Your Symphony Orchestra Meets Our Rock Band.

Experience the electrifying Symphony Rocks with Billy McGuigan, his dynamic band, and your Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable journey through rock’s greatest eras.

From the iconic British Invasion and classic American rock anthems to Billy’s heartfelt originals, this symphonic spectacular showcase hits and hidden gems from the 60s, 70s and 80s. It’s an exciting evening of musical magic that blends rock and symphonic sounds seamlessly.


“The band is clearly having the time of their lives on stage, the charts are both standard favorites and forgotten gems, and the show is built around a front man who knows how to get the audience to lean in.”

Danielle Meier, VP Artistic Administration, Omaha Symphony

Billy & The Downliners with the Omaha Symphony.

“With his one-of-a-kind energy and ability, Billy and his band, the Downliners, took the audience on a blitzkrieg tour of the British Invasion…”

Chris Elston - Theatre/Art/Music Blogger

THE SET LIST

KICKS - Paul Revere & The Raiders
SPINNING WHEEL - Blood Sweat and Tears
LET’S DANCE - David Bowie
THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING - Nancy Sinatra
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD - Tears for Fears
WAIT A BIT LONGER NOW - Billy McGuigan
OH, DARLING - The Beatles
MY GIRL - The Temptations
LITTLE METAL SHED - Billy McGuigan
NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN - The Moody Blues
TOGETHER - Billy McGuigan
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC - The Doobie Brothers
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - Queen
LIVING THING - ELO
NEVER TEAR US APART - INXS
25 OR 6 TO 4 - Chicago
MOVIN’ OUT - Billy Joel
SATURDAY NIGHT’S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING - Elton John
ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN - ELO
HEY JUDE - The Beatles

Set List is subject to change. All songs are fully licensed.

Billy McGuigan & Band performing Nights in White Satin with the Omaha Symphony