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We’ll be revealing exciting band and lineup information in the coming days. Check back soon to learn more!
Desaparecidos is a rock band featuring Conor Oberst (vocals, guitar) Landon Hedges (bass guitar, vocals), Matt Baum (drums), Denver Dalley – (guitar) and Ian McElroy (keyboards). …more >
Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1994. The group includes Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians …more >
Josh Rouse is an American folk/roots singer-songwriter who was born in Paxton, Nebraska. Rouse first rose to prominence with his critically-acclaimed album Dressed Up Like …more >
Delta Spirit are Matt Vasquez (lead vocals, guitar), Kelly Winrich (keyboards, vocals, drums), Jonathan Jameson (bass), Brandon Young (drums/percussion), Will McLaren (guitar, vocals). …more >
Write about what you know. That’s what they say. But that’s a lot easier said than done when what you know is very, very difficult to bear. That was the challenge Dum Dum Girls’ leader Dee Dee faced when …more >
Icky Blossoms bloomed from the blizzards of 2011 in Omaha, NE. Consisting of three multi-dimensional artists, Derek Pressnall, Nik Fackler and Sarah Bohling, …more >
Ex-Eagle Seagull front man Eli Mardock recorded and produced “Everything Happens for the First Time”, his first solo record, in various homes in Boston, Seattle, Omaha, and Lincoln over the past two years. …more >
Maha Music Festival is about a pride of place. It’s uniquely Omaha — founded and run by people deeply rooted in our city, committed to adding a healthy dose of independent music and arts to the city’s robust cultural mix.
When Oxide Design Co. partnered with Maha to develop a new visual identity for the festival, we set out to capture all of that: pride, place, and independence. And we found it in the great chief of the Maha tribe, Chief Blackbird. The Maha were the most powerful Native American tribe in the Great Plains — a tribe whose name inspired our city’s, and then our festival’s. Oxide developed a modern symbol for the Chief that hints at the visual style of the Plains Indians, but is still pure rock n’ roll.
- Drew Davies, Oxide Design Co.
Maha is a nonprofit music festival organized and run by volunteers, and brought to you through the support of our many wonderful sponsors. We created Maha for community-building, not for profit. The idea of a homegrown music festival had been around for years, but finally found the right group of volunteers in 2009. If you share our passion, we invite you to attend, become a volunteer and/or share your ideas with us for making Maha bigger and better.
Maha is a day long music festival on Saturday, August 11, 2012, bringing together national, regional and local indie and rock artists for a day of food, community and, of course, music.
Aksarben Village has reserved both a parking garage and a large parking lot for the exclusive use of Maha attendees so there will be plenty of space for everyone (see picture above). And the best part, it’s all free.
The average high temperature in Omaha in August is 85 degrees with light humidity and light winds. We recommend you bring sunblock, even if it’s a little overcast early in the day. Midwest weather is known for its quick shifts! Sunset will be at 8:30 p.m. on August 11th.
We have no control over how wildly you spend your money at the strip club, but Maha will continue rain or shine. No refunds.
Yes, anyone with a ticket is welcome to join the fun. All ages are welcome! Things might get a bit rowdy up front, and as a general rule, the area directly in front of the stage is rarely kid-friendly. However, there’s plenty of space for everyone in much calmer areas. Children ages 10 and under do not need a ticket as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult.
Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed, tents are not. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and/or visors are suggested to let you enjoy the day without any sun-related discomfort. We reserve the right to inspect all bags, purses, backpacks, etc. before allowing entry to the Festival. And, no, couches are not allowed. Seriously.
You can not. No outside food or drink will be allowed.
There will be a wide variety of local food and drink available, and it will all be delicious. Check back soon for more details.
You may until 4:30 p.m., but please keep your ticket and wristband with you at all times. These items will be necessary for reentry. No re-entry will be allowed after 4:30pm. No exceptions.
Small or disposable cameras will be allowed. Professional cameras will NOT be allowed. Essentially, if it has a removable lens, it’s a no go. Video and audio taping are NOT allowed.
Event security will be located throughout the grounds for the entire duration of the event. If you have an emergency, find a staff person with a radio, go to an information or medical tent, or tell one of the security personnel.
We are very pleased to be holding Maha at Aksarben Village for the second year, a gorgeous park area with plenty of access and free parking located on the city bike trail. We can’t thank Aksarben Village and its merchants enough for welcoming our relocation from the riverfront.
Omaha World Herald
However, we’re not ready yet since we’re still dealing with bands and riders and sorting the green M&M’s from the brown ones. You know, rock and roll type stuff. Please check back with us in early June. Or better yet, sign up for our email blasts or follow us on social media and we’ll push the news out to your phone.
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