The Mission

Paul Laemmli - Acoustic At The Mission
2021-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States
Doors@6pm/SHOW@8

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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Laid Back Band
2021-10-02 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@6pm
SHOW 8pm/$5

FACEBOOK LINK
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!

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First Thursday STOMPGRASS!!
2021-10-07 20:00 - 23:30
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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Matt Wynn {All Night Happy Hour!!}
2021-10-12 19:00 - 21:00
Doors@4pm!
MUSIC@7pm
NO COVER
Tips kindly appreciated!

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!!!
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Brad Trapani {Live at The Mission}
2021-10-14 20:00 - 22:00
Doors@4pm!
SHOW@8pm
NO COVER
Tips kindly appreciated!

Brad Trapani is a JC Icon, From touring and performing with Dirty Birds, Five Turn Knott, Extra, collaborating with artists, to his Solo Performances. This is Truly going to be a night of enjoyment and laughs for our JTown.
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Kayla Ray w/special guest Justin Clyde Williams
2021-10-15 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8:30
$8@the Door

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Waco, Texas born singer-songwriter Kayla Ray wipes clean the dust of nostalgia and can bring even the hardest heart to a place of reflection and understanding. All this while remaining feverishly reverent to the roots of country music, greeting current day affairs head on, and chasing whiskey shots with the rowdiest banter one can muster.
Currently touring both the US as well as Internationally Kayla Ray is a quick rising favorite of the independent scene. Kayla’s latest studio single, “The Jameson Waltz” (2019) more than quadrupled it’s projected numbers in it’s first quarter. Kayla’s most recent full album release, “Yesterday & Me” (2018) received high praise in both the United States as well as the UK earning Ray the number 1 spot on Kelly Gregory of ,“Country Music People” Magazine’s, top albums list of 2018.
Despite a recent surge, Kayla Ray is far from new to the scene. Interested in the long game, Kayla has been at this pursuit the majority of her young life. Kayla’s pedigree comes as an almost novella type story. That of a budding classic. Despite growing up rather hard, as a child Ray often entered herself into local talent contests and variety shows. Because of these efforts, Ray was lucky enough to find herself playing often around the Legendary Gimble Family in the Waco, Texas area. The talent, kindness, and class of the Gimble Family remain a large influence for Kayla Ray.
She, then underage and, in a charge of independence, booked her first headlining gig at Papa Joes of Lorena, Texas. Where as she puts it, “Billy Joe Shaver shot that guy in the face and got away with it.” Kayla built a band and spent a few years touring Texas and taking necessary knocks before making her entry into the national touring scene. She made this entry employed as tour manager for accomplished songwriter Jason Eady. During this time in addition to her tour managing duties, Kayla opened shows, sang duets and, “kept the boys in line”.
Kayla eventually grew from this position and left the job in 2014 to tour independently. Although, remaining a close confidant, Jason Eady had a large hand in producing both of Kayla’s full length albums.
Over the last decade Kayla has received many awards and accolades. And, in addition to touring with Eady, Ray has shared stages with artists like Cody Jinks, Erin Enderlin, Jo Dee Messina, Jamie Lin Wilson, Whiskey Myers, Mo Pitney, Marcia Ball, Reckless Kelly, Jason Bolen, The Turnpike Troubadors, Shane Smith and the Saints, Ray Wylie Hubbard and countless others.
From honky tonk dance tempos, to sit you down and contemplate life ballads, Kayla Ray’s music does not disappoint. Her feverish reverence to country music, an indisputable work ethic, stoic beauty, and massive personality, make Kayla Ray an embodiment of what country music should be.
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Armed with a flat top or backed by a full band, Justin Clyde Williams takes listeners on an emotional journey with his songs and stories you can relate to no matter where you call home.
Capturing the full spectrum of life, the good times and the bad, most of his songs you’ll hear serve as a soundtrack to his own experiences with love, death, heartache and that one time he “ate just a little bit too much of that gummy bear”
Raised on the sounds of traditional country and bluegrass music with a variety of influences, when he’s not performing himself, its not uncommon to see Clyde playing side man for one of his buddies or appearing with Tyler Hatley in the Dick and Tammy show.
Justin Clyde Williams always leaves people wanting more with an unwavering experience that is blunt, therapeutic, candid and above all – unforgettable.
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THE MANKIN BROTHERS! {3rd Thurs} @ The Mission
2021-10-21 19:30 - 2023-04-20 22:30
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!

