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Back to the Beginning in 2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:15:12 +0100

Thanks for your continued support for the Local Ear website, and the upcoming Movie Project! We all here at Local Ear want to wish you all a great new year 2012. We hope to serve you better in the upcoming year with more content and more listings, tell your friends to stay tuned to the Local Ear on the World Wide Web! We are going "Back to the Beginning" This year!

New Sister Website!

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:14:25 +0100

This weekend Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 15, 16, and 17 has been marked on the calendar as Shopping Days! So make a point to get out and do some shopping in your hometown! Local businesses need your support, and all you have to do is SHOP LOCAL and change the local economy towards a great future!

Last April nearly 300 shoppers turned out to shop, dine, or be entertained at thirty area businesses in Nevada. A large seventy two percent of the patrons were from out of town, some even as far away as the state of Texas.

This weekend locals and friends from the surrounding area are asked to show their support to the community by stopping in at one of the area business that you have never been in before, and of course try and buy something local!

This weekend will also be a reason to celebrate with a very special unplugged concert featuring: Eric Lane Gulliford at the Armadillo Sound Studio located on the East Side of the Nevada Square, and the official website launch for Experience Nevada Missouri! Get ready for a great weekend that will continue all year from the NEW Experience Nevada Mo website!

For more information visit the website www.ExperienceNevadaMo.com

And pick up a map to find your way to the supporting Shopping Day businesses at area Cash n’ Dash Stores in Nevada Missouri

also check out the article about the event and new web site on Nevada Daily Mail at this link: http://www.nevadadailymail.com/story/1762908.html

FREE Musicians Flea Market & Swap Meet

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:37:32 +0100

FREE Musician’s Flea Market & Swap meet
Saturday July , 30th - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Parking lot of Butler Music at 103 W. Dakota St.
In downtown Butler , Missouri.

There will be a live band, a jam session , a live radio
Remote from KMOE radio, free water and soft drinks,
Product demos , and a special one day only sale at the
Music store.

If you have any musical items to sell you can set up a
Table in our large paved parking lot ABSOLUTELY FREE And sell , trade or buy just about anything you want. We will also have one of the nation’s most knowledgeable Vintage guitar experts there to evaluate or make a CASH OFFER On any old instruments you have.

There are NO STRINGS ATTACHED. You can set up
ABSOLUTELY FREE , there is no admission charge ,
The entertainment is free , there will be several drawings for Free gifts , there will be guitar teachers on hand to give FREE Mini lessons , all water and soft drinks are FREE , evaluation Of your vintage instruments is free , and your host “BUTLER
MUSIC” will be having a huge sale with many great musical Items on sale for as much as 70% off , and they will also have A FLEA MARKET style booth in the parking lot selling returns, Closeouts and scratch and dent items.

If you have any instruments to sell you can set up FREE. If you have a band you can set up FREE and even play a Couple songs on our outdoor stage and promote your band. If you have a DJ service you can promote it for FREE. If you have a Karaoke service you can promote it for FREE.

We are even looking for a few folks to sell something like food, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, or? Call us in advance to set That up because we don’t want more than a couple food Vendors.

For more information or to pre-register just call Butler Music At (660) 679-3500.

This will be advertised on radio, Facebook, Twitter, in our Store, at local Jams , with flyers, and hopefully with lots of Word of mouth. Drive out to the country and have some fun for FREE. We hope to see you there.

