OMAHA MAGAZINE | EVENTS CALENDAR
SHAWN MENDES WITH DERMOT KENNEDY
CASEY DONAHEW
singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes is known for songs such as "Senorita" and "There's Nothing Holding Me Back." 7 p.m. Tickets: $16-$1,095. 402.341.1500. –chihealthcenteromaha.com
Love Song,” was the most-played independent song on country radio in 2019. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 advanced/$35 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
July 10 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum
COLLECTIVE SOUL AND SWITCHFOOT
JOSH A
July 11 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Producer,
rapper, and singer Josh A started in the Florida music scene and has addressed topics such as isolation, depression, and heartbreak in his music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 advanced/$30 day of show. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
AJJ WITH OPEN MIKE EAGLE
July 12 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St.
Th is band from Arizona combines a folk-punk sound with commentary about social issues. 8 p.m. Tickets: $22 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS
July 13 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. A former
member of punk rock band “Million Dead,” Frank Turner has turned his attention to folkier, acoustic music. 7 p.m. Tickets: $29.50. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
RHYTHMS COLLECTIVE WITH LINOMA MASHERS
July 14 at Turner Park at Midtown Crosing, 3110 Farnam St. This award-winning band per-
forms original tunes as well as standard island tunes and American classic rock in reggae and ska styles. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: free. 402.346.7372. –ticketomaha.com
BIG GIGANTIC
July 15 at Waiting Room Outdoors, 6212 Maple St. This duo combines live instruments and elec-
tronic dance music. They cross multiple genres, such as jazz, dubstep, and hip hop. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $35. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
NATE SMITH
July 15 and 16 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St.
Country artist Nate Smith incorporates rock ’n’ roll, powerful vocals, and backwoods soul into his music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50-$300. –barnato.bar
PLAYING WITH FIRE FESTIVAL WEEKEND I
July 15 and 16 at Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St. PwF is dedicated to supporting local, non-
profit organizations and building bonds between people–locally, nationally, and internationally– with free, live music concerts presented by brilliant worldwide musicians. –playingwithfireomaha.net
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July 16 at Waiting Room Outdoors, 6212 Maple St. Donahew’s latest No. 1 single, “Let’s Make a
JULY/AUGUST 2022
July 16 at Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs. Rock band Collective Soul has
performed for fans across the world, and alternative band Switchfoot has sold nearly 10 million copies of their studio albums worldwide. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$229. 712.329.6000. –caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluffs/shows
COLA
July 18 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. The
three-member band Cola combines driving guitar parts, unexpected drum patterns and thoughtful songwriting into their music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS WITH LYDIA LOVELESS
July 19 at Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Road, Bellevue. Drive-By Truckers recorded its 12th
studio album, “The Unraveling,” with a Grammy award-winning engineer in Memphis. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 advanced/$40 day of show. –falconwoodpark.com
MO LOWDA & THE HUMBLE
July 20 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. Th is indie rock band from Philadelphia
has brought their versatile, energetic sound to live shows in clubs and theaters throughout the U.S. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 early bird (2) packs/$15 advanced/$18 day of show. 402.884.5707. –reverblounge.com
THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS/ ATTACK ATTACK!
July 21 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has sold over 1 million albums and has topped the Billboard charts seven times since 2010. Ohio-based band Attack Attack! has crafted a unique sound featuring screamo, electronic, and metalcore influences. 6 p.m. Tickets: $22 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
CHASING CHANCE
July 22 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Chasing Chance is a local band that brings loud drums, chanting vocals, and heavy bass music to their performances. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
POISON
July 22 at Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs. Rock band Poison started in the
club scenes of Pennsylvania and Los Angeles before finding success with hits such as “Every Rose has its Thorn” and “Unskinny Bop.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $85-$603. 712.329.6000. –ticketmaster.com
CHRIS ISAAK AND LYLE LOVETT
July 22 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Chris Isaak has released nine
albums and has been nominated for two Grammy awards. Singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett has fused elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues into his music in a convention-defying manner. 8 p.m. Tickets: $63.50-$179.50. 402.346.7372. –ticketomaha.com
GRETA VAN FLEET WITH RIVAL SONS AND THE VELVETEERS
July 23 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van
Fleet is known for songs such as "Highway Tune" and "Heat Above." 7 p.m. Tickets: $36-$375. 402.341.1500. –ticketmaster.com
VINCE GILL
July 23 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. One of the most popular artists
in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, and quick wit. 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$124.50. 402.346.7372. –ticketomaha.com
S. CAREY WITH COURTNEY HARTMAN
July 26 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Drummer Sean Carey, who has served as drummer and backing vocalist for the group Bon Iver, explores themes of nature and sustainability in his solo music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $18. 402.884.5707. –reverblounge.com
COIN WITH BLACKSTARKIDS
July 26 at The Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. This
band formed in Nashville and brought their bright, indie pop sound to stages across North America during their 2021 tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50 general audience/$50 premiere balcony/$35 day of show. –admiralomaha.com
JASON BOLAND AND THE STRAGGLERS
July 29 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St. The country group has independently sold
more than 500,000 records and released 10 albums. 8 p.m. $23 advanced/$28 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
