We hope that you find this Compass Mid-MO Music Directory a helpful resource for locating music services and resources in Mid-Missouri.
Artist/Band Booking, Management, and Promotion
Home Tone Records, Wes Wingate – (573) 424-5031, http://www.myspace.com/hometonerecords
CD/DVD Duplication/Manufacture
Disk Makers, (800) 468-9353, http://www.discmakers.com/
Oasis Manufacturing, (888) 296-2747, http://www.oasiscd.com/
Copyright Registration
U.S. Copyright Office, (202) 707-5959 or (877) 476-0778 (toll free), 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern Time, Mon - Fri, http://www.copyright.gov/
Festivals and Community Events (featuring Live Music)
Art in the Park (Columbia Art League) -http://artinthepark.missouri.org/
Artrageous Fridays – http://artrageousfridays.com/
Columbia Earth Day -http://www.columbiaearthday.org/
Compass Music Showcases – listening room format, performances by aspiring musicians, singers and songwriters. These are Compass-sponsored showcases, primarily featuring local artists/participants in our programs and songwriting groups. Contact Vicki Leighty, vleighty07@yahoo.com for more information.
EcoArtFest, annual event sponsored by the Missouri River Cultural Conservancy) and held by the Missouri River at Cooper’s Landing. For more information: www.morivcc.org
Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival – http://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com/
Heritage Festival, annual event, sponsored by the City of Columbia, Parks and Recreation Dept. http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/heritage-festival.php
Open Borders Music Series (OBMS) – The mission of OBMS is to provide intimate singer/songwriter acoustic performances. Contact Clinton Harding (booking) at OpenBordersMusic@gmail.com. For more information: http://www.myspace.com/openbordersmusicseries
Thumper Entertainment, 910 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 777-1897, sponsor of the annual “Roots n Blues n Barbeque Festival” and other events throughout the year. For more information, go to: http://rootsnbluesnbbq.com/
Foundations
Rhythm and Blues Foundation, non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and cultural preservation of Rhythm & Blues music, and recognition of contributions of its participants to our musical heritage. Provides financial and medical assistance, educational outreach, performance opportunities and archival activities to support its constituents and fulfill its mission. http://www.rhythm-n-blues.org/about.php
Graphic Design
Desktop Studio, Amy Hess, (573) 442-4473, http://www.desktopstudio.net
Instrument Builders/Designers
Big Muddy Mandolins, 301 Clark Street, Rocheport, MO 65279, (573) 698-3300
Instrument Repair
Ben Wade’s Guitar Finder, 113 N 9th St., Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 817-5710, www.guitarfinder.com
Blue Guitar Music Co. (stringed instrument repair, tube amp repair), 1206 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 441-0055, www.blueguitarmusic.com 10am-5pm, Tue-Sat
Jerry’s Instrument Repair (wind instrument repair), 111 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 443-4676, www.jerrysinstrumentrepair.com 10am-6pm Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat
The Music Suite (band instruments repair), 1906 N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 442-3040 9am-6pm, Mon-Sat
Marketing/Communications (Social Media)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
itunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Myspace: www.myspace.com
Sonicbids: http://www.sonicbids.com/
Sound Cloud: http://soundcloud.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/
Media/Online Resources (for live music)
Columbia Access Television (CAT), 1200 E. Broadway, Campus Box 2113, Columbia, MO 65215 (573) 876-7137, http://columbiaaccess.tv/
KOPN 89.5 fm – community supported radio for Mid-Missouri, 915 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 874-1139, http://www.kopn.org/
Music Lessons
Columbia Academy of Music, info@comoacademyofmusic.comor call 442-9627 for lessons, or visit the web site at: www.comoacademyofmusic.com
Lisa Rose Music Studio (woodwinds (flute, saxophones, clarinets –classical form and jazz theory as well as ensemble playing and improvising), (573) 446-8394 (home), (573) 489-7670 (cell), www.LisaRoseJazz.com
Music Forum, Kirk Hinkelman (bass guitars, drums/percussion, voice, piano, and group classes), 4814 Santana Circle, Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 777-3918, or kirk@columbiamusicforum.com, www.ColumbiaMusicForum.com
The Music Suite (guitar and piano lessons), 1906 N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 442-3040, 9am-6pm, Mon-Sat
Palen Music Center, 2609 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 256-5555, www.palenmusic.com
Music Stores
Barnhouse’s Crazy Music Store, 125 S. 8th Street, 65201 Columbia, MO (573) 445-0000, www.CrazyMusicOnline.com
