Author Archives: Kevin Coffey

Weekend Shows: Field Club EP release, Love Fest and more

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Not a lot going down this weekend as far as touring indie rock shows. In fact, there’s almost none at all. But there are a few local shows and other stuff happening over the next few days. Let’s lay it … Continue reading →

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Column: Sunday mornings will be a little quieter without Fratt’s show

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Sunday mornings won’t be the same. After 10 years hosting the show “Sunday Morning” on 89.7 The River, Mike Fratt is giving up the gig. “Actually, I’m surprised it lasted 10 years,” Fratt said. “While it was fun to share … Continue reading →

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Give to Lincoln Day: HearNebraska, orchestras among charities

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

If you like HearNebraska.org on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, you have to know it’s Give to Lincoln Day. It’s a big day for Lincoln nonprofits, including HearNebraska.org. “What is Give to Lincoln Day?” Well, dear reader, nonprofit groups … Continue reading →

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Listen: 18 skate punk songs to get you through the day

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

It’s nice outside, and everyone’s outside running the trails, walking the dog and eating on restaurant patios. But the people I notice the most are the teenage skaters. Their delight in crusing down the sidewalks and making downtown park benches … Continue reading →

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Contest: Win two tickets to see DJ Shadow

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Who wants to see DJ Shadow? For free? I have a pair of tickets to see legendary DJ when he performs at the Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln on May 31. It should be a fantastic time, and Shadow himself is … Continue reading →

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Review: The Thermals hit Slowdown for fast, rowdy set

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

When The Thermals walked onto Slowdown’s small stage last night, they kind of looked at each other, strummed a chord and then slammed into “Faces Stay With Me.” No hesitation, no pause and no introduction (other than to some power … Continue reading →

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Weekend Shows: Bacon, tattoos, hard rock and The Thermals

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

This weekend’s lineup includes a random assortment including a tribute show, bacon, all-day hard rock fest and country superstar Carrie Underwood. I doubt anyone is into all of those things, but maybe someone out there is trying to figure out … Continue reading →

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Summer BBQ Playlist: Turn up the music, fire up the grill

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

When I was in college, Friday was BBQ day. Everyone would bring a six-pack and some meat, and we’d sit around, flip burgers, sip beers and, of course, play some tunes. Now that the weather is nice (let’s all try … Continue reading →

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Q&A: The Thermals bassist Kathy Foster on ‘Desperate Ground,’ Omaha, Saddle Creek

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

The intense and bouncy audiences at The Thermals’ performances a few months ago in Austin were a welcome site to the Portland punk band. South by Southwest was a chance for the band to show off its then-upcoming album, “Desperate … Continue reading →

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Guest List: Ben Kweller debuts new song, ‘Holy Water’

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Sometimes I wonder if I’m the luckiest guy on the planet. A couple weeks ago, before performing a private show in Omaha, we took Ben Kweller to a quiet corner of Slowdown and taped him performing a brand new song, … Continue reading →

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