By: Nathan Swets, Reporter
OMAHA, Neb.–Many Omaha residents believe the cities’ music scene is getting back on track, while music event schedules said the same story.
The CHI Health Center, in downtown Omaha, has sold out two upcoming music events for the month of March. Greta Van Fleet, Morgan Wallen, and Slipknot are upon the artists scheduled to perform at the CHI Health Center
Across the street of CHI lies the Slowdown, with a capacity of up to 750 attendees. Smaller acts like Summer Salt, an indie pop band to Chris Renzema, who performs Christian music are all scheduled to perform in the weeks to come.
Last year, the city saw a trend of concerts being postponed, re-scheduled, and cancelled. However, Kristyna Engdahl, Director of Communications at Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority, or MECA, said Omaha’s music performing arts are back in business.
“There’s really something for everybody, which is I think we really pride ourselves on is ensuring we’re not just a one genre kind of venue, that we bring concerts here for everyone to be able to enjoy,” Engdahl said.
Omaha residents also look forward to the return of live music events, whether for the environment, to see their favorite artist, or for reasons of their own.
A new project called “The Steelhouse,” is a venue expected to fit 1,500 to 3,000 people and set to open in mid 2023 in downtown Omaha.
Inside conversations are also being made by professionals regarding outdoor music events to the public at the Gene Leahy Mall, which is expected to open this summer. As summertime approaches, Engdahl notes that more concerts are on the way.
