Virgin Mary Pistol Grip is an Omaha-based alt-rock band that blends raw indie energy with heartfelt melodies. Their sound channels the spirit of 90s rock while embracing modern pop sensibilities. VMPG’s live shows carry an electric sense of honesty and connection, turning performances into a shared emotional experience between the band and the audience.

Their new single “Dragonfly,” featuring Ryan Delahoussaye of Blue October on strings, produced by Bob Marlette and mastered by Paul Logus, releases on November 7, 2025. It follows their acclaimed full-length album ‘Where Time Went’ (2024) — also produced by Marlette and mastered by Logus — which earned an ‘Album of the Year’ nomination from the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards (OEAA).

They’ve performed alongside The Wallflowers, Black Pistol Fire, and Shooter Jennings, and appeared at regional festivals including Junkstock and Omaha Summer Arts Festival, as well as Baffin Records Showcase in Washington, D.C. In 2024, the band joined Good Life Records, a local independent label uniting artists through creativity, community, and collaboration.

Fans fell for Nick Fradiani as he soared through American Idol, claiming the champion title and releasing his debut solo project, Hurricane. Now based in his home state of Connecticut, Fradiani returns to the soul of his work, crafting songs with melody and rhythm that remind him why he chose music in the first place. Fradiani is gearing up for the fall release of his latest song collection, Where We Left Off.

“When we got back into the studio, I wanted to find a way to express how far we’ve come and the direction we’re headed,” shared Fradiani. “These songs encompass the feelings I had as we created Where We Left Off and I hope that it shows.”

Growing up on the east coast, Fradiani was mesmerized by the live renditions of his heroes: Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel, to name a few. He initially gained recognition fronting trio Beach Avenue before breaking off to pursue his own endeavors. Now settled from the whirlwind of television shows and record deals, the poetic singer/songwriter is focused on translating his next body of work to live performances because, at the root of it all, his fans make him the artist he is today. Fradiani has shared the stage with notable acts like One Republic, DNCE, Rachel Platten, James Bay and Rob Thomas. He will kick off the Where We Left Off Tour in September, headlining venues across the country with stops in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Nashville.

Pop singer/songwriter and pianist based in NYC

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