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Rock Candy Interview: Denver Dalley of Desaparecidos

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

Ten years ago, Desaparecidos disbanded. Frontman Conor Oberst went on and did some Bright Eyes albums and tours. Other members focused on projects including Statistics and Little Brazil. Then two years ago, band members got a call from Oberst: “Would … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Interview: Erik Berry of Trampled by Turtles

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

Minnesota band Trampled By Turtles wrote and recorded its latest album, “Stars and Satellites,” like many bluegrass bands before them, in the living room of a log cabin. The band – who I’ve been hearing a lot about lately from … Continue reading →

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From The Archive: Interview with Tony Sly from No Use For A Name

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

Sadly, Tony Sly of No Use For A Name passed away yesterday at the age of 41. Back in 2009, I interviewed Sly for a story about NUFAN’s show at Slowdown. I remember Sly being really cool and pretty honest … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Interview: Chad Sexton of 311

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

When 311 hits the stage this week in town, thousands of fans will be there to greet them. Amazingly, the Omaha-bred band has outlasted many other groups of its heyday and has managed to keep its fanbase intact – a … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Interview: Ben Nichols of Lucero

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

For Lucero’s new album, frontman Ben Nichols wanted “an old school rock ‘n’ roll record.” I think he pulled it off. Lucero’s latest, “Women & Work,” grabs you with the melody of “On My Way Downtown” and keeps going with a … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Interview: Marta Fiedler of Blue Bird

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

Blue Bird releases a new album Saturday at the Waiting Room Lounge. The album, appropriately titled “Blue Bird,” features singer and songwriter Marta Fiedler’s vocals at center stage. Backing her is a six-piece band that pushes melodies through folk, pop … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Interview: Craig Finn of The Hold Steady

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

  The Hold Steady comes through town again tonight, but this time is at the Waiting Room Lounge. I’ve seen the band a ton of times, but never in that small of a venue, and I think they’ll do well … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Q&A: Jack Antonoff of fun.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

The show has been sold out for weeks, and it’s just one sellout among many on the band’s tour schedule this spring. (No, I don’t have tickets. Sorry! People have been asking me for two weeks.) I am, of course, … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Q&A: Tim Arnold of Good Old War

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

Good Old War is Tim Arnold, Keith Goodwin and Dan Schwartz, three friends from Pennsylvania who put a band together after their previous groups split up. And you may not know it, but the Philly boys are familiar with Omaha. … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Interview: Tim Kasher of Cursive

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Kevin Coffey

I’ve interviewed Tim Kasher many times and I’m always grateful because he’s open for anything. As raw and honest as his lyrics are, he doesn’t shy away from talking about the subjects contained therein (emotions, divorce, relationships, etc.). Anyway, I was glad … Continue reading →

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