Friday, October 2 at Arts Center at Iowa Western, Omaha
Arts Center at Iowa Western · Council Bluffs $39-$45
About this event
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson bring their family’s legendary musical legacy to the stage with stories, harmonies and hits. From “After the Rain” to “Love and Affection,” experience the twins’ journey from MTV icons to enduring entertainers.
Who's playing
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson are identical twin brothers and the artists behind NELSON, known for harmony-driven rock and a show-business lineage that includes their father, Ricky Nelson, and grandparents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. At the Arts Center at Iowa Western, the duo brings that family history into focus through music and personal storytelling.
What to expect
Expect a concert built around stories, harmonies and songs from the Nelson twins’ career, including material tied to their debut album, “After the Rain,” and the hit “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection.” The show frames their rise from MTV favorites into a longer-running career as songwriters, performers and keepers of a multigenerational musical legacy.
Why go
For Omaha-area fans of pop-rock, vocal harmony and music history, Matthew & Gunnar NELSON offers a chance to hear the songs in a setting that emphasizes both the hits and the family story behind them. The Arts Center at Iowa Western gives the performance a focused theater setting suited to the mix of concert and storytelling.
Where
Arts Center at Iowa Western · Council Bluffs, Omaha NEOpen in Maps