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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: John Byrne

    John Byrne is a Dublin native and Philadelphia-based musician who performs as a solo act and with The John Byrne Band. Their debut album, After the Wake, was released to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic in 2011. With influences ranging from Tom Waits to Planxty, John's songwriting honors and expands upon the musical and lyrical traditions of his native and adopted homes.

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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: Modern Kowboy

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

    Modern Kowboy is a High-intensity Country and Rock’n’Roll band performing everything from 1950 to Present Rock and Country. From Hank Williams and Johnny Cash to AC/DC and Guns and Roses to Garth Brooks and George Strait to Modern Kowboy Originals. Focusing mainly on 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s Classic Rock and Real Country. Always doing the music justice, 4 part harmonies, and Top Notch Showmanship.

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    Liederkranz Live: Nick Andrew Staver

    A working class soul.
    A ten pound steel guitar.
    A voice dripping of nostalgia.

    Writing and recording as a solo artist since 2014 has led to the release of albums including Medicine (2020), Live. In House (2021) and recent studio release, Rust Don’t Shine.

    Every live performance exposes parallels between his personal journey and the American experience, no matter the size of stage.
    ​Each song, a story to further develop the focus on the benefits and struggles that come with small town rural life.

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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: Dana Cooper

    "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

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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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    The Killigans

    Live at the Liderkranz 2025 Oktoberfest: The Killigans

    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.

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    Liederkranz Live: Ruth Wyand

    Ruth Wyand has achieved a level of diversity that has exceeded the expectations of audiences around the world. Her guitar virtuosity is demonstrated by dynamic fingerpicking, bottleneck slide and a warm alto voice. She plays a mix of Americana, jazz, blues, folk, country augmented by Piedmont and bluegrass clawhammer fingerpicking.

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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.