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This is the Ol' Yeller shows archive. For current show listings go HERE.

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2007:

Friday, January 19: TROLLHAUGEN
OL' YELLER 9-1

Saturday, January 20: The Cabooze, Minneapolis MN
CASH ONLY-Johnny Cash tribute! OL' YELLER and many more..

Friday, January 26: Mr. Heavy's, Menomonie WI
OL' YELLER 11:00 Superhopper 10:00

Saturday, January 27: Bloomer's, Boyceville, WI
OL' YELLER meets the Unclehoneyjesus27

Sunday, January 28: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
Rich Mattson & Baby Grant Johnson (the Bitter Spills) and Southpa on "the Old Stage"

Saturday, February 17:First Avenue, Minneapolis MN

Trampled By Turtles cd release show with OL' YELLER and Charlie Parr 8:00

Friday, February 23: Carmody's Irish Pub, Duluth MN
OL' YELLER rocks 2 sets!

Friday, March 9: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
OL' YELLER with the Hard Left and Jehovah's Shitlist

Friday, March 23: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson solo 9:30-12:30

Saturday, March 24: Lee's Liquor Lounge, Minneapolis MN
OL' YELLER with Roy Hubbs (cd release) and the Copperheads

2006:

Friday, January 20: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson, solo acoustic 9:30-12:30

Saturday, January 21: The Cabooze, Minneapolis MN
"CASH ONLY" - Tribute to the late, great Johnny Cash

Friday, January 27: Trollhaugen Ski Area, Dresser WI
Ol' Yeller all night, music at 8:00

Friday, February 17:
Dusty's Bar, Minneapolis..Rich solo 9:30-1:30

Saturday, February 18: 331, Minneapolis
acoustic OL' YELLER

Friday, February 24: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson, solo acoustic 9:30-12:30

Saturday March 4: The Cabooze, Minneapolis MN
SMA RECORDS SHOWCASE featuring OL' YELLER, FLAMIN' OH's, THE GLEAM, THE NEW VINTAGE, MIKE NICOLAI

Thursday March 16 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Hole In the Wall, Austin TX--SXSW
SMA RECORDS SHOWCASE featuring OL' YELLER, THE GLEAM, and BABY GRANT JOHNSON

Friday, April 7: Dusty's, NE Minneapolis MN
Rich Mattson 9:30-1:30

Friday, April 14: Pizza Luce, Duluth MN
Ol' Yeller with special guests The Gleam show at 11:00 p.m.

Friday, May 12: 331, Minneapolis, MN
Rich Mattson 10:00

Friday, May 19: 331, Minneapolis, MN
Ol' Yeller (9:00-11:00) and Chris Koza - ART-A-WHIRL

Sunday, May 28:
Mayslack's "Mayfest", NE Minneapolis MN
OL' YELLER 10:30-1:30

Turf

Friday, June 9: GOOD LUCK CD RELEASE SHOW!!
Turf Club, St. Paul MN
OL' YELLER w/Sam Keenan and Beight

Sunday, June 11: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
OL' YELLER w/Dan and Kent from Stingray Green on the "Old Stage"

Friday, June 23: 331, Minneapolis, MN
Rich Mattson 10:00 with special guest Robert Wilkinson of the Flamin' Oh's

Juhannus

Saturday, June 24:
Midsummer Fest, Mesaba Co-op Park, Hibbing MN
OL' YELLER 9:00 - 12:00

Monday, July 3:
Harriet Island - "Taste Of Minnesota" St. Paul MN
OL' YELLER 3:00 before DWIGHT TWILLEY- FREE!! ALL AGES!!

Friday, July 14: Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Ol' Yeller with the New Vintage and the Red Flags

Saturday, July 15: Green Man Festival, Duluth MN
OL' YELLER 2 p.m.

Friday, July 21: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson 9:30-12:30

Saturday, July 22:
Baby Grant Johnson's NE Folkfest - Grumpy's, Minneapolis MN

Saturday, August 5: Carmody's Irish Pub, Duluth MN
OL' YELLER 10:00

Thursday, September 7: Bryant-Lake Bowl, Minneapolis MN
OL' YELLER
performs a lo-key set for "6 Strings & Chicken Wings" music series

Friday, September 8: 331 Club, Minneapolis MN
SMA Records "Songwriters Showcase"
featuring Robert Wilkinson, Tony Thomas, Zack Gleam, Mike Nicolai, Baby Grant Johnson, and RIch Mattson

Saturday, September 9: Aardvark Records, Minneapolis MN
OL' YELLER all ages, free, 4p.m.

