Kenny Hunt {ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!}
2022-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
SHOW 7-9pm
NO COVER – Tips kindly appreciated!
Kenny Hunt hosts our popular Tuesday ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! No Cover, but tips are kindly appreciated. Grab some grub for carry out or delivery and join us for some Live and Local!!

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Lead vocalist and guitarist for many local projects including Shakey Ground, The Missionaries (The Mission’s Sunday host band), sitting in with Planet Jazz, Buddha Blue, and many others Kenny brings a versatile songbook to our stage. This JTown native knows his way around a fretboard and promises to make ‘ya glad you chose The Mission for an early evening of music!

Open Mic Night @ The Mission!
2022-02-09 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
SignUp@6:30pm
SHOW@7pm
No Cover- Tips kindly appreciated!!

15 Minute Time Slot includes set up and performance
Music – solo/duo/trio or more, All genres welcome. Poetry, comedy, spoken word, dance. Bring whatya got!
Minors are welcome, but will need a parent/guardian to join them.
Early Sign Up available for 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 and 9:45 through the link below:

Please respect your reserved time and arrive 30 minutes ahead of your chosen time.

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9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
Featured Article, How To Making Music
Any performer will tell you that you can practice for years in the comfort and privacy of your room, but it’s not until you take your act to a stage in front of live people that you’ll really hone your craft. If you’re not ready to book shows of your own, how can you get comfortable on a stage? Open mic events can solve the problem.

Open mic nights serve as incubators for beginning musicians, or for more practiced types, they are a great way to test new material before throwing it into a big show. For the totally fresh player, it can be a daunting experience. Here are 9 tips to rock open mic so you will be prepared to take the stage and get the most out of the experience.
9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
1. Know what kind of an open mic it is. Do a little research before you attend the event. Open mics are not universally the same. Some are all acoustic (no microphones or plugged-in instruments); some are coffeehouse-style where people sit in silence listening to players; some are jams where a backing band or equipment might be provided. Make a trip down to the open mic you’ve got in mind before you participate, or contact the host to get the details.
2. Everyone at an open mic knows it’s an open mic. People there are not expecting a Lady Gaga production to walk through the door. They’re expecting a musician (or possibly a small group) to share some material that might be polished, or it might be the first time performed on a stage. Don’t stress about what people will think. They understand the spirit of the event.
3. Feel totally comfortable with your material. You’ll probably only have a few songs (many open mics are set by a song or time limit, usually about three songs or 15 minutes @ The Mission), so make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. Just in case you get rattled on stage, make sure you know the tunes in and out.
4. Don’t stress about what to bring. Whoever is running the open mic will have equipment for you and they should be fully capable of setting you up with it. If you’ve never plugged in a guitar or sung into a microphone—don’t worry. They’ll make sure you do it right and that it sounds good. That’s part of the Open Mic experience at The Mission. We have a full back line: Guitars – acoustic/electric, electric & amp and bass & amp. Full drum kit & Yamaha keyboard. Mics, cables, stands. And our sound technician is here to help.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask. Open mic beginners may think they are completely at the host’s mercy. Truth is, we’re here to make you sound good! That said, if you can’t hear yourself, vocals are too loud, guitar is too quiet, whatever, by all means, tell them!
6. Don’t be afraid to trust. The host should understand their sound system very well, so trust that once you’re settled on stage they’re making it sound right out front. If you’re happy with what’s in your monitor sound, leave the rest to them. We know our system inside and out. It’s a small room and you have 15 minutes. Let us do our job and make the room sound perfect for your performance.
7. Support other players. If you don’t want to be judged, don’t judge other people. Open mics are a place to try material you might not get to try on other stages. Celebrate the people who come to share their art. Cannot emphasize this enough! This is the spirit of Open Mic Nights at The Mission. Enough said.
8. Network. Open mics are musician hangouts—take advantage! If you’re looking to start a band or find musicians to see elsewhere, there’s a good chance they’ll be hanging out at an open mic. We’re on Season 13 at The Mission full of Open Mic Stories of success.
9. Learn from the experience. Every time you walk away from an open mic, there is something to learn. How were you received? What feedback did people give you? Did you feel more comfortable? How did you compare with the other players? Honestly analyze the event to improve your performance next time. And take the compliments even if you know you made mistakes. You still entertained folks.
(10) And finally, HAVE FUN! Open mics are meant, most of all, to be fun. Musicians get to mingle, everyone gets to play, and even if you have the biggest flub of all time—it’s all in the spirit of open mic. To take the stage at all is to win. Enjoy it, learn from the experience, and have a good time! Join us for Open Mic Night, share some air and feel the Mission Magic!

