Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains are folk artists ─and fiddlers, singers, guitar players and visual artists as well. Tricia grew up in Kansas, learning old-time music from her grandparents. She has studied with some of the great masters in old-time music and is highly sought after as a performer, dance fiddler and instructor. Howard is [...]
Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, each well-known for decades of music-making, come together to present contemporary and traditional songs and tunes. Cindy is a superb singer, guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Grey is one of America’s finest players of the Irish flute and tin whistle, as well as an accomplished singer and concertina, fiddle, piano and [...]
Jacob Johnson has graced the LAFTA main stage twice now, bringing fresh material, positive energy and virtuosity each time. Presenting both cover songs and original material, he stretches the boundaries of what the guitar can do, whatever the song: percussion, two-handed fretting and fingerboard tapping, as well as intricate fingerpicking. No Depression Magazine states, “The [...]
Please join LAFTA for a free concert and potluck in Wooly's Big Backyard (6115 Huntington Ave.) Saturday May 24th, featuring Lincoln musicians Keith Grotrian and Brian Barnicle. Potluck supper starts at 5:00 pm, with music starting at 6:30 pm. In between sets LAFTA will hold a brief business meeting.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Did you know that Lincoln Contra Dance is under the umbrella of LAFTA? This dance event takes place on the first Saturday of every month. No experience? No worries. We have a caller, similar to square dancing, and you don't have to bring a partner. Instructions come through a "walk-through". Live music will be provided [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]