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No stranger to the melancholy of joy and sorrow, Whiskey Hill combines these sentiments to create music you can feel in your bones. The duo out of Kansas City, MO sing tales of lost love, adventure, grief, and life in the heart of the Midwest.

The band is composed of Patricia Murphy on Violin/Mandolin/Vocals and Jonathan Tucker on Guitar/Vocals. The duo experiments within the diversity of their instrumentation using it to weave complex stories sung with a believability; bearing their hearts with every note.

With a ubiquitous sound calling back to artists like Gregory Isaac Isakov, Nickel Creek, and the Civil Wars, Whiskey Hill is carving out their own sound and refining their songwriting craft along the way. You can find them performing in Kansas City and the surrounding Midwest area, and online everywhere.

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Join The Celtic Ranch and The Whiskey Snug in historic downtown Weston for the 4th annual "Out The Front To The Back" 0.08K Run on Saturday, August 2nd! Participants check in outside The Celtic Ranch in their respective heats where they will receive their runner's bib and exclusive t-shirt to join other runners as they "race" out the front and to the back where they cross the finish line and enjoy a Guinness Float at The Whiskey Snug! Proceeds will go to support The Farmer's House mission of empowering youth and adults with developmental disabilities to pursue their best lives.

Must be 21+ to enter The Whiskey Snug. Please have a valid ID ready to show. Please enjoy responsibly.

Early bird registration ends July 27 at $30 with a t-shirt. Week of registration begins July 28 - August 1 at $35. Day of registration is $40. T-shirts subject to availability for week of and day of registrations.

When: Saturday, August 2, 2024

Time: 10 AM (Heat One) and 12 PM (Heat Two)

Where: The Celtic Ranch and Whiskey Snug

Why: WHY NOT?!

Your ticket registration includes:
-An exclusive race shirt (limited sizes available!)
-Vinyl memorabilia sticker
-Guinness Float sample
-$2 off one Guinness Float cocktail
-Souvenir trophy
-10% off coupon to Celtic Ranch
-A chance to win local gift cards and freebies!

IMPORTANT:
- Limited sizes for t-shirts are available. Please select your heat and t-shirt size when you add to cart. You can add multiple variants to your cart when signing up for your group.
-You will pick up your t-shirt along with your other runner's materials the morning of the event when you check in.
-Any age can participate in the race, but you must be 21+ to enter The Whiskey Snug at the end. Please have valid ID ready and enjoy responsibly.

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of live music with singer-songwriter, Rex Pryor!

Rex grew up in a small northwestern Missouri town. These roots can be found in his lyrics and original songs. Rex performed at the 20th Anniversary of the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah, OK in 2017, and his songs have been played on radio stations in Kansas City, Oklahoma and Texas. Rex is in the band Exit 13, and also performs solo. The most recent recording by his duo, "Exit 13 Duo" can be found on most digital platforms.

Free show! Ages 21+

WEBSITE:
https://rexpryor.com

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of live music with March to August---an Americana-Roots duo with melodies that merge influences of Folk, Americana, Bluegrass and Celtic music and lyrics that capture the essence of the human experience. With every song, they offer poignant snapshots of life’s diverse emotions and stories, inviting listeners to reflect on the moments that shape us all.

Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, Derrick and Jodi Mears bring a plethora of influences to their work. Their lyrics often empower the voices of those silenced by circumstance, allowing each character’s narrative to be heard, while their instrumentation draws listeners into those tales with their unique Ozark Mountain sound.

M2A’s performances instill artistry and authenticity that transport you to a bygone era while infusing their own contemporary spin. With each note, this ensemble invites you to join them on a musical journey that resonates with the soul.

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of live music with country singer-songwriter, Natalie Prauser!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with a selection from our collection of 1100+ whiskeys from around the world!

[Free show, 21+]

Natalie Prauser blends the introspection of the 60s Laurel Canyon folk scene with the attitude of 70s outlaw country. Through tales of loving, leaving, and honky-tonk debauchery, her honest voice and razor-sharp lyricism give Prauser a cutting edge take on a timeless sound.

