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Way Over Yonder 2013 to Feature Conor Oberst, Neko Case + More

Gina Vespa — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:18:05 +0000

Rhode Island's acclaimed Newport Folk Festival is gearing up to migrate West for the inaugural edition of Way Over Yonder. The two-day bash, set to take place at the scenic Santa Monica Pier on Oct. 5-6, features the likes of Conor Oberst, Neko Case and Brett Dennen, plus many more.

News Bits: Christopher Owens Dishes on Girls Breakup, Desaparecidos Plan Tour + More

Joe Robinson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:14:13 +0000

Christopher Owens has shed some light on what led to Girls‘ breakup. [Consequences of Sound] Conor Oberst-led punks Desaparecidos are getting ready to, um, reappear. [Pitchfork] Simon Cowell has fired back at Depeche Mode‘s Martin Gore, the man who would have him shot. [Daily Mail] Oh boy, it’s year-end list time, and Q Magazine has [...]

Conor Oberst Splits Time Between Solo Dates and Desaparecidos

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:19:55 +0000

Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst is otherwise engaged this summer. The musician will be spending plenty of time on tour exploring other projects. The vocalist has just added several new shows to the already sold out dates that he had booked this summer. Plus, he’s also joining his other project, Desaparecidos, for their first extended touring [...]

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, 'One of My Kind' – Album Review

Drake Baer — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:39:20 +0000

If your recent Omaha-born indie heartthrob history is not up-to-date, here's a quick run down, courtesy of the trailer below: "In January 2008, Conor Oberst went to Tepoztlan, Mexico to make a solo record. He accidentally formed a band." And the band accidentally created a documentary film (part of which you can watch below). And they have purposefully put both together for your purchase.

Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst Opening Omaha Cocktail Lounge

Jeff Giles — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:19:28 +0000

He’s been such a source of pride for the local music community that it’s safe to say everyone in Omaha already knows his name, but Conor Oberst will soon add another job title to his eclectic list of accomplishments: Bar owner. The Omaha World-Herald reports that Oberst, best known for his work in Bright Eyes, [...]

My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst, Iron & Wine Highlight Newport Folk Fest Lineup

Scott Shetler — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:08:28 +0000

The 2012 Newport Folk Festival has put together a solid lineup, with My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst, and Iron & Wine among those taking the stage on July 28-29 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island.