Criteria and Noah’s Ark at O’Leaver’s | Photo Essay

photos and words by Chevy Anderson

The second night of O'Leaver's reopening on Saturday put the new sound system to the test. Frontman of Criteria, Steve Pedersen, asked the crowd if everything sounded good. Of course he had people shouting back at him to turn up the volume.

For me, the knob really didn't need another twist. I was standing right next the speaker and I could hear the mix pretty well. Even by the bar, the band still sounded good compared to what I was used to at O'Leaver's.

Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship started off the show with a good set. They mentioned that they just completed a new record. Their album release concert is set for April 20 at The Waiting Room, and on Saturday, the band treated the crowd to one of their new songs. 

When they started, Criteria got the show in gear and they showed off some new tunes for the crowd. I can only wonder what that means. A new album of some sort? Let's hope something is in the works. Until then, check out the photo recap below:

Noah's Ark Was a Spaceship

Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Noah's Ark Was A Spaceship at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13

Criteria

Criteria at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Criteria at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Criteria at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Criteria at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Criteria at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13
Criteria at O'Leaver's | 3.2.13

Chevy Anderson is a Hear Nebraska intern. Look out for his other work this week featuring a couple more concerts around Omaha. Reach him at chevya@hearnebraska.org.