Don't Spook the Horse https://dontspookthehorse.com High-energy acoustic roots music from the Midwest Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:08:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://dontspookthehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-dsth_site_icon-32x32.png Don't Spook the Horse https://dontspookthehorse.com 32 32 Octopi! https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/07/08/octopi-2/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:07:50 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1140 Our summer tour continues this evening– over to Waunakee and the fine venue of Octopi Brewing, where we always have a great time.

If the weather looks menacing, we’ll post an update on our Facebook feed.

Octopi Brewing
]]> Weekend Shows at The Mill Paoli and Sprouting Acres https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/07/04/weekend-shows-at-the-mill-paoli-and-sprouting-acres/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:33:42 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1137 Hey there hot ‘n humid people of the Midwest. We’re at The Mill Paoli on July 4th from 5-8 pm, and Sprouting Acres on the 5th from 5-7:30 pm. Come celebrate the summer with us!

If weather ends up being uncooperative, we’ll post an update to our Facebook feed.

The Mill Paoli
]]> Time for a Full Mile https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/06/16/time-for-a-full-mile/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:29:51 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1127 Well hello there grand ladies and gents,

Whatcha got going on Thursday evening? Surely not another night of Real Housewives of Minocqua. C’mon, we all know Ashley hid Melissa’s hubby’s fly lures just for the on-camera drama. Pfft.

Turn that off and come out to Sun Prairie– we’ll be at Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen from 6-9pm. Great place, nice stage, full menu… did I mention beer? They have beer.

Can’t wait to bring the acoustic rawwwk!

Full Mile Beer Co. & Kitchen

]]> Fun times at the Hop Garden in Evansville https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/06/04/fun-times-at-the-hop-garden-in-evansville/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:38:56 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1122 Great little spot with their fantastic beer on tap and hearty food. Thanks for coming out!

Next up: Full Mile Brewery in Sun Prairie on June 18.

(Photo credit: Dennis Deery)

]]> Wow, the Harmony https://dontspookthehorse.com/2026/04/20/wow-the-harmony/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:38:56 +0000 https://dontspookthehorse.com/?p=1109 Hey all,

What a fantastically fun evening at the Harmony yesterday! We were so happy to see a standing-room-only crowd, and I think our performance reflected that. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves (and special thanks to those who left something in the tip jar).

Huge thanks to the Harmony Bar & Grill, and WVMO, the Voice of Monona, for making the show possible.

With all of that activity, we completely forgot to take pictures or video of the occasion. If *you* were present, took some shots that you’re proud of, and are willing to let us share, please contact us through the form on our Contact page. You can’t attach anything there, but we will email you back to make arrangements. Of course we are happy to provide full credit, if that’s ok with you.

OH, and while you’re at that link, consider signing up for our email list. This provides another way to send you band news, upcoming shows, etc., that’s not bound to Facebook. We promise to never give or sell your information to third parties.

See ya next time!

]]> 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.)

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