9/15/11 | Today’s Shows

Above: The Benningtons play tonight at O'Leavers. 9:30 p.m.

compiled by Kevin Mussman

It's a busy Thursday night all over the state of Nebraska. If you're in the Omaha/Lincoln area, you can check out The Benningtons, Dim Light, and the Hip Hop Lives concert, amongst others. Meanwhile, Jason Boland and The Stragglers play in North Platte. Don't see your event? Let's fix that. Register a free profile and add your event so that we can ensure we aren't missing a thing on our statewide music calendar. Or email kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org

The Benningtons, Deleted Scenes, Betsy Wells @ O'Leavers | Omaha

Catch The Benningtons, Deleted Scenes and Betsy Wells at O'Leavers. 9:30 p.m. $5.

The Lucky Man from The Benningtons on Vimeo.

HIP HOP LIVES featuring Transit Breakdance Crew, Midnight Marauders, Slurch Y.U.N.G., Conchance, Black Jonny Quest, Dirty Diamonds @ Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln

Local MC's and DJ's celebrate Nebraska's hip-hop scene. More info here. 9 p.m., $5. Ladies get in free.

Letter To Wack Mc's by BlackJonnyQuest

Dim Light, Slow Skate, Blue Rosa @ Slowdown | Omaha

Dark rockers Dim Light perform at Slowdown along with Slow Skate and Blue Rosa. 9 p.m., $6.

GUNK presents Skinny Friedman, Kobrakyle, Spencelove @ The Waiting Room | Omaha

Philly party rocker Skinny Friedman headlines at the Waiting Room. Kobrakyle and Spencelove kick things off. 9 p.m. $5 or free for 21+ before 10:30 p.m.

Rock Rose, Panda Face, Sas @ The Zoo Bar | Lincoln

9 p.m., $4.

Tech, Cicio, Nierika @ House of Loom | Omaha

Local DJs Tech, Cicio and Nierika explore minimal techno at House of Loom. 9 p.m., no cover.

Evergreen Grass Band, Emmett Bower Band @ Knickerbockers | Lincoln

Hailing from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the Evergreen Grass Band bring their brand of bluegrass to Knickerbockers. Emmett Bower Band opens. 9 p.m.

Faded, God Complex, Caligula @ Sokol Underground | Omaha

Reggae/rock band Faded play Sokol Underground along with God Complex and Caligula. 7 p.m., $8.

Jason Boland and The Stragglers @ Sculley's Shooters | North Platte

If you happen to be in Western Nebraska, check out Jason Boland and The Stragglers at Sculley's Shooters. 9 p.m.

Kevin Mussman is Hear Nebraska's listings editor intern. He thinks the weather yesterday was pretty fuggin' perfect. Reach him at kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org, or calendar@hearnebraska.org