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NOW… 3 LISTS requested by over 675 people.
Also see “Ralph’s LIST of HAPPY HOURS”
And “Ralph’s LIST of CONCERTS and Music at WINERIES” discontinued till spring
“Ralph’s List of LIVE and DJ DANCE MUSIC”
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Over 90 places to go, bands to follow, DJ dances, and other things to do.
The most complete List of Good Dance Music Venues that I can recommend! -RB RBurns9900@AOL.com
Calendar: Jan 1 New Year‟s;
Jan 4 Full Moon;
Jan 16 National Nothing Day;
Jan 19 M L King, Jr;
Jan 20 New Moon
NEWS on the Music and Restaurant Scene:
Bar Louie, (Chesterfield Valley) 103 Chesterfield Valley Dr. (diagonally across from Villa Farotto’s) opened Nov 20. See Happy Hr. list
FERRING Jazz Bistro & NANCY‟S Jazz Lounge, 3536 Washington (formerly Jazz at the Bistro, just E. of Grand) opened in Oct.
SUN Theatre, 3625 Grandel Square, 1 block N. of the FOX Theatre, now open after $11 mil. renovation. See http://www.urbancanvasstl.com/sun.php
Bishop‟s Post (previously Oceano Bistro, Andria’s Steakhouse and Aqua Vin) on Chesterfield Parkway, opened May 9.
612 Kitchen & Cocktails (formerly Graham’s Grill, 612 W. Woodbine, Kirkwood) operated by family of previous owner opened in Sept.
The Salted Pig (previously Frontenac Grill, 731 S Lindbergh) a Michael Del Pietro Restaurant has southern cooking, ribs, brisket, chops, chicken, etc.
Zydeco Blues (previously Rib City & Rick’s Café) at SW corner of I-270 & Manchester Rd, 1090 Old Des Peres, opened Nov. 26.
Now Closed: Brazikat, 172 Carondelet Plaza, Clubhouse 636, at 636 Wolfrum Rd, Weldon Springs, and J Mike‟s, Fenton (141 S of I-44).
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House of Rock, Ronnie’s Plaza, closed in Nov. Lester‟s closed at 14810 Clayton Rd. & 4651 Maryland Ave. (Still open at 9906 Clayton Rd)
The Shanti, 825 Allen in Soulard will close on Nov. 30. It’s the end of an era for this location that had music almost nightly for over 10 yrs.
MUSIC TRIVIA for local performers: Gus Buehner of “Encore band” played bass for the “Righteous Brothers.”
Charles Glenn, of the “Charles Glenn Group,” played with the “Fifth Dimension.” (At Donatelli‟s & the Ritz)
Billy Peek of St. Louis played guitar for Rod Stewart & Chuck Berry rock „n roll bands. (At Backstreet Jazz & Blues)
Theo Peoples was formerly with “The Temptations” and “The 4 Tops.” (See him at Donatelli‟s and Bartolino‟s South)
Kevin Sanders, drummer for Rhythm Rockers, played with the Greg Allman Brothers Band and Mama‟s Pride.
NOTE: Dates and performances listed here are always subject to change.
Villa FAROTTO‟S, 17417 Chesterfield Airport Rd, 8 pm-12, 636-519-0048 http://www.villafarotto.com/band-schedule/live-music
Fri. Jan 2
Encore Band (My grade of A)
Sat. Jan 3
Bryan Foggs & Friends (My grade of A)
Fri. Jan 9
Arvell & Co. Band (My grade of A)
Sat. Jan 10
Crossfire (My grade of A)
Fri. Jan 16
Power Play Band (My grade of A)
Sat. Jan 17
Pennsylvania Slim (My grade of A)
Fri. Jan 23
Encore Band (My grade of A)
Sat. Jan 24
Arvell & Co. Band (My grade of A)
Fri. Jan 30
Power Play Band (My grade of A)
Sat. Jan 31
Rhythm Rockers Band (My grade of A)
Happy Hour Music Thurs 6-9p, Jan 1, 15, 22 Chuck & Gus; Jan 8, 29 Liz & Gus;
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RITZ CARLTON Lobby Lounge, Entertainment Schedule 9 pm-12:30,
Fri. Jan 2
Fri. Jan 9
Fri. Jan 16
Fri. Jan 23
Fri. Jan 30
My Friend Mike (Grade of A)
J-Rob (My Grade of A)
J-Rob (My Grade of A)
Rhythm of the Nite (My Grade of A)
Arvell & Company (My Grade of A)
Sat. Jan 3
Sat. Jan 10
Sat. Jan 17
Sat. Jan 24
Sat. Jan 31
Phone: 314-863-6300 (Kelly K 314-719-1433)
Fanfare (My grade of A)
Hudson & the HooDoo Cats (My Grade of A)
Arvell & Company (My Grade of A)
Fanfare (My Grade of A)
Pennsylvania Slim (My Grade of A)
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► OTHER VENUES In Alphabetical Order…
(Especially consider bands and venues that are underlined)
1860‟s SALOON & Café, 1860 S 9th St., Soulard, 314-231-1860 http://1860saloon.com Good! Check website for band schedule
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612 KITCHEN & COCKTAILS, formerly Graham’s Grill, 612 W. Woodbine, Kirkwood, (1 block W. of Geyer) 314-965-2003
(Allison or Devin)
Sat. Jan 3 Don S & Laura C, 7:30-10:30; Jan 10 Mike McEnery, 9-12; Jan 17 Killer Wails, 9-12; Jan 24 Bryan D & Jim, 8-11; Jan 31 AndyTessler
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BALLPARK VILLAGE at Busch Stadium; Music times vary.
