PRINTSummer Preview 2012: Music
May 31, 2012 | 12:00 a.m. CST
JUNE
MEWITHOUTYOU
Where: The Blue Note
When: June 1, 8 p.m.
Cost: $15; $13 for advance tickets
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
The band mewithoutYou, hot off the release of its first album since 2009, kicks off June with its contemplative lyrics, moody sound and raw vocals, courtesy of singer Aaron Weiss.
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Where: Missouri Theatre, Douglass Park, Columbia Public Library, Boone Landing, Lenoir Woods Community Center, Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater, Columbia Senior Activities Center, Broadway Christian Church
When: June 7 to July 14, dates and show times vary
Cost: Free-$29
Call: 882-3781
Online: motheatre.org
Hot Summer Nights is made up of six music sets in different genres. Some standout concerts on this yesr’s schedule include Bluff Your Way into Classical Music on June 17, in which the Missouri Symphony Orchestra trims popular classical pieces to five minutes each, and Patriotic POPS on June 30, the orchestra’s traditional tribute to the red, white and blue.
BROTHER BAGMAN/FATTY LUMPKIN
Where: The Bridge
When: June 9, 8 p.m.
Cost: $5
Call: 442-9627
Online: thebridgecolumbia.com
Brother Bagman brings its brand of foot-stomping soul rock to The Bridge. The funky three-piece Fatty Lumpkin joins them on stage.
ZOSO: THE ULTIMADE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
Where: The Blue Note
When: June 13, 9 p.m.
Cost: $12
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Zoso recaptures not only the magic of the music but also the showmanship and visual wonder of an authentic Zeppelin show. Classic rock fans, get ready to be transported back to the ’70s.
JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
Where: Missouri Theatre
When: June 14, July 19 and Aug. 16, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25 reserved seating; $20 general admission
Call: 882-3781
Online: motheatre.org
This open-air concert series takes place on the roof of the Missouri Theatre. Up first is the Eric Slaughter Trio, named for the group’s St. Louis native guitarist, followed by Kansas City outfit Diverse and finally an ensemble of MU faculty members.
ONE MORE ROUND: A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH
Where: The Blue Note
When: June 22, 9 p.m.
Cost: $6
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Relive the country classics of the legendary Man in Black when this tribute returns to Columbia. One More Round will become Johnny and his band for the night while performing favorites such as “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line.”
AARON TIPPIN
Where: Whiskey Wild Saloon
When: June 23, 8 p.m.
Cost: $20; $15 in advance
Call: 474-9453 (WILD)
Online: whiskeywildcomo.com
The country chart-topper comes to Columbia for a night of twang, patriotism and rowdy anthems such as his hit “Kiss This.”
NAPPY ROOTS
Where: The Blue Note
When: June 29, 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Nappy Roots turns the rap genre on its side. The group infuses its music with the down-home influence of its Kentucky roots.
JULY
THE MAGNIFICENT BANG BANGS
Where: Whiskey Wild Saloon
When: July 6-7, 7 p.m.
Cost: $3 for men; ladies free before 10 p.m.; $5 for everyone after 10 p.m.
Call: 474-9453 (WILD)
Online: whiskeywildcomo.com
These Kansas City natives, whose influences range from Van Halen to Merle Haggard, electrify the summer with their rocking form of country music.
MITHRIL CELTIC BAND
Where: Missouri Theatre
When: July 7, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $23-29
Call: 882-3781
Online: motheatre.org
Not your run-of-the-mill Celtic band, Mithril takes the traditional influences and combines them with a mix of Middle Eastern and classical sounds as well as its own Southern roots.
LOTUS PLAZA
Where: Mojo’s
When: July 9, 9 p.m.
Cost: $10
Call: 875-0588
Online: mojoscolumbia.com
The man behind Lotus Plaza, Lockett Pundt also moonlights as the guitarist of indie rock band Deerhunter. This show will focus on Lockett’s own atmospheric and dreamy tunes.
