The Wrecks put on an incredible show in Lincoln as they near the end of their Inside:Outside tour. This show had been on my radar for months, and it genuinely did not disappoint. They opened with “Sonder,” which also happens to be my favorite song, so it immediately set the tone for an electric, high-energy night. The crowd was locked in from the first note, and you could tell the band came out with the intention to make this stop feel special.

One thing that stood out the most was how engaging—and honestly fearless—Nick Anderson was with the crowd. During “This Life I Have,” he jumped straight into the middle of the audience, turning the entire floor into part of the performance. His energy never dipped, and every interaction felt real and in-the-moment, not rehearsed or routine.

One of the funniest and most memorable moments of the night happened after an absolutely wild performance of “Milwaukee’s Best.” Nick ended the song lying on the floor catching his breath, and when a fan offered him an inhaler, he took a hit like it was the most normal thing ever—then immediately launched into “Speed.” The timing was perfect, and the entire room erupted.

Throughout the set, the band maintained a strong, genuine connection with the audience. They joked with fans, responded to people shouting things out, and created an atmosphere that felt very authentic. It was easy to tell how much they appreciate the people who show up for them.

As the night wound down, one thing I loved was how openly they acknowledged that they’d be coming back out for an encore—two more songs. It’s a small detail, but I really appreciate when artists skip the theatrics and keep the momentum going. It made the transition feel honest and natural.

They closed with “Favorite Liar,” which was the perfect choice. The entire venue was singing until the final note, and it felt like one giant, collective moment.