Great Concerts Coming to Omaha and Council Bluffs

Whether you're a country, pop, alternative or another type of music fan, the upcoming concert season will get your feet tapping and your body moving. There are many different performers on tour right now and locals of Nebraska will be able to take advantage of their performances.

The following is a list of bands that will be coming to Omaha and the Council Bluffs area this month.

1. On May 14^th at 4:30 pm "Skillet" will be performing at the "Westfair Amphitheater" located in Council Bluffs. "Skillet" is a Grammy nominated alternative band that has roots in Christianity. They also have scored three "Top 40 Singles" on "Billboard's Mainstream Rock Charts." For tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or visit the band on line at www.skillet.com.

2. "Mastodon" was formed in 2000 and comes from Atlanta. They play heavy metal rock and have a large following. "Mastodon" will be performing on May 15^th at 7:00 pm at the "Sokol Auditorium" located at 2234 South 13^th Street in Omaha. Visit them on line at www.mastodonrocks.com to purchase tickets.

3. On May 14^th and 15^th at 8:00 pm the "Omaha Symphony" will be performing "Beethoven's Fifth." This concert will take place at "The Holland Center" located at 1200 Douglas Street in downtown Omaha; Tomas Wilkins will be conducting and tickets can be purchased on line at www.omahasymphony.org.

4. "NeedToBreathe" was formed in 1999 and reached #20 on the "Billboard 200." They originated from Possum Kingdom, South Carolina and were influenced by great bands such as "U2," "Tom Petty," and "Pearl Jam." On May 14^th they will be performing at "The Slowdown" located at 729 North 14^th Street in Omaha. Purchase tickets at www.theslowdown.com or visit them on line at www.needtobreathe.net.

5. Formed in 1986, "The Goo Goo Dolls" released their single "Iris" which stayed on the "Billboard Charts" for almost a year and was #1 for 18 weeks. They are scheduled to play on May 21^st at 8:00 pm at "Stir Cove" located at 1 Harrah's Boulevard in Council Bluffs. Log on to www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com to purchase tickets and for more information.

6. "Greg Allman" was the founder of "The Allman Brothers" and was inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." He will be performing at "Harrah's Casino" in Council Bluffs on May 22^nd at 8:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com.

7. The "Qwest Center" located at 455 North 10^th Street in downtown Omaha will be hosting "Nickelback" on May 25^th at 6:15 pm. The band was nominated for a Grammy in the category of "Best Hard Rock Performance by a duo/group" for their single "Burn it to the ground." Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information about the band visit them on the web at www.nickelback.com.

8. On May 30^th "Stir Cove" located at "Harrah's Casino Council Bluffs" will be hosting a performance by the "Multi-Grammy Winner" "Earth Wind and Fire." Tickets can be purchased by going to www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com. To learn more about the "Rock and Roll Hall of Famer" go to their website at www.earthwindandfire.com.So there you have it; no matter what genre you're in to there is a great selection to choose from throughout the month of May.