San Francisco-based artier-than-thou rock band Deerhoof will be at the Slowdown (14th and Webster streets) this Monday, Oct. 13.
Less than a couple of months ago, millions of users were creating mixes out of their own electronic music libraries and uploading them to a site called Muxtape. For a while, the joy of the mix tape, made popular in the 1980s, was translated seamlessly into a Web site. Via streams, people could share the music they love and discover new music others had posted.
Then the RIAA stepped in
Has anyone else had trouble (more than just a little) with the Cox Husker broadcast? It's a f'in joke at my house...First game...No sound...second game...no picture...no sound...third game...no sound. I am tired of these bastards. Then, when I called to complain they refused to credit it me for the first two games. They said their feed from Fox was fine. When I asked them if I should call Fox, they said that maybe that wouldn't be a bad idea. I went through one rep and two supervisors to get one game credited back to me. I'm done with Cox.
The one and only Wyclef Jean will perform at the Slowdown at high noon this Saturday (Aug. 30) in support of the ONE campaign. The concert-slash-event is free and open to ONE members, but you must RSVP to attend and the show is for ya'll who are 21 and older only. Go to ONE.org for more details.
I don't know if this qualifies as a "rant" or not, but Nine Inch Nails announced last night that they are coming to the MAC on November 26th!
One of the most Kick Ass bands ever, got to see them live once at Woodstock '94. Already have an e-mail into Live Nation and MidAmerica Center to set something up that will be Way F'in cool for the readers of the City Weekly and omahacityweekly.com.
Those dudes that I have to think make Johnny Cash roll over in his grave, Rascal Flatts, will play in Omaha at the Qwest Center on Oct. 11, Live Nation announced about five minutes ago (yes, I'm determined to keep our announce-the-concert-before-Omaha.com-streak alive at four). Ah well, to each his own -- if you're into this "new wave," poppy country, then go get 'em cowgirl -- tickets go on sale Aug. 23 and will cost between $49.75 and $70 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Special guest is Taylor Swift.
Action 3 News reported on its 10 p.m. newscast Wednesday that the Omaha Royals are in discussions to move the team to Sugarland, Texas if negotiations with Sarpy County fall through.During the segment, both the Omaha Royals and MECA's Roger Dixon acknowledged that the chances of the Royals ever playing at the new downtown ballpark look slim. The Omaha World-Herald has reported that Sarpy County has considered acquiring the Royals and building a new stadium for them.
This just in -- comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be in Omaha performing at the Orpheum Theater on Sept. 18. Tickets for the show will go on sale Aug. 11 through TicketOmaha.org.
UPDATE: The Omaha Police Department has issued a press release stated that Healy Malone has been found. FROM WEDNESDAY: The Omaha Police Department issued a press release today indicating that a 12-year-old Omaha girl is missing. The report indicated "that she is a runaway but because of her age, we would like the public's assistance in locating here. Here's more details:Name: Healy (pronounced Hailey) MonroeAddress: 5017 N. 40th St.Ht./Wt.: 5-foot, 120 lbs.
Saddle Creek recording artist Maria Taylor got some serious gear stolen in San Francisco sometime yesterday. Saddle Creek's Jason Kulbel sent out this on SC's last press release: "Maria Taylor's current US tour took a sad turn yesterday in San Francisco when much of the bands gear was stolen. A full list of what was stolen in below. Please spread the word if you can, especially if you are near the San Francisco area.