MUSIC Continues: Fri. 9:30pm-12 Jan 9, Big Rain;
Sat. 9:30pm-12 Jan 10 New Crime Theater (10:30pm);
http://www.stlballparkvillage.com/entertainment Taylor Forbecle 314-345-9481
Jan 16 Blood Brothers;
Jan 17 Jambone;
Jan 23 Breach of Peace;
Jan 24 Bitter Pill;
Jan 30 El Scorcho
Jan 31 Paint the Earth
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BARTOLINO‟S Osteria, in the Drury Inn on Hampton at I-44 Phone 314-644-2266 www.bartolinosrestaurants.com
1st & 3rd Wed. Theo Peoples 8-11pm;
Each Thurs., Tom Kelly 8-12; Each Fri. Gene Lynn & guest musician 8:30-12:30;
Each Sat. Charles Hilliard 8:30-12. Each Sun. 4-7pm Tom Kelly, Gene Lynn, and Charles Hilliard, outstanding music; Fun!
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BARTOLINO‟S South, 5914 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-487-4545 www.bartolinosrestaurants.com Each Fri., Theo Peoples 8:30-11:30pm
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BEALE On BROADWAY, 701 S. Broadway (Selected performances below) 314-621-7880 www.bealeonbroadway.com/
Each Mon. Open Jam night, 10pm; Tues, Kim Massie &… 10pm-1; Wed, Roland Johnson & Soul Endeavor, 10pm-1
Each Thurs, Kim Massie 10:30; Fri, Ground Floor Band 8pm; Sun, Big Mike & Blue City All Stars, 8:30, Soul Reunion, 10:30pm
ALSO: $7 admission: Fri Jan 2 Big Mike & Blue City…;
Jan 9 Carrie & Catapults; Jan 16 Skeet Rodgers & Inner city Blues;
Jan 23 Matt Stansberry; Jan 30 John Nemeth (Memphis); Sat Jan 3 Jeremiah Johnson; Jan 10 Felix Reyes & Aaron Griffin;
Jan 17 Marquis Knox; Jan 24 Carrie & Catapults; Jan 31 The Ori Naftaly Band, Israel
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BISHOP‟S POST, 16125 Chesterfield Pkwy. (previously Oceano and AquaVin) 636- 536-9404 (Jenna) They tell me No music now.
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BOTTLENECK BLUES Bar at Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, MO http://www.ameristar.com/St_Charles_Entertainment.aspx
NOTE: Show time: 9 pm.
Fri Jan 2 Joe Dirt;
Sat Jan 3 Radiogram;
$5 cover charge.
Phone: 636-940-4300 or -4965
Jan 9 Spin the Bottle;
Jan 10 Contagious;
Each Thurs. is “Country Nights” Jan 1, Closed;
Send Email to Mark.Genet@Ameristar.com
Jan 16 Groove Thang;
Jan 23 Trixie Delight;
Jan 17 Funky Butt Brass Band; Jan 24 McLovin;
Jan 8 Clayton Anderson;
Jan 15 Petty Cash;
Jan 30 Queens Blvd.
Jan 31 Dr Zhivegas
Jan 22 Whiskey Dixon;
Jan 29 Highway 55
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CANDICCI‟S, on Holloway at Manchester Rd. across from Schrader Funeral Home, 636-220-8989 http://www.candiccis.net/
Schedule of Musicians not yet available by Dec. 31 (I had checked several times)
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CASA LOMA Ballroom, 3354 Iowa at Cherokee,
To Pre-Pay 314-664-8000 http://www.casalomaballroom.com
Fri. dance lessons 7:15, Music 8-11pm; Sat. dance lessons 8-8:30 Music 8:30-12. NEW state of the art sound and lighting systems! Admission usually $10.
Fri Jan 2 Closed; Jan 9 Miss JUBILEE &…;
Sat Jan 3 Closed; Jan 10 The Rhythm Rockers;
Jan 16 Ambassadors of Swing;
Jan 17 Power Play band;
Jan 23, 2nd Gen. Swing;
Jan 24 Miss Jubilee&…;
Jan 30 Knights of Swing
Jan 31 Private Party
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DONATELLI‟S Bistro, 8653 Hwy N, Lake SL (from I-64 go west on Hwy N about 1 mi.) 636-561-6966 www.donatellisbistro.com/
Music TIMES: Wed 7pm;
Fri. 8pm
Sat. 8pm
(Favorites are underlined)
Wed Jan 7 Scott L & Karl H.
