Omaha, NE

Music connected to Omaha

Ready to uncover some heartland sounds? Look no further than Omaha, Nebraska, a city that punches above its weight in musical mentions. From Counting Crows' wistful "Omaha" to Bob Seger's weary tour stop in "Turn the Page," this Midwestern hub has found its way into the lyrics of artists across genres. Even Tom Waits sends a "Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis" referencing the city, hinting at its place in the American imagination.

Beyond its lyrical cameos, Omaha offers a burgeoning arts scene in a friendly, accessible package. Situated on the Missouri River, with surprising views from its 1,087-foot elevation, the city provides a unique backdrop for creative exploration. It's a place where the echoes of the Union Pacific Railroad, which helped establish Omaha as a transportation center, mingle with the modern sounds of a city finding its voice. So, tune in and discover the music flowing from this Nebraska gem.

About Omaha

• Marlon Brando, the iconic actor, was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
• The Reuben sandwich was invented at Omaha's Blackstone Hotel.
• The Union Pacific Railroad headquarters established Omaha as a transportation hub.
• Omaha has a vast network of underground tunnels beneath its downtown area.
• The Great Flood of 1881 devastated Omaha, prompting major infrastructure improvements.
• Named for the Omaha tribe, it was incorporated in 1857.
• With over 486,000 residents, it's Nebraska's most populous city.
• Sitting at 1,087 feet, the city offers surprising views of the plains.
• Finance and insurance are major employers in the Omaha metropolitan area.
• Omaha feels like a friendly, Midwestern city with a burgeoning arts scene.
• The area's geology is characterized by loess hills, formed by windblown silt deposits during the Ice Age.
• Fontenelle Forest, a large urban forest, features diverse habitats along the Missouri River bluffs.
• The Missouri River forms Omaha's eastern boundary.
• The endangered pallid sturgeon is found in the Missouri River near Omaha.
• Oak savannas and tallgrass prairies once dominated the Omaha landscape.
• The Omaha Tribe, for whom the city is named, inhabited the area for centuries.
• President Abraham Lincoln visited Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the river from Omaha, in August 1859.
• The Durham Museum, formerly Omaha Union Station, was built in 1931 in the Art Deco style.
• I-80 passes through Omaha, serving as a major east-west transportation corridor.
• The area's geology features glacial till deposits from the Pleistocene Epoch.
• Fontenelle Forest, just south of the city, showcases a rare Loess Hills ecosystem.
• The Missouri River forms the eastern boundary of the city.
• The Salt Creek tiger beetle, an endangered species, is found in saline wetlands near the city.
• The Eastern cottonwood is a common tree species found along the riverbanks.
• The area was home to the Omaha, Ponca, and other Native American tribes for centuries.
• President Abraham Lincoln visited Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the river, in 1859, influencing the city's railroad development.
• The Durham Museum, built in 1931, is an example of Art Deco architecture.
• Interstate 80 passes through the city, connecting the East and West coasts.

Artists From Omaha

311 Adele Astaire Against the Artificial Alex Kava Amber Ruffin Andrew Rannells Ann Ronell

Arlene Klasky

Arson City Art in Manila Azure Ray Back When Battling Giants Belles Ben Grandgenett Ben's Raincoat Bernie Hanighen Bib Billy Rogers Blackened Wisdom Bob Bordy Boyd Senter Brian Yorkey Bright Eyes Brimstone Howl Buddy Miles Burrill Phillips Byron Allen Cabela and Schmitt Calvin Keys Cellador Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church Charlie Green Chemical Reactor Chris Hillier Clever Clock Ticks Late Conor Oberst Crimson Driver Criteria Cursive Dale Jones Daniel Quinn Dave Stryker David Condos Dennis Mackrel Depressed Buttons Desaparecidos Destiny Devil in the Details Diabolic Possession Doug Ingle

Ed Ruscha

Elliott Smith Emphatic Erik Turner Fallible Farrah Abraham Fee Waybill Flowers Forever Frank Reed Fred Astaire Frontier Trust

G. H. Stone

Gerald Ford Gladhands Go Motion Grander Harold Lloyd Icky Blossoms Inga Swenson Irene Worth Jack & Jack Jack Paul Chandler Jacquelyn Reinach

