For those of you who weren’t there, the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards (OEAA) Showcase was held this past weekend in Benson. All told, 80 bands performed over two days at seven neighborhood venues. To coincide with Benson First Friday, 40 artists were showcased in the different venues, too.

And, when all was said and done, one band was voted on by attendees to open Maha. An awesome honor – and a coveted spot. This year’s winner? Purveyors of the Conscious Sound, a four-member group dedicated to pushing the boundaries of “conscious hip-hop.” PCS’s new album, Lifers 2, is set for a June 26 release. And according to band member Jake Dawson, they’re ready to show everyone at Maha – from parents to the passionate folks in the front row – a good time.

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Rock Candy

Kanrocksas canceled; Maha offering discounts to bummed fans

Now that the first ever Omaha Gives fundraising event has come to a close, we’d like to follow up with a huge, heartfelt thank you.

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Starting at midnight on May 22, you’ll have 24 hours to show Maha – and the entire Omaha community – what you’re made of.

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Omaha World Herald

Maha Facebook Album

Daniel Muller

By the time you read this post, you’ll have roughly 24 hours before Maha begins. That’s 24 hours to get ready for 12 hours of dancing, singing, eating, drinking, socializing, connecting with your community, and generally enjoying the festival.

So…

The staff has put together an unofficial list of ways in which you can prepare for Maha. Use it as a checklist. Use it as inspiration. Add your own ideas, and hop to it.

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The offer from Oxide Design Co.:
Agree to get a tattoo of the Maha “blackbird” logo and it’s yours for free, along with two free tickets to the August 11th festival.

The response:
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If you’ve driven by 72^nd and Pacific, 132^nd and L, or south of I-80 near the 60^th Street exit recently, you may have noticed digital billboards promoting Maha. This amazingly generous plug for the festival comes courtesy of Waitt Outdoor, Norm Waitt and Mike Delich. A very cool move that is greatly appreciated by our entire staff. Thank you for donating your services to help spread the word about Maha!

 

 

 

What better way to spend the drive to Omaha than in the company of other music-loving Maha devotees? Bonus: sharing a ride saves you money, which means more cash on hand for Maha merch, beverages the festival, and gas station beef jerky along the way. …more >

We’ve already told you how Maha is all about community. But it’s also about the individual creative spirit. To kick off the Show Us Your Maha Contest, we’re asking fans like you to creatively spell out the word “Maha” and share it with all of us via Facebook. …more >