Main Stage Concerts

Unless otherwise noted, all shows start at 7:30 pm and take place at The 7th Street Loft

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You can purchase tickets for main stage concerts on-line with your credit card via PayPal. Tickets will be available at the door the night of the show, but get your tickets early because we sometimes sell out and have to turn people away.

Standard* Ticket Prices

LAFTA Member – $16
Non-member – $20
Student with ID – $10
Children under 12 – $1

* unless otherwise stated

LAFTA 2025-2026 Main Stage Concert Season

LAFTA’s Main Stage Concerts are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Nebraska Arts Council and by the financial support of LAFTA members.

Daniel Christian w/ Steve Hanson & Jim Pipher

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

Daniel Christian blends a pop/rock sensibility with country/folk roots.  He weaves hooky, stick-in-your-head melodies backed by big harmonies with thought-provoking lyrical content. The result is a style of art and entertainment which, according to fans, “sounds like cinnamon rolls taste!” Daniel has won two National Country Music Festival awards and has earned nine Omaha Entertainment Award nominations in his native Nebraska, including Best Singer-Songwriter, Best Alternative/Indie Artist, Best Christian/Gospel, Album of the Year, and Artist of the Year.  In his LAFTA appearance Daniel will be accompanied by Steve Hanson and Jim Pipher, two local stalwarts of the folk scene.

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Hadden Sayers

Friday, October 17th, 2025 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

Native-Texan Hadden Sayers is just as comfortable on a massive festival stage with a Stratocaster in his hands as he is strumming an acoustic guitar in your living room. Born in Nacogdoches and raised on a steady diet of Texas Roots and Blues music, Hadden Sayers has become a Blues Rock Master. Millions of miles of touring the world and 9 albums in, Sayers’ rise has been anything but meteoric. It’s been a consistent and steady ascent to a level of expertise that few achieve. His passionate songwriting twists roots rock, blues and soul music into something completely fresh, is what sets him apart from the pack.

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Jeff Black

Friday, November 14th, 2025 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

Jeff Black has forged a reputation as a true folk troubadour, entertaining audiences globally for over three decades. Originally from Kansas City, but now based in Nashville, Jeff is a master songwriter and performer. He was voted one of the top 100 Folk Artists of the last 25 years by Boston’s WUMB listeners.  In addition to a dozen albums of his own, his songs have been recorded by a diverse array of artists including Allison Krause, Waylon Jennings, Dierks Bentley, Jerry Douglas, and Sam Bush. Jeff Black has the baritone contemplation of Leonard Cohen and the roots dialect of Townes Van Zandt; he writes songs that ache and haunt you.

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Ellis Island

Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

What happens when a former two-time World Kickboxing Champion from Dublin, Ireland meets a mental health professional from Denton, Nebraska, and a research scientist/Irish Fiddle player from England to play and perform Irish music? You get a tough, yet sensitive, frenzied yet polished, delivery of modern and traditional Irish music from the pub to the concert stage. With well over a dozen instruments played on stage, this very talented trio have the gift of bringing the Irish Pub experience to everyone, everywhere. Voted Best Ethnic band by the Omaha Entertainment Awards and past winners of best band in a Pub/Festival by the Irish Music Association Awards, the group is led by Mick Doyle and Dave Marsh.

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Andrea von Kampen

Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

Deemed “a fine singer with guitar work reminiscent of the cult hero Nick Drake” by the New York Times, singer-songwriter, Andrea von Kampen is known for her captivating melodies and introspective storytelling. After releasing a handful of EPs, von Kampen released her independent debut album “Old Country” in 2019 and her sophomore album “That Spell” with Fantasy Records in 2021. The Lincoln native’s third full-length record, “Sister Moon”, was recorded in the winter of 2023 and focuses on themes of climate change, the connectedness of nature, and the stories of Richard Powers.

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FY5

Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

Fort Collins, Colorado-based FY5 delights audiences with thoughtful original songs delivered with strong singing and musicianship. Formerly known as Finnders and Youngberg, FY5 have won numerous awards over the years with their mix of bluegrass, honky-tonk and swing. Guitarist and primary songwriter Mike Finders has won the Merlefest songwriting competition twice; he shares lead singer duties with bassist Erin Youngberg. Banjo and pedal-steel player Aaron Youngberg is a proud native of Lincoln.

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John Gorka

Saturday, April 25th, 2026 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

John Gorka is a long-standing pillar of the American folk music community. John describes his music as a blend of folk, rhythm and blues, and gospel, though he doesn’t mind calling himself a folksinger. He has appeared with artists such as Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, Christine Lavin, Cliff Eberhardt, David Massengill, Frank Christian and Lucy Kaplansky. He joined with Kaplansky and Eliza Gilkyson to form the folk supergroup Red Horse in 2010, touring together and releasing a self-titled album on which they performed each other’s compositions. John has graced the stage of Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, and E-town.

