Omaha power-pop band Uh Oh appeared on Hear Nebraska FM on Aug. 12, 2019 to talk about their first LP, "Stay Close." Listen to them chat with the Hear Nebraska FM hosts and debut two unreleased tracks.
Every year, KZUM and Stransky Park put on a spectacular series of free, weekly concerts on Thursdays. We were lucky to have nice weather almost every single week, this year. If you are feeling nostalgic for the concerts, or missed out on any of these great performances, we have a recap video of some of our favorite moments. You can also check out the photos from every single week.
Elevating girls’ voices and showing their unique paths of leadership is the topic of the newest podcast by Renae Ninneman. Featured as part of KZUM’s Podcast Partners project, this is the first year “Be You, Be Heard” is being produced.
Nashville-based band, Judah & the Lion, made a stop in Lincoln on their tour for the new album Pep Talks. Judah & the Lion made a name for themselves with their hit "Take It All Back." After being moved from Pinewood Bowl, the show went on at Bourbon Theatre.
James Dean began his venture into music photography around 2009 with the pairing of a film camera and a house show. And thanks to a friend, he was able to borrow a digital camera on and off in 2012 to shoot more live music. Since then, James Dean has become one of Lincoln's most well-known concert photographers, and has contributed to KZUM on multiple occasions.
A pair of local artists played a Thursday show at the Bourbon Theatre. You can see photos of Jenny Hietbrink and The Moore Brothers here.
KZUM was live at the scene for National Night Out at the F Street Community Center. You can see photos from the event, below, and hear the Aug. 6 recording of the live broadcast featuring hosts Lou Braatz (Earth To Lincoln, Tues. 8-7 p.m.) and Slacker Dave (Thurs. 10-Noon) here.
SQUAD is a bi-monthly electronic dance party at Bodega's Alley hosted by djblac and $pencelove. This happens on the first and third Thursday of each month. This month featured Funkmammoth and DJ KevyCav.
Every first Friday of the month in Lincoln, all the art and music venues put their best foot forward. Our intern was out on the scene and got some photos from many of our favorite galleries as well as music from The Bourbon and the Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash.
This will be the second year of the Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival which aims to create transformative musical performances reflective of the strong, musical roots, diversity, community and history in Nebraska and especially in Lincoln. How it seeks to do this is by gathering international and local musicians for concerts of innovative programming from the classical repertoire and folk traditions from all over the globe that have found their home in Lincoln, Nebraska.