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TOP 20 BANDS OF OMAHA BY SAM CRISLER
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It’s no secret that Omaha and Greater Nebraska’s music scene became nationally synonymous with the breakout success of Saddle Creek Records in the late ’90s and early 2000s. As the fame of Saddle Creek artists like Cursive and Bright Eyes began to wane though, Nebraska music continued experimenting, and in the Internet age the sounds are as vibrant and varied as ever. With Nebraska’s indie, folk, soul, metal and punk acts releasing more music available to the masses than ever before, there’s no shortage of local artists to hear from. Here are the 20 hottest acts in Nebraska music today.
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The Commons Community Center Enter through door #4 on the east side of the building
1. David Nance 2. See Through Dresses 3. BIB
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4. Jocelyn 5. Twinsmith 6. High Up 7. Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal 8. Mesonjixx 9. Conny Franko / M34N STR33T 10. Dilla Kids 11. No Thanks 12. Conor Oberst 13. Simon Joyner 14. Matt Whipkey 15. Those Far Out Arrows 16. Matthew Sweet 17. Thick Paint 18. Matt Cox 19. Clarence Tilton 20. Little Brazil