Above: The Spook Lights. See them tonight at O'Leavers.
compiled by Kevin Mussman
Touring acts The Spook Lights and Communist Daughter as well as local staples Snake Island and Rock Paper Dynamite are just a few of the acts performing tonight. If you 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 Spook Lights, Snake Island, Watching the Train Wreck @ O'Leavers | Omaha
Lawrence, KS band The Spook Lights are a self described "low-budget, high-volume sleazefest." Catch them at O'Leavers with Snake Island and Watching the Train Wreck. 9:30 p.m.
Gunk Presents: Dave Nada @ The Waiting Room | Omaha
Dave Nada has been featured in Spin Magazine, XL8R8, URB, Fader, The Washington Post and spawned his own genre called Moombahton. He performs at the Waiting Room tonight. 9 p.m. $10 for 18-20, and $7 for 21+.
Communist Daughter w/ Kris Lager acoustic @ The Zoo Bar | Lincoln
Twin Cities band (and apparent Neutral Milk Hotel fans) Communist Daughter plays the Zoo Bar with support from Kris Lager. 9 p.m., $5.
Eric Church @ Stir Concert Cove | Council Bluffs
Country singer-songwriter Eric Church kicks off a two night stay at Stir Cove. 8 p.m., $30.
Rock Paper Dynamite, Secondwind @ Knickerbockers | Lincoln
Omaha's Rock Paper Dynamite performs at Knickerbockers with Secondwind. 9 p.m.
Open Decks @ Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln
Lincoln DJs Bentone and Blac host the equivalent of an open mic night for DJs. 9 p.m., No Cover for 21+, $5 for 18-20.
Shithook (Karaoke) @ Duffy's | Lincoln
Live karaoke band Shithook plays at Duffy's. 10 p.m., 21+
Kevin Mussman is Hear Nebraska's listings editor intern. He thinks you should go to the Nebraska Music Retreat this weekend. Reach him at kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org, or calendar@hearnebraska.org.