Emma Burney w/ Dylan McCord {All Night Happy Hour!!}
2021-10-26 19:00 - 21:00
Doors@4pm
Music 7-9pm
NO COVER
Tips are kindly appreciated!
Emma Burney (The Burney Sisters) and Dylan McCord host our popular Tuesday ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! No Cover, but tips are kindly appreciated. Join us for some Live and Local!

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Dylan is a staple in the Mid Missouri music community. His resume goes beyond singer/songwriter, including head sound engineer at The Blue Note, master stage builder at Rose, friend to many and a fantastic storyteller. Most recently he portrayed Neil Diamond in the reenactment of The Last Waltz performed at The Blue Note and in St. Louis. This is a treat for us to have Dylan join us for an intimate evening of a little bit of this and that.

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Stompgrass Thursday {First THUR} @ The Mission!
2021-11-04 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@4pmSHOW@8pmNo 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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Blake Gardner & The Farmers w/ Phillip Twitchell {LIVE!!}
2021-11-05 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@4pm
Music@8pm
$5 Cover
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Blake Gardner & The Farmers break free from being defined by a single genre through mixing together elements of blues, reggae, hip-hop and funk.

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Phillip Twitchell is a talented musician from The Lake of The Ozarks! His skills and Technique on guitar is beautifully entertaining!
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Wridacule and The Rapture {w/Chris Thompson & Duce Coleman}
2021-11-06 20:30 - 23:30
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8:30
$5 Cover
FACEBOOK LINK

Jefferson City-based quartet, Wridacule and the Rapture, strives for making music that is simultaneously energetic and thought-provoking, street-wise and socially conscious. Channeling jazz improvisations, lush ballads, trappy acoustic drill tracks, and moody hip-hop melodies, sounding along the lines of an eclectic jam session entangled amidst Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, and MF Doom.
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Open Mic Night presented by The Mission & Q Entertainment
2021-11-10 19:00 - 23:00
Doors@4pm/SignUp@6:30pm
SHOW@7pm/No Cover
Early Sign Up available for 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30 through the link below:

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.

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!

Planet Jazz Trio
2021-11-11 19:00 - 22:00
Doors@4pm
MUSIC@7-10pm
NO COVER
Tips kindly appreciated!
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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

Cody Pursifull
2021-11-12 19:30 - 22:30
Doors@4pm
SHOW@7:30pm
$5 Cover
FACEBOOK LINK
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“I grew up around music watching my Grandpa play Country & Western to his fans. Watching Hee-Haw and The Grand Ole Opry every night with that same great man added to my inspiration to pursue my passion for music. Once I hit the age of 5 my grandpa started showing me chords on the acoustic guitar which lead to starting guitar lessons with a Missouri Folk Music Legend Lee Ruth at Crazy Music in Columbia, Missouri. Lee showed me how to put the chords together to form a song and introduced me to Traditional Folk and Bluegrass tunes. I continued lessons with Lee for about 8 years until I discovered the band Free and Jimi Hendrix. These artists steered me towards my love of the Les Paul and the Stratocaster sending me in a different musical direction. As the years went on I have been continuously influenced by bands such as The Allman Brothers, The Band of Gypsies, The Grateful Dead, and Cream. Because of these influences I became partial to what is known as “The Southern Sound” or “Southern Rock”. It was that exact sound that paved the road ahead of me in my music career. Although “The Southern Sound” is my first love, I still yearned for something more. This yearning sparked my journey with Solo Acoustic performances playing Old Gospel and traditional folk tunes. In 2010 my mother moved to New York City and I would soon follow her to experience the Big Apple myself. After living in New York City a year and a half I never really found a place I felt musically comfortable with. After the Towers fell on 9/11 I knew at that moment it was time go back home to Missouri where my heart truly lies. Once back in the Show Me State I started to immerse myself into the music scene of Columbia, Missouri. I religiously attended the local Blues Jams and eventually befriended Ted & Shelly Tyson. The Tyson’s had a Chicago style Blues band called Serious Blues Band and they quickly invited me to become a member. We played our hearts out for 5 years before that yearning for something more started to overcome me and I made the decision to try my hand at forming my own band. I established The Highwater Band in 2014 with fellow bandmates Don Atchley and The Jolly Brother’s bassist Tim Shields. The excitement of my electric band needed some balance, so I decided to go back that old Folk, Country, and Bluegrass music learning as many songs as I could to continue down the path of my solo acoustic career. Musical inspirations such as Jerry Garcia, Kevin Welch, and Bob Dylan added to my influence. After 3 years with The Highwater Band we parted ways in the Summer of 2017. Parting ways was a bitter sweet moment, but it encouraged me to really find my place and allowed me more time to focus my energy on acoustic endeavors. I started writing my own songs with the first hit being a tune called “End Of The Line”. I pulled my inspiration from my moments living in New York City during 9/11 and the following year I wrote “Graveyard Showdown” building on those same experiences. I wanted to pay tribute to that same great man to started the whole thing and composed “His Guitar”. Music is more than just notes on a paper and words on a sheet, its about the looks on fans faces after hearing my tunes which for me is priceless.” – Cody Pursifull

