Performances
Come celebrate some of the best local talent St. Louis has to offer! From Indie Rock to Jazz, R & B to Funk, the Main Stage will be sure to have you dancing the day and night away! Our Performing Arts stage near the Creative Castle will highlight culturally diverse talent, from visual storytelling and poetry to African, Irish, and Contemporary Dance. There will also be a few local featured bands gracing this stage.
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- Main Stage
- Performing Arts Stage
Main Stage
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Friday, September 9th
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Molly Lovette
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With honest lyrics that come from the heart and a passion for her artistry that goes unmatched, Molly Lovette is ready to show the world what she’s made of. Any country fan knows that the best country music comes out of real-life experiences, and that is exactly where this vibrant country artist draws her inspiration for her music. With her talent and a gift for creating raw and real music, Molly Lovette is winning the hearts of country listeners everywhere.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
All4Nothin...presented by Husch Blackwell
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All4Nothin is a group of seasoned musicians who cover all your favorites and then some...everything from Tom Petty, Skynyrd, Blues Brothers, Motown, Santana, Doobie Brothers, Bruno Mars, Journey, SRV, Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and much more!
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Burney Sisters
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The Burney Sisters, comprised of sisters Olivia-16, Emma-14, and recently joined 11-year-old sister Bella , create music with a maturity and emotional intelligence that belies their age. Olivia and Emma write keen and knowing songs while arranging for multiple instruments and structuring unique and resonant harmonies. The result—personal and penetrating music that both connects with and captivates the listener. Their soul nurturing sibling harmonies and tunes are reminiscent of The Avett Brothers, First Aid Kit, Indigo Girls, The Staves, and The Wild Reeds.
Saturday, September 10th
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Mark Biehl World Jazz
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Mark Biehl presents cinematic music of travel and adventure, along with other explorations of world rhythms and jazz improvisation on soprano saxophone, flute, and keyboards. Joining Mark is Matthew Clark on a wide variety of hand drums and percussion instruments.
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Retro Boogie
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Hey, don't let the cool name fool you! Retro Boogie does it all! This 6-piece high-energy group will take you on a musical ride filled with jazz, funk, soul, disco, rock and roll, R&B . . . you name it! With their cool medleys, outstanding harmonies, fun and engaging stage banter and audience participation, everyone young and old will be saying at the end of their performance "one more"!
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
The Yard Darts
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The Yard Darts is an acoustic trio that is mostly fun, but a little bit dangerous. Entertaining covers of your favorite tunes with an engaging energy.
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
The Blue Sparks
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American Music, their own hodgepodge of early rock n roll, electric blues, and rockabilly influences.
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Flying House Band
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Flying House is a modern pop/rock band with elements of Brit-Pop, Classic Rock, European and American Folk, and World Beat spice. The band's current lineup is guitarist and singer/songwriter James Ibur, his brother, drummer/percussionist Edward Ibur, soulful singer and harmonica, JJ Skiver, keys and vocals Tim Redmond and John Russell, bass.The Flying House sound is both retro and modern, borrowing flavors from late 60's / early 70’s psychedelic rock/pop, 80’s infectious ska and reggae, as well as melodic alternative rock/pop.
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Late Greats
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We are 4 friends from St. Louis who started getting together in 2018 for the love of playing and creating music together. ""We’re an Indie Folk-Rock band writing original songs and playing out in St. Louis at the Duck Room, and most recently Off Broadway." Always remember..., “Music is the shorthand of emotion.” ― Leo Tolstoy
Sunday, September 11th
11:00 pm - 12:15 pm
Dizzy Atmosphere
Dizzy Atmosphere is an elegant, lighthearted trio inspired by the 'Hot Club du France Quintet'. We are the embodiment of insouciance.
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Meredith Shaw
raised on a Missouri farm, Meredith educated herself early on the powerful women in music, such as Tammy Wynette, Loretta, and Dolly. A fiery blend of traditional country and current production, Meredith's music is passionate, empowering, & relatable.2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Steve Ewing Acoustic Duo
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St. Louis based musician Steve Ewing is best known as the golden voice behind the seven piece powerhouse, The Urge. Formed in high school back in the late 80’s, The Urge took their eclectic mix of punk, hip hop, ska, and sent a sonic shockwave from the Midwest that can still be felt this day. The passion still lies in performing for Steve and he tears it up onstage every chance he gets. With the acoustic duo, you are in for a stellar mix of classic covers & your favorite hits by The Urge.
Performing Arts Stage
Supported By William T. Kemper Foundation
Friday, September 9th
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
DJ Mike Bell - Everywhere An Entertainer!
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"Mike Bell has DJ''ed professionally for over 20 years and in 7 states including Hawaii, where he and his wife lived for 4 years. Now back in the saddle living in north Missouri since 2021, music lovers across the midwest can enjoy what listeners from around the world have called 'exuberant'."
6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Special Performance by: Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective
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Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective collect stories, reframe and retell them through art, writing and performance to promote understanding, civic pride, intergenerational relationships and literacy. Projects create a platform for community engagement through an artistic lens and with it the Saint Louis Story Stitchers work to shift perceptions and realities and bring hope to the Saint Louis community. Our goal is to promote a better educated, more peaceful and caring region through storytelling.
