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  • Matthew Carlson

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    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.

  • Wick O’Rya

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    Wick O’Rya is a nomadic singer-songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska, whose music captures the highs and lows of life with timeless storytelling and a powerful voice. Driven by a deep love for travel and music, Wick aims to share songs that resonate with as many people as possible.

  • Dustin Dale Gaspard

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    singer songwriter Dustin Dale Gaspard extends the boundaries of Louisiana music.

    After 10 years of performing throughout the deep Southern Gulf Coast of the USA, Gaspard released his full length debut album:

    "Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen"
    in March 2022.

    His blend of Americana, Soul, Folk and Roots gained Grammy consideration for:
    -Best American Roots Performance

    -Grammy American Roots Song

    -and Best Americana Album.

  • Liederkranz Live – 3 Band Bash -December

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    The Killigans are a seven piece “folk-punk” band from Lincoln, NE. The Killigans “sound” combines the diverse musicals tastes of the bands members; fusing Punk Rock, Folk, Country and Western, Celtic, European folk, Americana, and other types of music into an upbeat, foot-stomping, beer-raising party. Lyrically, the songs range from classic storytelling to rebel songs to ballads to middle class anthems. The Killigans are a band who thrive on live performance and crowd interaction.
    Core members include Brad Hoffman and the Nebesniak brothers.

    Marion Gunn & the Wanted Ones  Marion Gunn & The Wanted Ones is a Nebraska based band playing rock, folk, and everything in between. Their new album “Heaven Has To Fall” released on July 27th, 2024, and their debut album, “In Damnation, Revolution” is live on most major streaming platforms.

    Humbolt's Quid your go-to for all the best 90's and 2000's punk rock hits. Based in Grand Island, Nebraska.

  • We Are Not Brothers Tour- Ryan Biter and Daniel Neihoff

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    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.

  • Liederkranz Live: Out of the House

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

    Out of the House plays acoustic traditional music. It is lively, emotional, and it is good. We have gigged together in pubs, coffee houses, wineries, events, and on the streets of this and neighboring towns.

    Although we are known to get loose and bring you in as part of the show, we can behave and dutifully do our job, providing atmosphere and culture to any situation you put us in.

  • Liederkranz Live – Hansen Airship

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    Weaving melodies and rhythms with storytelling lyrics, Hansen Airship explores the wide open plains of creativity. Drawing inspiration from rags, bluegrass, fiddle tunes, and folksongs, the fun and compelling original songwriting is playful, creative, and finds plenty of opportunity for audience participation. 

    The acoustic string trio formed by Jenni Hansen (fiddle and vocals), Dave Hansen (guitar and vocals), and Brad Hayes (upright bass and vocals) from Lincoln, NE seeks to bring a modern approach to sounds of the past.

  • Liederkranz Live: Shanna in a Dress

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    “Shanna in a Dress combines witty, heartfelt songwriting with great musicianship guaranteed to deliver a memorable experience for anyone lucky enough to hear her. From the incredibly moving “Daddy’s Little Girl” to the super funny "Mmm That’s Hot” she hits home on every level taking her listeners on a delightful roller coaster ride of laughter, tears and everything in between.”
    — Steve Seskin, Grammy-nominated songwriter

  • Liederkranz Live: Alli and I // Brad Hoffman //

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

    Alli And i
    Alli and I began their journey in 2007 when Andrew Standley took his guitar, Alli, to the corner of 7th & P Streets and sang for passersby in the Historical Haymarket of Lincoln, Nebraska.

    It’s been almost 17 years since then, and the acoustic ensemble is rolling stronger than ever with dozens of tour dates and their new release out now. THE DOTTED LINES EP packs the punch of a thousand thoughts, with anthems written about, and from the road.

    Over the past decade and a half, Alli and I have made hundreds upon hundreds of friends; have played LIVE everywhere from Boston to Los Angeles; from Minneapolis to San Antonio. Pair that with the long discography of two full length records, three EPs, and a LIVE record, it's clear that Alli and I can deliver both on stage and in the studio.

  • Liederkranz Live: Kevin McClure

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    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.

  • Liederkranz Live: The Midnight Wanderers

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    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.

  • Liederkranz Live: Dana Cooper

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    "Dana has a poet's eye for beauty & detail, a blue's man's soul, and a songbird's gift. He is remarkable." Hayes Carll

    "The album (The Ghost of Tucumcari) is 5 star Grammy material." Shake Russell

    "He leaves us thinking, as only the best songwriters do." Jim Hynes - Glide Magazine

    "Blown Away. The Title Cut! What can I say but "Meow." Marilyn Rea Beyer WFMT

    "Genius" Tom Tranchilla KPFT