Planet Jazz Trio {Second Thursday}
2022-02-10 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
MUSIC@7-10pm
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated!
FACEBOOK {Planet Jazz}
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Planet Jazz, one of the most popular Jazz groups in Mid-Missouri for over twenty five years. Mixing up Jazz with Reggae, Swing, Cajun and Island.
Mark Atkins Lieberman: Guitar
Monte Safford: Drums
Bill Roe: Bass

Those Guys! {Return} @ The Mission
2022-02-11 20:00 - 23:30 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8:30pm
Cover Charge – $5
FACEBOOK {Those Guys}

Clint Krcmar – Drums, vocals, maniacal faces, shrieks and howls.
Harrison Sweazea – Guitar, vocals, lyrical adjustments and general confusion.
How THOSE GUYS got their name.
a short story by Anthony Pierce
Once upon a time, there were two drummers, Clint and Harrison. Both of these men were talented percussionists seeking gigs, as that is what has kept them young – or at least it works for Clint, Harrison just keeps aging, but GRACEFULLY. They decided that one would play guitar and one would drum and they would bring music to Mid-Missouri and joy and laughter to all of their adoring fans and friends. The only thing that was missing was a good, short, memorable name.
At first, they discussed names and decided since all the other bands that they had been a part of came up with their own names and they were flashy, cute, or themed, that these two wanted just to be plain and simple with their band name. But there’s already a local band name Plain & Simple, so that didn’t work. They decided that if they went with the name Clint and Harrison, it would help with their billing because well, C comes earlier in the alphabet. However, with Harrison being a wee bit older – by like 4 decades – they decided that Harrison’s name should be the lead. And thus the duo, Harrison & Clint, began.
As they began booking gigs, they found it long-winded, like this story, and difficult for everyone to keep saying, “Harrison and Clint”, so it was decided they would use a nickname for Harrison and remove the “and” to get a simple two-word band name. And so launched the new duo, “Harry Clint”.
Unfortunately, at their first gig at the parish school fundraiser, the poster had a slight misspelling as did all of the handouts for the evening’s agenda. There was opening prayer, there was a thank you from the priest, a fun auction of items to raise money, and then it listed closing out the evening with dancing to the whimsical performance of, “Harry Clit”.
After Sister Magdalen passed out, Sister Gertrude turned beet red and screamed, “Who are these musicians with such a vulgar name?” The entire congregation turned and pointed to the duo and said “Those Guys!” And the name has forever stuck!
I personally am sorry that they went through that long, enduring, and painfully humiliating experience – maybe not, they could have been snickering the whole time – as they searched for the true name of this musical genius duo that so entertains us. Although, I gotta admit, having “Harry Clit at the BluTaco”, probably wouldn’t have gone over well either.

Laid Back Band @ The Mission!
2022-02-12 20:00 - 23:30 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@6pm
SHOW 8PM
COVER CHARGE $5
FACEBOOK LINK {Laid Back Band}
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Laid Back Band is a local four piece classic rock project playing 70’s-80’s runes from Creedence, Pink Floyd to Neil Young and more! With 50 years of playing experience among them, Laid Back Band promises to make you glad you walked through The Mission doors!

Matt Wynn {All Night Happy Hour!!}
2022-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
MUSIC@7pm
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated!
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Matt Wynn was born in a the small factory town of Bassett, Virginia around the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He took guitar lessons at the age of 8 because his dad, who could play and sing by ear, wanted him to learn to read music. Matt Wynn is a soloist and guitarist that plays the older style of country and some rock from the 60s through the 90s, with early 2000s and modern country thrown in. “I can say without a doubt that I would have never made it as far as I have in life if I didn’t have a song. Whether to loose myself, remember where I come from, or just to have a good time, I love music for that reason” So come on in and say hi, I’d love to have Y’all here at The Mission!!!
Matt is also wrapping up his final year as a Lincoln Army ROTC Cadet and just placed a ring on his beautiful fiancé! Make sure you come buy this young man a beer, throw some money in the tip jar, enjoy his songs, and spend some time with us.

Singer-Songwriter OPEN MIC NIGHT
2022-02-16 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm

SHOW@7PM

NO COVER – Tips are kindly appreciated!!
SIGN UP ⇒
Unlike our usual Open Mic Night 15 minute time slots, we get to enjoy 25 minutes (20 minimum) of your original material. Solo acoustic to full band! We will provide a full backline as there will be no time for change over. Open Mic Night at The Mission is an environment of encouragement from the staff to patrons. Our stage is open.
The Mission Family is excited to offer this special evening. Come support our artists for a NO COVER, NO COVER(S) night!

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JOE STAMM BAND!!! {Returns} @ The Mission
2022-02-18 20:00 - 23:30 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8PM
Tickets @Door $10
Table Reservations $20 SOLD OUT
FACEBOOK {Joe Stamm Band}
WEBSITE {Joe Stamm Band}

