"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
August 29, 2025 @ at 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:00)
Liederkranz Live: Sound Wav Sessions (Beatmakers/ Rap/ EDM)
Great beat makers, a few Rappers, and some EDM
A fun night of music and electronica bliss
Frantic Youth- Join us for Grand Island's own Frantic Youth as they celebrate the release of their new album. The Frantic Youth Album Release Party
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Show not to miss!
BreAnne Stone returns to the Liederkranz, this time bringing her full band "The Breeze" (guitar, bass, sax, piano).
BreAnne mesmerized and delighted the Liederkranz crowd just over a month ago, and now she returns, bringing her full band (guitar, bass, sax, piano) and they will be doing a combination of Christmas classics, originals, and more!
You will not want to miss this show!
BreAnne Stone is a soulful folk musician whose music explores life’s journey, spirituality, heartbreak, growth, and self-discovery. With a deep connection to nature and a belief in the goodness of all souls, she creates heartfelt music that resonates deeply with listeners. Her sound blends singer-songwriter storytelling with folk and soul influences, uniquely infused with earthy country rock elements. Through intimate performances and thoughtful lyrics, BreAnne cultivates a space where audiences feel inspired and renewed.
We’ll see you at the show!
Cruz Control is a three piece band based out of Omaha Nebraska. The band creates and blends their own sound based off of their love for Funk, Reggae and Jamband style music. Cruz Control is guaranteed to get you moving!
We’ll see you at the show!
At first one may want to say the songs are simple and straightforward as an Americana song seems. But the complex layers of Depew’s music subtly unfold. The lyrics are often haunting and longing, guided by the mastery of instruments. The beauty and hardship of life weave together in each piece. I really enjoyed listening on a poetic level, the writing, and story that carries the song, combined with the pleasure of the music itself.
Little Stevie and the Hellrazors are a blues/rock/soul band based out of Hastings, Nebraska. With members from Colorado, California, Illinois, and Nebraska, this six-piece band never fails to entertain. with three singers covering a wide variety of artists from Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett to Jimi Hendrix and the Allman Brothers, the White Stripes, and Amy Winehouse, as well as originals!
Nominated for Midwest CMO, Songwriter of the Year, Male vocalist of the year and Album of the year, Robert is a Singer/Songwriter, born in Iowa and honed in Nashville. He has been a music row staff writer for 3 companies over the past 15 years, and has written over 300 songs, and is currently working on his 3rd album. Over 30 of his songs have been cut by other artists. His voice can be described as blue collar smooth, yet gritty, like a fine bourbon, with a hint of gravel dust. His songwriting and delivery can be described as Chris Stapleton meets Jason Isbell, meets Vince Gill.
Hall of Fame songwriter, Hugh Prestwood ("A Song Remembers When") describes Robert as "a gifted songwriter, who mixes vivid storytelling with a powerful, soulful delivery", While HOF-er, Roger Murrah ("Don't Rock the Jukebox") says of Robert, "He's one of Nashville's best kept secrets...but not for long..."