Jan 14 Arvell Duo;
Jan 21 Scott L & Karl H;
Jan 28 Mike Schlipp duo
Fri. Jan 2 Pennsylvania Slim; Jan 9 Joe Bizelli duo; Jan 16 Rocky Mantia; Jan 23 Deanna Williams; Jan 30 Harmony Culbreath duo
Sat. Jan 3 Jimmy & Sammy; Jan 10 Cindy G & Gary L; Jan 17 Lucky Old Sons; Jan 24 TNT duo; Jan 31 Mini Concoction duo
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FAILONI‟S, 6715 Manchester Rd. (Just east of McCausland) 314-781-5221 Each Friday, Tom Kelley & Alex 8pm-12
Each Thurs. 3-6pm Beno; 7-11pm, Ron Sallee, guitar; Selina, vocals; Jeff Warfield, drums; Rocky Mantia, keyboards
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FANDANGO‟S, 2940 Dougherty Ferry Road at Big Bend
636-861-3990 http://www.fandangosstlouis.com/
Fri. 9pm-1 Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 DJ Vision;
Sat. 9pm-1 Jan 3 No band; Jan 10 Powerplay; Jan 17 RIO; Jan 24 Billy Elam Project (similar to Rhythm Rockers) Jan 31 Retro Boogie band
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FAST EDDIE‟S Bon Air, Alton (29 cent shrimp $1 burgers $2.99 Elwood)
618-462-5532 http://fasteddiesbonair.com
Sat. Jan 3
3p Anthony Nanny+
7p Rich Mahogany
8p All Mixed Up
Sun Jan 4
2p Anthony Nanny+
6p Whiskey D*
7p Borderline
Sat. Jan 10 3p Hoosier Daddys
7p Anthony Nanny 8p Featherstone
Sun Jan 11
2p Hoosier Daddys
6p R Mahogany
7p American Idle
Sat. Jan 17 3p Rich Mahogany
7p Spun*
8p Legends Under
Sun Jan 18
2p Legends Underco
6p Spun*
7p Robbie
Sat. Jan 24 3p Legends Underco.
7p Ross Kincaid
8p American Idle
Sun Jan 25
2p Anthony Nanny+
6p Whiskey D
7pTanglewood
Sat. Jan 31 3p Anthony Nanny+
7p Fabtonz
8p Borderline
*Note: The 7pm Sat. & 6pm Sun bands play inside the main building. All other performances are in the outside area under the net. (Continuous music)
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NEW: FERRING Jazz Bistro & NANCY‟S Jazz Lounge, 3536 Washington, just E. of Grand, formerly Jazz at the Bistro, opened Oct
Ferring is a 2-level restaurant that overlooks the main floor stage ($-$$ menu). Classy! Perfect acoustics. http://www.jazzstl.org/jazz-at-the-bistro
Nancy‟s Lounge, adjacent to the Bistro, has a 90-inch TV for viewing the live show, no reservations, no cover charge, and no minimum for
food & drink. Both open in conjunction with performances. (Same menu choices at both venues) The concert Series is produced by Jazz St. Louis.
Jan (shows 7:30 & 9:30) Jan 2-3, Funky Butt Brass Band; Jan 4, Dave Dickey Big Band; Jan 7-10 The Bad Plus;
Jan 16-17 Jazz at Lincoln Center Group; Jan 21-24 Arturo O’Ferrill Sextet; Jan 30-31 Dawn Weber Band;
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The FIREHOUSE Bar & Grill, 3500 Lemay Ferry Rd, 314-892-6903
Fri. 9pm-1 Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Karaoke
Fri. 9pm-1 Jan 3 Karaoke; Jan 10 South Side Johnny;
http://www.firehousebarandgrillstl.com/apps/calendar (Paul, private 314-503-4497)
Jan 17 All Tooned Up ($5);
Jan 24 At It Again;
Jan 31 Scott L. & Karl H.
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HAMMERSTONE‟S, 2028 S. Ninth St (Soulard), Talk to Lynn Hammerstone
314-773-5565 http://hammerstones.net
Each Sun. Voodoo Blues 4-8p; Erik Brooks 8:30-11:30p;
Thur Jan 1 Charles Rodgers & Inner City Blues; Jan 8, 22 Jeremiah Johnson band; Jan 15, 29 Paul Bonn & Bluesmen
Fri. 9p-1 Jan 2 Melissa Neels band; Jan 9 Lucky Old Sons; Jan 16 David Dee & Hot Tracks;
Jan 23 Roland Johnson & Soul Endeavor; Jan 30 Bottoms Up Blues Gang
Sat. 9p-1 Jan 3 Slim Louis; Jan 10 Jeremiah Johnson &…; Jan 17 Boogie Men; Jan 24 Big George Brock &…; Jan 31 Eugene & Co.
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The HANGAR, 127 Chesterfield Towne Centre (near Wildhorse Grill), 636-530-1745 www.thehangargrill.com
I could not obtain a list of bands for Jan.