SHOPPING DAY & MUSIC FEST ENDS WITH UNUSUAL OUTCOME

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:39:26 +0100

SHOPPING DAY & MUSIC FEST ENDS WITH UNUSUAL OUTCOME

Concert? What Concert? Doug Heady, Easter Bunny, and the Zantar Belly Dancing Troop steal the show! The Nevada Missouri City Wide Shopping Day began at 9am with a brisk overcast morning and traffic slim in the downtown area, 9:30 shoppers were cruising by and by eleven am things were happening. There was a twenty-minute wait to see the Easter Bunny at Belles & Beaus. Interior Motives had shoppers waiting to get inside before they opened. The Chair Mart FREE $20 gift certificate when you join their face book program went over good and is still in effect, lots of folks used their gift certificate to pick up a candle or put it towards a new couch. Doug Heady’s appearance at the Armadillo Sound Studio was over the top with non-stop traffic through out the day. Monty Colvin’s art exhibit looked great at the Art Shop, and is still on display. Monty’s presence with his band mates from Crunchy at the Meet & Eat at Cherry Street Grill was fun as well as the Meet & Eat with the Alamo Black band at Iguana Azul. The Number 3 Concert event at the Community Center suffered in overall attendance, but a strong 72% of the attendance coming from out of town. A carload of fans from as far away as the state of Texas, approximately twenty two attendees from Springfield, seven from Stockton, four from Joplin Missouri, three from St Joseph, about fourteen from surrounding Vernon County areas, two from Fort Scott Kansas, and seven from the Kansas City area. The concert event hosted a grand total of sixty-two concert attendees, with another 34 crew, band members, or event volunteers. The Shopping Day ended with cars waiting for oil changes at Eddie’s Auto, and the Night Life events went over very well. Backroads Steakhouse hosted one hundred and forty fans of Shaded Abe and Withird-I, Viking 502 hosted Recoil band with two hundred and forty five patrons, and the official after party with Sabik and Fraught with Peril band was at max capacity all night long. The estimated shopper showing for the day was two hundred and eighty nine. Shopping Day Sponsors included: Boomer’s Roadhouse, Tony Karns, Sonic, Cherry Street Grill, Art Shop, Nevada Tourism, Wilkinson’s Pharmacy, Rinehart Jewelry, Chair Mart Showcase, Jim’s Appliance, Armadillo Sound Studio, Jenny’s California Café, T&T Signs, Cavener’s, Hertzberg Furniture Company, Sun Loan & Tax Service, Cash n’ Dash, Nevada Daily Mail, Eddie’s Auto, Delway, Nine Patch Quilts & Fabrics, Interior Motives, Belles & Beaus, Viking 502 Wild Whiskey, Backroads Steakhouse, Iguana Azul, Hairy Frog Grafix, Hutchison Hardware

NEVADA MISSOURI CITY WIDE SHOPPING DAY & MUSIC FEST

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:02:31 +0100

Since people's lives are so fast paced, and there is so much to see, hear, taste, and do in your day, so I'll

Simplify the roll out of what to do and where to be throughout the day of April 16, 2011 for the NEVADA MISSOURI CITY WIDE SHOING DAY & MUSIC FEST!

Among the normal stuff that shops do in Nevada, MO there will also be a lot of things that don't normally happened just every day in Nevada so here is a list, and timeline of some special things to take note of and take advantage of that day!

FIRST THINGS FIRST: If you need a loan visit SUN LOAN & TAX SERVICE open Monday thru Friday 9am til 5pm at 400 S. Johnson Dr. located in the new strip mall (Austin Marketplace) located next to Walmart just off of South Barret Street.

Some shops are not open on Saturdays, but have supported this great day so visit them sometime before or after the event. Those shops are: CAVENER'S, and JENNY'S CALIFORNIA CAFE both great places to visit also see their ads in the program at the event.

Throughout the week of the event....Show your ticket at the CHERRY STREET GRILL at 127 E. Cherry Street and get a FREE side item with purchase of any sandwich or pasta!

SONIC AMERICA'S DRIVE IN located at 2117 E. Austin is featuring a buy one get one free Rt. 44 drink special from April 14 till the 17 all you have to do is mention the concert special when ordering!

FIRST THING DAY OF EVENT... 9am till NOON... You should pick up a cool map that will direct you to all the supporting businesses, and events that day for FREE at the area CASH n' DASH Convenience stores!

The day begins at 9am, and some shops will only be open their normal hours on Saturdays so make sure to visit them first. JIM'S APPLIANCES & REPAIRS (Open 9 till Noon on Saturdays) located at 216 E. Cherry Street!

RINEHART JEWELRY has some very nice things on display in their counter showcases and their store is open on Saturdays!

Most Shops will be open til at least 3pm, some till 5pm, and a few later than that!

