Scattered Hamlet
Scattered Hamlet is a hard rock/southern metal band known for their “Honky Tonk Metal” sound, blending heavy riffs with outlaw country and biker rock, originating around 2010 with vocalist Adam Joad. They’re known for relentless touring, high-energy shows, and media placements on CMT, CBS, and in Nitro Circus, with albums like Skeleton Dixie and Swamp Rebel Machine gaining traction. The band fosters a strong community with fans called “Hell Riders” and connects with them through authentic social media. https://www.scatteredhamlet.com/ Molten: heavy / groove / thrash metal from Omaha https://www.instagram.com/molten_official_/ Fallen Reign: prog / power metal from Omaha https://www.instagram.com/fallenreign The Hooligan Gentlemen: 4-piece hard rock band from Omaha https://www.instagram.com/thehooligangentlemen/ The Dead Man’s Band: Omaha based hard rock band https://www.instagram.com/thedeadmansbandsinsta/
Quazy
Arcade Riot’s Y2K Spectacular
JACK
Hail the Sun
Philautia
THIS PERFORMANCE IS AGES 21+
Altura
Smells Like Nirvana
Come as you are and celebrate the music and legend of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain w/ Smells Like Nirvana on this very special night for an all ages NIRVANA tribute show at The Waiting Room! Make this show special by submitting a song request at smellslikenirvanatribute.com Come early for grunge revivalists “Dead Original”! Stream their first album […]
Electric Six
An ELECTRIC SIX show outrageous, irreverent, decadent, bizarre and a lot of fun! A spectacle where rock, disco, funk, and raw absurdity collide in a neon-lit frenzy. Expect a full-throttle blitz through their Greatest Hits – Danger! High Voltage, Gay Bar, Down at McDonaldz, Dance Commander, Synthesizer, I Buy the Drugs and more! A concert, a theatrical experience, and an art exhibit all in one! Three decades in and they’re still the most unpredictable party in town. No overthinking, no pretension – just a raucous romp. If you’re ready to dance, shout, and get weird…this is a night that you wont forget anytime soon… “A raucous and eclectic crowd were in the mood to party… and there wasn’t a soul in the place who left without a huge smile, such is the effect of Electric Six” (The Razors Edge)
Kris Lager & The Assembly Of Assassins
2 sets of Spiritually uplifting, face melting, and soul stirring music! It’ll be just the medicine you need to forget about this Freezing Midwestern Winter: Nebraska’s own award winning Black Dirt Troubadour Kris Lager & his Assembly Of Assassins converge on Benson’s Waiting Room for two magical sets in one night! That’s right! Two sets of their patented brand of feel good, high energy Americana and Heavy Soul while sprinkling in tributes throughout the evening to a couple of recently departed musical icons: Nashville’s legendary singer/ songwriter Todd Snider and The Mavericks One-Of-A-Kind Frontman Raul Malo. Please join us as we honor and celebrate two iconic figures that deserve to be cherished for their contributions to music! The Assembly Of Assassins include Kris Lager on guitar and vocals. Lincoln’s Jeremiah Weir on Keys, from St. Louis Paul Brackens on bass, Omaha Street Percussions Justin Fisher on drums, Funk Trek alum Caleb Collins on sax and Travis Potter on Trumpet! Rounding out the ensemble will be two time Nebraska Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer and legendary percussionist, Michael Pujado. KRIS LAGER BIO: For over two decades, Nebraska’s Kris Lager—a Lincoln native now rooted in Omaha—has crisscrossed the nation as a true musical journeyman, distributing his emotionally rich, genre-blending sound to anyone and everyone willing to listen.

At the heart of his philosophy is a powerful “Celebrate Life” mantra—a spirited commitment to uplifting listeners through his deep rooted music and honest/ soul stirring lyrics. His performances are less concerts and more communal gatherings, full of dancing, clapping, “soul clappin’,” and stage-shaking charisma. He connects deeply with audiences, forging unforgettable moments that go beyond just music.

Rejecting the traditional music industry ladder, Kris has built his following through heartfelt songwriting, relentless touring, and refusing to chase awards or even mainstream validation.

Praised by peers and industry alums alike—Grammy-winning, legendary (and recently departed) producer Jim Gaines, who has mixed two of Kris’ records (Love Songs & Life Lines/ Spectrum) called him “a great voice with great songs,” . Blues Rock Review says ‘He’s a fantastic songwriter’. Andy Frasco & legendary ‘Swamp Rock’ singer J.J. Grey just recently released a country style roots song (Kris and Andy co-penned) entitled ‘Tumbleweed’. Paste Magazine even describes his music as “the kind of toe-tapping rhythm that sometimes you just need to make it through a day.”