Upcoming Events

THE ZOO BAR CALENDAR

September 30, 2023
October 2, 2023
  • First Monday BLUES JAM! - No Cover

    October 2, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Join us at the Legendary ZOO Bar for our First Monday BLUES JAM!!!

    No cover.

    Bring your axe.
    Play the Blues.
    And you know that, man.

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October 3, 2023
  • THE JAZZOCRACY

    October 3, 2023  7:00 pm

    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.

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  • Shake a Tail Feather Tuesday

    October 3, 2023  9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Come downtown and hear the sounds of the Bridge Gap Brothers ( DJ Funk Tonne & DJ Relic). Playing all of your favorite dance tracks on wax! There is No Cover so stick around and move the ground!

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October 4, 2023
  • Too Slim and the Taildraggers $12

    October 4, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Straight Whiskey Blues with a Southern Rock Beer Chaser! Rock, Blues, Americana, Roots.
    Admission: $12

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October 5, 2023
  • Mark Stuart and the Bastard Sons $15

    October 5, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Described by Rolling Stone as "pure Americana heart and soul", The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash are the voice and vision of songwriter Mark Stuart. Since forming the band in 1995, he's performed with most every major artist in the Country and Americana music community. Stuart was personally given permission to use the band's name by Johnny Cash himself. He was also honored by the Man in Black with an invitation to record songs at Cash's own home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Two other iconic music legends, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, were also early believers who were instrumental in helping Stuart get his start.

    Whether performing in front of thousands at a festival in the US or Europe, or playing all night in a Texas dance hall, for Stuart it’s all about respect. "The Bastard Sons never were, and never will be, a Johnny Cash tribute band. It's always been about honoring the musical ideals of our heroes, and paying respect to the originality, integrity, and independence that made those artists who they are. Our goal was always to find our own road, and to continue to keep the sounds and traditions of American Roots Music alive."

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  • SHITHOOK-LIVE BAND KARAOKE

    October 5, 2023  9:30 pm - 10:55 pm

    Sing with a LIVE karaoke band! They know a TON of songs! No cover charge

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October 6, 2023
October 7, 2023
  • Big Daddy Caleb and The Chargers

    October 7, 2023  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • Trent Brown / The Allendales - $10

    October 7, 2023  9:00 pm - 11:59 pm

    Country/Americana with Trent Brown and The Allendales!

    Trent Brown lives, works, plays and records in Lincoln, Nebraska and is available to travel for large or small gigs just about anywhere.A ‘Trent-Event’ features a truly enjoyable list of cover tunes … and his original music is fantastic.

    Listen: https://youtu.be/HvNPAZ1IgmM?si=nXlsVrrePLUc8zX4

    The Allendales formed in 2007 in a garage on Allendale Drive in Lincoln, Nebraska – a town that has become well-known as a musical honey-hole in recent years. With the exception of the occasional road trips to Texas or Colorado the boys have maintained their musical presence mainly in their home state of Nebraska.
    They started out as a group of (mostly) divorced dudes who hung out regularly throughout the week, drawing on each other for hope and humor, and making music together as a shared vehicle to their happy place.
    The band currently consists of a solid four-piece, headed up by two lead vocalist/guitarists, Ken Morton and Shaun Sparks. Bassist Darryl Rivers also lends his backing vocals, making the band’s 3-piece harmonies the most recognizable aspect of their sound. Ken and Shaun trade between lead vocal duties, with the non-lead usually joining Darryl on backup harmonies. Drummer Matt Ihrig lays bricks with dynamic yet powerful drumming that ties the band, historically ranging wildly between classical country and punk rock, together into a cohesive alt-rock & roll sound.

    Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIPCLwQLlxM

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October 8, 2023
  • John Prine Tribute with The McGovern String Band $8

    October 8, 2023  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Enjoy our annual tradition of The McGovern String Band performing John Prine music.
    Admission: $8

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  • Comedy: Dan Alten

    October 8, 2023  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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October 9, 2023
  • Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys $18adv./$22dos

    October 9, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys have become one of the worlds most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Rolls fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75,000 and counting), so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style. A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex Mex hero Freddy Fender, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown, points the way forward for Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road, and more than two dozen releases to their credit, they remain key figures on the ever changing Americana circuit, both on record and in live appearances.
    Tickets available in person at The Zoo Bar and online at ticketweb.com (search "zoo bar")

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October 10, 2023
  • Dale Watson-Solo Tour-$20adv/$25dos

    October 10, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Shake a Tail Feather Tuesday

    October 10, 2023  9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Come downtown and hear the sounds of the Bridge Gap Brothers ( DJ Funk Tonne & DJ Relic). Playing all of your favorite dance tracks on wax! There is No Cover so stick around and move the ground!

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October 12, 2023
  • SHITHOOK-LIVE BAND KARAOKE

    October 12, 2023  9:30 pm - 10:55 pm

    Sing with a LIVE karaoke band! They know a TON of songs! No cover charge

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October 13, 2023
  • F*CK CANCER (BENEFIT FOR PAULINGA TUAKOI)

    October 13, 2023  5:00 pm - 11:59 pm

    Paulinga Tuakoi is the mother of Mary Lawson (Mesonjixx)
    $15 admission
    5pm-TEELAWVIBES
    6pm-JACOBY
    7pm-DAS DAT
    9pm-BLVCK SPVDE
    10pm-MESONJIXX TRIO
    11pm-SPENCELOVE

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  • F*CK CANCER (BENEFIT FOR PAULINGA TUAKOI)

    October 13, 2023  9:00 pm - 11:59 pm

    Paulinga Tuakoi is the mother of Mary Lawson (Mesonjixx)$15 admission
    5pm-TEELAWVIBES
    6pm-JACOBY
    7pm-DAS DAT
    9pm-BLVCK SPVDE
    10pm-MESONJIXX TRIO
    11pm-SPENCELOVE

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