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Special Performance by STL Rock School
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Do you want a life changing experience? There’s no reason for music to be dull and boring. STL Rock School will make you and your child fall in love with music all over again. We offer band, camps, and lessons that make playing an instrument fun and easy, building confidence in your family’s superstar. St. Louis’s locally owned music school will give you the confidence you need to succeed in both music and life!
Saturday, September 10th
10:00 am - 11:00 am
St. Louis Corporate Yoga
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St. Louis Corporate Yoga specializes in providing Corporate & Wellness programs for the St. Louis metro area
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Just Rich - presented by Urbstetiks
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Just Rich is a lyricist, recording artist, photographer, blerd, and Dad with barista skills and experience with training Pokémon. He's the founder of Lyrical Therapy, a monthly open mic he hosts at UrbArts Gallery every First Friday. Just Rich is often in demand for touring. His music is streaming everywhere. Check out his Link Tree for details: https://linktr.ee/justrich
12:30 pm - 12:35 pm
Hobie Wolff & Jelani Penny-Johnson - presented by Urbstetiks
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Hobie Wolf, Co-Youth Poet Laureate of St. Louis of Crossroads College Prep, and Jelani Penny-Johnson of Metro A & C Highschool deliver poetry beyond our wildest dreams.
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Amara Arts
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At Amara Arts, we believe that Afro-Diasporic cultures offer creative means for people of all walks of life to better know themselves, their bodies, their past, and the current world around them. Our performances use these arts traditions to stimulate joy and wellness. The piece we present at the Saint Louis Art Fair, “Speak,” examines how Afro-Brazilian movement enables us to claim space and speak with our bodies.
2:00 pm - 2:25 pm
Pazazz Performers: Saint Louis Academy of Dance
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Pazazz is the award winning, pre-professional performing company in residence at St. Louis Academy of Dance. The company can be seen dancing at community and civic events all over the St. Louis area. With Kacy Voskuil and Emily Edwards at the helm, the company is most notably known for their annual benefit concert. The spirit and drive of our Pazazz dance community, the strength of our bond as a company, and the bar of dance excellence set higher every year, creates an incredibly unique and powerful program for our dancers.
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Special Performance by: Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective
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Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective collect stories, reframe and retell them through art, writing and performance to promote understanding, civic pride, intergenerational relationships and literacy. Projects create a platform for community engagement through an artistic lens and with it the Saint Louis Story Stitchers work to shift perceptions and realities and bring hope to the Saint Louis community. Our goal is to promote a better educated, more peaceful and caring region through storytelling.
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Special Performance by: Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective
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Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective collect stories, reframe and retell them through art, writing and performance to promote understanding, civic pride, intergenerational relationships and literacy. Projects create a platform for community engagement through an artistic lens and with it the Saint Louis Story Stitchers work to shift perceptions and realities and bring hope to the Saint Louis community. Our goal is to promote a better educated, more peaceful and caring region through storytelling.
Sunday, September 11th
9:00 am - 10:00 am
St. Louis Corporate Yoga
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St. Louis Corporate Yoga specializes in providing Corporate & Wellness programs for the St. Louis metro area
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Gentlemen of Vision
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The Gentlemen of Vision Rites of Passage, Inc., commonly referred to as G.O.V., has proven to curtail the dropout rate among high school males by bringing the vision of success into fruition.G.O.V. is a male mentoring program that has changed the lives of over 400 young men through an innovative model that uses step and intensive mentoring to shape and mold young men into positive, productive professionals. The motto for G.O.V. is Changing the lives of young men, one statistic at a time.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Special Performance by: Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective
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Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective collect stories, reframe and retell them through art, writing and performance to promote understanding, civic pride, intergenerational relationships and literacy. Projects create a platform for community engagement through an artistic lens and with it the Saint Louis Story Stitchers work to shift perceptions and realities and bring hope to the Saint Louis community. Our goal is to promote a better educated, more peaceful and caring region through storytelling.
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Gentlemen of Vision
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The Gentlemen of Vision Rites of Passage, Inc., commonly referred to as G.O.V., has proven to curtail the dropout rate among high school males by bringing the vision of success into fruition.G.O.V. is a male mentoring program that has changed the lives of over 400 young men through an innovative model that uses step and intensive mentoring to shape and mold young men into positive, productive professionals. The motto for G.O.V. is Changing the lives of young men, one statistic at a time.
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Saint Boogie Brass Band
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Dedicated to 'Brangin' That PHUNK to yo SOUL!!
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Katarra Parsons Band
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From serenading ballads at the Dark Room to championing all women beat battles at FemFest, pianist, producer and singer-songwriter Katarra Parson has performed in venues locally and across the nation. From the Black Lives Conference in Atlanta to the III Points Festival in Miami, this St. Louis native brings a variety of talents and styles to the table, pulling audiences into her impassioned performances with sultry, yet powerful vocals and smooth keys that blend Jazz, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Classical influences.