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Cheat Sheet, 2/21-26

Tuesday, Feb. 21

The Hackensaw Boys and Lydia Loveless at Lindberg’s
International touring bluegrass act out of Virginia sometimes feels as much like punk as it does bluegrass … others it feels like Delmar O’Donnell might be in the corner getting baptized.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Kyle Weems senior day – MSU hosts Indiana State
Every senior day is special, but it’s not often to send off a senior as beloved as Kyle Weems. Watch the defending MVC Player of the Year face Indiana State in what is probably his final game at JQH Arena. A win will help MSU stay in third in the conference, important for next week’s Valley Tournament. Tip is at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Merr: Live From The Corner at Billiard’s Blue Room
SGF standup veteran, Merr (host of Laughing Stock, co-host of M.E.O. Radio) records his debut album in front of a live audience with performances by Kenny DeForest, Matt Scheele and Tim Messersmith. It’s hosted by John Pinney, and your cover charge includes an album voucher.

Friday, Feb. 24

Class 5 District 11 HS basketball championship games
We don’t know who will play in these games yet, but the final four looks like this: Nixa, Kickapoo, Glendale and Parkview. That means it’s good basketball. The girls’ championship is at 6 p.m. with the boys at 7:30.

Doyle Hargrave’s Construction at Outland Ballroom
SGF’s Dwight Yoakam tribute band plays after Mustache brings back the magic of country music in the 1980s.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Downtown
A $10 wristband gets you into 14 downtown venues to celebrate your upcoming fast (wait a minute, Mardi Gras hasn’t become the party supply vendors’ Christmas, has it?). Live music, beads, and more for your entertainment (and a handful of crazies).

Class 4 District 11 HS basketball championship games
It’s likely that DGB and the Hillcrest Hornets get to this championship game. And if they do, it’s likely it will be against Republic, the team that upset Hillcrest in the Blue and Gold final. Girls’ title game at 1, with boy at 2:30 p.m.

Meltdown Mayhem at The Outland
Rap meets rock at this Q102 homegrown show featuring State of Mizery, Funkee Noosa and Far From Home.

Sunday, Feb. 26

Greater Ozarks Bartenders Association Bartender’s Bash at Shrine Mosque
More than 21 area bartenders compete for “Best Drink”, “Best Bar” and other awards to benefit the Shrine charities for children. The $10 cover includes food and drinks.

The Bud Light TAG Radio Block
You pick the location to enjoy specialized SGF programming, but tune in to KBFL 99.9 FM (1060 AM) or watch live on TAGsgf.com for live musical performances, local interviews and entertainment.

  • Beer Buzz – 4 p.m.
  • The High Road – 5 p.m., live at Harbell’s
  • Local Music – 6 p.m.
  • SGF 10 – 7 p.m. (local music as voted by listeners, email SGFLocalLive@gmail.com)
  • SGF Local Live – 8 p.m.
  • M.E.O. Radio – 9 p.m.
  • M.E.O. Podcast – 10:45 p.m. (on TAGsgf.com)
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