The INTERIOR MOTIVES store located at 119 N. Main is a must stop shop! Stop in and find out why people come from far away every day to Interior Motives! It's worth the stop, and they will be staying open later than they usually do they will be open until at least 5pm that day. Don't miss out on their shop!

Find some cool new fashions at HAIRY FROG GRAFIX a unique store located at 130 N. Cedar. Stop in and check out their unique and very fashionable Egyptian Snake-like jewelry! It's fun to try on!

See three stores in one at HERTZBERG FURNITURE COMPANY at 116 E. Cherry they also have a JC Penny catalog store, and the Perfect Touch gift shop inside their great looking shop!

How about just like a shop you would see in the city for children and tot clothing? BELLES & BEAUS is just that a unique and cute place to shop for children's Boutique and they have a baby registry. It is tucked away at 121 N. Main. Be sure to stop in and say hello and see the nice design and cute things they have there.

Join the CHAIR MART SHOWCASE facebook page and get a FREE $20 gift certificate! Just join them on facebook and then stop in the shop at 103 North Main Street and tell them about it to get your FREE $20 gift certificate! Seriously it is FREE no catch.

LUNCH TIME & DINING IN NEVADA MISSOURI

Show your ticket at the CHERRY STREET GRILL at 127 E. Cherry Street and get a FREE side item with purchase of any sandwich or pasta! CHERRY STREET GRILL is located inside of what is left of the historic Mitchell Hotel. Lots of exciting folks have visited including Frank James! It's Downtown Dining with Uptown Taste!

Is that former President George W. Bush? No it's just one of America's top impersonators Brent Mendenhall at DEL-WAY located at 1501 W. Austin. You probably have already seen him on TV doing skits on Jay Leno, Jimmie Kimmel, and more. But now he is in the restaurant business when not traveling the world. Yes he now owns the place keeping it true to what it is known for... those unique burgers and famous Suzie's that taste so good! If your lucky Brent, I mean former President Bush might even take your order or bring your food out while you are there!

BACKROADS STEAKHOUSE opens at 4pm and has a full menu of great food! The Steakhouse is located ¾ of a mile south on South Barret Street behind Walmart.

IGUANA AZUL great Mexican food open 9am till 10pm with great service, and nice atmosphere located on East Cherry Street on the Nevada Square just 3 blocks from the main event.

TIME SENSITIVE FUN....

3pm Aaron at Aaron's! Aaron's Sales & Leasing is located at 400 S. Johnson in the new Austin Marketplace strip mall next to Walmart. Aaron Rorabaugh's band has a new epic video! The Worba Video Premiere will be held in town that day, and Aaron will be back in town from Columbia Missouri for the great day!

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
The Alamo Black Band Fan Union and friends will be having a meet and eat at the IGUANA AZUL 113 W. Cherry Street at 4:30pm (please make an RSVP to sit in the bar area if you want to meet the band before the show 417.667.4639)

Pre-show concert fun at the ARMADILLO SOUND STUDIO 129 N. Main from 4-6pm you never know who is going to show up there! Stop in for a visit before and After the Number 3 Concert for some fun and entertainment! Doug Heady TV News/Weatherman will be doing a meet & greet at 5pm!

ALSO...

Semi-Celebrity Guest M.C.'s and bonus surprise at the Number 3 Concert from 6-9:30pm at the Community Center in Nevada, Missouri! Yes it is true we are rounding up a few interesting people to help announce the bands at the concert. It will be a last minute announcement if it even gets announced at all. So don't miss out on the little extra bonus fun in Nevada April 16, 2011.

ALL DAY & LATE SHOPPING DOWNTOWN...

NINE PATCH QUILT & FABRICS will be open till at least 8pm that evening! Registrar for a FREE drawing for $20 in Chamber Bucks when you show your concert ticket. You can also make a simple project and take it with you when your done for only $1. It's fun and crafty stop by for some fun!

MAIN EVENT CRUNCHY IN CONCERT

The main event is from 6 till 9:30pm at the Nevada Missouri Community Center featuring the Number 3 Concert with Crunchy, Alamo Black and the Num Nutz band!

