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Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since.

“I have nothing to hide; it seems my honesty is what people relate to most,” he once told Vintage Guitar magazine. “Anders (Osborne) told me early on, ‘If you don’t believe what you’re singing, you’ll never be a good singer.’ I try not to write fluff; I try to make every word count.”

Tickets $20 advance | $25 day of show

Available to purchase online at Tickets for Mike Zito | TicketWeb - Zoo Bar in Lincoln, US or you can purchase in person at The Zoo Bar.

Join Mothhawk (formerly known as Strawberry Burns) as they release their new album which is sure to be a local Top Ten release! Also - joined by Jim Reilly's new band Perfect Form! This is will be a great night of seasoned local indie rock and pop.

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SPEED! SHOWCASE!
Wagon Blasters 9:00-9:30 p.m. 
Domestica 9:45 - 10:15 
Bad Bad Men 10:30 - 11:15 p.m. 
Clarence Tilton 11:30 pm - 12:00 am

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15TH!
ZOO BAR - LINCOLN, NEBR.
DOORS AT 8:00 PM - ROCK AT 9:00 PM!
Admission: $10

ZOO BAR "Winter Blues Party!" 2023

1st Annual
ZOO BAR "Winter BLUES Party!"
6PM * The Rex Granite Band featuring Sarah Benck
8PM * Emily Bass & The Near Miracle
10PM * Big Daddy Caleb & The Chargers
MC * Rickabilly!
Host of KZUM's "Rockin' Bones"
(Fridays 6-7:30pm on 89.3FM / KZUM.org)
Tickets: $20 advance | $25 day of show
Tickets can be purchased online at Tickets for Holiday Blues Fest | TicketWeb - Zoo Bar in Lincoln, US or in person at The Zoo Bar.

This blues rock group has been influenced by some of the biggest names in music from Hendrix to King, and it shows in their music. Their songs have even been featured on well-known television shows like FX’s Sons of Anarchy. This will be a night of rockin’ blues you won’t want to miss out on.

Join Levi William, Josh Hoyer, Joe Gourlay and Dave Boye for their debut performance as Church of Blues! Playing classic Blues to get you groovin and feeling good!
$8 advance tickets at the bar.  $10 day of show.

NEBRASKAN THUNDERFUNK
From Zoo Bar fans...
"Having a much needed great time with A Ferocious Jungle Cat!"

"A Ferocious Jungle Cat is still one of my favorite bands in Nebraska and I cannot WAIT to photograph and lose my shit at one of their shows again."

"A Ferocious Jungle Cat rules so hard. Lincoln has so much talent it’s insane. Such a perfect, beautiful night."
Admission: $12
Thank you for the fine photo, James Dean.

Dave Rabe and his Merry Band of Leaves Brown are sure to fill the ZOO Bar with a joyful night of Rock and Soul.
LEAVES BROWN

$10

The Tidball and Barger Band started a few years ago, as simply Tidball and Barger. Tim and Randy were getting together as a duo and decided to share what they’d been working on with the public, at a local open stage. The topic of a name hadn’t come up, so when asked to put the name of the act on the sign up sheet, Randy wrote “Tidball and Barger.” It wasn’t long before Jim Pipher and Terry Keefe  joined the fun, and the duo turned into a band. Jim’s bass work and vocals, along with Terry’s masterful fiddling and mandolin playing have turned what once was a duo into a band that takes great pride in their tight arrangements, expert musicianship, and sweet and soaring vocal harmonies, not to mention a dose of witty stage banter. A recent set list included covers of The Kinks, Johnny Cash, The Moody Blues, John Hiatt, Los Lobos, Tom Petty, The Beatles, and The Troggs. A T & B Band show provides an eclectic repertoire, not likely to be found anywhere else.

Katy Guillen + Stephanie Williams
Rock & Rollers + Guests & Lovers of The Blues

Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal’s combination of soul, funk and R&B is in a word, electric. Best displayed in their high-energy live show, the blend of Hoyer’s honest lyrics and his soulful (sometimes in-your-face) vocals merge with his top-notch band to create an undeniable chemistry.Join us for a special holiday weekend performance.$10.

Fronted by brothers Dick and Dave Pruitt on bass and electric guitars, with Michael Cherry on drums, the Bel Airs play a danceable mix with an authentic but eclectic bluesy-country-soul-and-rock-n-roll sound influenced by the likes of Wilson Picket, Slim Harpo, Howlin' Wolf and Johnny Cash.

Tickets $16 advance | $20 day of show
You can purchase online at Tickets for The Bel-Airs | TicketWeb - Zoo Bar in Lincoln, US or in person at The Zoo.

Kris Lager Band Homepage
Kris Lager is a one-of-a-kind songwriter, guitarist, singer, keyboardist, and entertainer.  An intense and charismatic  performer who has traveled across the country honing his craft over the last two decades . He has developed a unique  'Celebrate Life' message and mantra that emanates with every performance.  A message that creates a congregation of dancing, singing, and clapping people with smiles on their faces at every show.A Lincoln native based out of Omaha, Nebraska, Kris and his band have built a reputation as a hardworking Independant band refusing to play by industry rules or pander for awards and accolades.  They just hit the road and the stage with an intense purpose of uplifting and engaging audiences while delivering a flavorful gumbo of feel good rhythms and soulful songs.