Joe Stamm Band’s newest country-rock album is as brutally authentic as the Midwestern plains and people that inspire these songs. A year-round working musician, Stamm has become something of an anthropologist of the tiny towns dotting middle America. Thanks to his fondness for this so-called flyover country, and his crew of down-home troubadours, Stamm has created the soundtrack to the heart of America: Midwest Town (release date 9-10-21).
JSB, established in 2013, offers distinct storytelling mixed with a signature Black Dirt Country Rock sound – a sound that Stamm defines as “a nod to our Midwestern roots, as well as the Red Dirt music scene, which has had a big influence on our music.” Fans can expect the fearless Black Dirt Country Rock sound from Dave Glover’s inventive lead guitar, Bruce Moser’s fortifying bass, and Tim Fiers’ heart-pounding drums on the new album.
Cutting his teeth playing in middle-of-nowhere dives, Stamm earned the stage presence and grit it would take to support artists like Chris Knight, Blackberry Smoke, Sunny Sweeney, Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, Jamey Johnson, and more. It’s the same blue-collar outlaw spirit from his early days that Stamm brings to any stage and every audience today.
“There’s a sinewy, rootsy texture to his inflections, always evocative and drenched in a rock ‘n roll spirit.” — B-Sides & Badlands
As a native to the creek banks, cornfields, and barstools of central Illinois, Stamm quite literally represents the Midwest’s collective story. Taking his high school football team to state, suffering an injury in college, learning to play guitar in his downtime – it’s all part of Stamm’s journey to the stage. Yet, throughout Midwest Town, he solidifies that he’s more than the heartland’s football-star-turned-rockstar. Stamm digs deeper, unearthing relatable stories of a Vietnam vet, a long-haul trucker, a medicine man, a family broken apart. Storytelling at its rawest? Yes. Biographical to America? Absolutely.
Describing the band’s second full-length studio album, Stamm explains, “Midwest Town isn’t about one kind of person. It’s about all of us and our shared experiences. It’s about relating to someone else’s story–maybe even someone you’ve never met before.”
Obviously curated with care, the album kicks off with a chugging, distorted guitar and Stamm’s friendly twang. Whether or not you’ve experienced a tour across the middle of America, “Pocketful of Quarters” will sit you down on that stool in a roadside diner, swapping stories with a seasoned trucker. The narrative stream continues into the album’s namesake, “Midwest Town.” This single will make you think of Turnpike Troubadours in their prime, cicadas buzzing on a hot summer day, and a place – maybe a “two-lane Midwest town” – you left long ago.
“Empty Places,” a ghostly ballad many will recognize from Stamm’s acoustic album, Stories: Live & Unplugged, spotlights his gift for place and character formation. An eerie reminder of America’s darker qualities, this song is as honest and unforgiving as the January wind blowing across snow-scorched plains.
Stamm also delivers the two-steppin’ drinking songs that pair well with classics like James McMurtry’s “Choctaw Bingo” and Garth Brooks’ “Ain’t Goin’ Down’ (‘til the Sun Comes Up).” And throughout the middle of the album, his words will make you see yourself as a blue-collar worker just trying to get by, a wild townie chasing down a dream, and a father who finds that “it pays more to fill a pipe with smoke.”
Toward the end of the record, Stamm and the band take a subtle detour in time and place. While the album was produced in Iowa and Nashville, “The Ghost” could’ve just as easily been written, recorded, and mastered in the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. This bayou rock anthem is as menacing as it is bluesy, betraying a strong Whiskey Myers influence on the band’s sound.
Finally, Stamm makes his way back home, ending with a lonesome acoustic track that’s probably as autobiographical as any song on this record. A song that reinforces Midwestern Gentleman’s musing: “[Stamm’s] story is an American tale.”
Joe has honed his craft for writing the way folks speak, using specifics to relate universally, and finding happiness in the little things. Joe Stamm Band has taken those words and stories and matched them to country-rock riffs that will keep Midwest Town spinning round ‘n’ round your turntable.

Jessy Johnsen {SATURDAY NIGHT} @ The Mission!
2022-02-19 20:00 - 23:30 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8pm
$5 Cover
FACEBOOK LINK {Jessy Johnson}
Jessy brings energy, humor and rockin’ talent to the stage every time she performs. A beautiful singer/songwriter who adds her special twist to covers, always sends you out the door happy that you joined her for the evening.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT @ The Mission!
2022-02-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
SignUp@6:30pm
SHOW@7pm
No Cover- Tips kindly appreciated!!

15 Minute Time Slot includes set up and performance
Music – solo/duo/trio or more, All genres welcome. Poetry, comedy, spoken word, dance. Bring whatya got!
Minors are welcome, but will need a parent/guardian to join them.
Early Sign Up available for 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 and 9:45 through the link below:

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Please respect your reserved time and arrive 30 minutes ahead of your chosen time.

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9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
Featured Article, How To Making Music
Any performer will tell you that you can practice for years in the comfort and privacy of your room, but it’s not until you take your act to a stage in front of live people that you’ll really hone your craft. If you’re not ready to book shows of your own, how can you get comfortable on a stage? Open mic events can solve the problem.

