Past shots of LCD, Hot Chip and Sleigh Bells by Sung
Shortly after getting involved with the Sound Strike to protest SB1070, Conor Oberst, a Nebraska native, announced he’d be putting together a street festival, Concert for Equality, to raise money for Nebraska’s ACLU chapter in order to help fight a similar law that had passed in Fremont, NE.
The line up included a reuniting Desaparecidos (who hadn’t played together since 2002), Bright Eyes, Lullaby for the Working Class (who hadn’t played a show in ~11 years), Cursive, Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings, David Dondero, Simon Joyner, Conchance, the Envy Corps, Vago, the So-So Sailors, Flowers Forever, and Fathr^.
The concert took place in downtown Benson, Omaha, and included an outside portion which lasted until 11PM, and then an after show, which took place next door inside the Waiting Room. Along with the bands that played there were speakers in between sets and also several booths set up with literature to educate people on the matter.
Review continues below, along with a massive photo gallery with Desaparecidos, Bright Eyes, Cursive, Lullaby for the Working Class, Gillian Welch & more.