Saturday, September 9: Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis MN
Ol' Yeller, Mike Nicolai, the Travesties

Friday, September 22: Uptown Bar, Minneapolis MN
OL' YELLER with the MIGHTY MOFOS, Stingray Green, and the HARD LEFT (cd release)

Friday, September 29:
Dusty's Bar, Minneapolis..Rich solo 9:30-1:30

Sunday, October 1: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
OL' YELLER on the Old Stage 10:00

Friday, October 6:
Dusty's Bar, Minneapolis..Rich solo 9:30-1:30

Friday, November 24:
Dusty's Bar, Minneapolis..Rich solo 9:30-1:30

Saturday, November 25: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
OL' YELLER with Kruddler and Fussy

Friday, December 8:
Dusty's Bar, Minneapolis..Rich Mattson & John Ewing! 9:30-1:30

Saturday, December 16: Uptown Bar, Minneapolis MN
OL' YELLER with the Rank Strangers and the Rusty String Quartet

Sunday, December 31: Pizza Luce, Duluth MN
NEW YEAR'S EVE! Ol' Yeller (10:30) with Erik Koskinen (11:30) and the Bitter Spills!

2005:

Saturday, January 8: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson 9:30-12:30

Friday, January 21:
"CASH ONLY" - Tribute to the late, great Johnny Cash
The Cabooze, Minneapolis MN

Saturday, January 22: Pizza Luce, Duluth MN
Ol' Yeller with IPA

Thursday, January 27: Tom's Garage, Appleton WI
Ol' Yeller with Moonshine Sway

Friday, January 28: Stones Throw, Eau Claire WI
The Honeydogs with DeYarmond Edison and Ol' Yeller (acoustic)

Saturday, January 29: The Mill, Iowa City IA
Ol' Yeller with the Outlaw Family Band

Friday, February 4: Glen's 35th Birthday party
Turf Club, St. Paul MN
GLENRUSTLES (reunited) with Kingdom Of Ghosts and Lunar Crest

Saturday, February 12: Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis MN
Ol' Yeller with Bridge Club and Blame

Friday, February 18: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson 9:30-12:30

Friday, February 25: The Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines IA
Ol' Yeller with Hootis

Saturday, February 26: Points East Pub, Milwaukee WI
Ol' Yeller with 2 Cow Garage and Polka Face

House on the Rock

Ol' Yeller visits the infinity room at the House on the Rock

Sunday, February 27: Bottom Lounge, Chicago IL
Ol' Yeller with Colonel Rhodes and the Murderin' Cannons

Tuesday, March 1: Off Broadway, St. Louis MO
Ol' Yeller

Wednesday, March 2: Davey's Uptown, Kansas City MO
Ol' Yeller with Arthur Dodge

Thursday, March 3: Hole In the Wall, Austin TX
King Tears with Ol' Yeller and Hackberries

Friday, March 4: Barley House, Dallas TX
Ol' Yeller with Nope

Saturday, March 5: Club 710, Austin TX
Grand Champeen with Ol' Yeller

Friday, March 18:
The NEW Nomad World Pub, West Bank, Minneapolis MN
Ol' Yeller with Martin Devaney and Little Man

Sunday, March 27: Bryant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis MN
Rich Mattson with Mike Nicolai and John Ewing

Wednesday, April 6: High Noon Saloon, Madison WI
Ol' Yeller and Grand Champeen

Thursday, April 7: Points East Pub, Milwaukee WI
Ol' Yeller, Grand Champeen, and Milton Mapes

Friday, April 8: Bottom Lounge, Chicago IL
Grand Champeen, Milton Mapes, Ol' Yeller

Saturday, April 9: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
Ol' Yeller, Grand Champeen, and Milton Mapes

Friday, April 22: Dusty's NE Minneapolis
Rich Mattson and Andy Schultz of Ol' Yeller