Jaime King

Jake Bellows James Adomian Jane Hobson Jeffrey Runnings Jim Salestrom Jimmy Skaffa John Haeny John Trudell Johnny Counterfeit JoJo Siwa Julie Wilson Junior Raglin Justin McCain Ken Benshoof Ken Darby Kerry Strayer Kory Reeder Kris Lager Band Kris Tyler Kurt Andersen L.A. Carnival Ladyfinger (ne) Laura Martin Lead Lenny Price Linus of Hollywood Little Brazil Luigi Waites Malcolm X Mannheim Steamroller Marc Johnson Marcey Yates Marlon Brando Mary Droppinz Mary Moder Max T. Barnes McCarthy Trenching Mentor Williams Michael Ivins Michael Lee Firkins Mike Donehey Mike Smith Morton Harvey Naylon Neva Dinova Nicholas Sparks Noah Floersch Ogden Edsl Oxygen Pat Dailey Paul Neu Peter Buffett Preston Love Princess Stewart Race for Titles René Benton Richard Stoltzman Robert Marcellus Robert Peterson Robert Reed Rochester Roger Williams Roland Barrett Ronald Knudsen S.A. Martinez Save the Hero Scott Porter Setebos Shirley Ross Simon Joyner SK8 Skypiper Smashmouth Snake Island! Son Ambulance Spare Change Sparkle Moore Split Second Stephanie Kurtzuba Steve Alaimo Steve Turre Tara Vaughan Terry Lewis The Big 3 The Eye The Faint The Fonzarellies The Good Life The Gulizia Brothers The Midnight Devils The Mynabirds The Shanks Thomas Diener Through Fire Through the Stone Thunder Power Tierney Sutton Tilly and the Wall Tim Halperin Tim Mahoney Tom Ennis Twinsmith Twitch Vernon Garrett Victor Lewis

Vivi Janiss

Vulthoom

William Dozier

Wynonie Harris Zach Miller Zach Schmidt

Tim Kasher

King Iso

Commander Venus

David Nance

Beep Beep

George Hamilton Green

BOTH

Grasshopper Takeover

M34N STR33T

J. Crum

Lalomie Washburn

Mowed Sound

Lloyd Hunter

Matt Whipkey

XOBOI

The Chevrons

Conny Franko

Scky Rei

Mars Black

Scrybe

Ritual Device

Secret Skin

Capgun Coup

Sarah Benck

Purveyors of the Conscious Sound

Mousetrap

Ungoliant

Dapose

Vverevvolf Grehv

Orenda Fink

Todd Fink

Mesonjixx

Anna Mae Winburn

Broken Spindles

Closeness

Trevin Nelson

Matt Cox

Maxayn Lewis

The Decatures

Gabardine

Kill County

Noahs Ark Was A Spaceship

Lane Gang Wells

Solid Jackson

InDreama

LC Hunnet

Aly Peeler

Downtrod

No Thanks

Chyng Diamond

PMC Tookie

2 Shot Sticky

Midwest Dilemma

Universe Contest

Yes You Are

Bloodcow

Pro-Magnum

Dumb Beach

Talkin Mountain

Haunted Gauntlet

Bear Country

no.i'm.the" pilot

Howard

Honey Bee

Baby Walrus

Gus & Call

Our Hearts Are Stars

Flamboyant Gods

Places We Slept

Glow in the Dark

The Benningtons

The Derby Birds

See Through Dresses

Junior Varsity

Eric in Outerspace

Garst

Settling Houses

Borealis

The Seen

Civicminded

Icares

Go Crash Audio

Dead Wave

Shelter Belt

Sutter Cane

Caught in the Fall

Robots Don't Cry

Social Outcast

80-pruuf

Sherry Drive

It's True!

Square

The Balance

Songs About Omaha

Turn the Page (Live) by

Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis by

Turn the Page by

Paul B. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska by

Omaha by

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I Just Lived a Country Song by

Omaha by

Til The Last Shot’s Fired by

Preciatcha by

the know my name by

Uneasy Rider by

Crazy Train by

Buy Me a Boat by

Area Codes by

All Black Everything by

Vogue by

euphoria by

Words of Wisdom by

Wichita Ain’t so Far Away by

omaha by

Cry Baby (Alternate Version) by

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