One Hundred Thousand Dollars worth of lights, sound and staging will convert the Community Center Gym into a full blown rock explosion concert event!

For more information pick up a map to the adventure at area Cash n' Dash Convenience Stores, visit www.localearmusic.com call 417.684.1732 or stop by the Armadillo Sound Studio when you get to town.

A list of participants...

Aaron's - 400 S. Johnson Dr. Suite F - 417.667.3400 - www.aarons.com

The Art Shop - 206 W Cherry

Armadillo Sound Studio - 129 N. Main - 417.667.0262

Backroads Steakhouse - ¾ mile South on S. Barret Street past the Race Track - 417.667.4455

Belles & Beaus - 121 N. Main - 417.667.7773 - www.bellesandbeausnevada.com

Boomer's Roadhouse - 705 N. Osage - 417.667.2202 - Find 'em on Facebook

Cash n' Dash - 3 great locations W. Austin, E. Austin, & N. Osage

Chair Mart Showcase - 103 N. Main - 417.667.8533 - Find 'em on Facebook

Cherry Street Grill - 127 E. Cherry - 417.448.5950 - cherrystgrill.com

Clothes Freak - 111 E. Cherry - 620.687.4790

Delway - 1501 W. Austin - 417.667.7077

Eddie's Auto - 220 N. Osage - 417.667.4877

Hairy Frog Grafix - 130 N. Cedar - 417.381.1077 - Find 'em on Facebook

Hertzberg Furniture Company - 116 E. Cherry - 417.667.5574 - www.hertzbergfurniture.com

Hutchison Hardware - 122 E. Cherry - 417.631.8732

Iguana Azul - 113 W. Cherry - 417.667.4639 (4MEX)

Interior Motives - 119 N. Main - 417.667.5727 - www.bobbiogle.com

Jim's Appliances - 216 W. Cherry - 417.667.8787

Nevada Tourism Office - 101 N. Commercial

Nine Patch Quilt & Fabrics - 129 E. Walnut - 417.667.7100 - www.ninepatchnevada.com

Rinehart Jewelry - 205 W. Cherry - 417.667.3539 - www.rinehartjewelry.com

Sonic - 2117 E. Austin - 417.667.5200 - www.sonicdrivein.com

Sun Loan & Tax Service – 400 S. Johnson Dr. Suite B – 417.667.6500

Vikings 502 Wild Whiskey - 3 Miles South of Nevada on 71 Hwy West side of Road - 417.944.2200

Wilkinson Pharmacy - 105 S. Oak - 417.667.780 - www.wilkinsonpharmacy.com

NIGHT LIFE IN NEVADA MISSOURI.....

OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY AT ROADHOUSE

Boomers Roadhouse will be featuring two great rock bands from the area the evening of the event. It all starts at 9pm (of course the venue is open earlier in the day if you wanna stop by sooner of course and catch the bands at sound check or just to have a cold drink to cool down your excitement!) with Fraught with Pearl (acoustic), followed by SABIK in CONCERT, and then the million dollar question "will there be bootie shaking music to dance to?", and the answer is yes! Fraught with Peril will do a unique acoustic performance from 9 till 10pm that evening during the NO COVER HOUR, when everyone gets in free, but the cut off is at 10pm when the cover charge of $5 is applied that goes to help cover the extra costs of putting on a party of this magnitude! The DJ will spin some bumpin' dance music for the ladies and lucky fellas to dance to while the stage is set for the next surprise SABIK in CONCERT! SABIK takes stage at approx. 10:30pm and are one of the most popular local rock bands that single handedly brought 100 folks from Nevada all the way to KC to see them rock out like never before! 100 fans driving 100 miles (that is a 200 mile round trip) to see them live in KC, but now you can save your gas money to buy more drinks cause SABIK will be in CONCERT at Boomers Roadhouse that night! Will it be loud YES IT WILL! This is THE ROCK SHOW AT ROADHOUSE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! After the bands perform there will be the craziest dance party Nevada has seen this year will bumpin' DJ music from midnight till close!

OTHER LIVE MUSIC EVENTS THAT EVENING

There are several area places to go for night life in the area and here are a couple other events happening the night of the City Wide Shopping Day...

