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Music venue has 'Mission'

Rich Robben (left) and Len Barnes work on The Mission's bar, which is the shape of a musical note. The Mission is a new venue for live music in Jefferson City at 915 E. High St. (Stephen Brooks/News Tribune photo)

By Michelle Brooks mbrooks@newstribune.com

Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:00 AM CST

At 915 E. High St., the name is the mission statement.

"We're on a mission to bring quality, live music to Jefferson City in a clean, safe environment," said Jenny Robben, coowner of the The Mission with her husband, Rich, and Eric Keeney.

The Mission has a slate of live acts for its opening weekend.

But that will be the rule, not the exception, at this new live-music venue on the East Side.

It's a venue for musicians set up by musicians that includes quality sound equipment operated by a full-time, trained sound technician, more than 100 old and new concert posters on the wall, and even a bar shaped like an eighth note.

"This is a music venue and we happen to sell alcohol," Jenny said. The location always has been a bar -- some may recognize the blonde brick building for its Stag Beer lighted sign.

Instead of serving food, they will have carry-out menus from nearby restaurants handy.

"When people walk in, they'll know it's about the music," Rich said. Like the triangle in the kitchen, The Mission's triangle is bar-stage-seating, he said.

The live music genres will range from blues to '80s rock to chamber music.

What will remain the same is the opportunity for local musicians to perform for an audience.

The Robbens will have a screening process for bands. But they welcome any musician or band to submit a demonstration recording to them.

Although they have opened quietly this week, the Robbens and Keeney hope to host a Grand Opening next month. The Mission will be open 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

In the next few weeks, they will have performers including Automatic, Honey Bucket, Squigglefish, Tom Roe, Big John Amaro, Eric Avant, Jazz Dujour and the Baubeis Band.

Read the expanded article in the newspaper or e-Edition for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.

Web link: www.themissionjc.com

Opening weekend: Form and Funktion will be on stage 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday. The Megan Boyer Band will perform 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday.


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fndrpkr wrote on Nov 25, 2009 9:57 AM:

" U2's Rattle and Hum: Bright spot in the mostly worthless musical decade of the 80's. "

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boscoe wrote on Nov 21, 2009 11:16 PM:

" Oh yeah. Don't forget Milli-Vannilli too. "

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limerick54 wrote on Nov 21, 2009 12:52 AM:

" Aww boscoe, you forgot the New wave stuff .. you know "And I ran. . I ran so far away. . . " Flock of Seagulls and those folks? The early synth stuff? Wham? Wang Chung? You must be a bit older than me LOL "

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boscoe wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:19 AM:

" No good ol' rock and roll from the 60's or 70's? About all I can recall from the '80s was that electronica stuff, the hip-hop/rap stuff, and a few girl bands like the Go-Gos or the Bangles. "

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zandar wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:04 AM:

" wow, Jefferson City has really been making strides lately. I hope this pans out.

I personally think it would be okay if there were some occasional "screaming stuff you hear from the young generation." But I think we're in fundamental agreement, fishing01. I prefer musical diversity too. Jazz, chamber music and rock and roll sounds like a great combination. "

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midmotransplant wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:56 AM:

" Just what Jefferson City needed! Love the atmosphere. I liked the comfy couches, chairs in the back room. I can't wait to hear some good bands there. Congrats to Rich and Jenny! Mission accomplished! "

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hmarie775 wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:29 AM:

" Stopped in last night to check out the place, it's fantastic! Congrats to the owners and thank you for bringing Jeff City more entertainment options, I wish you much success! "

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fishing01 wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:16 AM:

" I hope this might be like the old speakeasy clubs where I grew up. Terrific!! "

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fishing01 wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:14 AM:

" This is so cool! Please get some good music there. Jazz maybe??? Not this screaming stuff you hear from the young generation. Good luck, this is great. "

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