Saturday, April 23: Pizza Luce, Duluth MN
Ol' Yeller with the Little Black Books

Saturday, May 21: Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis MN
"Kansas City Southern" - a tribute to GENE CLARK of the Byrds featuring Rich, Keely, DALE KALLMAN, David Beckey (Autumn Leaves), and Bill Quinn

Friday, May 27: Mayslack's, Nordeast Minneapolis MN
Ol' Yeller plays from 10:30-1:30

Friday, June 24: Nomad World Pub, Minneapolis MN
Ol' Yeller with Big Ditch Road and Shimmy

Friday, July 1 and Saturday July 2:
Hoagie's Bar, Eveleth MN
Ol' Yeller with a special appearance on Saturday by the Imports!

Sunday, July 3:
Eveleth 4th of July street dance, Grant Avenue (main street)
Ol' Yeller (fireworks display at 10:00)

Saturday, July 16:
Green Man Festival, Spirit Mountain (near Duluth MN)
Ol' Yeller plays at 3:00. Also performing that day are Black Eyed Snakes, Camper Van Beethoven, Cloud Cult, Charlie Parr, T Model Ford, and many others!

Thursday, July 21: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
Ol' Yeller with Arthur Dodge and the Horsefeathers

Friday, July 22: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson solo acoustic show 9:30-12:30

Sunday, July 24: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
Rich Mattson solo acoustic show 10:30 with guests Anton Ryan and Brian Herb's one man band

Friday, July 29: Dusty's NE, Minneapolis MN
Rich Mattson and Mike Nicolai

Show's over, rockstar

Rich & Keely roadie themselves

Friday, August 12: First Avenue, Minneapolis MN
"North Vs. South Bootcamp Party" featuring OL’ YELLER, MIKE NICOLAI, THE NEW VINTAGE, MAMMY NUNS, KRUDDLER, RANK STRANGERS, MARTIN DEVANEY, and more 5:00 p.m. $6 cover

Rich Mattson as Ol' Yeller, solo, on tour with SMA Recording artists THE GLEAM:

Tuesday, August 16: Mojo's, Columbia MO
Israel Gripka and the Martyrs, Ol' Yeller (solo), and The Gleam

Wednesday, August 17: Davey's, Kansas City MO
Ol' Yeller (solo) and the Gleam

RIch and Bronto

Rich and his old friend Uncle Bronkie

Thursday, August 18: Barley House, Dallas TX
Ol' Yeller (solo) and the Gleam

Friday, August 19: Hole In The Wall, Austin TX
San Saba County, King Tears, Ol' Yeller (solo), and the Gleam

Andy Schultz

Andy rocks.

Saturday, August 20: Replay Lounge, Lawrence KS
"North vs. South Festival" show with Grand Champeen, Ol' Yeller, Hellapeno, and the Gleam!!

Saturday September 3: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
Ol' Yeller with Autumn Leaves

Saturday, September 30: Pizza Luce, Duluth MN
Ol' Yeller with the Little Black Books

Friday, October 7: Dusty's, NE Minneapolis MN
Rich Mattson solo 9:30-1:30

Coop

Ol' Yeller plays some wierd gigs.

Saturday, October 8: Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth MN
Rich Mattson solo acoustic show 9:30-12:30

Thursday, October 13: 318, Excelsior MN
Rich Mattson solo acoustic show 7:30-10:30

Live at the Uptown

at the Uptown

Saturday, October 15: Uptown Bar & Grill, Minneapolis MN
Ol' Yeller with Mike Gunther and his Restless Souls, High On Stress

Friday, November 11: 331, NE Minneapolis MN
Rich Mattson & Andy Schultz acoustic 10:30-1:30

Saturday, November 12: Mayslack's, NE Minneapolis MN
WORLD ON A STRING Neil Young tribute band featuring Rich and Greg from Ol' Yeller, Randy Broughten of the Gear Daddies, Rob Gilboe of the Glenrustles and John Eric Thiede of the Jackbuzzards!!! Back in action after a 2 year hiatus.

