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Johnnie, Johns, Jerry

Blackberry Smoke fires up the stage at Boondocks on Fri., Sept. 19 with guests Matt Poss Band. Saddle up for a September romp through the wilds of Springfield’s music entertainment scene. Never a dull moment here, but plenty of sharp sounding shows, for sure. Johnnie Owens, designated in this column a few weeks ago as […]

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Johnnie Owens can sing

Johnnie Owens, joined by his favorite musician friends, hosts a release party for his CD, Butter!, Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Brewhaus from 5 to 9 p.m. PHOTO BY JOE COPLEY Now a renowned and beloved Springfield-based singer, Johnnie Owens’ voice and talent took him around the world in his younger days. Earlier this week […]

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Halloweening and how

Now, now my frantic friends, let this week bring out the inner Halloweener in you. But first, we have some sad and serious news to report in a joyous way. This Sunday, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Robbie’s (thanks Archie!), musicians, family and friends gather to celebrate the life of John Henry Johnson. Born […]

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