Blues Music in Omaha
Traveling through Nebraska offers numerous opportunities to experience the rich cultural heritage of the state, particularly when it comes to music. One of the most enduring and significant musical genres in Omaha is the blues. Emerging in the early 20th century, blues music quickly gained popularity in the city, with numerous clubs, bars, and festivals showcasing local and international acts.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Omaha became a major hub for blues musicians traveling up and down the Missouri River, providing a stopping point for those touring between Kansas City and St. Louis. Notable blues players such as Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris, and Joe Kelly made their mark on the city's music scene. Fast forward to the present, and modern-day clubs such as the Zio's Pizzeria at 5402 Sorensen Pkwy in northwest Omaha are still ensuring the spirit of blues is alive in the city.
Zio's has hosted regular blues nights for years, providing audiences with the chance to see accomplished local blues musicians, including local favorite Terrance Shaw, performing his electric guitar-pickin blues tunes to modest capacity crowds.
The Omaha Blues & Jazz Society (OBJS) continues the development of blues & jazz genres further by various ongoing projects, in particular with the B & J Society, it is helping shape the skills of singers – the 21st century torchbearers of the nation's music treasure. Perhaps the most important endeavour undertaken by the Organisation is the Blues & Jazz Summer intern course put on annually.
No trip to Omaha would be complete without attending some of the major events and festivals hosted in the city throughout the years. Although the world class blues celebration once offered near Charles W E Hay Ave by Rosenblatt Stadium (home of College World Series baseball) near downtown is not accessible anymore its vibrant local spirit paved a good way forward for the more comprehensive blues events which followed in the main, especially the late summer jubilee held in Downtown's Interlocken area.
Jewel of the city, which used to be known has since moved to a nearby location allowing newcomers looking for a soul to taste contemporary funk performances, by regular acts at city sponsored Blues Fest events of choice such time when you arrive is about this third or fourth Friday Aug of each new CWS baseball post series and ask for access on KETV's main downtown events boards at corner East facing at No.200 South 77th, near area on Fort under bridge on location of 19206.
The many projects undertaken by the Blues club in the small part of Rosenblatt also contributes greatly, in setting examples when dealing with American folk music by launching events celebrating big personalities in it while dealing those of Nebraska region in spirit at diverse celebration while keeping all of us busy on an evening.
SummerNicks venue though situated far out northwest downtown – way near historic Boys Town area – still organises some blues nights.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Omaha became a major hub for blues musicians traveling up and down the Missouri River, providing a stopping point for those touring between Kansas City and St. Louis. Notable blues players such as Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris, and Joe Kelly made their mark on the city's music scene. Fast forward to the present, and modern-day clubs such as the Zio's Pizzeria at 5402 Sorensen Pkwy in northwest Omaha are still ensuring the spirit of blues is alive in the city.
Zio's has hosted regular blues nights for years, providing audiences with the chance to see accomplished local blues musicians, including local favorite Terrance Shaw, performing his electric guitar-pickin blues tunes to modest capacity crowds.
The Omaha Blues & Jazz Society (OBJS) continues the development of blues & jazz genres further by various ongoing projects, in particular with the B & J Society, it is helping shape the skills of singers – the 21st century torchbearers of the nation's music treasure. Perhaps the most important endeavour undertaken by the Organisation is the Blues & Jazz Summer intern course put on annually.
No trip to Omaha would be complete without attending some of the major events and festivals hosted in the city throughout the years. Although the world class blues celebration once offered near Charles W E Hay Ave by Rosenblatt Stadium (home of College World Series baseball) near downtown is not accessible anymore its vibrant local spirit paved a good way forward for the more comprehensive blues events which followed in the main, especially the late summer jubilee held in Downtown's Interlocken area.
Jewel of the city, which used to be known has since moved to a nearby location allowing newcomers looking for a soul to taste contemporary funk performances, by regular acts at city sponsored Blues Fest events of choice such time when you arrive is about this third or fourth Friday Aug of each new CWS baseball post series and ask for access on KETV's main downtown events boards at corner East facing at No.200 South 77th, near area on Fort under bridge on location of 19206.
The many projects undertaken by the Blues club in the small part of Rosenblatt also contributes greatly, in setting examples when dealing with American folk music by launching events celebrating big personalities in it while dealing those of Nebraska region in spirit at diverse celebration while keeping all of us busy on an evening.
SummerNicks venue though situated far out northwest downtown – way near historic Boys Town area – still organises some blues nights.