Backroads Steakhouse features: live music from Shaded Abe (blues band) & Withird-I (Modern Rock) the Steakhouse is located ¾ of a mile south on South Barret Street behind Wal-Mart

Viking 502 Wild Whiskey will be hosting live music by: Rekoil (country & rock)

for more information contact Backroads Steakhouse at 417.667.4455, or Viking 502 at 417.944.2200

It's an all day experience in fabulous Nevada Missouri! Experience Shopping, Art, Dining, Entertainment and more! Throughout the day and into the evening this all begins as early as 9am Saturday April 16, 2011, and some night life events will carry on late until 1am the next morning! The main event is from 6 till 9:30pm at the Nevada Missouri Community Center featuring the Number 3 Concert with Crunchy, Alamo Black and the Num Nutz band!

One Hundred Thousand Dollars worth of lights, sound and staging will convert the Community Center Gym into a full blown rock explosion concert event!

For more information pick up a map to the adventure at area Cash n' Dash Convenience Stores, visit www.localearmusic.com call 417.684.1732 or stop by the Armadillo Sound Studio when you get to town.

Nevada Missouri City Wide Shopping Day and Music Fest Saturday April 16, 2011 in Nevada Missouri
Find us on facebook and come to town that day!

CITY WIDE SHOPPING DAY IN NEVADA MISSOURI

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:43:13 +0100

Saturday April 16, 2011 Not Just Another Day in Nevada, Missouri

The community is embracing this day, April 16, 2011, city wide across Nevada, Missouri, by an un-contested vote of participation and declaring it the “City Wide Shopping Day”. The most exciting part is that the this BIG event “City Wide Shopping Day” will not be the only BIG event in town that day! It is a real chance to experience Nevada to it's full potential and experience SHOPPING, DINING, ART, and ENTERTAINMENT all across the great city of Nevada, Missouri. So much is happening that day and there are many businesses that are Official Sponsors of the MAIN EVENT: NUMBER 3 CONCERT that will be held that evening from 6 – 9:30 PM at the community Center Gym. Of course historically the third Saturday in Nevada, Missouri is a great weekend for events, and there may be other great things going on in the city that day. So get out and get your Official Map to the adventure at one of the Cash n' Dash Stores, and watch the daily and weekly newspapers for more details as they unfold.

Shopping “Events” begins as early as 9 AM that morning at these great locations:

Chair Mart Showcase – 103 N. Main - M-F 9a-5:30p | Sat 9 – 3

Join their facebook page and get a $20 gift certificate FREE. All you have to do is join their facebook page and then stop in the store and tell 'em about it, and they will give you a $20 gift certificate FREE! Seriously!

Hertzberg's Furniture – M-F 8a-5p | Sat 9a-3p - www.hertzbergfurniture.com

Two great stores in one Hertzberg Furniture and the Perfect Touch! So much to look at and see, the store has an awesome staff with year of experience and dedication to making your shopping experience one you will never forget!

Interior Motives – 119 N. Main – M-F 9a-5p Event Day 9a-5p - 417-667-5727 – www.bobbiogle.com

Interior Motives offers complete interior design services. We can help you transform any room in your home or office into a space that you can enjoy and appreciate. Bobbi offers in-home consulting, call her before your next project and let her help you design an interior look that is uniquely yours. Bobbi's services range from selecting paint colors, wall coverings, coordinating fabric for window treatments and bedding. Interior Motives can also arrange and accessorize any room needing a special touch. Building or remodeling? Call Bobbi and let her help you coordinate the project, she is passionate about her business. The possibilities are endless, get excited like she does!...call Interior Motives today.

Jim's Appliance & Repairs – 216 W. Cherry – M-F 9a-5p Sat 9a-Noon

Great place for appliances and dedicated knowledgeable staff to point you in the right direction for all of you shopping needs!

