Uncategorized – Don't Spook the Horse https://dontspookthehorse.com High-energy acoustic roots music from the Midwest Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:55:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://dontspookthehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-dsth_site_icon-32x32.png Uncategorized – Don't Spook the Horse https://dontspookthehorse.com 32 32 Coming to the Harmony on April 19 https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/04/03/coming-to-the-harmony-on-april-19/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:49:10 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1076 Ooo can you feel the anticipation? That certain… something that means… SPRING??

Well ok, sure, that’s all nice ‘n stuff, but HEY, even more exciting is we’ll be at the legendary Harmony Bar & Grill on April 19, starting at 5pm.

We’re happy to say we’ll be presented in cooperation with WVMO, the Voice of Monona, a favorite of all of us Horsies. Check ’em out– great tunes and fantastic people in a non-commercial FM and streaming station.

Our own Lonesome Cowboy Dave recorded a promo you can hear on the station, and also right here:

]]> New Dates Added https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/03/04/new-dates-added-4/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:14:34 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1063 Hello Fans o’ de Horse!

We’re adding new dates for 2026 for southern Wisconsin, and would love to see your happy faces in the audience.

Check out our full list and hope to see you soon!

]]> Playing Jan. 31 at a New Madison Venue https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/01/19/playing-jan-31-at-a-new-madison-venue/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:45:04 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1044 Our regular haunt at the Red Rooster is under new management and renamed Bernell’s. Looking forward to giving it the ol’ horsie treatment!

Flyer courtesy Michael Bannon.

DSTH at Bernell's Jan 31, 2026
]]> Got Our Kicks at Brix https://dontspookthehorse.com/2025/12/18/got-our-kicks-at-brix/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:30:46 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1033 We had a wonderful time at Brix Cider on Sunday. Those who attended were treated to a pleasant surprise: the fantastic organist Todd Phipps joined us for the entire show.

I’m pretty certain this was the first time we had that instrument along for one of our horsey extravaganzas, and it was sa-weet! Thanks, Todd, for joining us and adding some tasty Hammond morsels.

Happy holidays, everyone, and see you in 2026!
Don’t Spook the Horse

2025-12-14 DSTH at Brix Cider w/ Todd Phipps on Organ
2025-12-14 DSTH at Brix Cider w/ Todd Phipps on Organ
]]> Warming up Brix Cider (Sunday, 12/14) https://dontspookthehorse.com/2025/12/14/warming-up-brix-cider-sunday-12-14/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:25:19 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1029 It’s after Thanksgiving, so your turkey might finally be digested. It’s before Christmas, and we’re already sick of Jingle Bell Rock and Mariah Carey. Why not spend a little time with our fine ensemble of musical ne’er-do-wells?

We’re back at the estimable Brix Cider in Mount Horeb 12/14 from 3-5 pm. Come on out!

(Oh, and watch out for the winter trolls that prowl the village this time of year. They’ll nip at more than your nose.)

]]> Coming Back to Paoli https://dontspookthehorse.com/2025/10/18/coming-back-to-paoli/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:54:12 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1025 We’re back at the idyllic Mill at Paoli 10/18 5-8 pm!

We absolutely love playing this outdoor stage next to the Sugar River and under a leafy canopy. They have food, drinks, and of course you know about the music.

The weather is looking more positive than it was a day or two ago. Should be clear sailing until the late evening, so come on out!

(If rain starts to threaten, please check back here or our Facebook page for show updates.)

The Mill Paoli
]]> Who Wants Some Pizza… and Us (Sunday, Oct 5) https://dontspookthehorse.com/2025/10/04/who-wants-some-pizza-and-us/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:00:18 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1018 Well sure, temperatures in the high 80’s in October might be a little… concerning. Nevertheless, we’re going to take full advantage to play at the farm paradise known as Sprouting Acres, located between Cambridge and Stoughton.

This will be one of our last outdoor shows of the year. If you haven’t been to Sprouting Acres, they have a large, grassy area to lounge and enjoy their wood-fired pizza and beverages while the kids romp around the property. There’s a play area with toys, ping pong, foosball, and a pond to search for frogs. I mean, just look at this.

It’ll be a beautiful Sunday– don’t worry about Monday just yet. (Psst… may wish to bring a lawn chair or blanket.)

See ya there!

DSTH at Sprouting Acres 6/1/2025
]]> Octopi Time! https://dontspookthehorse.com/2025/09/08/octopi-time/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:26:45 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1014 Greetings fine followers of the Horse!

We’re at Octopi Brewing in Waunakee this Thursday evening. Having had a particularly good show there earlier this summer, we can’t wait to be back.

The weather is looking to be pretty fine that day– perfect for an outdoor Wisconsin show.

Come get some!

Octopi Brewing
]]> Hitting the Harmony https://dontspookthehorse.com/2025/08/10/hitting-the-harmony/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:55:39 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1006 We’re coming back to the legendary Harmony Bar & Grill in Madison on Sunday, August 10!

This will be very special, because our old friend and band co-founder Kevin Youngs will be joining us. I’m quivering. Yes, quivering! I’m bringing that word back.

2020-03-06 DSTH at Brix Cider, Mount Horeb, WI
]]> First time at Full Mile in Sun Prairie https://dontspookthehorse.com/2025/08/06/first-time-at-full-mile-in-sun-prairie/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:42:56 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1002 HEY DERE! This will be our first time at Full Mile Brewery. Greatly looking forward to rocking the house.

BONUS EVENT: This is also going on at the same time, in the exact same area of town:

  • Pluses! Classic cars, “touch a truck” (?), and lots of, um, safety. Get your face painted if you get tired of truck-touching.
  • Minus: Might have to hunt a little for parking.

(Addendum: I’m told there will be an Elvis impersonator in the area. Pick your poison.)

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