Tag Archives: Lincoln

Concert Review: Johnny Hickman / Ed Anderson at The Rye Room in Lincoln, NE 3/11/13

Posted on December 14, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Who would’ve thought that snow 640 miles west in Colorado, and 140 miles north, in Nebraska, could effect my concert plans so drastically? The agenda was worked out perfectly, the Grammy nominated Alabama Shakes were in Kansas City on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Classic Concert Review: Cracker at Knickerbockers in Lincoln, NE on 11/1/05

Posted on December 5, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

It’s natural to feel your favorite band put on one of the best shows you’ve ever seen. For me the Cracker Acoustic Duo show from November 2005 ranks #2 all time on my personal list. (only behind Drive-By Truckers / … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Universe Contest – We Are The Rattlesnake

Posted on March 30, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Universe Contest’s second full-length album is a morphing collection of songs that refines the sound from their first record. The music is more cohesive as a whole and feels less like individual songs and more like blobs of music. The songs … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit at The Zoo Bar in Lincoln, NE 7/8/12

Posted on July 9, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

The Zoo Bar is a small venue in downtown Lincoln, NE that has a fairly legendary reputation as a great blues club. There are several bars that cling to this distinction but The Zoo Bar really plays it up with … Continue reading →

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