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Diana Jones

Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 7:30 PM | 7th Street Loft

Diana Jones has  been a major literary voice in American song since her breakthrough in 2006.  Her progressive yet historically rich songs have won numerous awards including The Kerrville New Folk Award and International Folk Alliance nominations for Song of the Year.  Diana’s gritty, authentic, Americana storytelling has ranged from songs in the Appalachian mountain tradition to commentaries on contemporary events such as Song to a Refugee, a powerful song cycle reflecting empathy for refugees everywhere.

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2024 - 2025

  • LAFTA Backyard Concert & Annual Meeting – Wooly’s Big Back Yard | May 2025

2023 - 2024

  • Hugh Prestwood and Chris Sayre | September 2023
  • Leslie Mendelson | October 2023
  • The Sandy Creek Pickers | November 2023
  • April Verch and Cody Walters | January 2024
  • Joe Crookston | February 2024
  • Kittel & Co. | March 2024
  • The Weary Ramblers | March 2024
  • The Honey Dewdrops | April 2024
  • Daniel Boling | May 2024
  • LAFTA Annual Meeting and Potluck with High Lonesome Bluegrass Band | June 2024

2022 - 2023

  • Brad Colerick | September 2022
  • FY5 | October 2022
  • Moors & McCumber | November 2022
  • The Barefoot Movement | January 2023
  • Ann Zimmerman | February 2023
  • The Vogts Sisters | March 2023
  • Jack Williams | April 2023

2021 - 2022

  • Matt Cox | September 2021
  • Eli West | October 2021
  • The Honey Dew Drops | November 2021
  • April Verch with Cody Walters (Remote online concert) | January 2022
  • Kyshona | February 2022
  • Diana Jones | March 2022
  • The McGovern String Band | April 2022

2020 - 2021

  • The Honey Dew Drops | October 2020
  • Moors & McCumber | November 2020
  • Kyshona | November 2020
  • Jack Williams | January 2021
  • Daniel Boling | February 2021
  • Jeff Black | March 2021
  • Greg Blake | May 2021

2019 - 2020

  • Victor and Penny and the Loose Change Orchestra | September 2019
  • The Vogts Sisters | October 2019
  • The Mark Lavengood Band | November 2019
  • Andrea von Kampen | January 2020
  • FY5 (formerly Finnders & Youngberg) | February 2020
  • Moors & McCumber | March 2020
  • Matt & Shannon Heaton | April 2020
  • Joe Crookston | May 2020

2018 - 2019

  • Brad Colerick | September 2018
  • The Blue Canyon Boys | October 2018
  • John Gorka | November 2018
  • The Barefoot Movement | January 2019
  • Bettman and Halpin | February 2019
  • Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas (Collaboration with Arts for the Soul) | March 2019
  • Diana Jones | April 2019
  • Jacob Johnson | May 2019

2017 - 2018

  • Jalan Crossland | September 2017
  • Dave Nachmanoff | October 2017
  • The Honey Dewdrops | December 2017
  • Greg Blake and Friends | January 2018
  • Paddywhack with Dan Newton | March 2018
  • Sam Packard and Steve Hanson | March 2018
  • The Chapin Sisters | April 2018
  • Michael Reno Harrell | May 2018

2016 - 2017

  • Victor and Penny and the Loose Change Orchestra | September 2016
  • Garnet Rogers | October 2016
  • Joe Crookston | November 2016
  • Harpeth Rising | December 2016
  • Jeff Black | January 2017
  • Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore | February 2017
  • Bill Staines | March 2017
  • FY5 (Finnders & Youngberg) | April 2017
  • The Vogts Sisters | May 2017

2015 - 2016

  • Diana Jones | September 2015
  • Claire Lynch Band | October 2015
  • Bettman & Halpin | November 2015
  • Ten Strings and a Goatskin | January 2016
  • Robin & Linda Williams | February 2016
  • Matt & Shannon Heaton | March 2016
  • Jacob Johnson | March 2016
  • John McCutcheon | April 2016
  • Nebraska Roots Music Collectives | May 2016

2014 - 2015

  • Winfield Winners | September 2014
  • Brad Colerick | October 2014
  • Rita Hosking with Sean Feder | November 2014
  • The Chapin Sisters | January 2015
  • The Haunted Windchimes | February 2015
  • Krista Detor | March 2015
  • Notorious | April 2015
  • Finnders and Youngberg | May 2015

