Johnny Mullenax featuring Special Guests
Johnny Mullenax, a Tulsa native, grew up in a musical family. He started playing the guitar at age 5. In his teens, he followed his family to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. In typical Johnny fashion, he showed up with just a guitar and ended up sleeping in a stand up bass case. At 18, he used a friend’s ID to get into a club where he was part of a live hip hop band backing rappers. According to Johnny, “Life is too short to play one style of music, and if you have an opportunity to try something different then you should give it a shot.”
Claiming wide-ranging influences from AC/DC and The Ramones to John Coltrane and Parliament, Johnny calls his genre-bending sound a funky country bluegrass good time!
80 Proof Alice - Bluegrass "Straight outta Kansas"
Hailing from Hays, Kansas, 80 Proof Alice is a high-energy trio that artfully fuses various musical influences to create their unique bluegrass sound. They have been making waves across the state, appearing on numerous Midwest festival lineups. The group features Tyson Lesage, whose dynamic flatpicking brings a spirited energy to their performances, and the 2022 Kansas State Banjo Champion, Jason Riegel, whose melodic banjo riffs add depth and texture to their music. Completing the ensemble is Aimee Riegel, whose steady bass lines provide a solid foundation, enriched by her soulful vocals and harmonious melodies that resonate with emotion.
In March 2024, the trio busted onto the scene with the release of their debut self-titled EP, showcasing their exceptional talent and musical versatility. They followed this with a full live album in December 2024, capturing the raw energy of their performances. 80 Proof Alice just launched their first full studio album in July 2025, “From Nowhere”, which was featured in Bluegrass Today, providing even more captivating tunes for their growing fanbase.
80 Proof Alice was recently accepted to the Kansas Touring Roster through the Kansas Arts Commission, which promotes high-quality arts programming across the state. They have performed at venues both large and small and have been growing their fan base through sold-out events and standing-room-only shows across the region.
Cat Rodeo
Named for our early jam/rehearsal style of “herding cats”, Lawrence-based Cat Rodeo brings you a blend of country, county-adjacent, folk, rock, a gospel song or two and cat humor. Large sounds and singalongs for unforgettable shows.
General Admission Seating. No Reserved Seating. *This show is not a part of the 2026 - 2027 Season. Member & Business Partners Discounts and Complimentary tickets DO NOT APPLY!