Open mic nights serve as incubators for beginning musicians, or for more practiced types, they are a great way to test new material before throwing it into a big show. For the totally fresh player, it can be a daunting experience. Here are 9 tips to rock open mic so you will be prepared to take the stage and get the most out of the experience.
9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
1. Know what kind of an open mic it is. Do a little research before you attend the event. Open mics are not universally the same. Some are all acoustic (no microphones or plugged-in instruments); some are coffeehouse-style where people sit in silence listening to players; some are jams where a backing band or equipment might be provided. Make a trip down to the open mic you’ve got in mind before you participate, or contact the host to get the details.
2. Everyone at an open mic knows it’s an open mic. People there are not expecting a Lady Gaga production to walk through the door. They’re expecting a musician (or possibly a small group) to share some material that might be polished, or it might be the first time performed on a stage. Don’t stress about what people will think. They understand the spirit of the event.
3. Feel totally comfortable with your material. You’ll probably only have a few songs (many open mics are set by a song or time limit, usually about three songs or 15 minutes @ The Mission), so make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. Just in case you get rattled on stage, make sure you know the tunes in and out.
4. Don’t stress about what to bring. Whoever is running the open mic will have equipment for you and they should be fully capable of setting you up with it. If you’ve never plugged in a guitar or sung into a microphone—don’t worry. They’ll make sure you do it right and that it sounds good. That’s part of the Open Mic experience at The Mission. We have a full back line: Guitars – acoustic/electric, electric & amp and bass & amp. Full drum kit & Yamaha keyboard. Mics, cables, stands. And our sound technician is here to help.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask. Open mic beginners may think they are completely at the host’s mercy. Truth is, we’re here to make you sound good! That said, if you can’t hear yourself, vocals are too loud, guitar is too quiet, whatever, by all means, tell them!
6. Don’t be afraid to trust. The host should understand their sound system very well, so trust that once you’re settled on stage they’re making it sound right out front. If you’re happy with what’s in your monitor sound, leave the rest to them. We know our system inside and out. It’s a small room and you have 15 minutes. Let us do our job and make the room sound perfect for your performance.
7. Support other players. If you don’t want to be judged, don’t judge other people. Open mics are a place to try material you might not get to try on other stages. Celebrate the people who come to share their art. Cannot emphasize this enough! This is the spirit of Open Mic Nights at The Mission. Enough said.
8. Network. Open mics are musician hangouts—take advantage! If you’re looking to start a band or find musicians to see elsewhere, there’s a good chance they’ll be hanging out at an open mic. We’re on Season 13 at The Mission full of Open Mic Stories of success.
9. Learn from the experience. Every time you walk away from an open mic, there is something to learn. How were you received? What feedback did people give you? Did you feel more comfortable? How did you compare with the other players? Honestly analyze the event to improve your performance next time. And take the compliments even if you know you made mistakes. You still entertained folks.
(10) And finally, HAVE FUN! Open mics are meant, most of all, to be fun. Musicians get to mingle, everyone gets to play, and even if you have the biggest flub of all time—it’s all in the spirit of open mic. To take the stage at all is to win. Enjoy it, learn from the experience, and have a good time! Join us for Open Mic Night, share some air and feel the Mission Magic!

Sunday Blues Jam @ The Mission!!
2022-02-27 15:00 - 19:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@2pm
BLUES JAM 3-7PM
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated!
LAST Sundays at The Mission we jam! Spread the word, invite folks and kindly consider supporting the blues jam culture. Invite YOUNG players. A successful jam is a reflection of a healthy music community. It is also an imperative opportunity to blend generations through music. Don’t let this be a lost art on our watch.
Host band: The Missionaries {Home grown host band}
John D’Agostino – Keys/Vocals
Kenny Hunt – Guitar/Vocals
Robert Duckworth – Bass
Jake Hanselman – Drums
Sign up will start promptly at 2pm. Host band to kick things off @ 3pm…all those who sign up at a reasonable time, WILL get to perform.
If you are new to blues jams, don’t let this scare you away. Remember, it is a time to learn, grow and network. To our seasoned musicians, yes it is a time to have fun. It is also a time to pass along what you know through encouragement. Each of you had a mentor at one point in your musical career. Kindly remember that.
We’ve got a good thing going on with our Sunday Jams. Join us!

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Clay Benne {All Night Happy Hour!!}
2022-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5pm
SHOW 7-9PM
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated
INSTAGRAM LINK {Clay Benne}
Clay Benne walked through our doors this past summer for Open Mic Night. Since then Clay has joined our ever popular early show and ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR on Tuesday evenings. Benne also opened our stage for legendary singer-songwriter, Josh Morningstar! Order delivery, bring in carry out and join us for some Live and Local. Keepin’ it Live and supporting LOCAL!
“For me, music started when I would ride in my dad’s truck with the radio stuck on classic rock. Growing up around it made me want to pick up a guitar and learn to play along. But it wasn’t until late in high school that I understood how much of a hold it had on me, even more so when there’s a girl involved. Artists like Eric Church and Kip Moore helped me make sense of a lot of things in my life and inspired me to want to do it for myself by writing my own songs. Music has always been there for me in any situation and I hope that I can share that with others.” – Clay Benne
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OPEN MIC NIGHT @ The Mission!
2022-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Doors@5pm
SignUp@6:30pm
SHOW@7PM
No Cover- Tips kindly appreciated!!

15 Minute Time Slot includes set up and performance
Music – solo/duo/trio or more, All genres welcome. Poetry, comedy, spoken word, dance. Bring whatya got!
Minors are welcome, but will need a parent/guardian to join them.
Early Sign Up available for 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 and 9:45 through the link below:

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Please respect your reserved time and arrive 30 minutes ahead of your chosen time.

