (ATO), its 13th release. Circle of Giants was almost all tracked when bassist/vocalist Rob Derhak’s 25-year-old son died tragically, but it’s no downer. Visceral and vulnerable, the 10-collection confronts life’s challenges with grace, humor, hard-fought wisdom, and jaw-dropping musicality. Creatively-invigorated by the addition of keyboardist Nate Wilson to the full-time lineup, moe. has created a milestone album while processing an unfathomable loss. moe. is a brotherhood, featuring Derhak, Schnier, guitarist/vocalist Chuck Garvey, drummer Vinnie Amico, percussionist/vibraphonist Jim Loughlin, and keyboardist Nate Wilson. The six-piece band came up in the primordial pouch of the early jam band scene, alongside Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors, Widespread Panic, and Phish. Lauded by American Songwriter for its “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is beloved for its sonic adventurousness, unbridled showmanship, and its witty and insightful songwriting. NYS Music has said: “moe. has redefined what’s possible within the genre, leaving a lasting impact and challenging listeners to rethink the limits of musical expression.” Since releasing its foundational album, Fatboy, in 1992, moe. has issued a vast and varied series of now-classic records. Select studio album highlights include 1998’s Tin Cans & Car Tires; 2004’s Wormwood; 2007’s The Conch (which reached #1 on Billboard’s “Heatseekers” chart); and 2012’s critically-acclaimed What Happened To The La Las. ###
Don’t Kid Me: A Comedy Night for Reproductive Rights
All proceeds to benefit NEAR – Nebraska Abortion Resources. www.neabortionresources.org
Saturn Ascends: A Tool Live Tribute Experience
Omaha, it has been several years since we have seen this now legendary show, but it is finally returning for one night only at The Waiting Room Lounge. The phenom known as Saturn Ascends makes their triumphant return to their Omaha home to once again bring you the show that thousands of fans have come to know and love and heralded as one of the very best tribute shows in the Midwest. This is by far one of the most in demand and requested shows that we host. It doesn’t matter if you close your eyes and just listen or watch the spectacle taking place on stage. You will swear you are watching and hearing the real thing. Please get your tickets on Etix ASAP as this show always sells out in advance. We look forward to making the pieces fit with you one more time!
Spitalfield
Secret Weapon Turns 21!
Secret weapon. They’re back. It’s been a year since their super fun 20th bash celebration — don’t miss this official coming of age party!
Sleep Theory
Sleep Theory delivers the dynamic, heavy bounce and massive vocal hooks that the rock world desperately needs. Cullen Moore is a powerhouse singer who outmatches nearly all his peers, recalling the most classic and timeless pop, R&B, and rock n’ roll vocalists of the last several decades. In less than two years, they became the fifth most-played artist on Active Rock radio, with three songs on the year-end rock charts on YouTube and Amazon. “Fallout” was the ninth most-played song on Active Rock in 2024. Jelly Roll and David Draiman sing the band’s praises. Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, Beartooth, Nothing More, Wage War, Set It Off, and Daughtry have taken them on tour. On Afterglow, Sleep Theory’s full-length debut, and the Paper Hearts EP, the band’s rich, emotional sound combines anthemic heavy rock like Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizon with pop and R&B, equally adept at breakdowns and ballads. Amazon Music, Loudwire, and Revolver named them an Artist To Watch in 2025. Revolver rightly declared, “The band’s exciting mix of metalcore, pop, and R&B … has positioned Sleep Theory as one of heavy music’s biggest breakouts.” Sleep Theory pushes themselves creatively at every turn, catapulting the genre to new sonic heights.
SOUNDTRACK KICKBACK: Spring Attack! 420 Edition!
NEW SERIES ALERT! Nice Enough Ent presents the SOUNDTRACK KICKBACK! with our first event being the Spring Attack! 420 Edition! Combining Hiphop Djs with Emcees at a great venue… we hope to recreate a true “Kickback” vibe that we all grew up with. No need to pass the Aux… the DJs will keep the energy right!
Jukebox the Ghost: Variety Show Spectacular!
VIP PACKAGES INCLUDE: 1 GA Ticket 1 Hour Early Entry to Venue Jukebox the Ghost Meet & Greet Sticker Pack Speciality “Variety Show Spectacular” Merch Item Jukebox the Ghost has been winning over audiences since 2006 with an irresistible mix of piano-pop hooks, explosive energy, and singalong-ready songs. The trio—Ben Thornewill, Tommy Siegel, and Jesse Kristin—has played more than 1,000 shows around the world, headlined countless tours, appeared at festivals including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and BottleRock, and performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and Conan. Beloved for their magnetic stage presence and genre-bending sound, Jukebox the Ghost delivers the kind of live show that turns first-time listeners into lifelong fans. The Variety Show is a creative celebration of the many facets of the band, culminating in a set of their ‘greatest hits’ from two decades as a cult favorite indie band. Among the varied offerings: A sneak peek into their long-in-the-making apocalypse concept album, songs from Ben’s upcoming musical theater projects “Reincarnation Blues” and “The Ferret Show”, Flight-of-the-Concords-style songs musical comedy about birds from Tommy’s ‘Extremely Accurate Bird Songs’ podcast, solo tunes, special guests, and more — all culminating in a dance party of Jukebox the Ghost fan favorites!