Rinehart Jewelry – 205 W. Cherry – 417-667-3539 – M-F 9a-5p Sat 9a-3p

Began in 1952 with a dream of providing fine quality jewelry with an enjoyable shopping experience. Jim and Helen Rinehart bought the tiny jewelry department from Dr. Clay Walker's optometrist office on west Cherry Street. The Rineharts moved to the present location at 205 W. Cherry in 1954. After several expansions and additions, Rinehart Jewelry is still growing strong. Although Jim is only slightly active in the store today, in 1986 he turned the reign over to Sonny and Kathy Butler, Rinehart's son-in-law and daughter. Today, with the assistance of their daughter, Jennifer Zermeño, Sonny and Kathy enjoy fulfilling the dream Rinehart Jewelry was founded on.

This family owned jewelry store is located in a pleasant downtown setting in southwest Missouri. The friendly, educated staff is anxious to show you their excellent selections of fine jewelry and watches. Rinehart Jewelry has been a member of the American Gem Society since 1975 and the staff is educated in all aspects of the jewelry industry. The AGS is a trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. All members are held to the highest ethical standards in the industry and are re-certified annually to maintain their AGS titles.

With a complete bridal department, a time-piece section including three brands of watches, giftware for all occasions, and a full service repair department, Rinehart Jewelry is ready to make your shopping experience pleasant and satisfying. See Sonny, Kathy, Jennifer and their staff for all your jewelry needs. “We are ‘on-site' or ‘on-line', ready to assist you at Rinehart Jewelry…where memories begin!”

And with shopping comes dining:

Cherry Street Grill – 127 E. Cherry Street - www.cherrystgrill.com

In 1885, Colonel Harry Mitchell built the Hotel Mitchell on a busy corner in Nevada, Missouri, just one block from the square. It was a center for meetings, gracious dining, and dancing. Over the decades, the hotel served many famous guests, including Frank James, John L. Sullivan, Richard Nixon, Arthur Godfrey, and Cole Younger. With the coming of the automobile, people relied less on trains and the town of Nevada slowed its rapid growth. The fifty luxurious rooms lost their luster as new owners were unable to justify the expense of upkeep. In 1998, after years of serving as housing for lower income clients, the main part of the building, including the lobby, was demolished and is now a parking lot. Only the mural on the side of our building commemorates the glory days.

What is now the Cherry Street Grill building was originally part of the hotel, sold off in 1907, and reacquired twenty years later. The current restaurant owners bought the building in 2002. It is now a lovely loft apartment with all-new plumbing and wiring, but with exposed brick walls and restored milled woodwork. You can see the change in the first floor, where they took out the drop ceiling, scrubbed plaster from the brick, and turned the old back door into our cooking fireplace. They are proud to give the historic building new life and remember the glory of the Mitchell Hotel in its heyday.

Now the tenderloin is so tender you can cut it with a fork, and they make pasta sauces and house salad dressing from scratch from Lee's secret recipes. But what makes Cherry Street Grill so unique in Nevada and to the surrounding areas is their wood fire used to grill the meats and seafood, and their delicious soups, bread, and atmosphere.

Del-Way – 1501 W. Austin Blvd. - 9am – 9pm

Home of the famous “De-Way Suzies” created by Evelyn Bain who owed and operated the restaurant for years. She passed on her unique double cheeseburger and "Delway Suzies" that are still famous. Del-Way is currently know for the best burger in town and owned and operated by local actor Brent Mendenhall who is know for his appearances as a George W. Bush impersonator who has appeared on the Jay Lenno Show, Jimmy Kimmel, and more.

Sonic America's Drive-In – 9am-11pm - www.sonicdrivein.com

The Sonic in Nevada will be running a buy one get one free Rt. 44 Drink special throughout the weekend from April 14 – 17. Enjoy outdoor dining on their patio, or take your order to go through the drive-through window, and the traditional drive-up stalls are still available too! Always fun at Sonic America's Drive-In! Don't forget to upload your photo at Sonic to the See Yourself at Sonic promo on their web site while your there!