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9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
Featured Article, How To Making Music
Any performer will tell you that you can practice for years in the comfort and privacy of your room, but it’s not until you take your act to a stage in front of live people that you’ll really hone your craft. If you’re not ready to book shows of your own, how can you get comfortable on a stage? Open mic events can solve the problem.

Open mic nights serve as incubators for beginning musicians, or for more practiced types, they are a great way to test new material before throwing it into a big show. For the totally fresh player, it can be a daunting experience. Here are 9 tips to rock open mic so you will be prepared to take the stage and get the most out of the experience.
9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
1. Know what kind of an open mic it is. Do a little research before you attend the event. Open mics are not universally the same. Some are all acoustic (no microphones or plugged-in instruments); some are coffeehouse-style where people sit in silence listening to players; some are jams where a backing band or equipment might be provided. Make a trip down to the open mic you’ve got in mind before you participate, or contact the host to get the details.
2. Everyone at an open mic knows it’s an open mic. People there are not expecting a Lady Gaga production to walk through the door. They’re expecting a musician (or possibly a small group) to share some material that might be polished, or it might be the first time performed on a stage. Don’t stress about what people will think. They understand the spirit of the event.
3. Feel totally comfortable with your material. You’ll probably only have a few songs (many open mics are set by a song or time limit, usually about three songs or 15 minutes @ The Mission), so make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. Just in case you get rattled on stage, make sure you know the tunes in and out.
4. Don’t stress about what to bring. Whoever is running the open mic will have equipment for you and they should be fully capable of setting you up with it. If you’ve never plugged in a guitar or sung into a microphone—don’t worry. They’ll make sure you do it right and that it sounds good. That’s part of the Open Mic experience at The Mission. We have a full back line: Guitars – acoustic/electric, electric & amp and bass & amp. Full drum kit & Yamaha keyboard. Mics, cables, stands. And our sound technician is here to help.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask. Open mic beginners may think they are completely at the host’s mercy. Truth is, we’re here to make you sound good! That said, if you can’t hear yourself, vocals are too loud, guitar is too quiet, whatever, by all means, tell them!
6. Don’t be afraid to trust. The host should understand their sound system very well, so trust that once you’re settled on stage they’re making it sound right out front. If you’re happy with what’s in your monitor sound, leave the rest to them. We know our system inside and out. It’s a small room and you have 15 minutes. Let us do our job and make the room sound perfect for your performance.
7. Support other players. If you don’t want to be judged, don’t judge other people. Open mics are a place to try material you might not get to try on other stages. Celebrate the people who come to share their art. Cannot emphasize this enough! This is the spirit of Open Mic Nights at The Mission. Enough said.
8. Network. Open mics are musician hangouts—take advantage! If you’re looking to start a band or find musicians to see elsewhere, there’s a good chance they’ll be hanging out at an open mic. We’re on Season 13 at The Mission full of Open Mic Stories of success.
9. Learn from the experience. Every time you walk away from an open mic, there is something to learn. How were you received? What feedback did people give you? Did you feel more comfortable? How did you compare with the other players? Honestly analyze the event to improve your performance next time. And take the compliments even if you know you made mistakes. You still entertained folks.
(10) And finally, HAVE FUN! Open mics are meant, most of all, to be fun. Musicians get to mingle, everyone gets to play, and even if you have the biggest flub of all time—it’s all in the spirit of open mic. To take the stage at all is to win. Enjoy it, learn from the experience, and have a good time! Join us for Open Mic Night, share some air and feel the Mission Magic!

Singer-Songwriter OPEN MIC NIGHT @ The Mission
2022-03-02 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States

PAT KAY + ANDY LEE {first thursday} at The Mission
2022-03-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8pm
No Cover – Tips are kindly appreciated!
We’re so excited to fire back up a longstanding JCMO Tradition:
FIRST THURSDAYS are BACK!
We’re gonna shake it up a bit too! Moving forward, Stompgrass Thursdays will feature a rotating cast of extended KB fam and various projects & incarnations the boys have drummed up during the pandemic! Expect some curve balls as we intend to get weird from time to time! We’ll announce the lineup the Monday prior each week! Can’t wait to see y’all in the Mission again! We’ve missed you!

INSTAGRAM {MK Ultra}

FACEBOOK {MK Ultra}
WEBSITE {The Kay Brothers}
FACEBOOK {Aaron Kamm & the One Drops}

Down Side Up @ The Mission!!
2022-03-04 20:30 - 2022-03-05 00:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5pm
SHOW@8:30PM
TICKETS $8@Door
FACEBOOK LINK {Down Side Up}

