This article was written by Amy Howe with Show Me the Ozarks Magazine. You can see the original article by clicking here. Current owners Robert and Megan Miller at Shadow Lake's main bar. For nearly a century, summer nights along Elk River in Noel, Missouri, have meant music, dancing and crowds gathering at one of the region’s most legendary nightlife spots. This year, Shadow Lake Night Club celebrates its 100th anniversary - a milestone few venues anywhere can claim. Today, the club is...

Joplin-based DJ Taevon Germany, aka DJ Tae, will be behind the booth a lot this season at Shadow Lake. Though he used to consider himself a promoter first, and DJ second, this self-taught DJ quickly made a name for himself in the four-state area through his mixed media company Midwest Quality. Tae has a no-nonsense attitude, and is not afraid to shoot it straight with his fans and following by setting high standards in and out of the club. With Tae behind the decks expect a high-energy night,...

Take a second to get to know one of our local legends, Gilbert Martinez, also known as GMartinez. Martinez is an open-format DJ, who live mixes in Shadow Lake's booth on the regular each summer. Martinez is known for brining high energy sets to the dance floor, and is a master at reading the vibe of the crowd. He is known for his branded parties and headlined Paint Rave 2025. He is the main DJ who helps mix the music for Shadow Lake's Homemade Bikini Contests. Catch his first branded event...