Ava from Jemsite, (if you recall, I did a guest post over there about a month ago) mentioned that she would like to interview me for a new series of posts she was putting together.
The Guitar Hero series on Jemsite features interviews with guitarists and musicians who may not have star status YET (yet being the key word!) but their current situations have shaped them to be who they are–determined, fond of their craft, and heroes in their own right.
OK, I didn’t know about the “Guitar Hero” thing but, this isn’t about rock star, gunslinger types, it’s about real life musicians who have seen some real life. For instance the first installment featured Czechoslovakian guitarist, Mike Poss, who talked about growing up as a rock musician in a communist system. Mike is a fine player by the way (check him out at his YouTube channel) and, I’m proud to be in that kind of company.
Anyway, I’d like you to go check out my Jemsite interview and leave comments if you like it. Ava asked some insightful questions and this goes beyond the normal guitar head stuff.
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.
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