Nancy Raygun at Bodega’s Alley [photo credit: Alex Gryczanowski]

ALEX GRYCZANOWSKI | Go Venue Magazine

Lincoln, Nebraska, is an unlikely hotspot for live music.

For 21 years, Lincoln Exposed has taken over 14th and O Streets in Lincoln. With nice weather, no snow and bands that were incredible, many members of the community showed up to attend all four nights of the festival.

Lincoln Exposed is a four-day, five-venue music festival that happens every February around Valentine’s Day in Lincoln. Lincoln Exposed started on Feb. 11 and ended on Feb. 14. The venues participating in the festival included The Bourbon Theatre, Bodega’s Alley, Duffy’s Tavern, The Zoo Bar and 1867 Bar.

Over 100 Lincoln bands played at this years festival, and every night was jam-packed with entertaining, memorable performances. Some of the best performances this weekend, in performance and attendance, came from both fresh faces and veterans in the local scene.

One of the most stellar performances of the entire weekend came from alternative rock band Social Cinema at Bodega’s Alley on the final night of the festival. They’re simply electric and mastered their craft. Nothing holds lead singer Griffin Bush back from shredding the most entertaining solos on his guitar. Even when Bush entered the crowd during “Brown Paper Bags & Funny Faces,” the moshing did not interrupt his improvisational solo.

Lincoln Exposed was truly for hardcore and grunge lovers this year, as the heavier performances and lively crowds made the entire festival. JIBLETS brought some of the most insanely powerful, loopered heavy metal to the weekend, and are a young talent on the rise in Nebraska.

Other outstanding performances came from local indie rockers Joyrager, and grunge masterminds Jet Set and Phuzz, to name a few.

It’s clear that Lincoln Exposed has grown past its capacity and its potential has increased immensely because the venues were packed with crowds like sardines. This year was clearly the most attended that Lincoln Exposed has been in recent years. The talent draws the community in and the audience bonds over their love for local music.

Lincoln Exposed is a clear celebration of the community and it brings the city together. If you live in Lincoln, are from Nebraska or in town next year, this festival is a must-attend.

All images © Alex Gryczanowski

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