Saturday, November 19: 331, NE Minneapolis MN
Rich Mattson solo with Elfi Snow and her Tasty Morsels

Wedbesday, November 23 (night before Thanxgiving):
TURF CLUB, St. Paul MN
OL' YELLER with Bridge Club

Friday, December 16: Trollhaugen Ski Area, Dresser WI
Ol' Yeller all night, music at 8

Saturday, December 23: Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis MN
FLAMIN' OH's cd release gala! With special guests Ol' Yeller and Blame

Saturday, December 31: Hoagie's Bar, Eveleth MN
NEW YEAR'S EVE - Ol' Yeller all night

2004:

Friday, January 9 Lee's Liquor Lounge
OL' YELLER with Kruddler and Unguided Missile

Friday and Saturday, January 16 & 17:
The Cabooze "CASH ONLY" Tribute to JOHNNY CASH!!
OL' YELLER plays at 10:30 both nights

Saturday, January 24: Red Carpet, St. Cloud MN
"CASH ONLY" tribute hits the road...

Friday, January 30: Dusty's, Northeast Minneapolis
Rich Mattson acoustic with Dale Kallman 9:30-1:30

Saturday, January 31 Pizza Luce, Duluth MN
"Heartbreak and Harmony" featuring:
OL' YELLER, Accident Clearinghouse, and the Ashtray Hearts

Wednesday, February 11: The Iron Post, Urbana IL
OL' YELLER with Larry Gates from Lorenzo Goetz

Thursday, February 12: Off Broadway, St. Louis MO
OL' YELLER with the Trailer Park Travoltas and Aintry

Friday, February 13: 2 Stick, Oxford MS
OL' YELLER with Tyler Keith and the Preacher's Kids

Saturday, February 14: Martin's, Jackson MS
OL' YELLER
Down in Memphis
Keely and Greg on tour

Wednesday, February 18: The Cave, Chapel Hill NC
the Dynamite Brothers with OL' YELLER

Friday, February 20: Rodeo Bar, New York NY
OL' YELLER 10:30-1:00

Rodeo Bar NYC

Saturday, February 21: Lakeside Lounge, New York NY
OL' YELLER 10:30

Friday, February 27: Dusty's, Nordeast Minneapolis
Rich Mattson acoustic 9:30-1:30

Friday, March 12: 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis MN
OL’ YELLER with Housebreaker, Falcon Crest, and the Centurions

Saturday, March 13: What’s Up Lounge, Mankato MN
OL’ YELLER with Matt Marka and Dogs That Spit Bees

Friday, March 26: Dusty’s, NE Minneapolis
Rich Mattson solo with special guest John Ewing 9:30-1:30

Saturday, April 2: Red Carpet, St. Cloud MN
the Honeydogs (cd release) with OL’ YELLER

Friday, April 9: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
OL’ YELLER with Anchorhead and Lifestyle of Wigs

Friday, April 23: Mayslack’s, Northeast Minneapolis MN
Rich’s birthday party..Ol’ Yeller and friends

say it's yer birthday Rich strikes a big G chord on his b-day

Thursday, May 6: Tavern On Germain/ROX, St. Cloud MN
OL’ YELLER and D.B. Curtis

Friday, May 7: Dusty’s, NE Minneapolis
Rich Mattson acoustic

Friday, May 14: Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis
8-band tribute to 1966!!!
Ol’ Yeller does a 20 min. set sometime after 10:00

Saturday, May 22: Uptown Bar, Minneapolis
OL’ YELLER with Grickle Grass and Triangle Park

Wednesday, June 2: First Avenue Mainroom, Minneapolis
The Gourds, Ol’ Yeller, and Mike Nicolai

Friday, June 4: Dusty’s, NE Minneapolis
RM acoustic

Saturday, June 5: Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis
OL’ YELLER with Grand Champeen and Kruddler

Triple Rock

Sunday, June 6: Turf Club, St. Paul
“GRAND YOUNG DAY”

Minnesota Folk Tour featuring Rich Mattson, Baby Grant Johnson, and Charlie Parr:

Saturday, June 12: Fitger’s Brewhouse, Duluth
Rich Mattson (acoustic) with Baby Grant Johnson

Sunday, June 13: Pizza Luce, Duluth (a.m.)
Turf Club, St. Paul (p.m.)
Rich Mattson and Baby Grant Johnson

Monday, June 14: The Mill, Iowa City

Tuesday, June 15: Frederick's Music Lounge, St. Louis MO

Wednesday, June 16: 8th Street Tap, Lawrence KS

Thursday, June 17: Barley House, Dallas TX

FOlkfest

Rich, Grant, Charlie, Glen Campbell..Barley House

Saturday, June 19: Hole In the Wall, Austin TX 10:00

Friday and Saturday, July 2 & 3:
Hoagie’s Bar, Grant Avenue (main street), Eveleth MN
OL’ YELLER, all night long 9:30-close

Sunday, July 4:
Eveleth Street Dance, 8-11 OOOL' YELLLLLERRR!!!

