Andre Vander Velde - Songwriters in Rounds

André Vander Velde is an Iowa-based singer-songwriter with roots in the Council Bluffs/Omaha metro music scene. For Songwriters in Rounds at Jewell on Capitol, he hosts an evening of local talent, creating a setting where artists share the stage, take turns performing, and talk through the stories behind their songs.

The show follows a classic songwriter-round format: acoustic performances, close-up storytelling, and songs presented in a direct, personal way. Vander Velde’s smooth voice and expressive guitar work anchor the evening, with reflective originals that move through love, family, compassion, unity, and lessons learned through everyday life.

This is a fit for listeners who like songs in their simplest form, where lyrics and backstories are part of the experience. At Jewell on Capitol, one of downtown Omaha’s live-music rooms, Andre Vander Velde - Songwriters in Rounds offers a quieter, more attentive way to hear local songwriting up close.