Gölden featuring Paige Dow {Third Thursdays!!}
2021-11-18 20:00 - 22:00
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JTown’s live and local, GÖLDEN! Their genre is make it their own, spanning from upbeat originals to thrashing covers. These folks spent the last year honing this project. Come see what they’ve done!
Paige Dow • Dakota Reuter • Chris Lueckenoff • Michiel Ford
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8pm
No Cover
Tips kindly appreciated!

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Gölden likes to go on excursions to help with their creative thinking. It builds their bond as a Band and team.
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Paige Dow is a Live and Local artist with a wide array of talents from playing guitar, to drums, and singing. Her love and light will brighten the room.
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Fair Trade feat. Molly Healy & Nate Redelfs {w/Tracy Blase opening}
2021-11-19 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8pm
$5 Cover
FACEBOOK {Fair Trade}
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Fair Trade is the musical exchange between multi-instrumentalist Molly Healey and mandolinist Nate Redelfs. Their style blends funk, bluegrass, country, and classical elements in a fair trade of creative ideas.
Molly Healey – Vocals, Cello, Violin, Guitar Nate Redelfs – Vocals, Mandolin, Banjo
Molly Healey is a prolific singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Springfield, Missouri. Her successful music career has made her a well-known artist on local stages, and her unique style has captured audiences everywhere with a blend of rock, classical, and bluegrass influences.
Nate Redelfs is an accomplished mandolinist in Columbia, Missouri. His seamless bluegrass style with a touch of classical makes for a clean and tasty tone. Nate primarily guests with other artists such as Of Sea and Stone, and pursues various styles and personal music projects.
Molly and Nate met when performing together for Roots’n’Blues Fest in Columbia, Missouri, and the musical relationship grew until the obvious conclusion that a collaboration was at hand. Fair Trade is a musical exchange of creative ideas, and an exciting creative journey on which to embark.

Laid Back Band
2021-11-27 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@6pm
SHOW 8pm
$5
FACEBOOK LINK
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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!

Jeremiah Johnson {RETURNS!}
2021-12-03 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8pm
Tickets $15
Table Reservations $20 SOLD OUT
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WEBSITE {Jeremiah Johnson}
Jeremiah Johnson
SINGER SONGWRITER – GUITARIST

