British tourist David Cope drove overnight from Indiana to catch The Killers in Omaha, as part of his attempt to see a concert in all 50 states. Cope, who is in his 30s, plans to attend the Counting Crows concert in June at Steelhouse Omaha. He likes coming to the US because of the smaller venues and the little things he sees during the gigs. Steelhouse Omaha is designed to optimize amplified sound and bring fans closer to the stage. Omaha city leaders hope to draw more people downtown with the new live music space, Gene Leahy Mall, and Civic Square.
Steelhouse Omaha, a new concert venue in Omaha, officially opens on Friday with a sold-out concert by The Killers. The venue, which cost $104.1 million, fills a gap in the city's entertainment options and is expected to attract touring bands that have bypassed Omaha in the past. Notable features include retractable seats, a private lounge, an outdoor terrace, and several concession stations. The concert schedule is already filled for the foreseeable future, with performers including Counting Crows, The Flaming Lips, and Elvis Costello.
Steelhouse Omaha, the newest entertainment venue in downtown Omaha, is set to make its world premiere with a sold-out show featuring The Killers. The venue, built by Omaha Performing Arts, aims to attract traveling artists, local organizations, and Omaha's workforce. It features a public patio and lounge, a private Steelhouse Club upstairs, and amenities for artists backstage. Omaha Performing Arts hopes the venue will attract artists who skip Omaha for other cities and people looking for jobs who want something to do downtown.