VALIENT THORR
Where: Mojo’s
When: July 14, 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10-12
Call: 875-0588
Online: mojoscolumbia.com
Fans of hard rock and head banging will enjoy the aggressive rock ’n’ roll of Valient Thorr. The band’s music tackles politics and other heavy issues with a heavy metal touch.
INDIGO GIRLS
Where: The Blue Note
When: July 17, 8 p.m.
Cost: $28
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Grammy-winning duo Indigo Girls comes to The Blue Note to perform songs from their 14th studio album, Beauty Queen Sister.
LUCINDA WILLIAMS @ STEPHENS LAKE PARK
Where: Stephen’s Lake Park
When: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., July 24th
Cost: $28 general admission, $48 VIP tickets
Call: 442-5862
Online: stephenslakepark.com
Three-time Grammy Award winner and alternative country maven Lucinda Williams illuminates tales of Americana with her honest, revealing lyrics and her unmistakable rasp. Her whiskey-infused alto voice reveals a distinct dichotomy between strength and vulnerability that has forged a strong connection between the singer-songwriter and music fans. Although she’s had her share of heartaches and hardships, her latest album, 2011’s Blessed, showcases a calmer, more comfortable and dare we say happier Williams.
Named America’s best songwriter by Time magazine in 2001, Williams will bring her mix of country, rock, blues and folk to Stephens Lake Park on July 24. For years, Thumper Entertainment has been looking to bring bigger events to the venue. Organizer Jessica Brown says, “They really wanted to shine a spotlight on it.” Organizers set out to create the right vibe for a show, a performance that could encompass the feel of the park. “In our minds, we pictured bringing the family out, laying down a blanket, drinking a beer, eating some good food and just relaxing for an evening,” Brown says. Williams’ sound and style perfectly fit the bill. Organizers hope that this show will be the kick-off to future large-scale events and festivals in the park.
Food and drink — alcoholic and otherwise — vendors will be onsite, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Fans can park at the Boone Hospital Medical Plaza or in the Fifth Street parking garage, where a shuttle will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $28 and VIP tickets, which include close-range seating, light snacks and a VIP cash bar, are $48.
HILARY SCOTT AND THE NEW COUNTY LINE
Where: The Bridge
When: July 28, 8 p.m.
Cost: TBA
Call: 442-9627
Online: thebridgecolumbia.com
Hilary Scott brings her band to Columbia for a night of folksy country with a Americana flavor complete with Scott’s own powerful vocals. Scott has performed at venues throughout mid-Missouri such as St. Louis’ Blueberry Hill and Columbia’s own Cooper’s Landing.
AUGUST
DUBB NUBB/TOM SAUK
Where: The Bridge
When: Aug. 4, 8 p.m.
Cost: $5
Call: 442-9627
Online: thebridgecolumbia.com
Sister act Dubb Nubb, which turned heads at the True/False Film Fest, is here to fill your summer with some folksy harmonies.
DEADMAN FLATS
Where: Mojo’s
When: Aug. 10, 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Call: 875-0588
Online: mojoscolumbia.com
This band from Kansas combines its own brand of bluegrass with the influences of rock, punk, metal and much more without losing its country spirit.
JAYSON AND THE HAYMAKERS
Where: Whiskey Wild Saloon
When: Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
Cost: $5
Call: 474-9453 (WILD)
Online: whiskeywildcomo.com
The title of the band’s new album, True, Original, American Country, says it all. Jason and the Haymakers will fill the night with some good old country storytelling.
BUDDY — THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Where: Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Arrow Rock
When: Aug. 22-25 and 29-31, 2 p.m.; Aug. 25, 29, 31, 8 p.m.
Cost: $34.50; $31 for seniors; $29 for students; $15 for children ages 4-12
Call: 660-837-3311 ext. 1
Online: lyceumtheatre.org
Learn about the life and legend of superstar Buddy Holly told musically through the singer’s own hits.
BUILT TO SPILL
Where: The Blue Note
When: Aug. 26, 8 p.m.
Cost: $16
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Indie rock heavyweight Built to Spill, known for its melancholy lyrics and striking vocals, returns to Columbia.