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HELEN FITZGERALD‟S, 3650 S. Lindbergh,
Fri. 9pm Jan 2 Dirty Muggs;
Sat. 9pm Jan 3 Feel Good Inc;
Jan 9 Dance Floor Riot;
Jan 10 That 80s Band;
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(Bob 314-560-4492)
My Pennsylvania Slim schedule shows he will be at the Hangar on Fri. Dec 12, 8pm-12
314-984-0026 http://www.helenfitzgeralds.com/
Jan 16 Pop’n Rocket;
Jan 23 El Scorcho; Jan 30 Griffin & Gargoyles
Jan 17 Extremely Pointless; Jan 24 Bomb Pop; Jan 31 Plat. Rock Legends
HIGHWAY 61 Roadhouse, 34 S. Old Orchard Ave, Webster Groves, 314-968-0061,
Each Tues in Jan, 7:30-11:30pm Open mic Blues night.
Fri. 7-10pm, Jan 2 Jim & Mike; Jan 9 Dave & them; Jan 16 Lucky Dan & Naked Mike;
http://www.hwy61roadhouse.com/
Jan 23 South City Sodas;
(NEW Email Bill Kunz)
Jan 30 Sidemen
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HOUSE of ROCK, CLOSED near the end of November. (5 Ronnie's Plaza, S. Lindbergh at Ronnie’s Cine)
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JIMMY‟S on the PARK, 706 DeMun Ave, Clayton, MO,
314-725-8585 http://jimmyscafe.com/livemusic.htm
Jan. MSIC each Sunday, for brunch, 11:30am-1:30, Jim Manley & Mark Fredricks (keyboards and trumpet)
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JOYIA TAPAS, 4501 Manchester Ave. (in the Grove)
Chuck 314-531-5300 www.joyiatapas.com
Each Thurs in Jan, Jim Manley 7-10pm (I called and checked on this) I was also told they have good food at this establishment, as well.
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JP‟s CORNER, 11890 Gravois, 0.3 mi E. of I-270, S. side, Music 9pm -1.
Wed
Fri.
Sat.
Sun
314- 842-1996 (Britany) http://jpscornerstl.com
Jan 7 Stacy Collins Band;
Jan 14 Doc Holiday;
Jan 21 Ultraviolets;
Jan 28 Griffin & the Gargoyles
Jan 2 Black Water Revival;
Jan 9 Identity Crisis;
Jan 16 Rhythm Rockers; Jan 23 Doc Holiday; Jan 30 Stacy Collins band
Jan 3 Superjam; Jan 10 Hillbyllly Authority;
Jan 17 Vinyl Tap;
Jan 24 Griffin & Gargoyles;
Jan 31 Tony Campanella band
Jan 4, 10, 17, 24 Allstar Open Jam;
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KIRKWOOD STATION Restaurant & Brewing Co. 105 E. Jefferson, Kirkwood, 314-966-2739
Sun. Jan. 4, 18, South Side Swing Dance Club lessons 5-6pm, dance 6-9pm.
Wed. Jan 14, Scott L & Karl H;
Thur 9pm-12, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Dr Zhivegas;
Fri. 9pm-1, Jan 2 ?
Jan 9 Paint the Earth;
Jan 16 Leslie Craig & Hellbenders;
Sat 9pm-1, Jan 3 Blood Brothers; Jan 10 Joe Dirt;
Jan 17 Plastic;
http://kirkwoodstationbrewing.com
Jan 23 ?
Jan 24 Johnny Rock-itt;
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The LOADING DOCK, Grafton, IL 400 Front St., 62037, 618-786-3494 www.graftonloadingdock.com/
Jan 30
Jan 31
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(Pete owner or Casey server)
Closed for the winter
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NEW: MADISON‟S Café, O‟Fallon, MO 2974 State Highway K, O'Fallon, MO 63368, 636-978-7355
Fri. 6:30-9pm Jan 2 Tom Nicekson;
Sat 6:30-9pm Jan 10 Walt Miller
Jan 9 Charlie Mann;
Jan 16 Randy Clemens;
Jan 23 John Scott;
www.madisonsofallon.com
Jan 30 Nick Calandro;
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MILE 277 Tap & Grill (WAS Generations) Watson at Lindbergh Music 9pm-1, Thurs-Sat. 314-645-3277 http://www.mile277.com/
Note: Jan. Music only on Thur., Fri. and Sat.
Thur 8p-12 Jan 1 no music;
Jan 8 Leslie Craig…;
Fri. 9pm-1 Jan 2 Dr. Zhivegas;
Jan 9 Super Jam;
Sat. 9pm-1 Jan 3 Well Hungarians;
Jan 10 Trizie Delight;
Jan 15 Paint the Earth;
Jan 16 Dance Floor Riot;
Jan 17 That 80s band;
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PATRICK‟S RESTAURANT, 343 Westport Plaza; SL 63146 Pat 314-439-0505
Jan 22 Dereoke;
Jan 29 Jason Nelson Band
Jan 23 Vote 4 Pedro; Jan 30 Hollywood 5
Jan 24 Metal Studz; Jan 31 Paint the Earth
http://www.patrickswestport.com/ LaDeDa 314.846.9043
Sat. 9pm-1 Jan 24 Dirty Muggs; No other dates booked;
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RIVER CITY Casino, JUDY‟S VELVET LOUNGE, 8pm-12, 314-388-7777
Fri. 8pm-12 Jan 2 Superjam;
Jan 9 Hollywood 5;
Sat 8pm-12 Jan 3 Pop’n Rocket;
Jan 10 Concoction;
Features: Feb 6, Led Zepagain; Feb. 20, Ronnie Milsap;
x7609 http://www.rivercity.com/entertainment/judy-s-velvet-lounge
Jan 16 Trixie Delight;
Jan 23 The Wackness;
Jan 30 Bomb Pop
Jan 17 Dance Floor Riot;
Jan 24 That 80’s Band; Jan 31 Queen’s Blvd.
