…and so it begins: The Ugly Mug Live Music Tavern books its first show ***UPDATED***

***UPDATE*** The show, with opening act The Josh Davis Band, is now confirmed for September 19.

We knew it wouldn’t be long before new local-music-venue-in-waiting The Ugly Mug Live Music Tavern started canvasing the scene with phone calls trying to fill dates after its doors open. In fact, the process has already begun and borne fruit. Semi-local roots country group Matt Stell & The Crashers chose the former Snorty Horse Saloon location as the spot for their next Springfield show after a summer on the road–fitting, since the band effectively formed in the Snorty. A specific date isn’t confirmed yet, but bassist Joey Rowlett says to expect the show about mid-month. We’ll get you the date when it’s locked in; in the meantime, keep an eye out for a lot more bookings at The Ugly Mug to come. There are going to be a lot of phone calls.

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