Tower of Power

For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. The future of Tower of Power is set out to be vigorous and dynamic, and will prove to be just that for fans around the world starved for the band’s groove just the way Tower of Power likes it! 

The Steel Wheels

The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin) and Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle) joined lead singer Trent Wagler (guitar, banjo) in forming the band as a vehicle for Wagler’s songwriting. They released several albums under Wagler’s moniker, before officially adopting the The Steel Wheels name with the 2010 release of Red Wing.

Bluey's Big Play

Please note: The 10 AM performance on October 14 is Sensory Inclusive. 

“A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show” – The Guardian 

 When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

Bored Teachers

“We Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Comedy Tour

The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, Bored Teachers, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they're all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss.

Disney Pixar Coco Live-to-Film Concert The North American Tour

Curtain Warmer: Hispanic Arts Center of Omaha

Watch a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by a 20-member Latin ensemble. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, “Coco” also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. 

Hasta La Muerte: A Day of the Dead show by Las Cafeteras

Curtain Warmer: Hugo Zamorano

From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future. They return to Omaha with “Hasta La Muerte,” a two act, multi-dimensional performance of song, dance and projections, combined with a score of original and traditional music that will showcase a night of transcendent color, sound and a moving invitation to travel through time, rhythm and memories. 

Bette Smith

Critically acclaimed rock & soul singer Bette Smith is coming to the Holland Music Club! She traces elements of her life-affirming new album ‘The Good, The Bad and The Bette’ to her childhood in rough Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Musically, it connects to the gospel music she heard in church and the soul music on the corners. No party host would regret putting on this platter!

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Curtain Warmer: Hip Hop Lab Dance Winner - Moses Nebalasca

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.  

Grab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.  

Enjoli & Timeless

Featuring Big Wade

Joyful Noise: A Gospel Christmas

Celebrate the season with another joy-filled production from Omaha’s own Grammy Award®-nominated Salem Concert Choir! Experience dancing, dynamic holiday classics and new music with special guest performers.

Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience

2023 Holly Jolly Holiday Tour

Enjoy a swingin’ big band holiday experience of your favorite Christmas music! The Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience is a rare, newcomer to traditional pop — fusing a big band spirit with an inventive edge. 

A Celtic Family Christmas

Curtain Warmer: Dowds Irish Dance

Experience Christmas with multi-award-winning Celtic musicians Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their seven children! Join their family as they warmly invite you into their home, sharing their music, their personal life and Christmas traditions still honored and celebrated.

Lightwire Theater

A Very Electric Christmas

Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas is coming to Omaha! Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits, including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey and Tchaikovsky. Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for their electroluminescent artistry, poignant story telling and performs in complete darkness.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company - The Year of the Dragon

Curtain Warmer: VOX Dance Collective

Immerse yourself in a festive production celebrating the biggest holiday in the world: the 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon. Choreographer Nai-Ni Chen has been making dances that bridge the richness of Asian artistic heritage and the dynamism of American dance for the past 30 years. Presented in collaboration with the Nebraska Chinese Association.

Wycliffe Gordon

Jazz Journalists Association named Wycliffe Gordon 2020 “Trombonist of the Year” for the record breaking 13th time, and he’s topped Downbeat Critics Poll for “Best Trombone” again for an unprecedented six times (2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013 & 2012). Last year he was the recipient of the “Louie Award”, the International Trombone Award and the Satchmo Award, among others. Wycliffe is a prolific recording artist and is extremely popular for his unmatched signature sound, plunger technique and unique vocals. 

Kathy Tyree

& The Quincy Crouch Band

"Omaha's Own Queen of Soul" graces the Holland Music Club for a special performance! Come prepared for an evening of exciting and flawlessly performed music that will have you reminiscing, singing along, and dancing in your seat! Kathy is excited to share selections from a mixture of genres and eras that will take you on a musical journey you will never forget. Kathy will be accompanied by the incomparable “Quincy Crouch Band” lead by Ananias “Markey” Montague. This is a show you do not want to miss! 

Flip Fabrique: Blizzard

Curtain Warmer: Luminarium

With Blizzard, FLIP Fabrique takes you on a crazy, poetic and gentle journey in the dead of winter, and invites you to lose yourself in a moment of complete wonder. With performers at the peak of their art and outstanding visual poetry, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path.

TAIKOPROJECT

Curtain warmer: Kyoko Taiko

TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko & innovative aesthetics. Percussive power, dynamic music, and graceful choreography work together to weave a gorgeous narrative you’ll have to see (and hear!) to believe! 

Erth's DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE

Curtain Warmer: Omaha Children's Museum

Marcos Eduardo's Latino Music Explosion

4 singers, 2 guitars, bass, drums, keys, 2 dancers, percussion; horn player.  Groove to the sounds & rhythms of the cumbia, bachata, norteño and other popular music from Latin America performed by some of South Omaha’s finest musicians!

Etienne Charles - Earth Tones

Curtain Warmer: Parfait

Etienne Charles is the Assistant Professor of Jazz Trumpet at Michigan State University. Hailed by The New York Times as "an auteur" (Ben Ratliff), by Jazz Times as "A daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism" (Bill Milkowski). His latest recording, Creole Soul has received critical acclaim worldwide for it’s fusion of root grooves from the Afro-Caribbean.