Eveleth Streetdance

Onstage with Dave Russ (our soundtech) at the Eveleth Street Dance

Friday, July 16: Dusty’s, NE Minneapolis
Rich Mattson (solo) and Baby Grant Johnson

Monday, July 12: Mayslack’s, NE Minneapolis
Baby Grant Johnson and Rich Mattson 11:00-1:00

Friday, August 13: Lee’s Liquor Lounge
OL’ YELLER with Little Man and Pete Hoffman and the Measured Doses

Friday, August 20: Replay Lounge, Lawrence KS
“North vs. South Festival” Ol’ Yeller, Grand Champeen, Charlie Parr the Wannabes..

Saturday, August 21:
“Harmony In the Fields” Festival, Manning Iowa
Harmony Park

Friday, September 3: Turf Club, St. Paul MN
“Sounder” cd release party
OL’ YELLER with special guests John Ewing Band and the Gleam

On tour:

Tuesday, September 21: Bottom Lounge, Chicago IL
OL’ YELLER with Reddbird

Wednesday, September 22: Frederick’s Music Lounge, St. Louis MO
OL’ YELLER with Fluffer’s Union

Thursday, September 23: Uncle Pleasant’s, Louisville KY

Friday, September 24: The Beegle, Frostburg MD
The Last Vegas with OL' YELLER

Saturday, September 25: Rodeo Bar, New York City
OL’ YELLER

Sunday, September 26: Hi-Fi Club, Cleveland OH
Throne with OL’ YELLER

Wednesday, October 27: Triple Rock Social Club, Mpls MN
OL’ YELLER with Lil’ Cap’n Travis and Two Cow Garage

Triple Rock

Rich, Shane (Two Cow), Jeff (Lil' Cap'n Travis), Micah (Two Cow) baxstage at the Triple Rock

Saturday, October 30: The Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis MN
HALLOWEEN Costume party featuring OL’ YELLER and special guests The Unclehoneyjesus 27

Unclehoneyjesus27

The Unclehoneyjesus 27 make their ONE AND ONLY Minneapolis appearance...

Wednesday, November 10: Jackpot Saloon and Music Hall, Lawrence KS
Ol’ Yeller with Emma Feel and Cheating Kay

Thursday, November 11: Barley House, Dallas TX
Ol’ Yeller with Sparrows and Baby Grant Johnson

Friday, Novermber 12: Continental Club, Austin TX
Ol’ Yeller (10:00) with Moonlight Towers and Lil’ Cap’n Travis

Saturday, November 13: Wreck Room, Fort Worth, TX
Ol’ Yeller with Grand Champeen

Saturday, November 20: Electric Fetus, Duluth MN *all ages
In-store appearance by Ol’ Yeller 4:00

Saturday, November 20: Pizza Luce, Duluth MN
Ol’ Yeller with Charlie Parr

Wednesday, November 24: TURF CLUB, St. Paul MN
Ol’ Yeller with The Hillbilly Voodoo Dolls and Popcycle

Wednesday, December 1: Uptown Bar, Minneapolis
Jan, Pete Hofmann and the Measured Doses, and Rich Mattson

Thursday, December 2: Stone’s Throw, Eau Claire WI
Olympic Hopefuls with Ol’ Yeller

Thursday, December 9: Rox/Tavern on Germain, St. Cloud MN
Ol’ Yeller with Martin Devaney

Friday, December 17: Dusty's, NE Minneapolis
Rich Mattson 9:30-1:30

Friday, December 31: Lee’s Liquor Lounge, Minneapolis MN
NEW YEAR’S EVE!!
Ol’ Yeller with the Outlaw Family Band and The Gleam

2003-2000