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SUMMARY:LAFTA Meets ContraDance
DESCRIPTION: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 by local band “Hot Rosin”.  So much fun for all ages! We can guarantee to bring a smile to your face.  Admission at the door: Adults $8.00\, Students with ID $5.00\, children under 12 free. Family $20.00.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/lafta-meets-contradance/
LOCATION:NE
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SUMMARY:Ellis Island
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/ellis-island/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Andrea von Kampen
DESCRIPTION: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. Her 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. Please help welcome back this talented musician who grew up in Seward\, NE.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/andrea-von-kampen-2/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T193000
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SUMMARY:FY5
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/fy5-2/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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SUMMARY:John Gorka
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/john-gorka-2/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Vogts Sisters
DESCRIPTION:The Vogts Sisters\, Maggie and Abigail\, stand out from the crowd with their sweet sisterly harmonies from America’s Heartland. Hailing from a small town in southeast Kansas\, they have toured extensively in the Midwest\, blending original songs and covers in their acoustic Americana-Folk style. The sisters have garnered many awards in regional and international songwriting competitions\, including Best Duo in the 15th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards. Prepare to hear haunting harmonies and wickedly creative songs.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/diana-jones-6/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keith Grotrian's Cornbread Jam & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Pickin’ and Grinnin’ in Wooly’s Big Back Yard\, 6115 Huntington Ave\, Lincoln. \nMusician’s bring your instruments; others bring your ears! \nAn alcohol-free\, family-friendly event: bring your lawn chairs. \n \nPicking Begins at 2 pm\, Potluck at 5:00 pm. \nA brief LAFTA business meeting will be held at some point in the afternoon. \nMusic from Blue Raven Studio youth groups starting at 6:00 pm.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/keith-grotrians-cornbread-jam-potluck/
LOCATION:NE
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SUMMARY:Scott Cook
DESCRIPTION:Canadian troubadour Scott Cook has been touring almost incessantly across Canada\, the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, Australia\, New Zealand and elsewhere since 2007\, averaging 150 shows and a dozen summer festivals every year\, while independently releasing seven albums of plainspoken\, keenly observant verse along the way. Known for imaginative and socially-committed songwriting\, Scott has taught his craft at the Kerrville (TX) and Sisters (OR) folk festivals and had one of his songs take top honors in the 2020 Great American Song Contest.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/scott-cook/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brad Colerick Band
DESCRIPTION:A Lincoln native\, Brad Colerick has had a long and successful career in music. After establishing himself in Los Angeles as an award-winning writer and producer of music for commercials\, he has focused his talents on building and polishing a repertoire of original songs to take with him on the singer-songwriter circuit. He is a master of story songs: traveling tunes dancing with acoustic instruments and folk ballads painting sepia-toned visions of southwestern vistas\, midwestern prairies\, and the ramblers and life gamblers who crisscross them. Brad has now assembled a fine group of acoustic musicians in a folk-americana band based in Fort Collins\, CO. Join us for the Lincoln debut of this fine group.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/brad-colerick-band/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Weary Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:The Weary Ramblers are Iowans Kathryn Severing Fox (violin\, viola\, mandolin\, guitar\, vocals) and Chad Elliott (guitar\, harmonica\, vocals). Drawing from genres ranging from blues to bluegrass\, their music combines instrumental prowess with impeccable vocal harmonies and undeniable chemistry. Both Chad and Kathryn also display remarkable songwriting talents\, earning numerous recent awards\, including winners of the 2026 International Blues Challenge\, the 2025 Josie Music Awards “Americana Song of the Year”\, and overall Grand Prize Winners of the 22nd annual International Acoustic Music Awards.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/the-weary-ramblers-2/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Patsy O'Brien
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Cork in the south of Ireland\, award-winning songwriter and much sought-after guitarist Patsy O’Brien is renowned for his ability to meld songwriting and guitar styles seamlessly. It’s a trait that caught the attention of NPR\, which featured his arrangement of The Star of the County Down on its All Songs Considered program. Patsy describes his musical journey as “falling backward” into traditional Irish music after early interests in punk and jazz. Now located in the U.S.\, Patsy’s songwriting includes strong roots Americana and jazz influences. As well as being an engaging solo performer\, his guitar skills have led to recordings with giants of the Celtic/World music scene\, including Eileen Ivers\, Paddy Keenan\, and Cathie Ryan.
URL:https://lafta.net/event/patsy-obrien/
LOCATION:7th Street Loft\, 504 South 7th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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