Beyond the Stage: Pops and Hisses is your backstage pass to live music. Omaha music critic and journalist Kevin Coffey brings interviews with your favorite bands and artists, behind-the-scenes stories and insider insights from the world of live music.
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Beyond the Stage: Pops and Hisses is your backstage pass to live music. Omaha music critic and journalist Kevin Coffey brings interviews with your favorite bands and artists, behind-the-scenes stories and insider insights from the world of live music.
Kevin sits down with John Ondrasik—aka Five for Fighting—for a heartfelt conversation about the stories behind his biggest hits, what it’s like performing with a string quartet, and why he’s excited to return to the stage in Omaha. From “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” to “100 Years,” hear how John approaches songwriting and how he’s evolved as an artist over the years.
Don’t miss Five for Fighting live at The Admiral in Omaha with a string quartet—details and tickets at admiralomaha.com.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
🎤 John Ondrasik on the power of lyrics and storytelling
🎻 Touring with a string quartet and arranging rock songs for classical instruments
📍 Five for Fighting live at The Admiral in Omaha
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Pops and Hisses
Beyond the Stage: Pops and Hisses is your backstage pass to live music. Omaha music critic and journalist Kevin Coffey brings interviews with your favorite bands and artists, behind-the-scenes stories and insider insights from the world of live music.
