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    Matthew Carlson

    After nearly 30 years of playing shows, making records and writing songs, it’s fair to call Matthew Carlson a veteran. From his current work in the Stick Arounds and Harborcoat, to his previous stints in The Pantones and Third Uncle, Carlson has spent a lifetime writing songs filled with vivid characters, detailed worlds, and personal touches.

    Carlson is a born storyteller in person, and in his songs. His solo acoustic shows are comprised of emotional, funny, and moving stories about the songs and his own life that support his songs and the hidden lives and places behind them. To see Matty C (as his friends call him) play solo is to see, feel, and hear these songs in a new, and perhaps more profound way.

    Harmony, bombast, and distortion are removed from even the most boisterous of numbers, and a bare, more vulnerable version of the songs appear. The tunes take on new life as they are stripped to only the most essential of ingredients.

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    We Are Not Brothers Tour- Ryan Biter and Daniel Neihoff

    Liederkranz 401 W 1st Street, Grand Island, NE, United States

    Two amazing songwriters, musicians, storytellers, and overall entertainers together on the same night, one place and a heck of a lot of fun. Come out bring all your family and friends to see the "We are not Brothers Tour" featuring Ryan Biter and Daniel Neihoff.

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    Liederkranz Live (Biergarten): Anthony Segovia

    Liederkranz 401 W 1st Street, Grand Island, NE, United States

    Anthony Segovia local singer-songwriter drawing from Midwest influences will be entertaining a Liederkranz Biergarten audience professionally as a solo performer. Join us for a Liederkranz Live Court Whiskey night in the beautiful Liederkranz Biergarten.

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    Liederkranz Live: Kevin McClure

    Liederkranz 401 W 1st Street, Grand Island, NE, United States

    Kevin McClure has two criteria for his music: the lyrics must be written earnestly and the instrumentation must be ambitious- utilizing a broad scope of music theory, timbre, and genre. Whether it’s music written for a quiet night at home or for blasting loud while driving down the highway, his songs are for people who want profound lyrics and eclectic musicality. This Omaha-based artist brings an exciting, high-energy live show that invites the crowd to something deeper than passive observers: he builds community.

    For fans of The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Switchfoot, Bright Eyes, and Mat Kearney.

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    Liederkranz Live: Avid Dischord

    Liederkranz 401 W 1st Street, Grand Island, NE, United States

    Avid Dischord- Straight out of the Panhandle of Nebraska, direct from Western Nebraska come Avid Dischord.  One of Nebraska's premium Jam Bands.

    Avid Dischord is a ground of young men sizzling fun and energetic music that is both familiar and happily funky jazzed up.  This is another "Don't Miss Show" at the Grand Island Liederkranz.

    We’ll see you at the show!

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    Liederkranz Live: The Midnight Wanderers

    Liederkranz 401 W 1st Street, Grand Island, NE, United States

    The Midnight Wanderers started over a decade ago when husband and wife, Matt and Jenny Richardson started to delve deeper into the folk tradition. Matt picked up the banjo and Jenny gravitated to upright bass. From here they slowly shaped their band and the old-time goodness of their setlists which draws from bluegrass to old time, to folk and blues their music covering the gamut of americana. Matt, who grew up the son of a Texas Western Swing fiddle player, has recently started bringing more Bob Wills and western swing tunes into the group. Jenny, one of the main songwriters in the band has been adding in original tunes that blend well into the mix.

    Thad Miller, fiddler extraordinaire, joined the band in 2019. He has become an integral part of their sound, with his fiery fast fiddle runs and high lonesome harmonies and vocal leads. Joel Grenemeier, a bluegrass veteran of the Lincoln scene, brought his dulcet tenor and mandolin sound to the Wanderers in early 2022. Rounding out the Sound is Colten Welch with his lightning-fast guitar licks and rhythm, bringing a fun energy to the group.

    The Midnight Wanderers really are a collaborative effort. Taking turns singing lead and picking songs keep the set diverse. And with tunes curated from so many genres including classic rock, Western swing, country and bluegrass there's something for everyone.

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    Liederkranz Live: Andy Sydow

    Liederkranz 401 W 1st Street, Grand Island, NE, United States

    Andy Sydow
    Americana, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, Andy Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who's lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Touring consistently both solo and with a backing band, Sydow is known to sway an audience with acoustic guitar ballads, sing a few numbers on his lap steel, and even sit down at the keys to show off his surprising boogie-woogie piano chops. He draws comparisons to voices like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne, mixed with a roots rock vibe reminiscent of Tom Petty or Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. 

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    Liederkranz Live: Barak Hill

    Liederkranz 401 W 1st Street, Grand Island, NE, United States

    Barak Hill is a singer-songwriter from Spring­field, Missouri, the winner of American Songwriter Magazine’s 2012 Santa Cruz Guitar Song Contest, and was named one of the top three solo musicians in Southwest Missouri in a 417 Magazine readers’ poll. Barak tours regularly and has shared the stage with a wide range of artists — from popular regional bands like Big Smith and The Ben Miller Band to national artists like Jay Farrar (Son Volt) and Amanda Shires (Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit). Barak’s songs and sound run in the same vein as Amos Lee, Josh Ritter, Steve Earle, and Gillian Welch. It’s heartbroken Americana hanging on to a fistful of hope that things might just get better. Honest, well-crafted lyrics set to strong melodies connect with people on an intimate, personal level.