Born and raised in St. Louis, Jeremiah Johnson is the voice of Mississippi River blues blending with the struggles of everyday life. He began learning guitar at age 6, drawing inspiration from his rich St. Louis blues heritage and legendary guitarists, like Alvin Lee, Eric Clapton and Hank Williams Sr. and Jr. With these influences, Johnson began building his musical foundation.
After relocating to Houston, TX, in 1999, Johnson finished in first place for three consecutive years at the Houston Regional Blues Challenges, sponsored by the Houston Blues Society. Johnson returned to St. Louis in 2009, and merged Texas style with STL blues to create the unique sound you hear today. The 10 years Johnson lived and performed in Texas changed his musical style in ways you can still hear in his music today. In 2011, Johnson was the proud winner of the St. Louis Blues Society IBC Challenge and went on to the semifinals to represent St. Louis in Memphis, TN. One year later, Sirius XM’s B.B. King’s Bluesville picked up the Jeremiah Johnson Band, where they can be heard nationwide, and they have been playing his music ever since. You can also hear Jeremiah Johnson on Touch Tunes Jukeboxes in bars/clubs across the US and on radio stations around the world. In September 2014, Johnson filmed his docu-concert, Ride the Blues, directed by Australian Producer/Director Gary Glenn, at the historic Capitol Theater in downtown Burlington, IA. The film is live music video about Johnson’s rise to prominence, featuring intimate interview segments, still photography, guitar solos and stunning vocals. Donations from concert attendees were generously given to the theater and to the National Blues Museum, connecting Johnson’s roles of musician and music advocate. 2014 Johnson records Grind, produced by Devon Allman, features Grammy award winner Yonrico Scott on drums. Grind has been featured on SiriusXM’s B.B. King’s Bluesville, and on the international radio show “Confessing the Blues”, broadcasting on 50 stations in 10 countries worldwide. Grind reached the #8 slot on the Billboard Blues Charts the week of November 7th, 2015.
Johnson follows the success of Grind with a self-produced release, Blues Heart Attack, released worldwide on July 22, 2016. This unique record is a blend of Johnson’s entire musical career. “It’s a combination of our earlier works, and then Grind,” he explained. “There’s horns and keyboard reminiscent of Brand Spankn’ Blues, but also some heavy guitar driven tracks. It’s the evolution of everything in a Blues Heart Attack.” Special guest performers include Tom ‘Papa’ Ray on harmonica, and Nathan Hershey on keys. Blues Heart Attack reached #5 on the Billboard Blues Charts following its release in 2016.
After signing a record deal with Ruf Records in March of 2018, Jeremiah immediately went to Texas to record his debut Ruf Records release, Straitjacket, with BMA award winning Mike Zito producing. Straitjacket debuted #1 on iTunes New Blues Releases and #6 on Billboard Blues Album Chart and has been in the top of the Roots Music Report ever since. After a European tour with Mike Zito in the Beginning of 2019 and then followed by a Northeastern USA tour with Zito again, Johnson has truly electrified a whole new audience.
Johnson released, “Heavens to Betsy”, his 2nd Ruf Records Release on February 14th, 2020. Johnson started out 2020 touring with the Ruf Records Blues Caravan 2020 and separately with his band though out 2020. Then the Covid-19 Pandemic shut down the industry worldwide.
Jeremiah Johnson takes the dangers of the COVID-19 virus as seriously as his music career. But no matter how you look at it, the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic has effectively put him out of work. “Unemployed Highly Annoyed” is Johnson’s response to the adverse situation. 2020 started the year on a high note when his Ruf Records release, “Heavens to Betsy”, debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Album charts and soon climbed to the coveted #1 spot by April 11th. With a #1 record and 70+ European Tour dates scheduled with the “2020 Ruf Records Blues Caravan”; Johnson was set to have a breakout year before everything came to a crashing halt. Quarantined at home for months, Johnson decided it was time to get creative. “Being forced into unemployment has been beyond frustrating. I decided to produce an album of songs inspired by the “Covid-19 Pandemic” and try to turn the roller coaster of emotions into something musical. This is truly a concept album.” Johnson exclaims. The final product is a first-class Blues/Roots Rock record that is packed full of stunning guitar work coupled with soulfully passionate bluesy southern vocals. “Unemployed Highly Annoyed” is a striking musical reflection of the times that delivers a message the entire world can relate to.
Released on 10/30/2020, “Unemployed Highly Annoyed” hit #4 on the Billboard Blues Album Charts on 11/14/2020. Giving Johnson the unique honor of having to new releases in 2020 hit the top 5.
Jeremiah Johnson blends the sounds of the south, with Mississippi River blues and a touch of country flair. Emotionally charged southern blues rock, powered by the common man’s passion for life and all the struggles in-between. Songs with meaning, a powerfully persuasive voice and master class musicianship. “Unemployed Highly Annoyed” has caught lightning in a bottle with this masterful snapshot of these difficult times and is truly a testament to his talent. Possibly the best record of Johnsons career, born from the most challenging time in his life as a musician.

JG3 {CD RELEASE PARTY!!} & Down Side Up
2021-12-04 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8 pm
Advanced Tickets $5
Tickets @Door $8
$15 Table Reservations
FACEBOOK {John Galbraith Trio JG3}
BANDCAMP {JG3 – Something To Hide}
CD RELEASE!!!

John Galbraith – guitar and vocalsNic Gorham – bass and vocalsJohn Thomas – drums and vocals

SPOTIFY LINK
CD Baby LINK

FACEBOOK LINK {Down Side Up}

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.

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Aaron Mankin – drums and vocals Ryan Mankin-guitar and vocals Hunter O’Donnell- Bass guitar
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Open Mic Night by Q Entertainment & The Mission
2021-12-08 19:00 - 23:00
Doors@4pm
SignUp@6:30pm
SHOW@7pm
No Cover {Tips kindly appreciated}

Early Sign Up available for 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30 through the link below:
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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.
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!

