The Answer Team's CD release, Nick Semrad's send-off and the 1st Annual Benson Summer Funk Festvial are just a few of this weekend's marquee shows. Check out the rest in today's calendar compilation.
compiled by Kevin Mussman
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The Answer Team CD Release w/ Back When, New Lungs @ Slowdown | Omaha
Omaha post-rockers The Answer Team celebrate the release of their new album O Sad and Future Human. Back When and New Lungs open. 9 pm, $7.
Nick Semrad farewell w/ Son of 76, Matt Cox, Darryl White @ The Zoo Bar | Lincoln
Nick Semrad's last show before heading off to NYC. Sets from Son of 76, Matt Cox, Darryl White. 9 pm, $6.
I am the Navigator, Plains, Betsy Wells @ The Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln
Early show at the Bourbon Theatre with local acts I am the Navigator, Plains, and Betsy Wells. 6pm.
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Green Trees @ The Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln
Lincoln band Green Trees plays wild, musically intelligent, guitar-driven, noisy rock goodness. Catch them at the Bourbon Theatre. 9 pm, FREE.
Techlepathy, The Surprise Left @ Barley Street Tavern | Omaha
Techlepathy and The Surprise Left at the Barley Street Tavern. 9 pm, $5.
Yesterday And Today @ The Waiting Room | Omaha
Billy McGuigan presents his amazing tribute to music of The Beatles. Rekindle the spirit of yesterday through the music of the world's most popular band. 9 pm, $10.
Brent Crampton @ House of Loom | Omaha
A few power hours with Brent Crampton. 12 am, FREE.
Rude Awakening @ Knickerbockers | Lincoln
Rude Awakening takes the stage at Knickerbockers. 9 pm.
Emmett Bower Band @ The Alley | Lincoln
Emmett Bower Band plays the Alley. 9 pm
Carnival of Madness @ Stir Concert Cove | Council Bluffs
Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, Adelitas Way, Emphatic at Stir Cove. 6:30 pm, $35.
The Blues Trio @ McKenna's Blues, Booze, and BBQ | Omaha
The Blues Trio plays McKenna's Blues, Booze, and BBQ. No cover. 7 pm.
Cactus Hill @ red9 | Lincoln
Self proclaimed country/pop/rock/dance group Cactus Hill hits red9. 8 pm.
Omaha Performing Arts presents Cox Music & Movies @ Holland Performing Arts Center East Lawn | Omaha
Funk Trek plays a set before a showing of Shrek On the Holland Performing Arts Center East Lawn. 7:30 pm.
Saturday
Fortnight, Everyday/Everynight, Gates @ O'Leavers | Omaha
Fortnight, Kansas City band Everyday/Everynight, and New Jersey's Gates play O'Leavers. 9:30 pm, $5.
Private Dancer, Solid Goldberg, Dim Light @ Brothers Lounge | Omaha
Twin Cities band Private Dancer with Solid Goldberg and Dim Light. 10 pm, $5.
1st Annual Benson Summer Funk Festival w/ Funk Trek, Groove Gove'nors @ The Waiting Room | Omaha
Party down with Omaha's Groove Gove'nors as they regulate the motion of the hips with their soul brothers Funk Trek. Booties will be shaking uncontrollably! 9 pm, $7.
Haven21, Capslock Friday, The Fixed Fight @ Slowdown | Omaha
Omaha pop/punk band Haven21 reunites. Capslock Friday and The Fixed Fight open. 9 pm, $12.
loom's Annual White Party @ House of Loom | Omaha
Music selections from Brent Crampton & Kethro + live percussion, vocalist, art & complimentary mix CDs. DRESS IN WHITE. 9 pm.
Keith Urban, Jake Owen @ Qwest Center | Omaha
Country megastars Keith Urban and Jake Owen play the Qwest Center. 7:30 pm.
Banjo Loco, 24 Hour Cardlock @ Barley Street Tavern | Omaha
Banjo Loco and 24 Hour Cardlock at the Barley Street Tavern. 9:30 pm, $5.
The Favors, Mother of All @ Knickerbockers | Lincoln
The Favors and Mother of All play an 18+ show at Knickerbockers. 9 pm.
Kilborn Alley Blues Band @ The Zoo Bar | Lincoln
The Kilborn Alley Blues Band plays filthy Chicago blues, with just a little bit of southern fried soul. Catch them at the Zoo Bar. 9 pm
Stone River Boys @ The Zoo Bar | Lincoln
The Stone River Boys, comprised of musicians Dave Gonzalez and Mike Barfield, play an early show at The Zoo Bar. 6pm, $10.
Mammox @ Cultiva Coffee Co. | Lincoln
"Structuralist conversational meta-crunk" band Mammox plays Cultiva. 8 pm.
Eckophonic @ red9 | Lincoln
Top 40/Dance cover group EckoPhonic plays red9. 8 pm.
S.A.B. – A Celebration of Black Sabbath w/ Twitch @ Chrome Lounge | Omaha
Twitch is up first, then 2 magnificent sets of Ozzy-era Sabbath. 8:30 pm,
Sunday
MC Frontalot, Scru Face Jean, Toad the Nuisance @ The Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln
MC Frontalot, aka Maxwell Clayton Frontovich, plays the Bourbon along with fellow MCs Scru Face Jean and Toad the Nuisance. 9pm, $10.
All Time Low, Mayday Parade, The Cab, We Are The In Crowd @ Sokol Auditorium | Omaha
Catch popular pop-punk band All Time Low with Mayday Parade, The Cab, and We Are in the Crowd at Sokol Auditorium. 7 pm.
The Slowpokers: A Neil Young Tribute Band @ The Waiting Room
From Harvest to the still relevant (Keep On) Rocking In The Free World, The Slowpokers extensive play list is certain to bring back a memory or two. 9pm, $7.
Kevin Mussman is Hear Nebraska's listings editor intern. Look for him and the rest of the Hear Nebraska crew at Big Red Welcome this Sunday. Reach him at kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org, or calendar@hearnebraska.org.