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Mynabirds Name "Generals," Premiere Song | Rock Candy

Posted by Michael Todd on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:43am in column, Kevin Coffey, rock candy, saddle creek records, the mynabirds

Mynabirds release a title track for download off their upcoming album, Generals.

Bright Eyes Covers White Stripes | Rock Candy

Posted by Andrew Norman on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 11:01am in bright eyes, column, daniel muller, Kevin Coffey, music, nebraska, omaha, rock candy, white stripes

For part of a charity project, Conor Oberst and his pals in Bright Eyes took on the Detroit band's "We're Going To Be Friends."

 

Live Review: Bright Eyes at Westfair Amphitheater | Rock Candy

Posted by caseywelsch on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 3:26pm in bright eyes, live review, music, nebraska, omaha, rock candy, Westfair Amphitheater

Another review of Bright Eyes at Westfair Amphitheater in Omaha. This one from Rock Candy's Kevin Coffey.

Nebraska Pop Festival initial lineup announced | Rock Candy

Posted by caseywelsch on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 10:07am in lineup, music, nebraska, nebraska pop festival, omaha, rock candy

The Nebraska Pop Festival, taking place this year from Aug. 9-14 at The Pizza Shoppe, Barley Street Tavern and The Side Door Lounge in Benson, Omaha, has announced its initial lineup.

Bright Eyes plays 'Jejune Stars' on Letterman | Rock Candy

Posted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 1:53pm in bright eyes, Kevin Coffey, rock candy

Did you catch Bright Eyes playing "Jejune Stars" on David Letterman? Rock Candy blogger has you covered.

Video: Pete Yorn, Ben Kweller and Tim Wildsmith | Rock Candy

Posted by admin on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 4:01pm in ben kweller, Kevin Coffey, pete yorn, rock candy, tim wildsmith

Saturday marked a fun night for me at the Whiskey Roadhouse in Council Bluffs. We headed to the casino where a sold-out crowd was waiting for Ben Kweller and Pete Yorn.

Little Brazil live review | Rock Candy

I found myself amid a mob of folks packed into that little Benson bar to see Ideal Cleaners, The Fucking Party and Little Brazil.

It's True Returns | Rock Candy

Posted by Jordan on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 2:05am in It's True, Kevin Coffey, rock candy

Remember how It's True broke up?

Interpol's Daniel Kessler | Rock Candy

Posted by Jordan on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 4:24pm in Interpol, rock candy, Slowdown

Last week, I got a call from Daniel Kessler, guitarist for Interpol. We got into a debate on shows vs. albums or live vs. recorded. 

Making of "The People's Key" Video | Rock Candy

Posted by admin on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 12:46pm in bright eyes, people's key, rock candy, saddle creek, video

Ever see how a record is actually made? It's kind of a neat process, at least a whole lot cooler than stamping out CDs.