![]() ![]() They’ve been part of the machine that helps bands and artists break into the national market. Homer’s has always had and will always have a large local section and will continue to promote local releases. And since people tend to feel good about supporting a local business, Homer’s is there to deliver that option and develop musical interactions with roots in a local shop.” ![]() Where as a show is one night of connection instead of a longer relationship. Essentially, you can play it again and again, it stays with you, and you can pass it on. ![]() But, Oschner says, “Actually buying a record is a longer, lasting interaction. With music, seeing a show and buying a record are like two sides of the same coin. It provides a place for overlapping, a common ground. According to Oschner, these pockets could use more collaboration and that is where Homer’s comes in. There’s a small metal scene, underground experimental music scene, hip-hop scene, and more. But that’s not all that’s growing in the fields of Nebraska. There’s the aforementioned, well-celebrated indie rockers that bring the most credit to the area. Independent is the key word to describe Omaha’s music tableau it’s a watermark of the scene here. Their mission is “to elevate recorded music to the level of fine art and to give a stage to the appreciation of it.” Jon is what they call a “good listener” at his place of employment, a gem in the hip Blackstone District that serves as part music library and part community-building space. They take local love to a whole new level.Īnd how does Homer’s fit into all of this? I chatted with Jon Oschner from the Hi-Fi House for an insider’s breakdown of Omaha’s overall music scene. Truly, Omahans know they aren’t Chicago, Kansas City, or New York, and they’re happy about it. As such, supporting local shops, restaurants, venues, artists, and labels is a natural extension of hometown, and adopted hometown, pride. So why is this the case? Omahans possess a peculiar love for their under-the-radar cool city. Named for a midtown creek and road, SCR was the label that birthed The Faint, Bright Eyes, Cursive and tons of fresh new acts on its ever-expanding roster. And yet, Nebraska’s largest metro is home to the renowned Saddle Creek Records. Its nationally renowned indie rock scene shouldn’t flourish here in the land of redneck Republicans (with a human thumb of a governor), the whispering wealth of the Berkshire billionaires, and this small city on the plains. Omaha is a city that is regularly underestimated. It’s been making music accessible for nearly 50 years and is the oldest record store in operation in the state. Hidden behind the vintage light fixtures, bland brown sign, and colorful album covers displayed in the front windows is Homer’s Music & Gifts. Located in a nondescript storefront on a bustling cobblestone street in Omaha’s main entertainment district, the Old Market, lies a key player in Omaha’s vaunted music scene. ![]()
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