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Here is a press release for the Autumn Moon event that Thirst N’ Howl will be playing this Saturday night.

Autumn Moon a Harvest of Free Music

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board and City of Springfield will host a free Autumn Moon Concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at Jordan Valley Park, 735 E. Trafficway, as part of the Cider Days weekend of events in downtown Springfield.

The free concert will feature local bands M-DOCK, Thirst N’ Howl, and Steve Smith and the Sneakers, playing a variety of Blues, Rock, R&B, and cover songs. The schedule for the evening is: 7 – 7:50 p.m., Steve Smith and the Sneakers; 8 – 9:15 p.m., Thirst N’ Howl; 9:30 – 11 p.m., M-DOCK.

M-DOCK is one of the most requested bands in the Midwest. The band consists of 11 members, performing an acoustic/electric blend and multi-part harmonies in a classic format, with a play list spanning four decades. The band features a three-piece horn section and has performed in Japan, Mexico, and Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

Thirst N’ Howl is one of Springfield’s popular party bands. The band specializes in a very wide range of music, including tunes from the 1960s through today, playing blues, jazz, top 40, rock and some country. Band members are Brandi Shortt, Tom Hobson, Allen Edwards, Jack Pribek, and Boyd Manning.

Steve Smith and the Sneakers plays a mix of originals, blues, and blues-rock songs, which have been entertaining audiences for years. Smith is joined by Dave Painter, Doug Ritter, and Rick Salvador.

For more information on the free Autumn Moon Concert, visit or call (417) 864-1049.

I didn’t know it was part of Cider Days. Hmmmmmmm…..cider.

This weekend is going to be a little bit different. It’s good to mix it up a little.

Friday night, Allen Edwards (who plays bass in the Thirst N’ Howl Band) and I will be moonlighting at the Outback Pub with Lain Wendler. Lain is a fine guitarist and singer. He plays a lot of blues and good dance groove rock and roll. Most of the time he does a three piece thing. He has been so kind as to let me sit in for the night. I’m really looking forward to this one. I have not played with Lain before but, I’ve heard him play so, I do have a bit of an idea of what he’ll be throwing at me. Should be fun.

The Outback Pub
1914 W Hwy 76
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-7003

Saturday night, Allen and I will be joining Brandi, Boyd and Tom as Thirst N’ Howl will be returning to Harlow’s up there in Springfield. We all had a real good time last time and we are glad to back at this mainstay of the notorious Springfield club scene.

Harlow’s
637 S Kimbrough Springfield, Missouri
(417)-864-5258

Now, for all you guitar heads out there. Lain Wendler’s brother, Dave, is a luthier. I have not had the pleasure of playing one of his instruments yet but, I’ve just been over to his website. Electroacoustic is the name of his company. These look like very well made guitars. All with hand carved necks.

Dave says…

While we build to order, we sometimes have instruments in stock, so please call. We’re committed to making every instrument we build suit the player in every way. Your order will be processed by me.

These guitars have some unique features and the site is very informative regarding the details of construction. I was also interested to see that they are starting to build some tube amps as well.

Here are a couple of photos of guitars that he has in stock.

Trad #161 includes bridge humbucker and glossy bakersfield blond finish. 25.5″ scale; 1 3/4″ nut width.