Carriage House Concerts
April 26: Brother East Brother West
The Brother East Brother West Band came together when they saw a need in our music community for a band that could play for a large variety of crowds, perform a wide range of music, and draw crowds into a show. With decades of combined experience, Brother East Brother West has quickly become one of Nebraska’s most entertaining acts. With 250 songs spanning six decades, Brother East Brother West knows how to please patrons.
From its beach towns to bohemian cafes, California native Jamie Hanmer delivers a laid-back guitar style and smooth vocals with a West Coast vibe. With more than 30 years of performance and session experience, Jamie engages audiences with his deeply rooted Americana soul.
Originally from New York, John Nania has logged countless musical miles and nearly 5,000 shows and recording sessions on four continents. He’s played bass, guitar, and Chapman Stick for various musical acts and producers, from regional heroes to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and Grammy Award winners.
Originally from St. Louis, Brendon Yates is an accomplished drummer, percussionist, and music educator. Driven by a passion for drumming, Brendon created Purecussion Music, a program catering to the needs of modern percussionists. Brendon grew Purecussion into an award-winning drumline.
Whether performing at the 2022 and 2024 Nebraska Blues Challenge, wowing audiences at the 2024 Omaha Battle of the Bands, performing onscreen at the 2024 Veteran’s Memorial Park 4th of July Celebration, being featured in a spotlight story on KIOS’ Live & Local with Mike Hogan, or logging 65 shows in 2024, Brother East Brother West has gathered a loyal following around Omaha & Lincoln.
Past Concerts
April 18: Ryne Doughty
Carriage House Concerts features local musicians in an intimate venue: the Castle's historic Carriage House.
Join us Friday, April 18th, for a live concert with Ryne Doughty!
Doors open at 7pm, concerts begin at 7:30pm. This is a 16+ event. Capacity is limited.
Music from the Heartland. Songs from the heart.
Ryne Doughty is a Folk/Americana singer-songwriter out of Des Moines, IA, whose music is deeply rooted in real life stories of love, loss, work, and play. His stripped down, earthy sound is directly influenced by the small, rural town where he was born and raised. The hard-working, simple living, and friendly way of life of the Midwest shines through his music that is understated yet complex and rich with beauty and realness.
Playing behind his fifth studio album, “Spring Done Sprung”, Doughty is continuing to make a name for himself around the midwest. With solid finger-style guitar picking and a rich baritone voice he brings a dynamic of warmth and richness to the stage. Doughty’s performances are always passionate and full of energy and songs that touch in the common life moments that we all share. His live performance and studio albums alike will not leave you wanting. Doughty’s main passion in life is to share his music with the very people who help influence it; the real, hard working, everyday people that make this beautiful world go around.
June 8 - Uh Oh & Tom Bartolomei
Join us Saturday, June 8th in the Carriage House on the grounds of the Joslyn Castle & Gardens for an all-ages show featuring local favorites Uh Oh and Tom Bartolomei!
About Uh Oh:
Uh Oh is an energetic indie rock band, melding together folky punky influences from artists like Rilo Kiley, Bright Eyes, Jeff Rosenstock, and the Beach Boys to create their own unique flavor. Uh Oh co-songwriters Joe Champion and Mari Crisler bring heartfelt lyrics and singular vocal harmonies to the forefront, combining with dynamic instrumentals to carve out their own space in the indie rock landscape.
Uh Oh recently released their third full-length album, "Cicada Songs," which can be found along with the rest of their catalog, on all streaming services.
About Tom Bartolomei:
Tom Bartolomei is a Heartland folk singer and songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska. His songs center around fingerstyle playing and are heavily inspired by songsmiths such as Blaze Foley, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clarke, and Jackson C. Frank, with a certifiably Midwest tone. Hitting on tropes of heartbreak, loss, the open road, and moving on; these songs are for the lost and longing."
"Bartolomei's 2019 release 'Red Line' is available for streaming on Spotify and Bandcamp. Upcoming releases, Songs for the Puget Sound and B-Sides, are on the horizon.
When: Saturday, June 8th — doors open at 3:30 // performance begins at 4:00pm
Where: In the Carriage House (the mini-castle) on the grounds of the Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St., Omaha, NE
Who: all-ages!
Tickets are $10 and registration is encouraged!
May 24 - Midnight Wanderers
Join us on Friday, May 24 at 6:30 pm in the Carriage House on the grounds of the Joslyn Castle & Gardens for a night of musical entertainment with The Midnight Wanderers.
Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska, The Midnight Wanderers are composed of Nebraska music scene veteran members, Matt Richardson (Banjo, Guitar and Vocals), Jenny Richardson, (Bass and Vocals), Thad Miller (fiddle and Vocals), Joel Grenemeier (Mandolin and Vocals) and Colten Welch (guitar and vocals).
Breathing fresh life into bluegrass, Americana, folk and country standards with fun arrangements and harmonies that are sure to please. They've recently branched out into composing originals that blend seamlessly into their sets. With multiple singers and styles there is a little something for everyone!
The Midnight Wanderers took 1st place in the Acoustic band division at the TallGrass Fiddle Festival. They were also invited to play the Grand Island Music Series, Plainsong Folk Festival, Harvest Ale Festival, Wild West Fest, Big River Festival, Albion summer concerts series and the Applegrass festival.
Carriage House Concerts are an offering of the Castle & Cathedral District, a program made possible with support of the Nebraska Arts Council.
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When: Friday, May 24 — doors open at 6:30 // performance begins at 7:00pm
Where: In the Carriage House (the mini-castle) on the grounds of the Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St.
Who: ages 21+ event
