Paris Jackson
With a clear vision, open heart, and guitar in hand, paris jackson plugs into pure emotion at the source. She’s not just playing a signature brand of alternative rock; she’s tracing a lasting mark in the shape of a beautiful scar that’s cut into the skin by her raw instrumentation and relatable lyrics. The Los Angeles-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and consummate creative isn’t afraid to confront tragedy, trauma, or demons of any kind with a scream, a smirk, and a power chord. She creates the kind of music that can inspire you to take a look at yourself, change your perspective, or simply appreciate the messy magic of life in the moment. She introduced her artistry on 2020’s wilted—crafted with Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull and Robert McDowell. It vaulted to #1 on the iTunes Top Alternative Albums Chart and incited tastemaker applause from Associated Press, Entertainment Weekly, NME, NPR, NYLON, Refinery29, and Rolling Stone. On “lighthouse,” she teamed with producer Butch Walker and tapped Mike McCready of Pearl Jam for its guitar solo. She evolved into a formidable live performer by headlining packed houses and supporting Queens of The Stone Age, Incubus, Silversun Pickups, and The Revivalists. As a renaissance woman, she extended her creativity with roles in Lee Daniels’ Star, American Horror Stories, Prime Video’s Swarm, Doctor Odyssey, Gringo, The Space Between, and One Spoon of Chocolate. She remains an active ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and was honored with the Shining Star Award at the 35th Annual Friendly House Awards Luncheon. Now, paris turns the page on her next creative chapter with the singles “zombies in love” and “teenage drama.”
MIDWEST NICE SUMMER SLAM SHOWCASE
SLEEZ KANGS
KISS THE FLOOR
Dedications
Simon Joyner & the Ghosts
Simon Joyner is a renowned American singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska who has released albums on independent labels since the early 1990s. His earliest records were influential signposts of the Lo-Fi movement which also produced contemporaries like Smog, Lou Barlow, Will Oldham and the Mountain Goats. He is now widely regarded as one of the great songwriters of our time. Gillian Welch calls him her favorite poet and Kevin Morby and Conor Oberst both claim him as a major influence. Despite often being described as a songwriter’s songwriter, Joyner has soared under the radar for over thirty years. His storytelling has been compared to Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, Lou Reed, and Bob Dylan. Over the course of 19 albums his career is hard to pin down as he’s followed a mercurial path, never content to make the same record twice. See him at The Reverb playing the songs from his new album, “Tough Love,” with a band of Omaha musical royalty including David Nance, Jim Schroeder, Sean Pratt, Mike Friedman, and Megan Siebe. —— David Nance is a musician based in Omaha, Nebraska. Nance grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska, played in the marching band and discoveredpunk and garage rock before moving to Omaha and joining the mid-2000 garage punk scene happening there with the band the Forbidden Tigers. Several years spent in Los Angeles with his wife Anna led to a period of songwriting and home recording before they decided to move back to Omaha where he began finding his musical identity and started recording his songs with like-minded friends. What developed was a heavy burned-out rock vibe that still somehow fits in the punk universe. Nance also played with Omaha legend Simon Joyner and has continued to record and self-release tapes and cdrs throughout the past decade. Nance is also known for his lightning punk cover recordings of classic albums such as Lou Reed’s Berlin, Beatles for Sale and Devo’s Duty Now For the Future. For this series, Nance will choose a favorite album, learn the songs and record over the course of a week and release it on CDR or cassette on his own Western Records. Nance plans on continuing this project and would like to release 100 of these eccentric home spun and destroyed love letters to the greats. Another partnership includes a collaboration with the musician Rosali that has resulted in two excellent albums and subsequent tours with the David Nance Group as her backing band. They had been touring with her band the Long Hots in 2019 and started playing together with mutual affinity. Rosali’s upcoming album was recorded with musical compatriots James Schroeder recording and Kevin Donahue and Nanceplaying, as well. Not content to mine one musical formula, Nance and company continue to explore new sounds and spaces. From the blistered punk blasts of More Than Enough to the introspective stance on Staunch Honey, Nance and his friends find inspiration from the friends and fellow musicians that have accompanied them on their journey. A fruitful one indeed.
Trixie Phillips’ Rock N’ Roll Burlesque Show
VIP tickets are the best seats in the house with a guaranteed table and seat; this tier also includes raffle tickets. GA is in the back of the house with limited available seating; seating is first come, first served. Join Trixie Phillips’ and her cast for a night of burlesque and rock n’ roll music! We will be showcasing the vast array of genres of rock that have been popular through time combined with the art of striptease! Don’t miss out on an evening of good music, good fun, and good vibes! Want to join in on the fun? Come dressed in your favorite band t-shirt, as your favorite artist, or anything that screams rock n’ roll to you!
Beast Eagle
El Aniversario
EL DESMADRE x LAS CHINGONAS ENT PRESENT: EL ANIVERSARIO OMAHA! Join us as we celebrate one year of perreo, rave y desmadre! On Friday June 26th, Las Chingonas are crashing El Desmadre for a special anniversary collaboration at The Waiting Room Lounge. Expect a full night of reggaeton, dembow, latin club, house, techno and high energy from start to finish. Midwest Chingona Fest will also be bringing collaborative merch, ticket giveaways, festival-style content coverage, and more surprises throughout the night! UN AÑO DE DESMADRE, and we’re just getting started. Nos vemos allí! 📍Waiting Room Lounge, Omaha, NE 📆Friday, June 26, 2026 ⏰9PM ⚡18+
Brooke Pridemore
Brook Pridemore (NYC) – Brook Pridemore is a New York City based songwriter, performer, and frontman, whose early work is affiliated with the antifolk movement. Brook released five albums on the Bronx-based record label Crafty Records, and was responsible for co-producing the much acclaimed Anticomp Folkilation album which has since become an underground cult hit.https://brookpridemore.bandcamp.com/Hemlock Chaser – Hemlock Chaser is a DIY folk-punk band based out of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Known for their energetic live shows, intricate instrumentation, and witty lyricism, they blend traditional acoustic folk with raw, unapologetic punk rock.https://hemlockchaser.bandcamp.com/Las Cruxes – death rock / indie / post punk from LA / Omaha, NEhttps://lascruxesmusic.bandcamp.com/Not Ben Shin – acoustic folk punk from Omahahttps://notbenshin.bandcamp.com/