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Thu. July 2	» Lions, All Get Out, Scouts, Katacina - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
Lions, from Austin TX, have been receiving coast-to-coast since their inception during the summer of 2005. Lions bring a blend of retro riffage, artful noise, melodic interludes, and revolutionary attitude and a live show that's been described as a "furious full-frontal assault that will elave you half-dead and disoriented." With heavy touring and an unrelenting will to rock harder than anyone else, the band's endless hustle has been garnering a massive fanbase. Lions, All Get Out, Scouts, Katacina

Fri. July 3	» Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, Megan Boyer Band - $8/$10 / 8:00 pm	?
CEDRIC BURNSIDE, grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, son of drummer great Calvin Jackson, is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the world. Bluesman LIGHTNIN' MALCOLM is one of the leading, younger generation artists on the scene today. The "Juke Joint Duo" caught the ear of Delta Groove Music label chief, Randy Chortkoff, while playing on the outdoor jam stage at Chortkoff's 3rd Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue. After receiving a demo from the duo's manager, Chortkoff sent the duo up to Nashville to record an album for the label. Chortkoff brought in some very special guests for the session, including the innovative harmonica genius, Jason Ricci. The end result was such an authentic, swampy, backwoods sound that when you hear it, you'll have a hard time believing you're not sitting in a juke joint somewhere in the Delta. Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, Megan Boyer Band

Tue. July 7	» Rutherford, Kopecky Family Band, McCoy - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
Rutherford is a quartet from Missouri that plays rock music flavored with funk, folk, blues and jazz. Drawing from such influences as Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, and Counting Crows, songwriters Ruth Acuff and Jeff Mueller create sweeping compositions accented with Beatle-esque harmonies. Pat O'Driscoll adds a third voice as well as excellent guitar that is sometimes atmospheric and at other times bold. Brian Kent goes beyond keeping the beat, infusing each song with infectious energy atop a solid foundation. Rutherford is currently in pre-production for their second studio album, tentatively entitled "The Portal". Rutherford, Kopecky Family Band, McCoy

Wed. July 8	» Doco - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
There are some bands you see play and you know that they just get it: they get what a show is supposed to be, they get what music is supposed to sound like, how all the different elements that make a song work together within the span of a few minutes; they just get music. Doco’s in that camp. They’ve got a stage presence that could teach a great number of bands out there a thing or two and a delivery M.O. that makes it easy–irresistible, even–to like them. Doco

Thu. July 9	» Spoonfed Tribe, East Ash St. Band - $7 / 8:30 pm	?
To describe a Spoonfed Tribe gathering would take to many words, talking too small to measure waht is gained by the actual experience of it all. Imagine a show that captures all the senses, captures the essence of multiple styles of music, bathed in a fluorescent fury that created a space to be different and unique and dance like an madman. With four independent releases, a national debut in the works, and an ever larger number of fans, the Spoonfed Tribe movement is on the rise. Spoonfed Tribe, East Ash St. Band

Fri. July 10	» Webb Wilder, The Wild Cat Daddies - $10 / 8:00 pm	?
There are Roots-Rockers, and then there's Webb Wilder. Hardly a purist, he has described the music he and his band, The Beatnecks, make as, "Rock for Roots fans and Roots for Rock fans." In essence: Rock and Roll. There’s nothing new about combining R & B, Rock and Roll, Country, Blues, Pop and Rock. The Rolling Stones and the Beatles proved that it can yield marvelous and diverse results. Though not a purist, he can be a bit selective about the quality of the music. That includes everything from the sonics of the recordings, the choice of players, the influences he draws on, the songs he chooses to cover, or how attentive he is to the craftsmanship of his own songs. Webb Wilder, The Wild Cat Daddies

Sat. July 11	» John D. Hale Band, The Cropdusters - $6 / 8:30 pm	?
In today’s world of overproduced country music that's made for the masses, it’s not always a bad thing to be a little left of center or to do things your own way and not have a mass of people looking over your shoulder telling you what to be, what to wear, how to sing and which songs to sing. That road that is a little left of center is the exact road that the members of the John D. Hale Band intend on taking. Be it wrong or be it right, the JDHB is dead set on making country music their own way - without exceptions. John D. Hale Band, The Cropdusters