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Down Side Up was formed in 2006 by 5th graders: Ryan Mankin, Aaron Mankin, and Joe Lawler in order to blow Immaculate Conception’s student body’s mind at the 5th grade talent show. The show would go down infamously in history and Down Side Up’s journey would begin. Joe Lawler soon after parted ways, but will always remain a founding member. In order to prepare for the 7th grade talent show Ryan and Aaron would join forces with friends Jason Kremer (lead guitar) and Adam Buhr (bass). This team in fact did go on to nail their talent show performance and make several house party, birthday, and county fair appearances. Freshmen year of high school the band once again parted. Aaron Mankin and Ryan Mankin were soon introduced to Helias High School Senior, Hunter O’Donnell, bass player. The three of them and guitarist Jason Kremer once again prepared for yet another talent show but their audition was denied. Ryan Mankin, Aaron Mankin, and Hunter O’Donnell, the current lineup, began their long jouney of vengeance, delving deep into themselves and harnessing their Rock n’ Roll chakra. The trio began playing bars/music venues in 2013 at such establishments as the Mission in Jefferson City, MO and later the Bridge in Columbia, MO, now located in Jefferson City. Down Side Up released their first EP “Down Side Up”, recorded and produced by Pete Szkolka Music Productions, in March of 2015. The band has since released three singles: “Hollow Street”, “50 Reasons”, and “Jibberish”, recorded and produced by Jack Gue with Winksigh Recorders formerly known as Meth Lab Recording Studio. The boys of Down Side Up play their original music as well as classic rock and 90s covers all over Jefferson City and Columbia, Missouri, and are always working on new material which they hope to release in the future.

Aaron Mankin – drums and vocals Ryan Mankin-guitar and vocals Hunter O’Donnell- Bass guitar

SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL W/Spicy Laser Twins, English Brown & Tracy Blase!!!
2022-03-05 20:30 - 2022-03-06 00:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8:30PM
$5 COVER CHARGE
SPICY LASER TWINS

Taking us into midnight hour……the “Spicy Laser Twins” (Doc and Cole of Fail Inc) performing their acoustic duo keeping it live and local, original, and with these two always eventful.

ENGLISH BROWN
An Apocalyptic folk band from Columbia Mo!

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FACEBOOK {English Brown}
SPOTIFY {English Brown}

TRACY BLASE

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Tracy Blase was raised by parents who supported his passion for music. At the age of 13, you could find him performing in bars with local adult bands playing guitar, drums and singing. He paused his public performances after high school, but never put the guitar down. He was drawn back to the stage in 2012 and has since picked up the mandolin.
Tracy is influenced by a wide variety of musical genres: from punk to country and blues to alt-rock. He is currently a member of Rose Ridge with Jenny Babcock. The duo often shares the stage with Mid Mo’s plethora of fine pickers. Occasionally, you will find Tracy playing a solo gig. Those are pretty sweet. You should catch one.
Rose Ridge – Tracy Blase & Jenny Babcock
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Erin Jensen {ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!!}
2022-03-08 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5pm
SHOW 7-9pm
NO COVER – Tips kindly appreciated!
Erin Jensen hosts our popular Tuesday ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! No Cover, but tips are kindly appreciated. Grab some grub for carry out or delivery and join us for some Live and Local!!
ERIN JENSEN

Erin returns to The Mission stage after joining us for our Holiday Hootenanny performance. She’s also a member of the Como Ramblers Club and we’re thrilled to have her on our Happy Hour roster.
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OPEN MIC NIGHT @ The Mission!
2022-03-09 19:30 - 23:00, 2022-03-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States

Planet Jazz {LIVE} @ The Mission!!
2022-03-10 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5pm
MUSIC@7-10pm
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated!
FACEBOOK {Planet Jazz}
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Planet Jazz, one of the most popular Jazz groups in Mid-Missouri for over twenty five years. Mixing up Jazz with Reggae, Swing, Cajun and Island.
Mark Atkins Lieberman: Guitar
Monte Safford: Drums
Bill Roe: Bass

4 Skeevy Dudes/Degrave/Love-Seats {LIVE} @ The Mission!!
2022-03-12 20:00 - 23:30 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8PM
Tickets@Door $8
Table Reservations $15
FACEBOOK {Four Skeevy Dudes}
BANDCAMP {Four Skeevy Dudes}

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From Jefferson City Missouri four musicians came together to form what is now known as 4 Skeevy Dudes. With an exciting mix of Punk and Ska, 4 Skeevy Dudes have started making their mark on the music scene. The lead singer-Trinity, also known as T to his friends, fronts this collection of talented artists. The energy and enthusiasm he brings to the stage is infectious as the bare footed front man pours sweat giving all that he has in every song to ensure that the crowd feels the music like intended. Guitarist-Joe with his old school punk thrasher drives the music. He rocks on his low riding guitar slamming the strings with every down stroke, producing a sound that any punk fan would love. Drummer-Chris pours his heart and sole into every show. Numerous times the drum set is vacated for a quick exhaustion vomit outback and then back on the drums…not missing a beat. Trinity Scott (vocals), Joe Amsden (guitar, vocals), Chris Loeffler (drums), Jonathan Hagood (bass)

