RATED SGF
MARCH 22ND – 23RD | HISTORIC FOX THEATRE
A film festival…in Springfield? Well, it’s TRUE! Inspired by exceptional things found in unexpected places. Rated SGF celebrates films and artists that challenge our assumptions.

GARY CLARK JR
MARCH 13TH | GILLIOZ THEATRE
Born and raised in Austin, TX, Gary Clark Jr is known for fusing blues, rock, soul, and a little bit of hip-hop. Get ready to rock.

APRIL MACIE
MARCH 8TH & 9TH | BLUE ROOM COMEDY CLUB
A finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2006, April has appeared on Talk Soup, E! Entertainment, and was voted the “funniest and Hottest” comedian in America on the Howard Stern Show.

BRANSONS COMICON
MARCH 8TH-10TH | BRANSON CONVENTION CENTER

JAY LENO
MARCH 31ST | JUANITA K HAMMONS HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Jay Leno, long-time host of The Tonight Show and widely recognized as one of the greatest standup comedians to ever take the stage, dominated late-night television ratings for more than two decades. Now the host of Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC, Jay is taking time from his busy TV schedule to make this special appearance for Up Close Concerts’ opening night at Juanita K. Hammons Hall.

ALABAMA
MARCH 22ND | JQH ARENA
This country's southern rock band formed by 3 cousins has been playing music together since the 70s. Their biggest success came in the 80s when the band had over 27 number-one hits, seven multi-platinum albums, and received numerous awards.

KELLER WILLIAMS FEATURING THE HILLBENDERS
MARCH 21ST | GILLIOZ THEATRE
A night of Petty Grass (bluegrass versions of Tom Petty songs) by Keller Williams, and the Hillbender's version of The Who’s “Tommy.” This will be an unforgettable evening of music.

FLYOVER BEER FESTIVAL
MARCH 9TH | MOTHERS BREWERY
On March 9th you’ll have the chance to taste what’s going on in brewhouses across the Midwest. Breweries from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas will be at Mother’s Brewery looking to show off what they’ve been brewing.

BLUE OCTOBER
MARCH 27TH | GILLIOZ THEATRE
Known for their post-grunge 90’s alternative pop/rock style, Blue October was formed in TX by vocalist/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld penning angst-ridden rock songs.

SAMANTHA FISH
MARCH 14TH | THE RIFF
Born in Kansas City, this blues musician will rock your face off. Providing support for this show will be local powerhouse Papa Green Shoes.

THE BEL AIRS
MARCH 21ST | LINDBERGS TAVERN
Fronted by brothers Dick and Dave Pruitt on bass and electric guitars, with Michael Cherry on drums, the Bel Airs play a danceable mix with an authentic but eclectic bluesy-country-soul-and-rock-n-roll sound influenced by the likes of Wilson Picket, Slim Harpo, Howlin’ Wolf, and Johnny Cash.

GOOD IN THE HOOD
MARCH 5TH | 4 BY 4 BREWING
Good In The Hood gives us at 4 By 4 Brewing Company a chance to give back to our neighborhood, community, and the things we love! We are starting our first-ever Good In The Hood with Ozark Greenways as our charity of choice for the quarter! A portion of the sales from March 5th to May 29th on Greenway IPA and Frisco Trail Ale will go back to them. Our kick-off party will be on March 5th from 6-9 pm! We will have Live Music from Dallas Jones, Jimmy Rea, and his wife Melissa. 37 North Expeditions and Illumine Collect will be present with lots of cool things!