Local Bands

Bomaha · Post by **Bomaha** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:55 am

What are some good local bands?

I know we're a hot spot for urban bands.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:06 am

Mine. Symphonoir.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:40 am

What are you into?

Some of my personal favorites are:
The Faint
show is the rainbow
Tilly and the Wall
The Mariannes
Simon Joyner
Beep Beep
Willy Mason (okay, he's not really local, but he's on Conor's new label, Team Love)

If you're just interested in the bands getting national attention then the big three in order are:

Bright Eyes
the Faint
Cursive

these bands also get a lot of national attention, though not as much as the aforementioned bands:

Tilly and the Wall
the Good Life
Azure Ray

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:56 am

I second everything Bob just said.

Oh, man...SHOW IS THE RAINBOW!!! That guy's awesome.

Say, Bob, have you heard anything about that rapper guy...I forget his first name, but his last name is Black...and he's coming out with an album on Team Love called "Folk's Music". Do you know anything about that? He sounded kind of interesting.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:58 am

yeah Mars Black. You can listen to the whole album on the website http://www.team-love.com . I've yet to listen, but PK did and said it was pretty good. Though PK is about as white as they do come.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:00 am

Thanks man.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:08 am

Meh...he's ok. I just listened to a few of his songs. I'm sure if I was into hip hop as much as I used to be I would love it.

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:41 am

Dont forget 311! They definitely arent local anymore, but they are from Omaha.

Bomaha · Post by **Bomaha** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:51 pm

thanks

are their any punk bands?

im into that but it doesnt matter
when i like it i like it no matter what

Finn · Post by **Finn** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:56 pm

There is a guy originally from Paxton, NE (now out of Nashville) named Josh Rouse that is very good. His first couple of albums (including Dressed Up Like Nebraska) are kind of a folk-alternative mix (think Jayhawks, Wilco, etc.). His last album, 1972, was more of a alternative-funky mix with a definite 70's throwback vibe including some flute and funky keyboards. I would definitely recommend checking him out!

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:57 pm

Just look for a place where the average age looks 12-13 and you'll see a punk band. They're like roaches, they're everywhere. Even though we supposedly have this great music scene the only reason it's good is because we support our bands so well. Alot of bands here such though. They all sound the same and I've met alot of people in bands and they're all so damn annoying thinking they're magical and so good. The only local band I can think of I like is fromanhole.

Here's what I like in no particular order:
Rush
Smashing Pumpkins
Soundgarden
Tool
Dream Theater
Lamb of God
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Alice in Chains

Alot of that atmospheric, progressive, and technical music.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:02 pm

DTO Luv wrote: Rush
Smashing Pumpkins
Soundgarden
Tool
Dream Theater
Lamb of God
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Alice in Chains

I could have written the same list, but perhaps adding A Perfect Circle, Pearl Jam, B-side Zeppelin, Dave Matthews, Blue October. Many more could be added.

I assume then you will be at the Slipknot show to see Lamb of God?

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:10 pm

Oh duh? Yeah A Perfect Circle. Did you go see them in Lincoln? I will definantly be at Slipknot. I saw Lamb when they were at the Ranch Bowl. They were pretty cool. I joked with Mark Morton about how it was funny trying to watch people head bang to a song that wasn't in 4/4.

You musicians get it.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:15 pm

DTO Luv wrote: I joked with Mark Morton about how it was funny trying to watch people head bang to a song that wasn't in 4/4. You musicians get it.

My work schedule prevented me from going to A Perfect Circle. I'm hoping to catch them the next time around if there is one.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:29 pm

Yeah, I'm not too into punk but I can probably think of a few punk bands for ya.

Um...for pop punkish stuff:
Youth in Asia
JV Allstars
Strait Out of Junior High
The Fonzies (are they still around?)

come to think of it, I think most of those bands are from Lincoln.

post punk etc:

Criteria
Bright Calm Blue
Her Flyaway Manner
'89 Cubs (I suppose they could be considered post punk)
Little Brazil

some bands that are no longer around but were pretty influential:
Microphone Jones
Solid Jackson
Mercy Rule
Opium Taylor

Bomaha · Post by **Bomaha** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 7:09 pm

thanks

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:54 pm

DTO Luv wrote:...The only reason [our music scene] is so good is because we support our bands so well..

I'd have to disagree. The scene is good because there is a lot of talent here, and yes the city does support it pretty well.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:02 pm

Well when you've been trianed at playing real music for over 7 years you start to be able to discern the |expletive| from real talent. Lots of music, not just in Omaha, is formulaic and you can hear how much things sound the same as something else. I'm not taking away from anyone's music ability ( or lack of ) but real music and art in general is dissappering.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:43 pm

Sounds like a hint of jealousy to me.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:00 am

People should be jealous of me. I'm pretty good at what I do.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:05 am

But seriously, I've had a lot music training as well (I was also briefly a music major at UNO). I've been writing about music as a critic for a while too.

