Wick O'Rya is made up of three different artists who came together as friends through their shared love of music and formed a trio through their shared direction in music and stylistic compatibility.

Riley Agena's storytelling lyrics and soulful vocals could lend themselves to any genre, but these three multitalented musicians like to groove with elements of jazz and funk infused into their individual styles. Malcolm Opoku's Dilla-inspired chops and experimental flow blends harmoniously with Jonathan Leach's R&B background and heavy jazz roots. With the fun and free-spirited Agena leading the way, you are guaranteed to be 100% entertained by this trio!

LISTEN: https://www.facebook.com/100001748321861/videos/886369249159865/

It's time to DANCE!
Andy William & The NE All Stars at ZOO Bar
Saturady March 25
9pm.
$12

LISTEN: https://youtu.be/9e5DORcP0BM

Andy William of Havana, Cuba and currently living in Nebraska has assembled a stellar cast of musicians for the birth of a new Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra. The musicians originating from all over the world like Cuba, Panama, Columbia, Mexico and America. They all reside in Nebraska and offer different styles of Cuban music such as Latin Jazz, Danzón, Guaracha, Cha Cha Cha, Guaguanco, as well as some American rhythms. Also, always doing tributes to Buena Vista Social Club of Cuba. Andy William and Nebraska All Stars are here to unite the universal language of music and welcome the diversity of the world.

ROOSEVELT COLLIER w/ Vibe Check

ZOO Bar

Monday, March 27 - $15adv/$20dos

6-9pm

LISTEN: https://youtu.be/nalfI4P-bkg

TICKETS: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/roosevelt-collier-zoo-bar-tickets/12868705

Soft spoken by nature, South Florida-bred ROOSEVELT COLLIER does his hollering on the pedal steel guitar. Brought up in the "sacred steel" tradition of the House of God Church, Roosevelt built his reputation alongside his uncles and cousins in The Lee Boys, known for their spirited, soul-shaking live performances. Seated front and center, "The Dr." leaves an indelible mark on listeners, flooring audiences with his lightning-fast slide work on the pedal steel.

At festivals, he is a regular "Artist at Large," performing alongside many of music's most prestigious acts, from the Allman Brothers, Tedeschi-Trucks, Los Lobos , the Del McCoury Band and countless others. In 2017, Roosevelt debuted his new project Bokanté - a "World Music All-Star Band" created by Snarky Puppy founder Michael League and featuring the vocals of Malika Tirolien.

As a bandleader, Roosevelt leads his world famous "get-downs" featuring a mixture of "superstars and church folk", his own "Jimi Hendrix Experiment"-style all-star trio, and in 2018 has released the long-awaited Roosevelt Collier debut record, featuring an incredible mixture of blues, gospel, rock, and funk all rolled up by producer and bandmate Michael League.

MISS IVY FORD

Ivy Ford is versatile, talented, an old soul. From singing the blues to being sultry, she is an indigo artist whose gift connects those around her and those who listen. Whether leading a full band or serenading a small audience solo on stage, Ivy Ford commands an energy that is most magical.

https://youtu.be/YOHKVtRnVpY

https://youtu.be/zsKFvGiHp4Y

Blue House and the Rent to Own Horns will
rock you with a mile-wide groove!

Saturday, April 1
Secret Formula w/ Neon Zoo
$10

Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Secret Formula is a psychedelic fusion trio based out of Omaha, NE. With Luke Thiele on guitar, backed by a rhythm battery consisting of Adam Eschliman (bass) and Danny Berger-DeRoos (drums), this versatile group has an eclectic sound combining classic tones with modern ideas.

Neon Zoo is Groove-rock band based out of Lincoln, Nebraska. Bryce Lawson - DrumsDJ Oestmann - Bass GuitarEvan Kobler - Percussion/Keyboards/Lead VocalsJacob Champoux - Guitar/Lead Vocals

YATES MCKENDREE at ZOO Bar
Tuesday, April 4
6-9pm
$12

LISTEN: https://youtu.be/rLonZpxkTFA

ABOUT:

Born in Nashville and raised in a recording studio, multi-instrumentalist Yates McKendree grew up hearing and playing with many great musicians. Self taught from the age 3, music came to him naturally.

 Although just 21 years old, his experience as a professional musician goes back 10+ years. That early experience includes playing regularly in some of Nashville’s most notable venues (The Bluebird Cafe, The Ryman Auditorium, 3rd & Lindsley). It also includes North American and European tours and multiple appearances on national television (Imus In The Morning, CBS Mornings).

​During Yates’s high school years, he played on and engineered many recording projects; most notably for Delbert McClinton and John Hiatt, who told Rolling Stone Magazine, “Yates was our secret ingredient.” In January 2020, Yates earned a Grammy™ Award for his role as an engineer and a musician on Delbert McClinton’s “Tall Dark & Handsome.”

 His debut LP “Buchanan Lane” on the Qualified Records label released on October 28, 2022 to critical acclaim worldwide. The album features both classic tunes and 4 original compositions, 2 of which's Yates co-wrote  with stellar Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame 2022 inductee and multi-Grammy winner Gary Nicholson. Produced with his father, Kevin McKendree, “Buchanan Lane” highlights Yates’ skills, remarkable style and taste as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with an emphasis on guitar.

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Looking more in person like a woman who could be your next-door neighbor rather than the scorching blues rock guitar goddess that she is, Joanna Connor is an atypical and unassuming guitar heroine who absolutely shreds or tenderly caresses notes out of a Gibson Les Paul. Those who are in the know rave about a musician who has played behind Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Otis Rush and Luther Allison; and shared stages with the likes of Jimmy Page, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, the Doobie Brothers, Etta James and numerous other legends. Having her performances passed along on social media by heavy hitters Slash, Bootsy Collins, Vernon Reed and others only give credence to her immense and intriguing talents.

WATCH: Joanna Connor - "I Feel So Good" - Official Music Video - YouTube
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