Downstown Springfield is once again very alive each evening. Feeling time had turned back about 30 years, my husband and I attended a concert with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils at the Gillioz Theatre in Springfield.

This talented group of musicians started recording back in 1973. They play a variety of country/rock music that sets everyone's toes to tapping and hands a clapping. You can't help but join in with the crowd to keep from missing every beat. For you that have never heard of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, you have missed a wonderful local band that has more talent than any group around. (My Opinion).

One of my favorites: " If You Want To Get To Heaven, You Got To Raise A Little Hell" really brought the house down.



To enhance the evening, we were seated in the newly renovated Gillioz Theatre that reopened last year. A historic building just off the square in Springfield, this theatre is spectacular! Built in 1926, it seated 1200 people and is located on old "Route 66".



Tickets for the show sold out within 3 days of announcing the Daredevils would be performing together for the first time on stage in 26 years. The last time I remember them performing was at a July 4th Celebration in Springfield about 5-6 years ago. Not thinking, I checked a day before the concert and realized that I had no way of getting tickets.

I called an old friend that manages the Christian County Headliner News in Ozark and told him if he heard of anyone giving up tickets to keep me in mind. To my surprise, I received a call 5 hours before the concert and he had 2 tickets available. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!



We arrived well in advance and walked the Springfield Square. This part of Springfield is being rebuilt.

Loft apartments are springing up all over.

Many out-of-the-way restaurants and night clubs have relocated to the downtown area.



If you are planning a trip to Springfield Missouri, stop by and visit this beautiful piece of Missouri history. You will be pleasantly surprised at what is available to see and do.

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