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Lincoln Bourbon Theatre Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Bourbon Theatre is Lincoln's most important independent music venue — a Haymarket institution presenting outstanding rock, indie, and alternative acts for the University of Nebraska community. Lincoln's remarkable music scene (Nebraska has produced a disproportionate number of nationally significant musicians) and Bourbon Theatre's consistent independent music programming create a venue of genuine Nebraska musical culture significance.
1415 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Lincoln O Street Nightlife Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln's O Street corridor serves the University of Nebraska with outstanding bars and music venues that create Nebraska's most vibrant college town nightlife scene. Lincoln's extraordinary Husker football culture (Nebraska has the longest consecutive home sellout streak in college football history) and its remarkable independent music scene create a nightclub environment shaped by the most passionate sports and arts community in the Great Plains.
O St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Howard Street Tavern Omaha Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha's Old Market entertainment district presents Nebraska's most vibrant downtown nightclub scene — a beautifully preserved 1890s warehouse neighborhood where outstanding independent bars and music venues create the most complete urban entertainment experience in the state. Old Market's extraordinary architectural heritage and its remarkable concentration of independent establishments create an entertainment environment of genuine Nebraska urban significance.
Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
Reverb Lounge Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Reverb Lounge is Omaha's most eclectic independent music venue — a Benson neighborhood club presenting rock, country, jazz, and experimental acts in an intimate environment that reflects the breadth of Omaha's extraordinary music culture. Benson's extraordinary concentration of independent bars, music venues, and restaurants creates one of the Midwest's most genuine neighborhood entertainment districts.
6121 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
Reverb Lounge Omaha Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Reverb Lounge is Omaha's most beloved independent music venue — a Benson neighborhood institution presenting outstanding indie, rock, and alternative acts for Nebraska's most creative music community. Omaha's remarkable music scene (it was the center of America's most important indie music movement of the early 2000s, producing Bright Eyes, The Faint, Cursive, and dozens of nationally significant bands) creates a nightclub culture of genuine American indie music historical significance.
6121 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
Saddle Creek Records Omaha Nebraska Nightclub
Omaha, Nebraska
Saddle Creek Records' influence on Omaha's Benson neighborhood created a nightclub scene of genuine American indie music historical significance — the label that launched Bright Eyes, The Faint, and the Omaha music movement anchored an independent live music culture in this Nebraska neighborhood.
Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104
Slowdown Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Slowdown is Omaha's most important mid-size music venue — a beautifully designed concert hall in the North Downtown arts district that was created by Omaha music community figures (including members of Bright Eyes and The Faint) to provide a proper venue for the remarkable music scene that had developed in Nebraska's largest city. Its community roots, excellent production, and consistent booking of national touring acts make it the most culturally meaningful venue in Omaha.
729 N 14th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Sokol Auditorium Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Sokol Auditorium is Omaha's most historic music venue — a Czech cultural hall in South Omaha that has been presenting rock and punk concerts since the 1970s and has seen performances by virtually every major alternative artist from the Ramones to the Replacements. South Omaha's extraordinary Czech and Latino heritage creates the most culturally distinctive entertainment neighborhood in Nebraska.
2234 S 13th St, Omaha, NE 68108
The Elbow Room Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
The Elbow Room is one of Omaha's most active live entertainment bars — a midtown venue presenting DJ nights and live music for the Nebraska commercial capital's young professional community. Omaha's extraordinary business culture (home to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and a disproportionate concentration of Fortune 500 companies) creates a professional workforce that supports quality entertainment experiences.
Midtown, Omaha, NE 68131
The Waiting Room Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
The Waiting Room is Omaha's most beloved independent music venue — a Benson neighborhood club that has been essential to the city's extraordinary music scene, which has produced internationally recognized artists including Bright Eyes, The Faint, and Cursive. Omaha's disproportionate contribution to indie rock and alternative music history makes The Waiting Room one of America's most culturally significant small music venues.
6212 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104