June 27, 28, 29, 2008 |
Gene Leahy Mall, Downtown
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Friday, June 27Saturday, June 28Sunday, June 29 |
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Brad Colerick Colerick’s music blends Americana, Folk and Country to create smooth, catchy melodies that seep into your heart with a single listen. His finely wrought, plainspoken lyrics find the poetry in everyday language to celebrate the often forgotten moments that make life worth living. Nebraska-born Colerick’s understated delivery and beautiful melodies reveal new levels of emotional complexity with every listen. |
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Southpaw Bluegrass Band The Southpaw Bluegrass Band began life in the fall of 2003 as a duo featuring singer-songwriter/guitarist David Fleming and songwriter/banjo picker Steve Hoiberg, both of Omaha. In April 2005, singer/mandolinist Justin Kephart joined the boys, adding almost immediately to the already unique group dynamic. |
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Luigi, Inc. Drummer, vibist, arranger, composer and an Omaha Summer Arts Festival institution, Luigi Waites will provide his traditional “smooth jazz” set from the stage named for him some 20 years ago. Waites, an Omaha living legend, began his musical career on the drums at the tender age of 12. He has performed in house-bands for such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Dinah Washington. His group, Luigi, Inc., has opened for renowned jazz performers including Dizzy Gillespie, Ramsey Lewis, Lionel Hampton and James Brown. After more than 30 years, Waites continues to perform every Sunday night at Mr. Toad’s in Omaha’s Historic Old Market.
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SABORThe music scene has yet to see a hybrid of such raw talent that crosses Latin America with an American twist. This extraordinarily talented group from South Omaha plays a variety of styles that include Santana, Norteño, Cumbia, Flamenco, Latin Jazz, Bachata, ballads, Latin Blues, American oldies y mucho más. One of the group’s newest vocalists, Milena, recently made it through the first auditions of American Idol and sings her heart out with true passion.
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