Neva Dinova is an indie band from Omaha, Nebraska. Neva Dinova is named after the grandmother of lead singer Jake Bellows. They have been on crank! a record company (though their second release was licensed to Sidecho Records), and have recorded a split-release with Bright Eyes entitled "One Jug Of Wine, Two Vessels" that was also released on crank! a record company. In April 2008, Neva Dinova released their first album from Saddle Creek Records entitled, "You May Already Be Dreaming". Drummer Roger Lewis is also the drummer for fellow Saddle Creek band, The Good Life. Jake Bellows remained a key associate with Bright Eyes in 2006 and 2007 and contributed to the album Cassadaga.
Saddle Creek records is planning to re-release Neva Dinova's earlier albums.
Neva Dinova's music is a mix of folk, psychedelia, rock, acoustic, and country, but their sound is difficult to classify. They are known for having small and intimate live shows.
In a 2007 interview, Conor Oberst revealed that his favorite album to record was One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels with Neva Dinova, and proceeded to talk about them.
He wears his hat o'er his eyes
And he's trying to keep it on
Says he's sick of living his life
And he's tired of being alone
No one's job but mine
That ain't no one's job but mine
That ain't no one's job but mine
That ain't no one's job but mine
Got a new sleeping bag
Got no place to sleep it at
Left my dog on the ranch
But I'm trying to get her back
My job's simple
I just got to see
The stars for what they are
And they don't grant wishes
And they don't guide me
But they try
They try
Now I'm gonna try
To straighten up your life
Straighten up your life
Saw the sign of the times
Out on the freeway
It said "hey man, there goes the hood"
I said "that's fine, I was done trying to be good"
The next time I come by
I want to see this sky split
Want to know what's happening
Trade this hard heart for tears
Take a look in the mirror
Next time I'll try