Mitch West
Rock legends Collective Soul brought the warmth to Steelhouse Omaha on a cold night, February 11th, bringing their electrifying 30th-anniversary tour to support their groundbreaking double album "Here to Eternity". Recorded at Elvis Presley's historic Palm Springs estate - a recording milestone no other artist has achieved - the band has dominated 2024's charts with impressive debuts, including #14 on Billboard's Top Current Album and top rankings across multiple genre-specific Luminate charts.
Featuring the powerhouse lineup of Ed Roland (vocals/guitar), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Will Turpin (bass), Jesse Triplett (lead guitar), and Johnny Rabb (drums), Collective Soul continues to prove why they've been a rock staple for three decades.
A Tuesday night concert by Collective Soul delivered a dose of nostalgia, featuring hits from seven albums throughout the band's career. Before the show, fans speculated about the setlist, and the band met those expectations. The only complaint: Fans didn't want the night to end.
Throughout the evening, lead singer Ed Roland shared many stories. He discussed the band's latest record, praising their chemistry and quick recording time. Towards the end of their performance of "Shine" Roland recalled receiving a call from Atlantic Records while playing basketball, followed by a call from Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler inviting them on tour. Within an hour, they had signed with the label and booked a summer tour. That moment 31 years ago led the band to many more.
"They taught us everything. How to treat our friends, how to treat our family, how to treat our crew, everybody. They were mentors to us," Roland said. In a fitting tribute, the band covered Aerosmith's "Livin' on the Edge," which transitioned into the end of their hit "Shine."
The band performed songs spanning their entire catalog, including "Shine" from their 1994 debut "Hints, Allegations, & Things Left Unsaid." From their 1995 self-titled album, they played "Heavy," "The World I Know," "December," "Gel" and "Where the River Flows." The set included "Precious" from 1997's "Disciplined Breakdown" and "Compliment," "She Said" and "Run" from their 1999 album "Dosage." They performed "Better Now" from 2004's "Youth" and "Right as Rain" from 2019's "Blood." Their latest record, "Here to Eternity," was represented by "Mother's Love," "Bluer Than So Blue," "Not the Same" and "Keep It on Track." The band also covered AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap."
Collective Soul balanced fan favorites with tracks from their latest release. The band's live show remains dynamic, and their new album "Here to Eternity" maintains their signature sound while building on decades of experience.
The tour continues with stops in Carterville, Illinois, on Feb. 13; Riverside, Iowa, on Feb. 14; and Larchwood, Iowa, on Feb. 15. The U.S. tour concludes Feb. 17 in Fargo, North Dakota, before the band heads to Canada.
For tour updates and information, visit collectivesoul.com.
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