While I will agree that Omaha has a lot of crappy bands, I will say that we have a lot more good bands than any other major music scene today (with the exception probably of New York, but they love Omaha bands there). There is a lot more to good music than technical proficiency. In many instances good music is knowing when NOT to play.

A lot of the new emo bands are very formulaic. But they are to be taken with a grain of salt anyway, like all of the Omaha pop punk bands.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:09 am

I know speed and precision aren't everything. This is the way I look at music. It's like food. Lots of people can make macaronni (play music) but every makes it differant (expands upon musical formulas) and unique. I think their is alot of uniqueness lacking in music. Overplaying can be a problem too. (But it is pretty cool though) What all do you play Swift?

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:12 am

guitar
bass
drums
piano
harmonica

mandolin
banjo
saw
and accordian on occasion.

I like pretty much anything that makes a noise.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:58 am

DTO Luv wrote:Overplaying can be a problem too.

No kidding. I agree though, sometimes overplaying can sound cool, but that's the exception for me - not the rule. Swift said it perfectly - its about knowing when NOT to play.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:58 am

Also it seems that no one can master tension or emotion as well in music today. Every sings about stuff but the music doesn't really reflect the mood. People rely to much on effects.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:43 am

There was a band I saw many moons ago which did a great job of building up tension, but that's all they seemed to do. The release, and how you do it, is just as important as the build-up.

Lyrically, I'm sick of hearing the same old "i'm so confused, my head is spinning, my soul is true so I will rock you HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD..."

With that said, I have a very soft spot for the double bass pedal.

DTO...ever listen to Type O Negative?...I should've added them to my list above.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:24 am

Yeah I listen to them a little bit. If you like double bass (or drumming in general) you should listen to my drummer. I wish we could go back to before 1995 when all music was at least tolerable. Damn you Korn!

GaryFL · Post by **GaryFL** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:51 am

On a related note (heh), where are the best places in town to catch local bands? I love a good live rock club.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:55 am

DTO Luv wrote: If you like double bass (or drumming in general) you should listen to my drummer.

I should...do you guys ever play during the week? (I work weekends) I made a deal w/my wife that if I get us a house she'll get me a set. I think I got the better end of the deal ;) soon I'll have enough instruments to put together my own album myself! I can be like Beck!!

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:58 am

The Ranch Bowl and Sokol. There are lots of other places but those are the ones anyone who's decent will be.

Tuna-

We're on hiatus since I'm in Nebraska City. If anyone knows how to make a website let me know and I can put some of our video clips on.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:44 am

Jeff might know, but that may just be a rumor i heard somewhere.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:51 am

Good bands occasionally play the 49'r and O'Leavers too, but those are primarily bars while those mentioned by DTO are primarily venues.

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 6:40 pm

I'm a music fanatic, and really enjoy live music, and there is a SERIOUS lack of places to see decent entertainment. Ranch Bowl is a pit. For the crowd it's looking to pull, it somewhat works. But let's be realistic, it's a real dive. I've been to several shows there, and I'm going there this weekend to see Indigenous. But it will NOT attract many regional acts because it's a hole. Sokol is too far away for most people who live west, and is basically a kid's hangout. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's not going to attract most crowds older than college age.

The Music Box wasn't perfect, but it was just big enough to bring in some decent touring acts, and they REALLY booked aggressively. We desperately need another venue the size (or maybe even bigger) of the old Music Box.

For local music, there's a very active local blues scene going on. Thank Murphys for much of that, they've been aggressive at booking some decent acts, and Omaha has some decent local blues bands.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:47 pm

I agree about the lack of venues. Although I would say that Ranch Bowl is more of the place for kids (as a lot of west o parents won't let their kids go to 13th and Martha st, odd considering that neighborhood is mostly a lot of nice old ethnic ladies).

Of course there was that dabacle with Slowdown, the saddle creek venue that would have been sweet had the neighborhood not rejected it. Hopefully they will propose this idea somewhere else.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:54 am

Saddle Creek was looking at someplace DT or MT. DT would be cool since their isn't a large venue down there. Why won't people let their kids go to Sokol?

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:38 am

it's percieved as a bad neighborhood.

Saddle Creek was looking at a plot right next to the Homy Inn and Sgt. Peffers just east of Saddle Creek on McAllister (I belive). The space is currently a car wash.

A good place would be along cuming or burt. In fact they should put it in this building:

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:44 am

Where exactly is that? A venue by Creighton would be nice.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:46 am

16th and Cuming.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:28 pm

I think that's a great idea, Bob. In fact, they should really get in there NOW, before property values go up anymore. And they can count on that area growting up around them, and becoming a hip area for people our age. They could really be a part of that.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:31 pm

I emailed them the idea, they haven't gotten back to me yet though.