Coheed and Cambria, The Home Team
This Is Our Way 2026 North America Tour
September 27, 2026
The Admiral, Omaha, Nebraska
Coheed and Cambria returned to Omaha with a set designed for the faithful, and the faithful. Fans were rewarded with a delivering the first complete live performance of The Afterman: Descension.
Words and Photos by Adam Tibbott
For longtime fans of Coheed and Cambria, September 27 at The Admiral was more than just another stop on the “This Is Our Way” tour. It was a celebration of the past, a reward for the faithful, and a reminder of why the band’s live performances continue to resonate more than three decades into their career. Most importantly, Omaha witnessed the first full live performance of The Afterman: Descension in its entirety, a moment that instantly elevated this show into one of the most memorable of the tour.
The evening also marked my first opportunity to see Seattle’s The Home Team, a band whose reputation as one of modern rock’s most exciting up-and-coming acts has steadily grown over the past few years. Having now experienced them live, it’s easy to understand why. The Seattle quartet continues to blur the lines between pop-rock, R&B, post-hardcore, and funk while delivering a performance that’s impossible to ignore.
The Home Team Opens Strong
Making their fourth appearance in the Omaha metro area since 2023, The Home Team wasted no time introducing themselves to any newcomers in attendance.
Opening with “Hell,” the band immediately brought a level of energy that many headliners would envy. Frontman Brian Butcher’s vocals were every bit as impressive live as they are on record, effortlessly moving between smooth melodic passages and explosive choruses. “Brag,” “Right Through Me,” and “Slow Bloom” kept the momentum rolling, while “Overtime” and “Move It or Lose It” showcased the group’s knack for combining infectious hooks with crushing instrumentation.
One of the evening’s standout moments came during “Somebody Else’s Face,” where the crowd’s participation noticeably increased. By the time the band launched into “Watching All Your Friends Get Rich” and “Loud,” even those who might have been unfamiliar with the group appeared fully invested.
Closing with “Worthy,” The Home Team delivered exactly what an opening act should, they energized the room, gained new fans, and set the tone for the rest of the evening. As a first-time viewer, I left really impressed. Their self-described “heavy pop” sound is unique within today’s rock landscape, and the band’s chemistry is undeniable.
A Long-Awaited Reunion with Coheed and Cambria
For me personally, the headlining set carried a significant amount of nostalgia. The last time I saw Coheed and Cambria was back in 2009 at the Mid-America Center. They opened for Slipknot and Trivium during the All Hope Is Gone Tour. Seventeen years later, seeing the band return to Omaha felt like reconnecting with an old friend. Its hard to believe that show was nearly two decades ago.
Tonight’s performance also marked the band’s ninth stop in the Omaha metro area since 2002, further cementing the relationship they’ve built with Nebraska fans over the years.
Those fortunate enough to secure VIP packages were treated to an intimate pre-show performance of “Subtraction,” setting a special tone before the main event even began.
When the lights dropped for the full set, Coheed immediately delivered a trio of fan favorites. “A Favor House Atlantic,” “Blood Red Summer,” and “Devil in Jersey City” generated massive reactions from longtime fans who had clearly been waiting all night for those opening notes.
The Historic Return of The Afterman: Descension
While the opening segment was excellent, everyone knew what made this show special. The centerpiece of the night was the band’s complete performance of The Afterman: Descension, a record beloved by fans but never before played in its entirety. Even more remarkable was the return of “Pretelethal,” performed live for the first time since 2013.
The transition into “Key Entity Extraction V: Sentry the Defiant” immediately elevated the energy inside The Admiral. From there, the band navigated the album’s emotional peaks and valleys with remarkable precision. “The Hard Sell” and “Number City” highlighted Coheed’s ability to blend technical musicianship with accessibility, while “Gravity’s Union” produced one of the night’s loudest crowd responses.
As the set continued through “Away We Go,” “Iron Fist,” “Dark Side of Me,” and “2’s My Favorite 1,” it became clear just how deeply this album still resonates with the band’s audience. Hearing these songs performed together in their originally intended sequence gave the material a new level of emotional weight rarely captured in traditional concert settings. The performance demonstrated exactly why Coheed has maintained such a devoted following. Their ability to combine progressive rock complexity with genuine emotional storytelling remains virtually unmatched in modern rock.
Fan Favorites Close the Main Set
Following the Descension performance, Coheed shifted gears into a brief collection of fan favorites.
“Shoulders” and “The Liars Club” brought a more contemporary flavor to the set while maintaining the intensity established throughout the evening.
The main set concluded with “In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3,” a song that continues to serve as one of the band’s defining live moments. The audience’s vocal participation transformed the venue into a choir of dedicated fans, creating an atmosphere that perfectly encapsulated the communal nature of a Coheed concert.
Finishing Strong
Their encore featuring, “Ten Speed (Of God’s Blood and Burial)” and “Welcome Home,” was the perfect ending. “Welcome Home” remains one of the most recognizable songs in the band’s catalog, and its massive riffs shook The Admiral as fans sang every word back to the stage. It was a fitting finale to a night built around celebrating both the band’s legacy and their willingness to reward longtime supporters with something genuinely special.
Final Thoughts
Some concerts are simply stops on a tour. Others become memorable because of the unique moments they create.
Tonight at The Admiral was firmly the latter.
The Home Team proved they belong on bigger stages and left Omaha with plenty of new fans. Meanwhile, Coheed and Cambria delivered a career-spanning performance highlighted by a historic full presentation of The Afterman: Descension and the return of “Pretelethal” for the first time in over a decade. For me it was also a welcome reunion after seventeen years away from a band that has continued to evolve while never losing what made them special in the first place.
