Paige Dow {All Night Happy Hour}
2021-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Doors@4pm/SHOW@7-9pm
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated
Happy Hour plus live music = best way to unwind after work. And we’ve got you covered. Just in case you aren’t ready to go home, we’ll keep it Happy Hour prices until we close the doors. See y’all on Tuesdays at The Mission!

PAIGE DOW
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A fresh, energetic, local Jtown artist, Paige can be found performing solo/duo or with her The Gölden Band at several mid-Missouri venues or busking on the sidewalk. Performing several instruments including ukulele, guitar, banjo and piano, AND now the drums, Paige delivers originals and her favorite covers. Sharing a room with this lady will make you smile.
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First Thursday STOMPGRASS!!
2021-08-05 20:00 - 23:30 | 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!

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Clay Benne {All Night Happy Hour!}
2021-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm/SHOW 7-9pm
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated

Clay Benne walked through our doors a couple of weeks ago for Open Mic Night. We don’t keep secrets at The Mission, so here he is! Join us in welcoming Clay for his debut evening and All Night Happy Hour to boot! 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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Down Side Up!
2021-08-13 20:00 - 23:30 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm/SHOW@8:00pm
TICKETS $5 Advance/$7 at the Door
TABLE RESERVATIONS $10 SOLD OUT
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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. http://youtu.be/HKRAK5Ay_E0
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Open Mic Night presented by The Mission & Q Entertainment
2021-08-18 19:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm/SignUp@6:30
SHOW 7-11:30 NoCover

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 and 9:30 through the link below:

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

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 12 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!

Emma Burney w/Nina Schmidt {All Night Happy Hour!!}
2021-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm
Music 7-9pm
Emma Burney (The Burney Sisters) and Tracy Blase (Rose Ridge) host our popular Tuesday ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! No Cover, but tips are kindly appreciated. Grab some grub from JQ’s on High and join us for some live and local.

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NINA SCHMIDT
Nina performs in a local duo, out of Lee’s Summit & Jefferson City with Olivia Taylor. Mixing bluegrass, indie, & pop geners; originals and covers.

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Zak Skinner w/Nick Gazca {Friday Night} @ The Mission
2021-08-27 20:30 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@4pm/SHOW@8:30
$5 Cover
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Zak Skinner – Website
Born Zachary Dean Skinner on June 9, 1988 in McKinney, TX , he started writing his own music at age 17 drawing his influences mostly from the alternative, punk and indie/College Rock scene of the early ’90’s. After teaching himself guitar at age 15, his natural talent, and curiosity, led him to learn bass, blues harmonica, banjo, keys, and drums. “Kick Me!” his first serious band, formed at the age of 19. They recorded a demo, and from that, and countless free gigs, his fans formed a foundation. Zak recorded a solo album in December of 2013 at Walker Studios in Gordonville, Tx, which was a collection of old and new songs he had written over time, and produced by an old friend, Tommy Walker. Together, they have released the 3 song single “DEMO” with a full electric sound, in fall of 2015. Zak traveled between states from 2013 to 2015 for work with Renaissance festivals. He used the opportunity to travel, to play as often as he could, gathering a few friends in different places, before settling in Jefferson City, MO. Missouri projects include Love-Seats, Propaganja, Rusted Satellites, Persephone’s Whiskey Lullaby, All of Us Together, Collin County Steel & Wire.

Paul Laemmli - Acoustic Evening at The Mission
2021-08-28 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@6pm/SHOW@8
$5 Cover
PAUL LAEMMLI

Raised throughout Mid-Missouri, Paul grew up swimming in the deep end of a family of musicians. Paul honed his craft around the wood stove at the family cabin, in churches, and in the blues clubs of Kansas City and Springfield, MO. While playing all over the great state of Missouri, he earned a music degree and continues to earn a reputation for connecting people with story songs and skillful guitar work. Heavily influenced by the Springfield Sound and the blues scene in Kansas City, Paul currently resides near his grandparent’s home in Jefferson City, Missouri where you can find him playing his red Fender Stratocaster wherever people gather to share life, love, and music.

You will find Paul performing as a solo artist, duo or sitting in with full bands, including the powerhouse blues band, Buddha Blue…a perfectly well rounded musician and performer. You may have seen Paul at Gumbo Bottoms, Rose Music Hall, Logboat Brewery, The Mission just to name a few.
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