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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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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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Column: Maha hit it out of the park

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Maha Music Festival’s lineup is fantastic. Between the lineup’s diversity (folk, punk, space rock and all that) and the popularity of the various groups involved, it’s a great slate — one of the festival’s best and probably its strongest yet. … Continue reading →

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Column: AWOLNATION skips acoustic show; Who’s to blame?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

AWOLNATION bailed on one of its Omaha concerts this week at the last minute. Well, they did play at Sokol Auditorium on Monday night to a sold out, packed room. (I wasn’t there as I was reviewing the Bon Jovi … Continue reading →

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Column: Old Money’s new album; Maha’s lineup; All-ages shows

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Old Money calls itself “pop fusion at its finest.” And the band has more music for you coming Saturday, when the group will release its new album, “How’d You Get So Bad,” at a release show at Slowdown. (Get tickets.) … Continue reading →

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Column: Best of the best from South by Southwest

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Yeah, South by Southwest ended last week, but I still have it on the brain. Five straight days of showcases, new music, pizza and interviews tend to give you more information than you can process. I wanted to mention a … Continue reading →

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Column: Rock photographer talks about her lengthy career

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

Rock fans know Janet Macoska’s work even if they don’t know she made it. Macoska, the house photographer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, has taken iconic photographs of artists including Angus Young, Pete Townshend, Debbie … Continue reading →

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Column: ‘Dark Side’ wine pairs well with classic album

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Kevin Coffey

“Pop the cork, turn up the tunes and enjoy the taste of Wines That Rock.” That’s what it said on the back of my bottle of “Dark Side of the Moon” Cabernet Sauvignon. So I did. Recently, Wines That Rock … Continue reading →

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Column: Red Sky still hasn’t found its footing

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

After its first year, which was full of both trip-ups and great successes, I hoped that Red Sky Music Festival would find its footing. It hasn’t. Festivals tend not to be amazing in their first year. Coachella, for example, lost … Continue reading →

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Column: Best albums and concerts of 2012 (so far)

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

We’re halfway through 2012 already. Tons of great new music has been released already this year even though I feel like we’ve just begun. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the following releases. Lucero, “Women & … Continue reading →

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