A Kansas native, Natalie began playing in bars at the tender age of fourteen, and was a recipient of an American Songwriters Award in 2015. With an interest in both lyrical and visual storytelling, she recently graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a filmmaking degree.

Natalie released her first full-length solo album, entitled “Til the Sun Comes Up,” in November of 2022. The album was produced by Marty Bush and features Devon Teran on pedal steel, and Bush on electric guitar, baritone, and drums. Her debut album was featured on Bandcamp Daily’s “Best of Country Music” for its November release. After extensive touring throughout the US promoting Til the Sun Comes Up, Natalie is currently back in the studio working on her second full-length album.

We’re switching it up a bit and introducing some exciting gins to cool off for a summer tasting! Join our Whiskey Ambassador, Mike Chamberlain, as we embark on a gin tasting featuring 4 different styles of gin paired with various herbs, fruits, and vegetables to enhance and compliment the flavors.

• When: Saturday, July 12

• Time: 6 - 7:15 PM

• Where: The Whiskey Snug @ 404 Main St. Weston, MO 64098

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The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of original live music with singer-songwriters, Beth Watts Nelson & Brandon Day!

Beth and Brandon combine their classical, folk, jazz and choral music training to create a modern perspective on a vintage sound. With a focus on vocal melody and harmony, their songs sound as if they had been unearthed with the patina of decades in the songbook of Americana. An array of instruments (guitar, banjo and bass) pass between the hands of the duo to bring original and standard tunes to life.

Both members of other Kansas City bands (Konza Swamp, Little Miss Dynamite, CatGut, Whiskey Mash) the duo was forged in the rich musical melting pot of the Rural Grit Happy Hour in KC’s Crossroads Arts District. Together they seek the time and means to provide a genuine and meaningful musical experience to their audiences.

Come enjoy this wonderful show with a flight or dram from our world-class collection of whiskeys!

Free show, Ages 21+ !

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Private Speakeasy - Members Only. The Upper Snug will be closed at 6 PM.

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Join our whiskey ambassadors as they introduce you to the wonderful and rich history and background of whiskey. Includes one pour. Q&A available. We recommend signing up online in advance, but there’s plenty of time and space for you to walk in and join the day of!

When: Saturdays

Time: 12 - 1 PM

Where: The Whiskey Snug @ 404 Main St. Weston, MO 64098

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of live music with No Bow Tie!

Free show, 21+

Cozy up and enjoy the show with a flight or dram from our collection of 1100+ whiskeys from around the world!

John Svoboda is a career guitarist with eight albums as well as a lifelong instructor of the instrument. Svoboda’s latest project “No Bow Tie” aims to steal classical music from the purists to infuse it with creative rebellion, in what has been coined “musical blasphemy.” John and his wife Myra reside and perform in Lawrence, Kansas, where John also helps his students unlock their own passion, joy, and uniqueness.

https://nobowtie.com

Join our Whiskey Ambassador, Mike Chamberlain, as he journeys with us through the tastings of Scotch whiskies. Includes 3-5 samples of Scotch whisky. More info to come soon.

Sign up here: https://whiskeysnug.com/tastings-events/p/scotch-whisky-tasting-saturday-june-21

• When: Saturday, June 21

• Time: 6 - 7:15 PM

• Where: The Whiskey Snug @ 404 Main St. Weston, MO 64098

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Join our whiskey ambassadors as they introduce you to the wonderful and rich history and background of whiskey. Includes one pour. Q&A available. We recommend signing up online in advance, but there’s plenty of time and space for you to walk in and join the day of!

When: Saturdays

Time: 12 - 1 PM

Where: The Whiskey Snug @ 404 Main St. Weston, MO 64098

The Whiskey Snug welcomes Americana singer-songwriter, Lyal Strickland!