Wed. July 15	» Hillgrass Bluebilly Tour featuring Left Lane Cruiser, Delta Head, Posessed by Paul James - $10 / 8:30 pm	?
Another in the growing number of young, raw blues acts carrying the torch for the late R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough, this Indiana guitar/drums duo certainly sound ready to compete with peers like the Black Keys. And while it suddenly seems fashionable to crank out a few Robert Johnson slide guitar riffs alongside a meth-fuelled drummer, Left Lane Cruiser actually possess enough chops to write some memorable songs, even occasionally slightly blurring the line between hip hop and the blues. And when played with the amount of conviction LLC displays, delta blues don't get much better. Left Lane Cruiser, Delta Head, Posessed by Paul James

Fri. July 17	» Candy Coburn - $6 / 8:30 pm	?
From the moment she hits the stage, you get the sense that Candy is not your run-of-the-mill chick singer. Maybe it’s the fact that she doesn’t count on her good looks to engage the crowd. She relies on her energetic delivery, true-to-life lyrics, and a show that rocks. Or perhaps it’s her signature green guitar that she never performs without. Whatever it is, it’s easy to see why Candy and her music are undeniably contagious. Candy Coburn

Tue. July 21	» Cameron McGill & What Army, Molly Trull, Mary and the Giant - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
In 1998, Cameron McGill moved to Chicago after graduating from the University of Illinois. After playing the coffeehouse/bar scene for two years, he formed Morris Minors with Paul Callen and Gabe Grout. The band issued a self-titled EP in 2002 before calling it quits a year later. McGill went solo and issued Stories of the Knife and the Back on his own Post-Important label in fall 2003. Additional solo tours in and around North America followed into 2004 as well as worldwide dates with Rachael Yamagata and Tom McRae. McGill's second album, Street Ballads & Murderesques, was released in January 2006. Cameron McGill & What Army, Molly Trull, Mary and the Giant

Wed. July 22	» Lojic, Slippy LaRue, Nifty 250 - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
Lojic was realized over the course of several years, combining the dreams and talents of a highly skilled group of musicians from St. Louis MO. Growing up virtually around the corner from one another, the band has been developing their skills since a very young age. Lojic’s distinctive sound stands out in this day and age of “cookie cutter” rock bands and American Idol pop stars. Each member brings his own experiences and tastes to the writing process and the music melds together, forming a sound that is uniquely, Lojic. Lojic, Slippy LaRue, Nifty 250

Fri. July 24	» Audrye Sessions and Paper Route, Leafy Greens - $8 / 8:30 pm	?
Meet the Oakland quartet Audrye Sessions. Their self-titled debut on Black Seal — available early 2009— is packed with polished, propulsive rock songs and gentle, stripped-down tunes with the kind of ear-grabbing melodies that instantly hard-wire themselves into your brain. Recorded with Andrew Scheps (U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash) and Matt Radosevich (The Hives, Taking Back Sunday), the album is anchored by Ryan Karazija's remarkable voice, which is whisper vulnerable one minute, roiling with emotion the next and easily slips into a smooth falsetto. Afer self recording two EPs, Paper Route began working out how to perform their songs live. They enlisted a friend as a drummer and began to take their brand of electro-pop to the northeast and widwest. Audrye Sessions, Paper Route, Leafy Greens

Sat. July 25	» Kenneth Brantley's Birthday Celebration featuring Chump Change - $6 / 8:00 pm	?
If you enjoy toe tappin, cuttin' the rug, or just dig damn fine blues, come help celebrate Chump Change saxophonist Kenneth Brantley's B-Day at Mojo's with a performance by Columbia's own groovin' bluesmen, Chump Change!