Ben Wade’s Guitar Finder, 113 N 9th St., Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 817-5710, www.guitarfinder.com
Blue Guitar Music Co., 1206 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 441-0055, www.blueguitarmusic.com 10am-5pm, Tue-Sat
Byron Amplification, byronamps@gmail.com, http://www.byronamps.com/
Palen Music Center, 2609 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 256-5555, www.palenmusic.com
Piano Distributors, 1729 W. Broadway, Suite 10B, Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 445-5690, www.pianodistributors.com
The Music Suite, 1906 N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65202, (573) 442-3040, 9am-6pm, Mon-Sat
Will West Music and Sound, 807 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO, (573) 635-7777, www.willwestmusic.net
Music Nonprofits
Compass, Inc. – The mission of Compass, Inc. is to provide aspiring musicians, singers and songwriters with educational, promotional, networking and showcasing opportunities to help them reach their full musical and artistic potential. www.compasscolumbia.org
Missouri Blues Association (MO Blues) – The mission of MO Blues is to promote, support and preserve the Blues. http://www.moblues.org/
Missouri River Cultural Conservancy (MoRivCC) - The mission of the MoRivCC is to document, record, archive and foster awareness of the unique history and culture of the Central Missouri River Region. http://www.morivcc.org/index.htm
We Always Swing Jazz Series - The mission of the We Always Swing Jazz Series is to be a concert producing and educational organization, designed to present, promote, preserve and celebrate the great American art form known as jazz. http://www.wealwaysswing.org/season/2010-2011/
Music Videos
Box Car Films, 1023 E Walnut St, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 256-1746, http://www.boxcarfilms.com/
Performing Rights Organizations
ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, www.ascap.com
BMI, Broadcast Music Incorporated, http://www.bmi.com
Photography
Kevin Dingman Photography, (573) 214-2457, dingmanphoto@mac.com
Fine Art Photography, Melinda Gardner, Columbia, MO, 65203, (573) 446-0689, mgphoto92@gmail.com – by appt. only
Piano Tuning
Hennessey Piano Tuning, Frank and Sean Hennessy, (573) 239-4161, http://www.hennessypiano.com
Record Labels
Emergency Umbrella Records, http://emergencyumbrella.wordpress.com/
Home Tone Records, Wes Wingate – (573) 424-5031, http://www.myspace.com/hometonerecords
http://www.facebook.com/people/Melaina-Drissell/15925330#!/pages/Home-Tone-Records/165851066779040
Nation of Love, Phylshawn Johnson, pjbeats@yahoo.com
Recording Studios
Mansion Studios, Bruce Barkelew and Adam Roehlke, 2800 Pepper Tree Ln, Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 874-0624, http://mansionstudio.com/
Pete Szkolka Studio, Pete Szkolka, (573) 474-3144, psmusic@charter.net
Songwriting
Compass Mid-Missouri Songwriting Circle. This Compass sponsored and facilitated group meets every other month and provides opportunity for songwriters to come together to network, sharpen their skills and share lyrical and music compositions. Compass-sponsored group: locations, dates and times posted in advance on web site. This is currently an RSVP-required gathering and a suggested donation of $5 is requested to cover refreshments. Email Vicki, at vleighty07@yahoo.com for more information.
Songwarrior Music, Jason Cannata, (573) 814-2169, www.songwarriormusic.com
Sound/Lighting/Video Equipment – Sales, Services and Repair
Barnhouse’s Crazy Music Store, 125 S. 8th Street, 65201 Columbia, MO, (573) 445-0000, www.CrazyMusicOnline.com
Dave Vansickle, 107 N. 9th St., Columbia, MO, (573) 823-4379, http://www.vansickleaudio.com/, 10:30am -5:30pm, Mon-Fri and 12pm -4pm, Sat
Nelson Audio, 206 E. 2nd Street, Eldon, MO 65026, (573) 392-4833, www.nelsonaudio.com
Professional Sound and Lighting, 5810 Brown Station Rd
Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202-2782, (573) 474-0955, http://pslmo.com/ 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri
Venues (live music)
Coopers’s Landing, Port of Nashville, 11505 Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 657-2544, http://cooperslanding.net/Home_Page.htm
Eastside Tavern, 1016 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 256-1500, eastside2@centurylink.com
Mojo’s, 1013 Park Ave., Columbia, MO, (573) 875-0588, www.mojoscolumbia.com
Rocheport General Store, PO Box 7, Rocheport, MO 65279, (573) 698-2282, www.store@rocheportgeneralstore.com
Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, MO (573) 636-0678, www.prisonbrews.com
The Blue Note, 17 N. 9th St., Columbia, MO, (573) 874-1944, www.thebluenote.com
The Blue Fugue – 120 S. 9th Street, Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 815-9995, www.myspace.com/TheBlueFugue
The Mission – 915 E High St., Jefferson City, MO 65101, (573) 893-2800, http://themissionjc.com/
