Name: Breaking Into the Scene Live Q&A Panel
Start: 2026-04-08T18:00:00-05:00
Location: The B-Side Bar

Starting a band can be overwhelming. How do you get booked? What catches a label's attention? What mistakes make industry people pass? What does it actually take to build something sustainable in the local music scene?
"Breaking Into the Scene" puts five veterans who book shows, run labels, own venues, and have been doing this for decades in a room with those of you looking for answers.
YOUR PANELISTS:
🎸 Chad Buettner
Co-owner of B-Side Bar. Guitarist in Grunge Pop, Daughter Diesel, and Silver Side Up: A Nickelback Tribute. Built B-Side's entire stage, sound, and lighting system from scratch. Got pulled on stage by Nickelback in 2023 when they heard about his tribute band.
🎸 Tiffany Buettner
Co-owner of B-Side Bar. Guitarist in Grunge Pop, Daughter Diesel, and a No Doubt tribute. Self-taught starting at 14. Went from not playing for years to being on stage within two months, and from bedroom guitarist to venue owner.
🎸 Scott Armstrong
Decades deep in the Omaha music scene. From the Ranch Bowl death metal days to original bands at the Hideout and Lookout Lounge to the 80s/90s cover circuit. Currently performing in Secret Weapon and Seattleite.
🎸 Danny Garcia
Owner and frontman of Lemon Fresh Day since 1998. Best of Omaha every year from 2019 to 2026. Full-time musician since 2008, running every aspect of the business himself. Omaha born and raised.
🎸 David Taylor
Creator of the Good Life Podcast and founder of Good Life Records, home to 26 artists. Provides booking, artist development, and marketing support for new musicians.
Moderated by Eric Reichwaldt, President of the Future Rockers of Omaha Foundation.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• How to approach venues and promoters
• What it takes to actually get booked
• Social media strategy that works (and what doesn't)
• Building a real following vs. chasing numbers
• What labels look for in emerging artists
• Presenting yourself professionally without losing who you are
• Making music sustainable long-term
After the panel wraps, B-Side's weekly Open Jam night kicks off. Stick around, plug in, meet people.
"Breaking Into the Scene" is part of the leadup to the 2nd Annual Future of Rock Festival on April 18 at Granary Green in Ralston. Festival tickets at futurerockersofomaha.org