Feb. 25 Don Williams; Feb 27, Cash’d Out: Tribute to Johnny Cash
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SKY MUSIC Lounge, 930 Kehrs Mill Rd, Feature Music 9:30 pm-1 (also music at 6:30-8:30) 636-527-6909
Fri. Jan 2 Badfist;
Sat. Jan 3 Lost Dog;
Jan 9 TBA;
Jan 10 TBA;
Jan 16 Jake’s Leg;
Jan 17 Big Rain;
Jan 23 Boogie Chyld;
Jan 24 Shrinking Violets;
www.skymusiclounge.com/
Jan 30 Happy Ending
Jan 31 Quitting Amy
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ST. CHARLES Music…
HENDRICK‟s BBQ (Moonshine Blues Bar) 1200 S Main, St.Charles, 63301 636-724-8600
http://moonshinebluesbar.com
Thur 9p-1 Jan 1 No music; Jan 8 Ryan Waked Experience; Jan 15 Deal James; Jan 22 Kyle Yardley; Jan 29 TBA
Fri. 9p-1 Jan 2 Jeremiah Johnson; Jan 9 Blues Crushers; Jan 16 Rhythm Imperials; Jan 23 Driving Wheel; Jan 30 Hurricane Roots
Sat. 9p-1 Jan 3 Trip Daddys; Jan 10 Melvin Turnage band; Jan 17 River City Blues; Jan 24 Eugene Johnson Co; Jan 31 Soul Reunion
QUINTESSENTIAL, 149 N. Main, St. Charles, MO 63301, Music on 2 floors, 636-443-2211 (Eric) http://www.q-stl.com/home.htm
Fri. 5:30-9p Jan 2 Nick Stergos; Jan 9 Doug Byrkit; Jan 16, 23 Nick S + Denver Trent; Jan 30 Nick S. + Perry Woods
Sat. 5:30-9p Jan 3 TNick S. + Perry Woods; Jan 10 Doug Byrkit; Jan 17, 24 Nick S + Perry W; Jan 31 Nick Stergos
SALVATORE‟S Italian Grill, 4139 Old Hwy 94 South, St. Peters, 63304 636-922-2100 www.salvatorespizza.net
Fri. 9p-1 Jan 2 Featherstone Drive; Jan 9 Hillybilly Authority; Jan 16 Wrath of Kahn; Jan 23 Zilch;
Sat. 9p-1 Jan 3 Vinyl Tap;
Jan 10 Black Dog band;
Jan 17 Common Ground;
Jan 24 Crossfire;
TUNERS on Main St. 130 S. Main, St. Charles 636-724-9212
Fri. 8:30pm Jan 2 Marcel Strong;
Sat 8:30pm Jan 3 Marcel Strong;
Jan 9 Fetch the Bone;
Jan 10 Fetch the Bone;
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tuners-on-Main-Street/123041564419844
Jan 16 Bone Daddy;
Jan 17 Bone Daddy;
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SYBERG‟S Dorsett, 2430 Old Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, 314-785-0481
Fri. 9pm-1 Jan 2 Pop’n Rocket;
Sat. 9pm-1 Jan 3 Whiskey Dixon;
Jan 9 Griffin & Gargoyles;
Jan 10 Anthony Gomes;
(Tom 314-225-7781)
Jan 30 Soul Cracker
Jan 31 Kung Fu Cave Man
Jan 23 Serapis;
Jan 24 Serapis;
Jan 30 Black Dog
Jan 31 Black Dog
http://www.sybergsdorsett.com/LOCATIONS/DORSETT.aspx
Jan 16 TBA;
Jan 23 Dance Floor Riot; Jan 30 Well Hungarians
Jan 17 Dirty Muggs; Jan 24 Feel Good Inc.; Jan 31 Contagious;
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TABLE THREE Restaurant,
16765 Main St, Wildwood, MO 63040, 8-11pm Phone: 636-458-4333 http://table-three.com
Music season has ended … wait for next Spring. (Outside patio now closed.)
