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Five for Fives: How I Survived My Teenage Years in Northeast Nebraska | Guest Column

Posted by HN staff on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:33am in Chelsea Schlievert Yates, five for fives, guest column, music, nebraska, norfolk

Do you remember Five for Fives? Norfolk and the surrounding area would play host to five bands for five dollars, an opportunity to enjoy local music and form a community.

'Oh, Good Song!': Records of My Dad | Guest Column

Chelsea Schlievert Yates, a native of Norfolk, Neb., tells the story of her dad and his old records that spanned generations to bring together a father and daughter.

Hoyer: Why I'm Moving Past Son of 76 | Guest Column

Posted by HN staff on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 9:28am in guest column, josh hoyer, music, nebraska, son of 76

"Over the last seven years, a lot of the songs that once meant the world to me have now become old ideas. They have taken on a life of their own, yes, but I would rather leave those feelings where they were born."

On Blue Meanies and Hot Springs | Guest Column

Posted by Andrew Norman on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 8:37pm in arkansas, blue meanies, guest column, hot springs, JVA, matt hovanec, nick tarlowski

In light of the Blue Meanies' recent, epic middle finger display to MCA Records, Lincoln musician Nick Tarlowski shares his story of meeting the band's frontman, and falling in love with Hot Springs, Ark.

New York Songwriting via Nebraska | Guest Column

Posted by HN staff on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 10:54am in chance solem-pfeifer, guest column, little marais, music, nebraska, new york

Chance Solem-Pfeifer, who performs under the name Little Marais, explains how a switch of scenery has influenced his songwriting this summer.

GUNK's Retirement Party | Guest Column

Posted by Andrew Norman on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 4:07pm in chris dinan, column, dj kobrakyle, dj spence, guest column, gunk, kobrakyle, omaha, waiting room lounge

One of the founders of the electronic dance party tells its story, including his favorite memories from past events, and why it's time to hang up the costumes.

What The Zoo Bar Means to Me | Guest Column

Posted by HN staff on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 9:18am in festival, guest column, joshua hoyer, music, nebraska, the zoo bar, ZOOFest

Josh Hoyer writes about his memories at Lincoln's Zoo Bar just as it celebrates 39 years with ZOOFest, taking place tonight at 7 p.m. and Saturday starting at 1 p.m.

Darren Keen's Breakup Letter to Himself | Guest Column

Posted by HN staff on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 9:02am in bad speler, darren keen, guest column, the show is the rainbow, touch people

Darren Keen calls it quits with The Show is the Rainbow, at least until two final shows in August and December. Here's why.

A Profile on Dave Sink | Guest Column

Posted by Andrew Norman on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 1:46pm in antiquarium, dave sink, guest column, joel thomas

This profile from 2005 captures the late Antiquarium Record Store and One Hour Records owner in his element.

Lincoln is an Occupied City | Guest Column

Posted by stashford on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:08am in guest column, joshua miller, lincoln, occupy, powerful science

On Saturday, hundreds of angry and frustrated people will descend on Centennial Mall to voice their complaints. And they want us scruffy, often self-interested musicians to join them.