The Sun Went Down and the Music Turned Up!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:42:32 +0100

By: T.J. Hudson

As the sun went down over the Nevada square, it was time for a night of music and mayhem at the Comedy Tonight Theater. Fans began showing up around seven-thirty on Friday evening March fifth, two thousand and ten. Four groups were scheduled to perform live along with an all star cast of supporting crew members. The new stage hosted music by the area bands Fraught with Peril from Lamar Missouri, Electra City from Butler Missouri, Alamo Black featuring: Nathan Rorabaugh from Nevada, Missouri, and Clinton Houseman from Springfield, Missouri, and also included two special performances from Recess On a Field Trip, with Parker Richardson from Nevada, Missouri, and two brothers from El Dorado Springs, Missouri, Russell, and David Henley. Nathan Rorabaugh was the event M.C. That night, and Tony Wagoner, Comedy Tonight Theater Executive Director was on sight to chaperoned the event. Among other volunteers that helped out to make the night a great success was Nathan Conley, and Dangerous Doug Harper who loaded in a five-thousand dollar light set up, and then were light technicians for the evening. Last but not least was “Little” Cody Reed, and the driving sound system that he operated to make the fans not only able to hear, but also able to feel the music. What a night it was full of a downtown experience like Nevada has not seen in years. By eight-o-clock there were nearly ninety fans inside and out of the Theater cheering the bands on, and throwing hands in the air chanting lyrics to the songs, all the while the bass drum was pounding, and the lights flashing in the same fashion as a chaotic color sea would ripple and wave. It was an eventful evening full of rocking sounds from the region, full of original and independent music for area music fans listening enjoyment.

“Laid Back and Mellow” A Unique Concert Event.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:39:46 +0100

Comedy Tonight Theater and Local Ear Web Page Host “Laid Back and Mellow” A Unique Concert Event.

By: T.J. Hudson

The sounds of mellow music made the night of nearly fifty music fans on March 6, 2010, at the Comedy Tonight Theater on the Nevada square. Though there were only forty-six patrons inside the Theater there were also a host of twelve performers, and three crew members, as well as a hand full of folks chilling outside visiting with friends and just stopping by when walking the dogs to see just what was going on. Everyone seemed to be very pleased and enjoyed the diverse and eclectic mix of music played by many area performers that night. “We had people drive in to town from, Stockton MO, Moundville MO, Sheldon MO, Pittsburg KS, and one couple from Kansas City, just to listen to the music” Tony Wagoner, Executive Director of Comedy Tonight said. “Some were music fans, some were friends of bands, and some were there to showcase their original music” he also told some people just walking by, when they asked who is here tonight? It was a great night of very talented, and active singers, musicians, and songwriters in our area. The roster included Joe Willis, the only Vernon County resident to perform on both the old and new Grand Ol' Opry stages in Nashville Tennessee. Also on board was singer/songwriter Matthew Harper, an area folk singer that will be featured on an upcoming motion picture soundtrack for an independent film titled “Zombie X-Terminators”. Ryan Wallace was also in the house that night with a alt-country style set including some great sounding music, Ryan is a college level graphics design teacher in Springfield, and an ex-member of the Chicago based band Levee. Dan Divine a singer/songwriter who was featured in American Songwriter Magazine for his song “Tree in the Front Yard” also performed that night. Aubry Robinson and Eric Good are both new to performing together but sounded great, Aubry from Truth or Consequence, New Mexico has recently moved to Nevada as she puts it “I feel at home here, and there is nowhere I have found with a music scene like Nevada, and I have been lots of places”. Her counterpart Eric Good has performed in bands in the area for a few years and is now back in action singing backing vocals with Aubrey, and playing the guitar. There was also a performer by the name of Anthony Jameson, from Stockton Missouri, who performs and sounds a lot like Bob Dylan, though Anthony also sings his own songs, and has a CD out. Lorrie Divine also performed with her friends, David Byerly, Eric Lane Gulliford, and Cody Reed, Lorrie owns the Moundville Market in Moundville Missouri, is the wife of Dan Divine, and is very active in supporting local music. We can't forget Dangerous Doug Harper the heartbeat of the local music scene who is receiving a silver record at Hard Rock Cafe for the nearly 300,000 copies of his song “I Found Myself a Monkey” that were distributed throughout the United States. The “Monkey Song EP” also was featured and reviewed on Rolling Stone magazines web sight for the effort as well. Doug was the host of the show, and kept the crowd going in between performances. It was a fun night for all who attended, and another similar event will be coming up on April 3^rd, 2010. For more information on the Performers, the Local Ear, or the Comedy Tonight Theater feel free to contact Tony Wagoner by phone at: 417-448-7050, listen to the Local Ear Radio Show on 105.5 FM KESM on Monday nights at 10:05 pm, or visit the Local Ear website at www.localear.info anytime.