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TERRY & KATHY‟S Tavern,
Defiance, MO (biker Bar) NO music till next spring
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TRAINWRECK, 314 West Port Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO 63146,
Thurs. 8pm-12, Jan 15, 22, 29 Mike Mattingly;
Fri. 9pm-1 Jan 2 Griffin & Gargoyles;
Jan 9 Vote for Pedro;
Sat. 9pm-1 Jan 3 Dance Floor Riot;
Jan 10 Bitter Pill;
Greg
(Call Sandy) 636.987.2441
314-434-7222
Jan 16 Slam;
Jan l7 El Scorcho;
www.defiancemissouri.com/tandk.html
http://westportplaza.trainwrecksaloon.com
Jan 23 RadioGram;
Jan 24 Spin the Bottle;
Jan 30 TBD
Jan 31 Dirty Muggs
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TRUFFLES, 9202 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63124,
314-567-9100 http://www.todayattruffles.com/live-music
Thur 8pm-11 Jan 8 Kevin Bilchik
Jan 15 Three Pedros; Jan 22 Brian Clarke; Jan 29 Three Pedros
Fri. 9pm-1, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Michael Schaerer
Sat. 9pm-1, Jan 3 Trio Monaco; Jan 10 Anita Rosamond; Jan 17 Scott Logan; Jan 24 Anita Rosamond; Jan 31 Brian Clarke
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NEW: ZYDECO Blues, was Rib City and Rick’s Café; SW corner of I-270 & Manchester Rd,
Fri. 9pm-1 Jan 2 Power Play; Jan 9 Rhythm Rockers; Jan 16 House of Bishops;
Sat. 9pm-1 Jan 24 Power Play; (No bands listed for other Saturdays)
1090 Old Des Peres Rd, 314-858-1188
Jan 23 Voo Doo Blues; Jan 30 Inner City Blues
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Selected WINERIES Those having music during winter months … within 50 minutes driving time…
CHANDLER HILL Vineyards 596 Defiance Rd., Defiance, Missouri 63341, 636.798.2675 http://www.chandlerhillvineyards.com
Sat. 1-4pm Jan 3 Mick Byrd Band;
Sun 1-4pm Jan 4 Penny Moon;
Jan 10 Jason Garms;
Jan 11 Kevin Bilchik;
Jan 17 Daddy’s Girl band;
Jan 18 David Garzz;
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GRAFTON Winery, 300 West Main, Grafton, IL 618-786-3001
Jan 24 Pierce Crask;
Jan 25 Roger & Bill
Jan 31 Bryan and Lola
http://thegraftonwinery.com/Winery-In-St.Louis/Upcoming_Events_Near_St.Louis.php
NOTE: Sat. Music Time: 3-7pm
Sun. Music Time: 2-6pm
Sat. Jan 3 Triple Play;
Jan 10 Ted McCready duo;
Jan 17 Terry Beck;
Sun Jan 4 Gary Sluhan;
Jan 11 Scott L & Karl H;
Jan 18 Three Pedros;
Jan 24 Acoustic Asylum;
Jan 31 Rock this Boat
Jan 25 Dave Caputo band;
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Favorite BANDS to follow…
Ralph BUTLER Band: (My grade of A) (Selected local performances)
www.ralphbutlerband.com
January: No performances listed on the web site
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Stacy COLLINS Band: (My grade of A)
http://www.thestaceycollinsband.com
Wed Jan 7 JP’s Corner, 8:30pm; Thur. Jan 8, 22 Rumor’s, Breckenridge Hills, MO, 9pm-1;
Fri. Jan 2 Rumor’s; Jan 16 K.T’s Sports Bar, O’Fallon, MO 9pm-1; Jan 23 Rock Road, St. John; Jan 30 JP’s Corner 9pm-1;
Sat. Jan 3 Cutter’s, Belleville; Jan 10 Charlack, 8334 Lackland Rd., Jan 17 Diesel’s Bar, Belleville, IL:
Jan 24 Bull Dog Salloon; Jan 31 Arizona Joe’s, Centralia, 8p-1;
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CROSSFIRE, variety dance band (My grade of A) www.crossfirestl.com
Fri. Jan 30, Binford’s, St. Peters, MO 9pm-1;
Sat. Jan 10 Villa Farotto’s, 8p-12; Jan 17 Scottie’s Sports bar, Imperial, 9p-1;
or Scott at 2clean@charter.net
636-225-6994
Jan 24 Salvatore’s Restaurant, St. Peters, 8:30-12:30
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ENCORE Band (My grade of A)
http://www.encoreband.com/ 636-230-9990 or 314-608-3724
Fri. Jan 2, 23, Villa Farotto’s Restaurant, 17417 Chesterfield Airport Rd, 8pm-12; All other performances are private.
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FANFARE with Kittie Moller (My grade of A) www.fanfareband.com/events/2014 Vince Golomski 314-752-4378
Sat. Jan 3, 24, Ritz Carlton Lobby Lounge;
Jan 31 Zydeco Blues Bar
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GRIFFIN and the GARGOYLES Band (My grade of A) http://www.griffinandthegargoyles.com Hotline 314.995.8665
Wed. Jan, 7, 14, 21, Syberg’s, 7802 Gravois, 8:30-12; Jan 28 JP’s Corner
Fri. Jan 2 Trainwreck, Westport; Jan 9 Syberg’s Dorset, 5-8pm + 9pm-1; Jan 23 Café Eau, Chase 9-1; Jan 30 Helen Fitzgeralds
Sat. Jan 24; JP’s Corner, 8:30pm-12:30
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Miss JUBILEE & the Humdingers (My grade of A) https://www.facebook.com/MissJubileeSwings/events 314-645-7220 (Dan)
Tues Jan 13, 20, 27, Beale on Broadway, 8-10pm;
Each Thurs in Jan, Thraxton Speakeasy;
Fri. Jan 9 Casa Loma 9p; Sat. Jan 24 Casa Lolma 9p; Sun. Jan 11, 18, 25 Evangeline’s (Jazz Brunch) 11am-2;
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Bob KUBAN Band, Singles Night Out Dance (My grade of A) Website: www.bobkuban.com
Dec 14 Nathalie’s 6-10
Ph 636-532-0788
Fri. Jan 2 (Welcome the New Year) Bob Kuban Band, 7:30-11:30pm, Moolah Shrine 12545 FeeFee, It‟s a tradition!
