Men At Work with Toad the Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife August 8, 2026 Harrah’s Stir Cove, Council Bluffs, Iowa Words, and photos by Adam Tibbot There are concerts built around a new album. There are tours designed to introduce audiences to what comes next. And then there are nights
Category: Concert Reviews
Yungblud Brings the Rain, the Mud, and the Family to Stir Cove | August 4, 2026 | Review and Photos
Yungblud, Return to Dust Idols World Tour / The Dead/Seven Tour August 4, 2026 Stir Concert Cove, Council Bluffs, Iowa Words and photos by Pam Whisenhunt Council Bluffs was one of the final stops on the extended North American leg of Yungblud’s Idols World Tour, closing out what some fans
Sleep Theory and Silly Goose Deliver One of The Admiral’s Most Explosive Sold-Out Shows | August 1, 2026 | Photos and Review
Sleep Theory, Silly GooseAugust 1, 2026The Admiral, Omaha, Nebrsaka A sold-out crowd packed The Admiral on Saturday night as rising rock powerhouse Sleep Theory returned to Omaha with Silly Goose kicking off an unforgettable evening that never seemed to let up. Words and photos by Adam Tibbott Less than four
From The Archives: The All American Rejects Surprise Pop-up Performance at Wal-Mart | April 15, 2006 | Photos
The All American RejectsBlack Clouds and Underdogs TourWal-mart, Council Bluffs, IowaApril 15, 2006Photos and Words by Adam Tibbott The All American Rejects surprised fans with a surprise pop-up performance at the Wal-mart in Council Bluffs before their show that evening at the Mid America Center. The band took over the
From the Archives: Knotfest 2012 – Slipknot Brings the Family Home to Iowa’s Cornfields | Review and Photos
Knotfest IowaAugust 17th, 2012Mid-America Motorplex, Pacific Junction, IADeftones, Dirtfedd, Lamb of God, Machine Head, Prong, Serj Tankian, Slipknot, The Urge Words and Photos by Adam Tibbott On August 17, 2012, thousands of Maggots descended upon Pacific Junction, Iowa, transforming quiet farmland into the epicenter of heavy music for the very
103 Degrees, Sold Out, and Worth Every Minute: Paris Jackson Makes Triumphant Omaha Debut | July 20, 2026 | Review and Photos
Paris Jackson, The Hill Country Devil July 20, 2026 The Reverb Lounge, Omaha, Nebraska Words and photos by Adam Tibbott Even triple-digit heat couldn’t keep Omaha away. With temperatures hovering around a humid 103 degrees, fans began lining up outside The Reverb Lounge late in the afternoon, determined to secure
From the Archives: KAZR Lazer 103.3 Kicks off Second Annual Lazerfest With Help from Adema, Powerman 5000, Spineshank, and more | July 26, 2003 | Indianola, Iowa | Photos
Lazerfest 2003Facecage, Index Case, Spineshank, RA, Adema, Powerman 5000 National Balloon Classic Field, Indianola, IAJuly 26th, 2003Photos by Adam TibbottPhotos digitally restored and edited from original KODAK film
20 Years of Thunder: Halestorm Prove They’re Still One of Rock’s Best Live Bands| The Astro Amphitheater, La Vista, Nebraska | July 17, 2026 | KIWR River Summer Concert Series| Review & Photos
The River’s Summer Concert Series Halestorm, Kurt Deimer The Astro Amphitheater, La Vista, Nebraska July 17, 2026 word and photos by Adam Tibbott Some bands become part of the soundtrack to your life. For me, Halestorm are one of those bands.July 17th marked my 17th time seeing Halestorm, a journey
Of Monsters and Men and August Ponthier Open The Mouse Parade Tour with a Magical Night at Stir Cove | July 14, 2026 | Review & Photos
Of Monsters and Men, August Ponthier July 14, 2026 Harrah’s Stir Cove, Council Bluffs, Iowa Review and Photos by Adam Tibbott Some concerts rely on spectacle. Others succeed because they create a feeling that lingers long after the final note. The opening night of Of Monsters and Men’s The Mouse
Birthday Celebration and Catharsis: ANNALIESE & DAKØTA Light Up The Reverb Lounge | July 17, 2026 | Photos and Review
Evandale. Annaliese, Dakøta The Reverb Lounge, Omaha, Nebraska July 17, 2026 Photos by Adam Tibbott Words by Adam Tibbott, and Heather Clarke Some nights are built around a tour. Others feel like a celebration. At Omaha’s Reverb Lounge, the co-headlining show featuring ANNALIESE and DAKØTA was unmistakably the latter. Unfortunately,