“Pure Americana, melodic and warm; lyrically thoughtful and full of feel...This has been a time of discovering and marveling at new singer-songwriters who have a sense of lyrical skill and melodicism and Lyal Strickland is another to be added high on that short list.” - Rob Ross [Pop Dose]

Lyal Strickland's music is as authentic as the Ozark hills from which it hails. With a background deeply embedded in the rural landscapes of Missouri, his lyrics resonate with the experiences of small-town life, weaving tales of struggle, resilience, and the unyielding human spirit. Strickland’s songs are a reflection of his upbringing in a small town, where the values and hardships of rural life imbue every note and word. His albums move through stages of life, showcasing his distinctive voice that brings his narratives to life. Each song is a window into Strickland's world, inviting listeners to step into stories woven with candor and crushing humility.

Apart from his musical endeavors, Lyal is a dedicated seventh-generation farmer, balancing his passion for songwriting with the responsibilities of running a family farm. This commitment to authenticity is not just a part of his music but a hallmark of his existence, connecting with audiences from all walks of life.
Lyal Strickland's journey is not just about music. It's about conveying a way of life that honors tradition while embracing the challenges of the present. With each performance, Strickland champions a sound that is both timeless and refreshingly genuine. At the root of it all, Strickland is a singer, songwriter, and farmer.

[https://www.lyalstrickland.com/]

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with a flight or dram from our collection of 1100+ world whiskies!

Free show/ 21+

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Join our whiskey ambassadors as they introduce you to the wonderful and rich history and background of whiskey. Includes one pour. Q&A available. We recommend signing up online in advance, but there’s plenty of time and space for you to walk in and join the day of!

When: Saturdays

Time: 12 - 1 PM

Where: The Whiskey Snug @ 404 Main St. Weston, MO 64098

The Whiskey Snug welcomes Tulsa-based touring Folk/Blues/Country musician, Tom Pevear!

Tom Pevear is a Tulsa-based guitarist and singer who uses his adept fingerpicking style and vibrant singing to revitalize blues, folk, bluegrass and country songs. Released in September 2023, Pevear’s debut EP is filled with six of his favorite songs to perform. Each pays homage to various versions of the song while his interpretations are uniquely his own. He has shared the stage with, and opened for John Fullbright, Matt Tedder, Dustin Arbuckle, Kind Hearted Strangers, Mike Hosty, Seth Lee Jones and the Greyhounds to name a few.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with a flight or dram from our collection of 1100+ world whiskies!

Free show/ 21+

The 2025 Weston Roots Music Festival is ON SALE NOW! Saturday MAY 31st, 16 BANDS, 8 Great Venues - Visit WESTONROOTSFESTIVAL.COM to purchase tickets.

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of original live music with touring Folksinger/songwriter, Kelley Smith.

Kelley Smith is a hopeless romantic who fancies old poetry and grandpa sweaters. All at once whimsical and haunting, Smith delivers deeply affecting lyrics with wry charm and a time traveler's voice. Prone to melancholy and daydreaming, Kelley spent her childhood roaming the woods of Minnesota and singing to forest animals. To this day, her longing for that landscape runs deep and seems to find its way into her songs in one way or another.

Raised by musicians, Smith always had music in her bones, but it wasn't until she was 40 and a mother of four that her first record, Moon Child (2022), came to be. As an insomniac, she wrote this first batch of songs by moonlight. They evoke a sense of belonging, juxtaposed with escapism, as she croons about long-term love, grief, and her draw to the night sky.

Since 2022, Kelley has had the honor of sharing stages with folks such as Charlie Parr, Kelly Hunt, Wild Horses, Dave Simonett, Alan Sparhawk, Stephen Wilson Jr., and many others. Most often performing solo or as a duo, Smith interprets old folk songs on guitar and banjo, in addition to her original music.

”In its truest form, folk music requires us to slow down, listen closely, and let ourselves be absorbed by stories that take us to another place and time. And there might be no better example of that in the Minnesota music scene than Kelley Smith. These organic and unvarnished songs reflect life experiences that could as easily come from past lives as they could from Kelley’s soul.”

- David Dennison [Rieder Homestead Concerts]

”...armed only with her guitar and a spine-tingling voice, you couldn’t tell she’s only been at this a couple years. Smith transported the room into a realm of enchantment both beautiful and sorrowful. With deeply affecting lyrics and haunting melodies, Smith shared stories we could all relate to. Her solo acoustic set created an atmosphere of intimacy and vulnerability, allowing the audience to connect on a deep and personal level..”