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Scott LAYTHAM and Karl HOLMES (My grade of A)
Wed
Thur
Sat.
Sun.
Website: http://scottandkarl.com Ph 314-576-0838
Jan 7, 21 Donatelli’s, Hwy N; 7-10pm; Jan 14 Kirkwood Station, 7-10pm;
Jan 1, 15 Bemo’s 5373 Hwy N, Cottleville, 7:30-10:30pm; Jan 8, 22 Candicci’s Restaurant, 6:30-10pm;
Jan 24 Bemo’s 5373 Hwy N, Cottleville, 7:30-10:30pm;
Jan 31 Firehouse Bar & grill 3500 Lemay Ferry, 8-11pm
Jan 11 Grafton Winery 2-6pm
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Joe MANCUSO Trio and Quartet (My grade of A) http://mancusojazz.com/upcoming-performances/
Thur. Jan 22 (Joe M. & Dave Black) at Thurman Grill, 4069 Shenandoeh, 8pm -11pm;
Fri. Jan 23 Nathalie’s, 4356 Lindell, 8-11pm;
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Charlie MANN (My grade of A)
Email: cruhmann@centurytel.net
Tues. Jan 6, The RackHouse West Winery, 5065 N Hwy N, Cottleville, 6-9pm;
Wed. Jan 14 TheFirehouse, 3500 Lemay Ferry, 6-9pm
Fri. Jan 9, Madison’s Café, 2974 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 6:30-9:30
Sat. Jan 17 Bemo’s Grill, 5373 Hwyu N, Colttleville, MO 8-11pm
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MARCEL STRONG and the APOSTLES, (My grade of A) Email mstrong.apostles@gmail.com
Fri. Jan 2 Tuner’s in St. Charles;
Jan 16 Stagger Inn, Edwardsville;
Sat. Jan 3 Tuner’s in St. Charles
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Vince MARTIN (My grade of A)
Website www.Vince-Martin.com
Sun. Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Gulf Shores Restaurant, 12528 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, 314-878-3306, 11:30-2:30pm
Tue. Jan 6, 13, 20, 23, 30, Gulf Shores Restaurant, 12528 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, 314-878-3306, 5:30-8:30
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PENNSYLVANIA Slim (My grade of A)
Website http://www.pennslim.com
636-561-1430
Wed. Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Gulf Shores Restaurant, 12528 Olive Blvd, 314-878-3306 11:30-1:30pm and 5:30-8:30pm (solo)
Thurs Jan 1, 8 Bar Louie, Chesterfield, 10-1pm; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Gulf Shores Restaurant, 12528 Olive Blvd, 11:30-1:30pm
Fri. Jan 2 Donatelli’s 8-11pm; Jan 9 Seven Stones WInery, 6-9pm
Sat Jan 17 Villa Farotto’s restaurant;
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Power Play: (My grade of A)
Website http://www.power2playstl.com
Fri. Jan 2 Zydeco Blues 9p-1; Jan 16 Villa Farotto’s, 8p-12; Jan 23 CJ Muggs, 101 Lockwood, Webster, 9pm-1; Jan 30 Villa Farotto’s 8-12
Sat Jan 3 Danno’s, 9p-1;
Jan 10 Fandango’s, 9pm-1;
Jan 17 Casa Loma, 8pm- 12;
Jan 24 Zydeco Blues 9pm-1;
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The Rhythm Rockers (My grade of A)
Website http://www.rhythmrockers.net
Fri. Jan 9 Zydeco Blues (Previously Rick’s Café & Rib City) 9p; Jan 16 JP’s Corner 8:45p;
Jan 17 Backstopper‟s Dance, Moolah Shrine, 8pm
Jan 23 Danno’s;
Jan 30 Clubhouse
Sat Jan 3 One-eyed Willie’s; Jan 10 Casa Loma Ballroom, 8pm-12; Jan 31 Villa Farotto’s, 8pm-12
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Anita ROSAMOND (Well known Pop, R&B, blues, jazz singer) (My grade of A) www.anitarosamond.com
Fri. Jan 2, 23, 30 Bartolino’s Osteria, Hampton at I-44, 9pm-12;
Jan 9 IL Bel Lago, Olive E of I-270 ½ mi, 7-10pm;
Sat Jan 10, 24, Truffles in Ladue, 9pm-1; Jan 24 Smitty’s, Clayton Rd. at Baxter 2:30-5:30pm; Jan 31 IL Bel Lago, Olive E of I-270 ½ mi, 7-10;
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Dr. ZHIVEGAS (My grade of A, but quite loud) Selected local performances
Thurs, Jan 15, 29 Kirkwood Station;
Fri. Jan 2, Mile 277;
http://www.drzhivegas.com
These are the only performances shown on their web site.
