THE WHIPKEY THREE (all new songs with Sarah Benck on bass, Scott Zimmerman on drums)
FRI NOV. 7, ROCOCO THEATRE, LINCOLN, NE, CD RELEASE, 9PM, $5, with SARAH BENCK AND THE ROBBERS!!
FRI NOV 21, TBA
MATT WHIPKEY SOLO ACOUSTIC
Wed Oct 29, OZONE (72 F), 6-9PM, FREE, with Sarah Benck
THE WHIPKEY THREE
"I'm an enormous fan of perfectly balanced trios. It doesn't get more balanced than this. If you like alt-Americana rock, you'll be hardpressed to find a better band." -Tim McMahan of lazy-i.com
Combining forces of two of Omaha's most recognized bands, Matt Whipkey and Anonymous American and Sarah Benck and The Robbers, The Whipkey Three is a juggernaut. In the summer of 2007, songwriter Matt Whipkey was needing a new outlet for the numerous compositions he was creating. Then there was three.
Between Whipkey, Benck and Scott –Zip” Zimmerman , their accomplishments and accolades are nothing less than numerous. With four Omaha Entertainment Awards (Best Rock, Americana, Singer-Songwriter, Adult Contemporary), a pair of national ad campaigns (United Way, YWCA), and countless headling and opening gigs, this band is no novice. However, the resume and support slots (Bright Eyes, Gin Blossoms, Blues Traveler, Dave Alvin, Alejandro Escovedo, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers) would amount to nothing if this trios music wasnęt half as strong. Balancing melody, aggression, subtlety and power, Whipkeyęs songs set a new standard for a city with an already impressive catalog.