What comes to mind when you think of Omaha, Nebraska? More than likely the image of a small, cattle town comes into your head; a place with little to offer in the area of musical development. And if you would have said this about 15 years ago, you would have been right, essentially. However, these days if you ask someone familiar with the indie rock scene you would get a completely different answer. You would be informed of Saddle Creek Records, one of the most influential independent records labels in the country. You would also undoubtedly hear about two individuals who were extremely significant within this label and forming a thriving music scene in Omaha, Conor Oberst and Tim Kasher. Although Oberst and his brother were the original founders of Saddle Creek, Kasher's influence concerning Saddle Creek, the Omaha music scene, and music everywhere is undeniable.
Saddle Creek Records was established in 1993 and currently boasts bands Azure Ray, Beep Beep, Bright Eyes, Broken......
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