Stout Irish Rock, American Idol Year Continues In Omaha And Forty Five Other Events Friday Night
It is that time of the year when we get a visit from The Blaggards. The “Stout Irish Rock” band from Houston has been coming through town for many years and has become a must see for many on every visit. Influenced by traditional Irish music as frontman Patrick Devlin grew up in Ireland, the band mixes in influences such as Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Johnny Cash, and Thin Lizzy. I have seen this band many, many times over the years, and they truly put the rock in Irish rock and come out swinging and don’t stop until they have you on board with their mission. They are at The Dubliner this evening.
I have dubbed 2024 “The Year of American Idol” in Omaha. We have had dozens of American Idol alumni through our venues this year, and maybe it is just a sign of the times. Maybe it has been such an institution for so long, that the rest of our lives we will be seeing American Idol alumna in some form or fashion. This year, though, we are even getting the judges. We have already had Lionel Richie, and tonight Luke Bryan is in town. The popular country artist is at CHI Health Center Omaha tonight and out in support of his latest release, My Kind of Country.
It is Omaha Bike Week and you have Dad Rock at Defiance Harley Davidson and then down the street at The Granary Green you have Gallivant, Jason Mayer Band, Andy Ross and Stones Senate. It starts at 1PM today, as I guess people take the day off for Omaha Bike Week.
Other happenings tonight include rapper Young Bleu at Bourbon Theater. He had a Top 20 hit with “Your Mines Still,” which was remixed by Drake. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is at The Astro this evening. You know them from their viral videos and different takes on popular songs. Allman Brothers tribute band Peach Truck is at The Zoo Bar and The Ransom Brothers at Bucks Bar and Grill. Benson has some area bands at their venues, including Turtle Moon and Bazille Mills at Reverb Lounge and Violenteer at The Sydney.
There is a ton more listed below, and if you want to plan out the rest of the weekend, you can do so HERE
Yung Bleu at Bourbon Theater 7:30PM (Lincoln)
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at the Astro 8PM (La Vista)
Peach Truck at The Zoo Bar 9PM (Lincoln)
Turtle Moon with Bazille Mills at Reverb Lounge 7PM (Omaha)
The Ransom Brothers at Bucks Bar and Grill 9PM
Violenteer at The Sydney 8:30PM (Omaha)
Drowning Pool at Barnato 7PM (Omaha)
Friday July 26th
Luke Bryan at CHI Health Center Omaha 7PM (Omaha)
The Blaggards at The Dubliner Pub 9:30PM (Omaha)
The Zooeys, LYXE, Verse and the Vices at Duffy’s 10PM (Lincoln)
Dad Rock at Defiance Harley Davidson 4PM (Omaha)
Drunk Monkey at The Zoo Bar 5PM (Lincoln)
Gallivant, Jason Mayer Band, Stone Senate, Andy Ross at The Granary 1PM (Ralston)
Peach Truck at The Zoo Bar 9PM (Lincoln)
Turtle Moon with Bazille Mills at Reverb Lounge 7PM (Omaha)
Jaded Theories, Valley Creatures, Anyone Else at Maloney’s Live 7PM (Council Bluffs)
Chris Saub at Whiskey Roadhouse (Council Bluffs)
Yung Bleu at Bourbon Theater 7:30PM (Lincoln)
United We Dance at Slowdown 9PM (Omaha)
The Ransom Brothers at Bucks Bar and Grill 9PM (Venice)
Vera Devorah and Das Dat at Hub & Soul at Union Plaza 6PM (Lincoln) FREE
Surfin’ USA at Shadow Lake Towne Center 6:30PM (Papillion) FREE
True Blues at Turner Park Night Market 6PM (Omaha)
Swampboy Blues Band and Dillon Gage Band at The Drinkery 3PM (Omaha)
Soundwaves Concert Series at Omaha Conservatory of Music 7PM (Omaha)
David Singley at Beach House Bar and Grill 8PM (Omaha)
Taylor Moates at Glacial Till Winery 4:30PM (Palmyra)
Violenteer at The Sydney 8:30PM (Omaha)
4th Dimension at 10Forward (Omaha)
Blue House at Copacabana 9PM (Omaha)
Replicants at Bogies West 8PM (Omaha)
Drowning Pool at Barnato 7PM (Omaha)
Jackson Stokes at the B. Bar 7PM (Omaha)
Tech House Trills at Royal Grove 10PM (Lincoln)
Parfait at B. Bar 9:30PM (Omaha)
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at the Astro 8PM (La Vista)
Hard Knox Band at Cappys Bar and Grill 8:30PM (Lincoln)
Tim Clark and Julian Vaughn at Benson Theater 7PM (Omaha)
Oasis Bluegrass Band at Deer Springs Winery 7PM (Lincoln)
Good Luck Club at Waiting Room 9PM (Omaha)
Chad Lee Duo at Surfside Club (Omaha)
Parfait at The Jewell on Capitol 7:30PM (Omaha) FREE
Touch of Grey at Sonny’s 7PM (Omaha) FREE
Jerry and the Rat Bastards at Grays Keg 8PM (Lincoln)
2 Drink Limit at Soaring Wings 7PM (Springfield)
Plan B at Rusy Nail 6:30 PM (Omaha)
Denise Howe at Slattery Vintage Estates 7PM (Nehawka) FREE
A Little Harder at The Dock 9:30PM (Council Bluffs)
Scott Meradith at Kinkaider Brewing 6PM (Omaha)
Burnt Biskits at Crescent Moon Coffee 7PM (Lincoln)
Karly Daniels Petite Pop Orchestra at Rockbrook Village 7PM (Omaha) FREE
Bobby Gadoury at Art & Soul 6PM (Lincoln)
Open Mic at Dry Spokes 7:30PM (Omaha)