Grammy-nominated rapper Wiz Khalifa will play Pinnacle Bank Arena April 21, the day after he headlines the inaugural 4/20 Fest in Kansas City’s new Smokey River Entertainment District.
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15 things performers say about Lincoln and the arena
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks at the end of his October 2017 shows: "I can’t know what the future holds, only God knows that. But if we get to tour again, I sure as hell would like to come back to Lincoln, Nebraska.”
During one of his first shows of the October run, Brooks referred to his previous Lincoln shows, including a State Fair appearance he called then his wildest show ever. “You can take all those other times, wrap them all together and you guys just kicked the living shit out of all of them.”
Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé, who gave the first arena concert Sept. 13, 2013, "They did a beautiful job. Beautiful job. I can tell you, aesthetically the building is beautiful." Later, he said, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is one of the great highlights of my career to be here and open this building for you."
On his return in 2018, the singer said: “You are strong people here. I admire you very much. I respect what you’re doing and, more than that, I just like you. I’ll come back here as many times as you’ll have me. It won’t be five years. I promise.”
Carrie Underwood
“We knew the crowd here was going to be so amazing, we thought we’d go ahead and shoot our next music video here in Lincoln tonight," Carrie Underwood said at her March 26, 2016, Lincoln concert.
Eric Church
“We’re in a place that has been very, very good to me," country singer Eric Church said at the arena on May 20, 2015. "Tonight, you have broken a record. There have never been more people in this arena than there are tonight. That means we’re going to be here for a long time and play a lot of songs.”
Jake Owen
Country star Jake Owen, who performed Oct. 18, 2014, said, "I've got to tell you out of the entire year we sold more tickets in Lincoln, Nebraska, than anywhere else in the country. To see it completely, completely full tonight, on behalf of me and my family, thanks for making my dreams come true. I love Nebraska."
Pearl Jam
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, who performed Oct. 9, 2014, said, "This is a new building. You've had some good bands play here. Rod Stewart, with all due respect; Katy Perry, with all due respect; James Taylor, with all due respect. Just to get it broken in a little, we need to rattle the bolts in here."
Lil' Wayne
"We saved the best for last," Lil' Wayne said of his tour-ending concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena March 6, 2016.
Mick Cronin
Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin, shown during a game Dec. 13, 2014, at Pinnacle Bank Arena, said, “Nebraska, outside of Louisville, has the best arena I’ve been in.”
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney, performing at Pinnacle Bank Arena July 16, 2015: “Lincoln, Nebraska, I can’t tell you what a thrill it is to sing that song ('The Boys of Fall') in this town, this arena, this state, this community, where it (football) means so much."
James Taylor
James Taylor, whose show was June 21, 2014, said the arena was a “beautiful place.” Earlier, he said, "This place wasn’t here the last time I was here, 10-12 years ago. It’s a nice spot. Roomy.”
