SAT · 8:00pm
The Wingtips
Saturday, July 11 at Slowdown, Omaha
About
The Wingtips at Slowdown brings a piece of Omaha ska history back to a local stage. The band is known for a mix of ska, reggae and dance music rooted in the British Ska Revival sound, with a connection to the city’s early-’80s club scene.
Who's playing
The Wingtips are an Omaha band associated with the local music scene of the 1980s, when they played rooms such as Howard Street Tavern, Chicago Bar, The Lifticket Lounge and the Drumstick in Lincoln. Slowdown lists this show as a ska event in its Front Room.
What to expect
Expect upbeat ska and reggae rhythms, dance-focused grooves and vocal harmonies from a band whose reputation is tied to energetic live shows. The Wingtips’ sound draws on British Ska Revival influences while keeping the focus on Omaha’s own music history.
Why go
For Omaha music fans, The Wingtips at Slowdown is a chance to catch a band with deep roots in the city’s club culture. It is especially well suited for listeners interested in ska, reggae, and local acts with a long-running place in the scene.
Where
Slowdown · 729 N. 14th Street · Omaha NEOpen in Maps