Thu. July 30	» Cowboy Mouth, El Ten Eleven - $15 / 8:00 pm	?
Cowboy Mouth is New Orleans rock n' roll. Annually presenting roughly 200 shows per year, releasing nearly a dozen records, and featured on TV shows and radio stations everywhere, Cowboy Mouth has been seen and heard by millions of fans worldwide. For more than 15 years, the members of Cowboy Mouth have preached and shouted at the top of their lungs the joys of being alive and the joys of being in and from New Orleans, sharing a slice of Mardi Gras heaven with fans around the world. As frontman Fred LeBlanc has said,"If The Neville Brothers and The Clash had a baby, it would be Cowboy Mouth." Cowboy Mouth, El Ten Eleven

Fri. July 31	» Speakeasy, East Ash St. Band - $6 / 8:30 pm	?
Considering their undeniable musical skills, these guys could take themselves very seriously if they wanted to, but Speakeasy is not afraid to bring outrageous fun into their shows. After a feast of original tunes that combine tasteful songwriting with pull-no-punches rock n' roll, they've been known to top off their show with an unlikely cover or two ranging from The Talking Heads' "Road to Nowhere" to Digital Underground's "The Humpty Hump." Whether dancing with reckless abandon or sitting back and enjoying the tunes, the audience is left breathless with ear-to-ear grins all around. Speakeasy, East Ash St. Band

Sat. August 1	» Ptarmigan, Prawn, Christine Cover - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
Ptarmigan's themes of isolation and vulnerability in the songwriting are accompanied by imagery of exotic, desolate scenery. But that’s not to say their music possesses a particular loneliness. With both songwriters studying biology, the album finds itself infused with geological and nature references. The sights and senses experienced in nature and the music provide a comforting connection to all those who’d seen the same sights and breathed the same air before. Ptarmigan, Prawn, Christine Cover

Tue. August 4	» Casper and the Cookies, Everything, Now! - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
Jason NeSmith (alumnus of the Atlanta area psych-pop scene and ex-member of of Montreal) doesn’t know why his band is still called Casper & the Cookies and doesn’t care. He and Kay Stanton (also of Supercluster including members of Pylon and Olivia Tremor Control) used to make lists of alternate, less cutesy names, but they’ve been so busy kicking ass that the moniker has ceased to be of any concern. Swinging handily from pure pop to more kraut-y textures, C&C surprised everyone with energetic opening sets for the likes of the Apples in Stereo, Deerhoof, and Black Kids. Anyone still stuck with misguided twee pop notions was shocked when C&C revealed themselves as a flamboyant rock and roll band replete with fake eyelashes and loud guitars. Casper and the Cookies, Everything, Now!

Wed. August 5	» Monte Carlos, Thee Fine Lines - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
I could tell you what those Monte Carlos are all about, our you could see for yourself. Dig it: Monte Carlos, Thee Fine Lines

Thu. August 6	» Megazilla, Gay Duo, Coward, Bruiser - $7 / 8:30 pm	?
Megazilla put most of the recent rudderless post-rock and stoner bands to shame. Nimble, tumultuous drum crashes, stirring slacker vocals and nimble bass rifferama abound. Let Megazilla kick you in the teeth for thirty minutes. Megazilla, Gay Duo, Coward

Wed. August 12	» Blind Pilot - $8 / 8:30 pm	?
Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski are Blind Pilot. Friends since college, Israel and Ryan have traveled many a mile to get where they are today–literally. Last year Israel and Ryan embarked on a West Coast bike tour. This wasn’t a tour where they road bikes, and had a van hauling the equipment. They hauled everything on their bikes. No gas. 100% leg powered. Playing little towns that don’t often get shows by “touring bands” – they were able to share their brand of music with people who weren’t particularly familiar with indie-pop, or indie anything. But they found that heart-felt lyrics an beautiful music appeal to just about everyone. Blind Pilot

Fri. August 14	» John D'Augustion's Birthday Show featuring The Fried Crawdaddies, Debbie D'Agostino Group, Pop Fiction - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
The Fried Crawdaddies bring an eclectic mix of originals & covers ranging in style & genre from Tom Waits to the Allman Bros, including some of the best of local songwriters like Jerome Wheeler.

