2015 lineup presented by omaha parks and recreation

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2015 LINEUP PRESENTED BY OMAHA PARKS AND RECREATION
June 12, 2015
The Confidentials
The Confidentials are your premier Midwest party hosts!! No
matter what the event, The Confidentials bring a unique blend of
talent and performance to put on a show like no other. The band
consists of a group of 10 performers. Fronted by the Spurgeon
brothers, Stan and Steve, known for their funky, soulful and spirited
performances. Their playlist is sure to have something for everyone!
THE CONFIDENTIALS
June 26, 2015
Matt Cox Band with Belles & Whistles
MATT COX BAND
Six-time Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards winner for Best
Country/Americana and Best Blues speaks to the caliber of artist
Matt Cox and his band have become in the studio and on stage.
With a live show that showcases some of the best players in the
region, and a raw energy that reveals the passion and experience
that friends share with each other on stage and off. Whether you
crave the guitar driven jams of the Allman Brothers, the story telling
of Dylan, or the country charm of Willie Nelson, The Matt Cox Band
is sure to deliver!
Belles & Whistles, a mother/daughter, singer/songwriter duo, are
building a strong industry buzz; already sharing stages with
Kenny Rogers, Brett Eldridge, Jerrod Niemann, Scotty McCreery
and many others. The duo has played for audiences all over the
country at fairs, festivals, clubs, radio shows and writer’s rounds.
Belles & Whistles enjoy connecting to audiences with their personal
lyrics, strong harmonies and genuine performances, as the audience
shares in their onstage chemistry and their joy in performing.
BELLES & WHISTLES
July 10, 2015
Lee Bowes with Matt Whipkey
LEE BOWES
If you threw Lenny Kravits, Elvis, The Black Keys, and Hall and
Oates in a blender, you’d end up with something that sounds a lot
like Lee Bowes. Forged through years in bands that range from a
cappella to acoustic rock, to country, to hard rock, Lee Bowes is truly
a unique presence. Lee’s bluesy baritone voice is supported
effortlessly by his guitar work and his songs plunge deep into the
human condition. Through a variety of cover bands over the years,
Lee has now returned to his passion for songwriting and performing
original music…though he’ll occasionally fire up his modified covers
if you ask nice!
Matt Whipkey is an acclaimed singer songwriter and guitarist from
Omaha, Nebraska. Having earned the Omaha Entertainment and
Arts Awards for artist and album of the year in 2013, Whipkey’s live
band features some of the city’s finest. In a city internationally
renowned for top-tier songwriting, Whipkey balances musical
execution with artistic instinct.
MATT WHIPKEY
July 24, 2015
Prairie Gators Band with The Pink Flamingos
PRAIRIE GATORS BAND
The Prairie Gators take you on an accordion-fueled virtual trip
through Cajun country and French Louisiana music history. Gator
performances are sometimes embellished by a stable of veteran
musical associates, including piano, fiddle, banjo, mandolin and
even a musical saw. A typical Prairie Gators set stokes the fires of
Cajun-zydeco-creole cultures, but is often prone to a bit of
musical wandering itself, venturing into traditional folk, country,
rockabilly and a slew of “train” songs….something for everybody.
The Pink Flamingos take you on a ride through the romance of
the imagined West. Combining traditional Americana elements with
rockabilly, surf, and their own brand of California country, their music
is full of loneliness, longing, and a definite sense of originality. From
haunting ballads to raucous swingers, their original songs celebrate
raw, and sometimes dark, emotion—resulting in both stories and
melodies that won’t soon be forgotten.
THE PINK FLAMINGOS
August 7, 2015
Maha Music Festival Showcase
Maha Music Festival local band showcase.
Acts TBD.
MAHA MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 21, 2015
EckoPhonic
Eckophonic is a band in Omaha, Nebraska that delivers a
hyped-up show with current Top 40 covers from Katy Perry,
Florida Georgia Line, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, KE$HA, Usher,
Avicii, and MUCH MORE! And Eckophonic sprinkles their set lists
with choice 80's and 90's dance songs you forgot you loved! Come
to an Eckophonic show and you will be on the dance floor!
ECKOPHONIC
September 4, 2015
Down to Here
Down to Here has been a staple of the Omaha / Midwest music
scene since 2001. Starting out as a hard rocking cover band, they
quickly evolved into the versatile variety act that they are today
covering a wide range of styles and genres including rock, pop,
country, dance music, acoustic songs, and more.
DOWN TO HERE
September 18, 2015
Hector Anchondo Band with Clark & Company
HECTOR ANCHONDO BAND
Best Blues Band of the Year by the Omaha Entertainment and Arts
Awards two years in a row, Hector Anchondo doesn’t just play the
blues— he lives and breathes the blues. Sharing the stage with
notable artists such as Mato Nanji of Indiginous, Magic Slim, Royal
Southern Brotherhood, Hamilton Loomis, and Coco Montoya,
Hector is on his way to becoming an established blues vet, and it
won’t be long before he’s up there with his heroes.
Clark & Company was created by triplet siblings from Omaha,
Nebraska, with Sophie Clark on keyboard and vocals, Cooper
Clark on acoustic and electric bass, and Simon Clark on drums and
percussion. Sophie is also the songwriter for the group. Company
members are Cameron Thelander on tenor saxophone, Michael
Palandri on alto saxophone, and Sam Tarin on trumpet.
CLARK & COMPANY
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