28th ANNUAL
Nebraska Lottery Stage
2023 Nebraska Lottery Stage
FRIDAY
6 PM ~ BlueHouse – Rhythm & Blues Party
One of the area’s hottest blues/rock bands…don’t miss Blue House and the Rent to Own Horns!
8:30 PM ~ Country Hits by Jordan Harvey
Saturday
11:00 AM ~ happy endings – classic pop rock
HaPPY eNDINGS Cover Band Omaha is ALWAYS ready to rock the night away! Playing favorites from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s, HaPPY eNDINGS is ready to come out and play!
1:30 PM ~ R-Style
The R-STYLE BAND is a multi-talented group made up of six members, all originating from the Omaha area. R-STYLE is a conglomerate of two bands that formed back in the 80’s. Former members from the bands E.T.C. and JAM Squad combined in 2002 to form the high-energy, show band today known as R-STYLE.
The band takes it’s musical flavor from a wide variety of artists such as: The Temptations, Kool and the Gang, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, and Prince, just to name a few. R-STYLE prides itself on the ability to be very versatile in their music repertoire, ranging from smooth oldies, including a Motown review, and Classic standards. R-STYLE also includes the latest Top-40 hits to give the band a well-rounded selection in their play list. We have performed at Harrah’s Casino Ameristar & Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
4 PM ~ Rhythm collective – Reggae and calypso tunes
RHYTHM COLLECTIVE is an award winning band, the recipient of multiple OEA Omaha Entertainment Awards.
RC performs original reggae and calypso tunes from their two albums. They also performs standard island reggae tunes of Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff’s and Kitchener and Byron Lee Soca and Calypso party tunes.
They also perform American Classic rock in reggae and ska styles.
Rhythm Collective has shared the stage with many international reggae stars such as Morgan Heritage, Anthony B, Mighty Diamonds, Everton Blender, Kool Johnny Kool, King Yellowman, Hirie, The Expendenbles, and Wailing Souls.
6:30 PM ~ High Heel – Rock & Classic Rock
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: Jon Packard (bass guitar & vocals), Cory Pawloski (lead guitar & vocals), Barry Stackhouse (keyboards), Dakota Neilsen (drums) and Skinny Web (rhythm, lead guitar, acoustic & mandolin).
HIGH HEEL… more than a band, it’s a show!
9 PM ~ Stray cats’ Slim Jim Phantom
Sunday
11:00 AM ~ BluesEd Band – Redwoods
The Redwoods band is made up of powerful middle school and high school musicians from the Omaha area. A 9-piece band, The Redwoods has a full horn section and keys giving their music a big, full sound on stage. The band formed in 2016 as part of the Blues Society of Omaha’s youth program, BluesEd. Over the years, the musicians have had an impressive record of accomplishments including being recognized as All-State musicians, holding leadership roles in their school bands, participating in MAYJO, being selected for Nebraska Young Lions and receiving awards at local music competitions. They have enjoyed playing at many venues and festivals in the Omaha area including Jazz on the Green, Playing with Fire, Zoofest, Taste of Omaha, Omaha Summer Arts Festival, private events and numerous local bars and lounges.
The Redwoods play diverse, Blues-infused classic rock, funk, and traditional Blues.
2023 members of The Redwoods include: Jack B(drums), Riya K (vocals), Izzy W (vocals), Tommy K(guitar), Whitney I (bass), Jackson I (guitar), Alex I (sax), Charlie D (sax) and Camryn J (keys, sax, flute).
Facebook: The Redwoods
Instagram: theredwoodsbluesband
bookings@bluesed.com
11:50 AM ~ BluesEd Band – Us & Them
Us and Them Blues Band has been a part of BluesEd since 2010. They play a broad range of old and new blues and blues-inspired rock, funk, and soul. These talented musicians range from middle to high school age, and they are all very enthusiastic about keeping the blues alive!
The band is well known and popular in the Omaha metropolitan area and has performed at local festivals, venues and benefits such as Playing with Fire, Jazz on the Green, In the Market for Blues, B Bar, Rathskeller Bierhaus and Rally for Responders among others. The band has many accomplished musicians who perform in all-state choir and jazz band, show choir and marching band across Omaha.
Our 2023 lineup includes Brie (vocals), Mia (vocals), Braden (guitar), Emmitt (guitar), Michael (bass guitar), and Jude (drums).
Facebook: Us and Them Blues Band
Instagram: usandthembluesband
bookings@bluesed.com
1:00 PM ~ Clockwerk – Classic Rock
CLOCKWERK is a New Omaha cover band playing songs from the late 60s to the early 80s.
3:30 PM ~ Front Ro – Rhythm & Blues
Ain’t no party like a Front Ro party and a Front Ro party don’t stop!!! The Front Ro band has been in Omaha since 1993 layin’ down the funk. Formed of musicians who’ve played in various bands around Omaha, Front Ro brings it LIVE. Some cover, some originals, all high quality. Check us out when you hear we’re playin’, or send a note to get in touch.
The Front Ro band has been in Omaha since 1993 layin’ down the funk. Formed of musicians who’ve played in various bands around Omaha, Front Ro brings it LIVE. Some cover, some originals, all high quality. Check us out when you hear we’re playin’, or send a note to get in touch. “Front Ro is a must see act!”
6:00 PM – The Personics
Maxine debuted the multi-platinum pop single, “Right Back Where We Started From” followed by another #1 hit “Lead Me On” which ranked on Billboard Charts for 47 record breaking weeks. She performs classics “I Love the Nightlife”, Miami Sound Machine’s “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You”, “Turn The Beat Around”, and songs recorded for Donna Summer “On the Radio”, “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls” plus more.
MID- AMERICA EXPOSITIONS, INC.
MIKE MANCUSO, EVENT DIRECTOR
7015 SPRING ST * OMAHA, NE 68106-3518
(402) 346-8003 FAX (402) 346-5412
info@showofficeonline.com