A true force of nature, Carolyn Wonderland delivers blues with grit, grace, and an unshakable voice that can raise the rafters or still a room. Hailed as “The Bluesman” by Aretha Franklin and praised by Bob Dylan for her songwriting, Wonderland is a genre-shaping guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose life story reads like a legend, and whose live shows burn with passion and presence.
Admission: $20 advance | $25 day of show
You can pick up advance tickets at the following ticketweb link:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/carolyn-wonderland-at-the-zoo-zoo-bar-tickets/15042873?pl=zoobar or pop in to The Zoo Bar in person.

Sailing In Soup features Gunnar Guenette, Elwin " Elmo" Moseman, Craig Balderston, and Joey Gulizia. The connection between these players is magic and the song list is as vast as their years of engaging audiences. Along with their originals, covers range from Ben Harper to Delbert McClinton, John Hiatt to Buddy Guy. Sailing in Soup delivers a global tour of soul-enriched musical styles all delivered by some of the finest players in the Midwest.Admission: $10, collected at the door before the show.

ABOUT HENRI: From an early age, Henri Herbert was fascinated by the piano-pounding pioneers Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, and Pete Johnson. Born in France and raised in the UK, Herbert broke onto the music scene as a member of the explosive rock revival band, The Jim Jones Revue.  After testing the waters with his own band, The Fury, Herbert made the move to Austin, TX to immerse himself in the rich history of American roots music.  He quickly moved up the ranks of professional players and made a name for himself.  Now one of the most sought-after blues and boogie pianists in the world, Henri tours extensively around the globe.   

A video of Henri playing an impromptu blues "Gettin On Down" on the public piano in London’s St Pancras Train Station has reached an incredible 74 million views on YouTube. Henri has sold out the Palais Montcalm in Quebec City, the Blue Note in Hawaii, the 100 Club in London and Nice Opera for the Royal Family of Monaco, showcased at the Cincinnati Blues Fest, the International Jazz Fest Switzerland, and the Milan Piano Fest, and brought down the house in bar rooms and dancehalls including a residency at C-Boy's Heart and Soul in Austin.  

Henri has released seven independent solo albums: Live at the Gypsy Hotel (2018), Boogie ‘Til I Die (2022), Blues Piano Grooves (2023), Boogie Woogie Blues (2023), Live in New York (2023), Boogie Woogie Piano Vol. 1 & 2 (2018/2023).  His first full band studio LP, Get It While It’s Hot (2025), brings back the wild spirit and energy of early R&R, R&B, and garage boogie. On the heels of this album’s success comes a new single, “American Psycho” (2026), chronicling the darker side of the business and the pursuit of the American dream. 

The Pocket Architects are a blues-funk quartet from the Omaha, Nebraska metro area known for blending traditional blues roots with energetic funk grooves and youthful musicianship. Formed by four young musicians connected through the Blues Society of Omaha, the band quickly gained attention in the regional music scene for their tight chemistry and dynamic live performances.

Americana Roots and Roadhouse Rock and Roll.
His voice has authority. At first listen, it sounds like country music; it has too much grit & settles in, just a half mile down the road from outlaw music.

No cover charge. Unplugged.

Over the years, Quinn has evolved from a remarkable young talent into a mature, emotive artist. Here, he is known for blending blues, rock, and classic influences. His discography includes multiple albums, with his fifth release, 2024’s Salvation, recognized as his most personal work.
$20 advance | $25 day of show
Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/quinn-sullivan-at-the-zoo-zoo-bar-tickets/14304904?pl=zoobar

The Jazzocracy is Lincoln’s longest running weekly jazz Jam session. Open to students and jazz musicians to come jam or for anyone to come listen. Featuring a wide variety of modern and classic jazz compositions. No cover charge.

Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, and Rhythm & Blues.
Admission: $16 advance | $20 day of show
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/big-sandy-and-his-fly-zoo-bar-tickets/14304124?pl=zoobar

Violenteer - "Heavy, dark, and moody. It's quite good." - David Leibowitz, The Dark Stuff Podcast

Domestica - Lincoln rock royalty, Heidi Ore, Jon Taylor and Pawl Tisdale rebirthed Mercy Rule in 2007. Loud, heavy and oh so good.

The Fatal E's - "we make noises of the loud kind. hand-made. by dark souls."

Blues-Rock with horns, guitars and keys. Led by James Riva. Let's have some fun!