My review of the show

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:03:17 +0100

It was a good feeling to get to rock out on a half stack like the good old days. The guys were really feeling good about the set and we all put forth an honest effort to rock. The crowd was slow but they received us well, and seemed to be jamming along good, and stuck it out through all three sets that we played, as there was no opener it was just us, Hollywood Adventure that night at the Comedy Tonight Theater on the Nevada square on Saturday, February sixth. I felt like it was a great way to bring in the new month, and showcase almost three hours, and a complete catalog of songs I have written and recorded over the past seventeen years. It felt good. I was young again. Honest rock n’ Roll.

The Show Must Go On!

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:01:11 +0100

Even with a snow covered roadway the show must go on. The lights danced in front of the Comedy Tonight Theater on a cloud covered, frosted evening Saturday January 30, 2010. While a few cars drove slowly by looking to see what was happening on the Nevada square that night, many more stopped to see the action. Two performers were set to perform that night, Alamo Black a duo consisting of Nathan Rorabaugh, Nevada Missouri, and Clinton Houseman, Springfield MO, and Matthew Harper a solo singer songwriter from Nevada, Missouri also. Music fans seated themselves in the new cozy padded chairs at the theater, and were ready for some music, as the last minute sound system adjustments were made. Then, the overhead lights went dark. The stage was warmly lit by four colored stage lights. Matthew Harper was the first to perform. Smooth strums on the guitar mixed with commanding vocals, made way for a later performance on the harmonica, and a few songs were also played on an electric guitar covered with vintage sixties sounding fuzz tones. The nineteen music fans in the theater seemed to be taken away on a journey to times past with Matthew's stories, sounds, and songs. Next was the Alamo Black duo. The duo allowed longtime friend, Indian Bob Bittner to join them on stage for one song before their set began. Bob was a crowd pleaser, with his Elvis like moves and his chant sounding vocals. Now Alamo Black was underway, their set included several of their new songs quickly taking fans by storm on Myspace, and new fans were given free three song demos after the set. The one electric and one acoustic sound melted together nicely with cool double guitar parts and friendly solos from Clinton. All and all the night was a success even though the crowd was down a bit most likely caused by the bad weather, but the show went on and this is what the folks that were there had to say...

“Everything sounded wonderful tonight! I loved the Lady GaGa cover!” - Mandy Gerster

“Live music on the Nevada, MO square on Saturday night, I loved it! Sorry I missed Matt, but Nathan was very good...love his originals!” - Lorrie Divine

“Really liked Alamo Black's new song “You can have it all”, everyone should go to Myspace and check it out!” - Tami Holcomb

“Yay” - Whitney Mosher

“Always entertaining” - Andy, and Kelli Brannan

“Great job by Nate and Clinton! How much more black can it get? The answer is “Alamo” Alamo Black. Sorry I missed Matt's set.” - Ryan Wallace

“The Christian Comedy Theater just keeps getting better, and better, plays, and music, it's great for our town” - Matthew Harper

“Happy and grateful for a new music venue. Great music, great friends, great night. I was craving a donut.” - Dan Divine

“Comedy Tonight Theater, keeping the music scene alive! Matthew Harper, Nathan Rorabaugh, Indian Bob, and Clinton, entertaining all night!” - Kevin Jaynes

“Fun time out! Great talent at a local scene. Interesting, and entertaining!! Keep it up!!” - Teresa Harper

“Great acoustic sets I enjoyed it all, great local talent!” - David Rorabaugh

“Had a great time, great people, great music!” - Nathan Conley

“Awesome guitar parts!” - Dangerous Doug Harper

“This is giving me a warm feeling” - Tony Wagner