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Guest Columns
Five for Fives: How I Survived My Teenage Years in Northeast Nebraska | Guest Column
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
This profile from 2005 captures the late Antiquarium Record Store and One Hour Records owner in his element.