- Carol Roth [Adventures in Americana]

https://www.kelleysmithmusic.com/

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of live music with touring folk singer-songwriter, Alex Teller!

With his vintage country voice & narrative lyrics, Alex creates music that’s as honest & authentic as the artist himself. Born in Florida, and raised in the suburbs of Long Island New York, Alex moved to Michigan at 19 where he found a jackpot of traditional songs through his deep love for Jerry Garcia & the music of The Grateful Dead. Teller soon started a solo career playing shows & began diving deep into traditional Folk music & the sounds that inspired him the most. Endless nights studying & transcribing the works of writers like Bob Dylan, John Prine & Townes Van Zandt turned into a whole new wave of inspiration & songwriting.

Alex released his debut self-titled EP, “Alex Teller” in January of 2023. The album consists of four original songs, drawing sounds from traditional American songwriters such as Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Willie Nelson, in both a nostalgic & fresh way. Produced by the artist himself, “Alex Teller” expresses a tasteful classic tone, fitting for an artist who’s roots drink from the deep well of America’s traditional folk music & the lore of storytelling. While shaping & molding the album, Teller collaborated with an all-star lineup of Michigan music legends (including Peter Madcat Ruth, Drew Howard, and Bill Fuller), adding brilliant color & texture to each of his heartfelt songs.

Cozy up and enjoy the show with a flight or dram from our collection of 1100+ whiskeys from around the world! Free show, 21+ !

Private Members - Members Only. The Upper Snug will close beginning at 6 PM.

The Whiskey Snug welcomes touring singer-songwriter, Taylor Smith!

Hailing from Fayetteville, Arkansas, nestled amid the serene foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Taylor has spent the past decade touring extensively alongside his childhood friend Garrett August, co-founding the rock band Vintage Pistol. Their coast-to-coast journeys forged Taylor's musical prowess and shaped his understanding of the craft.

Taylor Smith emerges—a raw, introspective singer-songwriter, ready to unveil a deeply personal narrative. His music has transformed into a heartfelt storytelling style that delivers woeful candor. This newfound freedom weaves into his music, capturing the hues of sobriety, the echoes of heartache, and the weight of loss with unfiltered sincerity.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with a flight or dram from our collection of 1100+ world whiskies! [Free show! 21+]

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of live music with soulful singer-songwriter, Christena Graves.

Christena Graves writes songs in order to make sense of her world. Her lyrics are a mixture of a heartfelt acknowledgment of the pain and suffering in life, balanced by the steadying force of committed relationships. Growing up in a coastal area of Western Michigan, Christena draws from her deep connection with the natural world to help frame the difficulty of the human emotional landscape. She found her musical beginning learning to sing harmonies with her older brothers and sisters. Her 2021 album, "Finding My Footing," marks her triumphant return to the music industry after years away.

Free show, 21+

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with a flight or dram from our collection of 1100+ whiskeys from around the world!

The Whiskey Snug presents an evening of live music with country singer-songwriter, Natalie Prauser!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with a selection from our collection of 1100+ whiskeys from around the world!

[Free show, 21+]

Natalie Prauser blends the introspection of the 60s Laurel Canyon folk scene with the attitude of 70s outlaw country. Through tales of loving, leaving, and honky-tonk debauchery, her honest voice and razor-sharp lyricism give Prauser a cutting edge take on a timeless sound.

A Kansas native, Natalie began playing in bars at the tender age of fourteen, and was a recipient of an American Songwriters Award in 2015. With an interest in both lyrical and visual storytelling, she recently graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a filmmaking degree.

Natalie released her first full-length solo album, entitled “Til the Sun Comes Up,” in November of 2022. The album was produced by Marty Bush and features Devon Teran on pedal steel, and Bush on electric guitar, baritone, and drums. Her debut album was featured on Bandcamp Daily’s “Best of Country Music” for its November release. After extensive touring throughout the US promoting Til the Sun Comes Up, Natalie is currently back in the studio working on her second full-length album.

[www.natalieprauser.com]

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