2013 - 2014

  • Joe Crookston | September 2013
  • The Honey Dewdrops | October 2013
  • Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line | November 2013
  • Jalan Crossland | January 2014
  • John McCutcheon | February 2014
  • Alasdair Fraser & Cali McKasson (Collaboration with Arts for the Soul) | March 2014
  • Paddywhack with Dan Newton | April 2014
  • Lincoln Women’s Showcase | May 2014

2012 - 2013

  • Sandy Creek Bluegrass | September 2012
  • The Steel Wheels | October 2012
  • Finnders and Youngberg | November 2012
  • Diana Jones | January 2013
  • Tracy Grammer | March 2013
  • Matt & Shannon Heaton | April 2013
  • Mountain Smoke | May 2013
  • The Rain Dogs | May 2013

2011 - 2012

  • Winfield Winners | September 2011
  • Eliza Gilkyson | October 2011
  • The Greencards | November 2011
  • Monroe Crossing | December 2011
  • The Toasted Ponies | January 2012
  • Neal & Leandra | February 2012
  • Joe Crookston | March 2012
  • Garnet Rogers | April 2012
  • Prairie Dog Social | May 2012

2010 - 2011

  • Bluegrass Crusade | September 2010
  • Tommy Sands | October 2010
  • Marley’s Ghost | November 2010
  • Jalan Crossland | January 2011
  • New Riverside Ramblers | February 2011
  • Jeff Black | March 2011
  • Catie Curtis | April 2011

2009 - 2010

  • Prairie Dog Social | September 2009
  • Matt & Shannon Heaton | October 2009
  • The Bobs | December 2009
  • Lonesome Traveler | January 2010
  • Driftwood Fire | February 2010
  • Paddywhack with Dan Newton | March 2010
  • Chris Smither | April 2010

2008 - 2009

  • Café Accordion Orchestra | September 2008
  • Darden Smith | October 2008
  • Monroe Crossing Band | November 2008
  • Garnet Rogers | January 2009
  • Neal and Leandra | February 2009
  • Jalan Crossland Band | March 2009
  • The Shaw Brothers with Steve Hanson | April 2009

2007 - 2008

  • Kusi Taki | September 2007
  • Mike & Amy Finders | October 2007
  • Laurie McClain | December 2007
  • Jeff Black Band | January 2008
  • Jackie Tice | February 2008
  • Diana Jones | March 2008
  • Prairie Dog CD Release Party | March 2008
  • Robin & Linda Williams | April 2008

2006 - 2007

  • Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart | September 2006
  • Tracy Grammer | October 2006
  • Bill Staines | November 2006
  • Greg Brown | January 2007
  • The Stringtown Castenets | February 2007
  • Bluegrass Crusade | March 2007
  • John McCutcheon | April 2007

2005 - 2006

  • Eliza Gilkyson | September 2005
  • The Waybacks | November 2005
  • Jeff Black | January 2006
  • Neal and Leandra | February 2006
  • Paddywhack Reunion | March 2006
  • Cliff Eberhardt | April 2006
  • The Shaw Brothers | May 2006

2004 - 2005

  • Vance Gilbert | September 2004
  • Richard Thompson | October 2004
  • Catie Curtis | November 2004
  • Greg Brown | January 2005
  • Café Accordion Orchestra | February 2005
  • Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum | March 2005
  • Tom Russell with Andrew Hardin | April 2005
  • Tennessee HeartStrings Band | May 2005

2003 - 2004

  • Doc Watson (Collaboration with the Lied Center) | September 2003
  • Laura Love Duo | October 2003
  • Joel Mabus | November 2003
  • Neal and Leandra | January 2004
  • GrooveLily | February 2004
  • Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group | March 2004
  • Cheryl Wheeler | April 2004
  • Dave Moore | May 2004

2002 - 2003

  • Cosy Sheridan | September 2002
  • John Hammond | October 2002
  • Laura Love Duo | November 2002
  • Ray Bonneville | January 2003
  • Cliff Eberhardt | March 2003
  • Garnet Rogers | April 2003
  • Kate Campbell | May 2003

2001 - 2002

  • John Prine and Iris DeMent (Collaboration with the Lied Center) | September 2001
  • Colcannon | October 2001
  • Dana Robinson | November 2001
  • Neal and Leandra | January 2002
  • Songwriter’s Sweatshop | February 2002
  • Children’s Concert | February 2002
  • Daddy Squeeze and the Doctor | March 2002
  • Robin and Linda Williams | April 2002
  • Buffalo Gals | May 2002