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Dig that 'Red Dirt' sound The Joplin GlobeHe opened the Snorty Horse in the former Boondocks bar and restaurant along Interstate 44 on the east side of Mount Vernon. The place started as a hay barn.
"The guy who originally owned it kept adding on and on. It was place for antique auctions and then it was a pretty successful restaurant for a while," said Greene. "The Boondocks was furnished. But, when we started, nothing worked. We remodeled the stage and put together a quality sound booth because we cater to the musicians." When the saloon opened, locals with matching cowboy shirts came to do the two-step. "When we first opened, the local people were a bit upset. We're a live music venue not a concert hall, not a dance hall," he said. The saloon has a big stage, two bars, pool tables and a second-story balcony that overlooks the dance floor. The security people at the Snorty Horse have kept disturbances to a minimum. Greene said the saloon is not going to have the reputation as a place for fights that the Boondocks had. Part of Greene's success is his use of the Internet to market his shows. The Web site www.snortyhorse.com. "Every show is a gamble. You have the hotel costs for the musicians, food, drinks and advertising. We try to offer the cheapest ticket price possible. They range from $6 to $12, depending on the act," he said. "One of the things I have learned is that good opening acts are just as important as the big acts. Good local bands bring good local crowds."
Upcoming shows at the Snorty Horse include: May 26: Jason Boland & the Stragglers, with the John D. Hale Band. May 27: Plainview, with the Lucky Boys. June 2: Corry Morrow, with Carter Falco. June 9: Randy Rogers Band. June 10: Mike McClue Band. 
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