FACEBOOK {Degrave}
WEBSITE {Degrave}

It all started in 2013 when guitarist Clyde Daniels, and guitarist/vocalist Dylan Volmert met on the school bus. Soon after, they became bandmates, and the duo began writing songs. In March of 2016 they hooked up with Shane Jenkins on drums, and a month later Jordan Roedel joined on bass guitar. The first DEGRAVE show with this line-up was May 4th, 2016. This show was recorded by Jeff Grindstopher, and turned into the 6 song EP, Inceptive Sounds.
In between gigs during the months of October/November of 2016, they set off recording what was to be the first LP, Full Tilt. Then in December of 2016, before the album’s release, Shane Jenkins left the band. In March of 2017, Jeff Kearney joined the group, and on April 20th, 2017 DEGRAVE released Full Tilt.
After the release of Full Tilt, DEGRAVE immediately began writing once again. Then, in December 2017/January 2018, DEGRAVE jumped back in the studio to record their self-titled second LP, which was released on July 27th, 2018.
DEGRAVE spent the rest of 2018 and the majority of 2019 playing as many gigs as possible. Then, in September of 2019, Jeff Kearney left the band and was temporarily replaced by John Graff.
In May of 2020, Caleb Bethel joined DEGRAVE with his energetic approach and unbound style. Currently DEGRAVE is working on a new album, and playing as many shows as possible. Keep your eyes peeled, and we’ll see ya out on the road!
FACEBOOK {Love-Seats}
Love-Seats are a three-piece band based in Jefferson City, Missouri, playing original, upbeat, catchy riffs, steady rhythms, and melodic feedback with influences from psychedelic and early 60’s rock to proto punk.

Zak Skinner founder/vocalist/guitarist of Love-Seats

Nick Gazca drummer of Love-Seats

John Nichols Guitarist of Love-Seats

BANDCAMP {Love-Seats}
BANDCAMP {Sound Check} Love-Seats
BANDCAMP {Relax, just do it} Love-Seats
BANDCAMP {Gimme your love} Love-Seats

Dennis Layne Schubert & Abigail Rose {ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!}
2022-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
SHOW 7-9pm
NO COVER – Tips kindly appreciated!
Dennis Layne Schubert and Abigail Rose host our popular Tuesday ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! No Cover, but tips are kindly appreciated. Grab some grub for carry out or delivery and join us for some Live and Local!!
FACEBOOK {Dennis Layne}
FACEBOOK {The Cosmic Riders}
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Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Barton County, Missouri. He found an old guitar in Grandpa’s attic in 1963. Went to trade school by hanging out where music was being made. More than 50 years later, he’s still picking and singing.
Dennis was a member KFAL radio’s Rooster Creek Boys as singer and guitarist for 10 years. Sang and played mandolin with the Ironweed Bluegrass Band for 15 years.
As a skilled sideman, he’s played electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin, steel guitar, Dobro with fellow artists. He’s worked in many tavern bands, or as one-fool-on-a-stool with a guitar.
Having recorded a solo project called “Two Dollar Portrait” featuring original songs and instrumental tunes, you will also see Dennis performing as the duo Old Gold and the band The Cosmic Riders.
Dennis Layne sings about life, love, and losing in his own Ozark Okie style. He loves to entertain with an instrument in his arms. And he can usually find a tune that will make you want to laugh, cry, or dance.
ABIGAIL ROSE
FACEBOOK LINK {Abigail Rose}
This hot guitar picking Mama will be playing an All Night Happy Hour with her songs, and roots music from the past 100 years. Note the early time slot, 7:00pm to 9:00 pm so you can hang out with us. And still be home at a civilized hour!

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Singer-Songwriter OPEN MIC NIGHT @ The Mission
2022-03-16 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5pm
SHOW@7PM
NO COVER – Tips are kindly appreciated!!
SIGN UP ⇒
Unlike our usual Open Mic Night 15 minute time slots, we get to enjoy 25 minutes (20 minimum) of your original material. Solo acoustic to full band! We will provide a full backline as there will be no time for change over. Open Mic Night at The Mission is an environment of encouragement from the staff to patrons. Our stage is open.
The Mission Family is excited to offer this special evening. Come support our artists for a NO COVER, NO COVER(S) night!
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration with THE MANKIN BROTHERS @ The Mission!
2022-03-17 19:30 - 22:30 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5pm
SHOW 7:30-10:30PM
NO COVER – Tips kindly appreciated!
FACEBOOK {Down Side Up}

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Aaron and Ryan Mankin, drummer and guitarist from regional rock band, Down Side Up bringing a brotherly acoustic duo to The Mission stage. Tons of buttery harmonies and humor. It’s a family thang!

BLUEGRASS MARTINS {Friday Night} @ The Mission!!
2022-03-18 19:30 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5PM
SHOW 7:3o-11PM
Tickets@Door $8
FACEBOOK {Bluegrass Martins}
WEBSITE {Bluegrass Martins}

The Bluegrass Martins have been playing music since the early 2000’s. The band has changed several times over the years but they have always kept it in the family.
The current line up is Anne Martin on upright bass, Jeana Martin Faris on Fiddle, Larita Nolt on Dobro, Lee Martin on Mandolin and drums, Dale Martin on Guitar. And not pictured since she took a hiatus back in 2018 to focus on her little growing family is Janice Houk on Banjo who is playing some of the local shows.
The Bluegrass Martins have played festivals and concerts from one end of the United States to the other and even ventured to Canada and performed on cruises to Mexico and the Bahamas. They have their own unique, driving, traditional sound with a contemporary edge. They have also been dabbling in adding drums to select shows. You never know what to expect when you come to a Bluegrass Martins show with special guests and different line ups, making an exciting, entertaining show.

