Friday and Saturday, August 14th & 15th, 2026

2026 FESTIVAL STAGE 

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Friday, August 14th – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

The Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival on Friday evening will feature:

 

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver is a popular, regional variety band from Omaha formed in 1991 and fronted by two female singers.  They provide a fun, interactive show that spans every decade of music from the 50’s to today.  Members include Al Irions, manager & keyboard player; Michelle Irions, manager & lead singer; Alex Rivas, drummer/vocals; Mike Turner, guitar/vocals; Glen Smith, guitar/vocals; Joe Gonzales, bass/vocals.  All members of Taxi Driver are accomplished, professional musicians with long-standing records of experience (live and studio) to their credit. Taxi Driver is proud to have one of the largest and most varied song lists including Oldies, Motown, Classic & Modern Rock, Country (new & old), Pop, Dance & Current Hits. 

 

Saturday, August 15th – 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM

 

The Love Town Band

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

 

HIGH HEEL                     

6:30 PM – 10:30 PM 

Lisa Larsen

Omaha’s #1 family friendly band!

With the sole purpose of having fun with the audience, this band covers a wide variety of your favorite songs including classic rock, new country, disco and sweet ballads.

Featuring lead vocalist Lisa Larsen, most recognized by her amazing vocals and of course her… high heels!
She is all over the stage and in the audience, creating an interactive show that’s charming to watch as well as listen to. Her signature move is to walk out into the crowd and deliver the performance within arms reach, considered nothing less than endearing.

Lisa was the lead singer for the band HIGH HEEL & THE SNEEKERS, where she toured the region locally in the early 90’s. Sharing the stage with Lisa:
Clay Gochenour (bass and lead vocals), Vince Andreasen (drums and fun vocals),
Doug Parker (keyboards & piano… x’s 6), and David Carabello (lead guitarist).

HIGH HEEL… more than a band, it’s a show!

For More Information, Contact: Mike Mancuso, Festival Manager

Produced By: Mid-America Expositions,Inc. (402) 346-8003