We're too tired for shots, over at HearNebraska.org headquarters ? just two icy blocks from the state's Capitol Building. But when the site went live early this morning, we managed to add about a half-dozen, half-drunk glasses of wine to the growing collection of spent bottles, jars, coffee mugs and other caffeine receptacles that fueled the six of us who encircle them as if it's a religious experience. But we've been working directly (and in spirit) with our diligent, talented programmer in Lansing, Mich., and collaborators across Nebraska ? all with laptops casting hours and hours of enlightened glows on  our faces while we got this site running.

We're not celebrating just yet, though. (That happens here and here.) There's a lot of work to do before then ? and we'll be tweaking style and adding new functions in the days and weeks to come. Stick with us as we work hard to shape the site to fit your needs ? whether you're a classical pianist in Gering, a death metal guitarist in Waverly or a punk in Omaha. Tell us what you like, and what's not working right here.

And, this is critical, please start using the site. Read, share and comment on the great stories some of the state's best writing talent has produced ? you might even win concert tickets to a sold-out show at The Waiting Room. 

Post and comment in the statewide music forum. Create a page for your band or venue. And start filling up the statewide music calendar with your events.

We're covering Nebraska music as one scene. Join us. 

Thanks,

Andy

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