Olivia Burney & Kyren Penrose {LIVE} @ The Mission!
2022-03-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
RESERVE TABLES & GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8PM
Advanced Tickets $5
Tickets@Door $7
Table Reservations $10 SOLD OUT
WEBSITE {The Burney Sisters}
FACEBOOK {The Burney Sisters}
Olivia Burney (The Burney Sisters) and Kyren Penrose (Kyren Penrose the Overdraft Charges) host our stage for a night of Mid MO homegrown music at The Mission!! Grab some grub from JQ’s on High and join us for some live and local.

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KYREN PENROSE
FACEBOOK {Kyren Penrose and the Overdraft Charges)

At the crossroads of cosmic country and indie-bluegrass it’s Kyren Penrose and the Overdraft Charges. This energetic, band is led by Kyren Penrose- a young, yet prominent name in the mid-Missouri music scene.

MO Blues March Blues Jam @ The Mission!
2022-03-20 13:00 - 17:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@Noon
Blues Jam 1-5PM
NO COVER – Tips kindly appreciated!
Host band: GrajMahal
Join us for another spectacular Sunday Blues Jam at The Mission! Our friends at MO Blues have joined us this month bringing member band GrajMahal. Feel free to bring in food and we’ll provide the beverage. Live and Local!
After the opening set, guest jammers get their opportunities to step up on the stage and join the fun!

Our mission statement is to “Promote, Support and Preserve the Blues”. Spreading the “good word” about the Blues is just one way we realize our goals. The MO Blues Association website and this Facebook page are two best ways we have of communicating our message. Keeping people informed about Blues history and current Blues & news is important. Blues In The Schools is one of our major commitments to Preserving Blues music.
We are are public benefit non-profit Missouri corporation with Federal 501c3 tax-exempt status. Support our efforts in tax-deductible contributions!
We are a member based organization. Our membership categories include Student, Individual, Family, Band, Business, and Non-Profit. You can join MO Blues on-line at www.moblues.org and receive the many benefits of membership.

A little taste of our Blues Jams at The Mission…
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Blake Gardner & John Nichols {LIVE & LOCAL!} @ The Mission
2022-03-25 20:30 - 2022-03-26 00:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@5pm
SHOW@8:30pm
$5 COVER CHARGE
Two superb local singer-songwriters doing their thang from our stage Friday night! Join us as John Nichols {Love-Seats} and Blake Gardner {Blake Gardner & The Farmers} make it another night to celebrate Live and Local at The Mission!!
WEBSITE {Blake Gardner & The Famers}

FACEBOOK {Blake Gardner & The Famers}

TWITTER {Blake Gardner & The Famers}
INSTAGRAM {Blake Gardner & The Famers}
YOUTUBE {Blake Gardner & The Famers}

Blake Gardner & The Farmers: “Blake Gardner & The Farmers break free from being able to be defined by a single genre through mixing together elements of blues, reggae, hip-hop, funk, and nearly everything else under the sun. Known for their improvisation and collaboration with other artists, Blake Gardner & The Farmers are sure to make each performance as unique and memorable as the last.”

JOHN NICHOLS

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Mike Davis & Clay Benne {SONG SWAP} @ The Mission
2022-03-26 20:30 - 2022-03-27 00:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@6pm
SHOW 8:30-Midnight
$5 COVER CHARGE
Saturday Night Song Swap at The Mission as we keep up with our Live and Local weekend! Mike Davis and Clay Benne share the stage swappin’ songs and tellin’ tales. We appreciate y’alls’ support of local live music!
MIKE DAVIS
FACEBOOK LINK {Mike Davis} WEBSITE {Mike Davis}

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Another Mid-Missouri gem, singer/songwriter, Mike can be found in a plethora of music venues from JTown to Nashville to Texas and still rollin’. Soulful and well versed with his way around the strings, Davis brings a performance you appreciate and feel it’s just for you.
CLAY BENNE
INSTAGRAM LINK {Clay Benne}
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Clay Benne walked through our doors this past summer for Open Mic Night. Since then Clay has joined our ever popular early show and ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR on Tuesday evenings. Benne also opened our stage for legendary singer-songwriter, Josh Morningstar! Order delivery, bring in carry out and join us for some Live and Local. Keepin’ it Live and supporting LOCAL! “For me, music started when I would ride in my dad’s truck with the radio stuck on classic rock. Growing up around it made me want to pick up a guitar and learn to play along. But it wasn’t until late in high school that I understood how much of a hold it had on me, even more so when there’s a girl involved. Artists like Eric Church and Kip Moore helped me make sense of a lot of things in my life and inspired me to want to do it for myself by writing my own songs. Music has always been there for me in any situation and I hope that I can share that with others.” – Clay Benne