Sat. August 15	» Oakhurst - $7 / 8:30 pm	?
Take a string band and swap out the fiddle player for a groovy drummer and you’re well on your way to understanding the sound of Oakhurst. The band spikes traditional bluegrass with rock & roll and a kamikaze rhythmic sensibility. That danceable concoction along with banjo vs. mandolin shootouts, three part harmonies, and citybilly swagger keeps the band in high demand. Oakhurst’s unpretentious, go-for-it interpretation of a genre that’s often handled too reverently, sparks interest in bluegrass by folks who don’t know Doc Watson from Doc Holliday. Oakhurst

Fri. August 28	» The Foundry Field Recordings - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
Hailing from right here in good ol' Columbia, MO, The Foundry Field Recordings have been perfecting their shoe gaze indie-pop craft and meticulously gathering underground acclaim, since late 2002. [They are also one of the founding bands of the Emergency Umbrella Collective.] Originally, the project started out as a platform for songwriter Billy Schuh to present his musical exploits with a revolving cast of characters, known simply as The Foundry. After evolving into a true collaborative, the band adopted the moniker Foundry Field Recordings. The Foundry Field Recordings

Sat. August 29	» The Last Kings, Science Hill - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
The Last Kings derive from Columbia, Missouri. With a Mix of hard rock, blues and a dash of Psychedelic The Last Kings form a hard pounding sound with vibrante lyrics. With Austin Ilsley on lead vocals and rythm guitar, Trevor Judkins on lead guitar, Jordan Smith on percussion and Jordan Lamb on bass guitar, Paige Ilsley backing vocals, Lucas Thornton on hand drums and keyboards and Andy Naugle on acoustic guitar. The Last Kings, Science Hill

Sat. August 29	» The Turn Offs CD Release Show, Highway Robbery - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
The Turn Offs exist. Most of the time. Faces are melted off. They constantly prepare for the zombie apocalypse. Sometimes they even wish it was a current reality...oh, and they've got a CD to release. The Turn Offs, Highway Robbery

Fri. September 11	» Elmwood - $8 / 8:00 pm	?
Elmwood has a sound that is uniquely their own, a sound that has a distinctive and curious character to it. They are classified as rock, but there are a lot more flavors to them than just a single genre of music. Mixing jazz, and funk with acoustic guitar, Elmwood is quickly becoming know for their dynamic and passionate live shows. Elmwood

Wed. September 23	» The .357 String Band, Pushin' Rope - $6 / 8:30 pm	?
The .357 String Band has spent the last four years criss- crossing America and Europe in half broken down vans, playing in filthy rock and roll clubs and honky tonks, sleeping on floors and couches, or if neccessary underneath the stars. Tightly written compositions and a surprising lyrical depth make The .357 String Band a force to be reckoned with. This ain't your granddaddy's bluegrass, this is STREETGRASS. The .357 String Band, Pushin' Rope

Thu. September 24	» Sequel: A Tribute to Medeski, Martin, & Wood - $5 / 8:30 pm	?
Sequel began as a tribute project that was put together in Lawrence, KS just for fun and to make people dance. They focus on the older funkier side MMW, lots of material from the albums Shack Man and Friday Afternoon in the Universe. The band consists of Ken Lovern as John Medeski, Luke Stone as Billy Martin, Jeff Harshbarger as Chris Wood, and Brian Baggett sitting in as John Scofield. Sequel

Tue. October 13	» Tom Russell - $20 / 7:00 pm	?
Tom Russell was born in Los Angeles in 1953 and now makes his home on a 2.68 ''badland farm'' on the border of El Paso-Juarez. He graduated from the University of California with a Master´s Degree in Criminology and taught school in Nigeria during the Biafran war, befor re-locating to Vancouver to begin his musical career singing Hank Williams´ songs in skid row bars. Russell has recorded 25 records and one DVD. His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nancy Griffith, Joe Ely, Iris Dement, Ian Tyson, KD Lang, Suzy Bogguss, Ramblin´ Jack Elliott, Jeff Walker, Dave Van Ronk and other great artists. Russell is credited, along with Dave Alvin, with inventing the Americana radio format with their Merle Haggard tribute 'Tulare Dust' in 1994. He's appeared on the David Letterman TV show four times in the last few years, and his songs have appeared in a dozen movies and television series including: Tremors, Songcatcher and Northern Exposure. Tom Russell

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