Planet Jazz Trio
2021-12-09 19:00 - 22:00
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

Toad Tappers {Live at The Mission!!}
2021-12-10 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8pm
$5Cover
FACEBOOK {Toad Tappers}
SOUNDCLOUD {Toad Tappers}

The Toad Tappers are a five-piece band that can bring a mash-up of blues, alt-country, and rockin’ Americana. David handles most of the vocals, rhythm guitar and harmonica; Marshall provides lead guitar and vocals; Doug brings the thump with the bass guitar; Alan plays pedal steel, dobro and vocals ranging from deep baritone to falsetto; and Daniel handles the percussion and some vocals. The guys have played together and with other bands for the past two decades, bringing together a sound influenced by the likes of Little Feat, Wilco, John Hiatte, Johnny Cash, Gillian Welch, J.J. Cale, John Prine and, um, George Gershwin (really). The Toad Tappers do some unexpected covers, and listeners will also get a steady dose of originals. You’ll find the Toad Tappers will keep your toes tapping.
BAND MEMBERS
David Luther – Vocals; rhythm guitar, harmonica
Marshall Crossnoe – Lead guitar; vocals
Doug Wilding – Bass; backing vocals
Alan Ames – Pedal Steel and Dobro guitars; vocals
Daniel Trokey – percussion, vocals

THE FRIED CRAWDADDIES!!
2021-12-11 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@4!
SHOW@8pm
Cover $6
FACEBOOK {The Fried Crawdaddies}
The Fried Crawdaddies are some of COMO’s seasoned music makers, playing River Roots grooves for a long time! The band is extremely versatile, playing multiple genres, all fused and morphed into soulful stories, shared emotions, and hearty laughter.
….and theses fellars are part of The Mission family!! Bring your dancin’ shoes!!!

Our neighbors at JQ’s on High are staying open until 10pm Thursday-Saturday. Pop in, place your order and come on over to The Mission. They’ll bring to ya!
WEBSITE {JQ’s on High}
FACEBOOK {JQ’s on High}

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Gölden w/ Paige Dow {Third Thursdays!!}
2021-12-16 20:00 - 23:00
Doors@4pm
SHOW@8pm
No Cover
Tips kindly appreciated!
FACEBOOK LINK {Gölden}
JTown’s live and local, GÖLDEN! Their genre is make it their own, spanning from upbeat originals to thrashing covers. These folks spent the last year honing this project. Come see what they’ve done!
Paige Dow • Dakota Reuter • Chris Lueckenoff •

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Gölden likes to go on excursions to help with their creative thinking. It builds their bond as a Band and team.

Dakota Reuter – Gölden’s lead guitar player

Chris Lueckenoff – Gölden’s rhythm guitarist

Paige Dow – Gölden’s lead vocalist
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Gölden posing with the sunset to get the perfect light!

Paige Dow is a Live and Local artist with a wide array of talents from playing guitar, to drums, and singing. Her love and light will brighten the room.
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Friday Night "FEEL GOOD" Theater
2021-12-17 19:00 - 23:00
Doors@4PM
SHOW 7-11PM
$5 DONATION – {Cover Charge proceeds donated to The Samaritan Center}
A FEEL GOOD collaborative evening brought to you by invitation from Werk Jones and The Mission. December 17 ignites a monthly fire. A monthly Friday evening on our stage bringing a variety of music, art forms including spoken word, poetry, comedy. From local, regional to touring artists, each night brings its own unique dose of community support through the power of artistic expression. All are welcome! {minors must be accompanied by parents}
Artists NOT listed in order of performance!
DEVON
Kyle Conley
Paul Laemmli
Bobby Showers & Friends
Dick Johnson
WERK
3lade
amad the god
Dramatic
Storyteller
Gblack
Trap
….and more!!

Jazz Forward Initiative, Inc. Jazz Jam
2021-12-30 19:30 - 23:00
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Decadent Nation w/ Love-Seats {Live at The Mission}
2022-01-08 20:00 - 23:30
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR/TABLES SOLD OUT
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8pm
Advanced Tickets $6
Tickets @Door $8
Table Reservations $10
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.

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

Planet Jazz Trio {Second Thursday}
2022-01-13 19:00 - 22:00

Paul Laemmli {FRIDAY NIGHT!!} @ The Mission
2022-01-14 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8PM
$5

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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 Outpost, The Mission just to name a few. Former local projects also include Bird’s Eye Blues Band, Rose Ridge and Monroe Street Jubilee Band

Zak, John & Nick {SATURDAY NIGHT!!} @ The Mission
2022-01-16 20:00 - 23:30
Doors@6pm
SHOW@8PM
Cover Charge – $5
FACEBOOK {Zak Skinner Music}

ZAK SKINNER

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JOHN NICHOLS

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NICK GAZCA

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The backbone of Love-Seats joins together for a second weekend at The Mission, but with a twist. Original music from all three artists! You’ll see a little bit of everything, including a few covers you might recognize. A great night to gather out of the cold and see what’s hot in JTown! Join us for some Live and Local. See y’all in a bit…
