The Mission

THE MANKIN BROTHERS! {3rd Thurs} @ The Mission
2021-10-21 19:30 - 2023-04-20 22:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 {The Mankin Brothers}
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!

Olivia Taylor {ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!!}
2022-05-03 19:30 - 21:00
Doors@5pm
SHOW 7-9PM
No Cover – Tips kindly appreciated!!
Olivia Taylor 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!!
INSTAGRAM {Olivia Taylor}

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From our local Jefferson City town looking for venues to play at, Olivia Taylor found The Mission. She does a mix of bluegrass, indie, & pop and have played out before. She has originals and covers she performs. Date and time doesn’t matter, she’s always ready to play.

Open Mic Night @ The Mission!!
2022-05-04 19:00 - 23:00
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!

Pat Kay {FIRST THURS} @ The Mission!!
2022-05-05 19:00 - 22:30
Doors@4pm
SHOW@7pm
No Cover – Tips are kindly appreciated!
We’re so excited to fire back up a longstanding JCMO Tradition:
FIRST THURSDAYS are BACK!
Pat Kay of The Kay Brothers and MK Ultra brings FIRST THURSDAYS back to our stage! Pushing a decade of memories, we’re definitely excited to see some familiar faces and welcome new ones!!
FACEBOOK {Pat Kay}

INSTAGRAM {MK Ultra}

FACEBOOK {MK Ultra}
WEBSITE {The Kay Brothers}

Decadent Nation & Hang Your Hate {LIVE} @ The Mission!!
2022-05-07 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8pm
Advanced Tickets $6
Tickets @Door $8
WEBSITE {Decadent Nation}
FACEBOOK {Decadent Nation}
YOUTUBE {Decadent Nation}

Decadent Nation’s brand of high energy, socio-political rock n’ roll has been quietly burning in the American underground music scene for years. Now, the band’s message is more relevant than ever. Having released multiple albums to critical acclaim and touring coast to coast, the band has found a new spark with a fresh lineup and the epic new Universal Music Group release Battleship Empire. With a new momentum, the band is looking to take the mantle once worn by such acts as System of a Down or Rage Against the Machine. Decadent Nation is the new musical voice of resistance and the message has been heard loud and clear as the band have been filling venues on recent tours. Whether it is their through-the-roof energy live performances or their meticulous musicianship, DN’s blues based, Alternative Rock sound is as infectiously catchy as it is powerful.

HANG YOUR HATE
FACEBOOK {Hang Your Hate}