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DJ SWING DANCES, Swing Dance Lessons, and SINGLES DANCES…
EACH Tues. West County Swing Dance Club at the Moolah Shrine, Grand Ballroom, 12545 Fee Fee Rd. This is a great
venue with a large dance floor, bar & snacks, plus well-lit parking lot. 7:00 pm Swing Dance lessons (5 levels of dance lessons) Each level
is for a month, 4 lessons). $3 admission plus $3 for lesson for members; $5 plus $5 for nonmembers. Dancing with DJ music 8-11 pm.
Directions to the Moolah: Take I-270 to Page and go West (it’s called Hwy 364) and take the first exit, Bennington, and at the stoplight
go left (across Page) to the next stoplight at FeeFee. Go left again, about 0.4 mi to the Moolah Shrine on your left.
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EACH Wed. Dance at Sports Café, 3579 Pennridge, Bridgeton, behind “Bob Evans” on St. Charles Rock Rd, 8pm
No dance lessons
EACH Thurs. West Coast Dance lessons (7-8pm $5) at Sports Café with DJ and dancing at 8pm.
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EACH Fri. Moolah Shrine Swing Dance, at Moolah Shrine, (None Dec. 26) 12545 Fee Fee Rd, 7:30. Proceeds go to Moolah Shrine Fund. $6
EACH Fri. Jitterswing Dances at Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Rd, 63128, Terry James DJ, 7:00pm $9 ($7 member)
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NOTICE: I regret to tell you that NO CATHOLIC Singles Dances are scheduled for 2015. I’ll let you know of any changes.
Sat. Jan. 10 “Groove Tunez” Swing Dance. Jan. 24 Ballroom “Dance Variations.” (Each 2nd and 4th Sat.)
Just Dancing Studio, 236 Old Meramec Station Rd, Workshops 7 & 7:30 Dancing 8-11:30pm $10.00 Mike Cook mikecook1958@att.net
Sat Jan 17 St. Louis IMPERIAL Dance Club, New Location: U Can Dance, 3570 Adie Rd, St. Ann, 63074, 7:30-11 pm, $6-8
Sat Jan 17 St. Charles IMPERIAL Dance Club, at American Legion Hall, 2500 Raymond, St. Charles, 7:30-11pm $6 Dave 63 6-240-8463
Sat Jan 24 West County Swing Dance Club, dance at Kirkwood Commun. Ctr, 111 S. Geyer; 6:30pm, $4 member $6 non-mbr.
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Sun. Jan 4, 18, South Side Swing Dance Club, at Kirkwood Station, 105 E. Jefferson, Kirkwood, MO dancing 5-9pm
Sun. Jan 11, 25 (each 2nd & 4th Sun. of the Month) “MUSIC” Swing Dance Club Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia (Hwy 159) Lessons
at 5pm; DJ dance 6-9 pm $7.00 guests, $5.00 member or sister club members http://www.musicswingdance.com (or see FACEBOOK)
Sun. Jan 11, 25 (2 & 4th Sun) CONCORD Hall Dances (Jitterswing)
Line dancing 3p Swing dance 6-9p, $5 Details at http://www.jitterswing.com
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St. Louis REBELS (West Coast Style Swing Dance) Each Tues, 8pm at Sports Café (for directions see Wed. Sports Café, above);
Each Thurs. at Stratford Inn, 7:15 lesson, 8pm open dance; Fri. 8pm, All-American Sports Mall Upper Deck, 11133 Lindbergh, Business Ct,
near Lindbergh at I-55, SL 63123; Lessons 7-8pm, dancing 8pm-12. Nonmembers $10 Hotline 314-332-1288 ext 802
http://www.stlrebels.com
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EXTRA Stuff … More fun:
Feature: Backstoppers Elite 2015 Dance, Sat. Jan. 17, Moolah Shrine, 12545 Fee Fee Rd., Music by Rhythm Rockers,
8pm-1, $10 admission Plus $15 reserved seats or VIP Reserved table for 10 at $155; Sat. night attire; See www.backstoppers.org
Feature: Guns & Hoses Backstoppers Benefit Fri. Jan 30 at Scottrade Center (see below)
CHAIFETZ Arena, SLU Jan 7-11 Cirque du Soleil; Feb 5-6 Disney Jr. Live Tour: Pirate & Princess http://www.thechaifetzarena.com
CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM (CAM): 3750 Washington Blvd., SL 63108, http://camstl.org 314-536-4660
FREE
314-977-4SLU
Hrs. Wed 11-6; Thur.-Fri. 11-9; Sat 10-5 Art displays continually change.
The Fabulous FOX Box office M-F 10-6pm, Sat 10-2, on show day, open till 30 min after show starts. 314.534.1678
Jan 20 - Feb 1 Cinderella;
Feb 19 Best of Celtic Thunder;
The FAMILY ARENA upcoming shows hotline 636-894-4242; or see www.familyarena.com
Jan 9-10 Lone Star Rodeo;
Jan 31 Motorcycles on Ice, Ice Racing;
Forest Park - ART MUSEUM see information on new EXPANSION http://www.slam.org/expansion NEW exhibits each month.
For what is on view now, see http://www.slam.org/calendar.php?#anchor2
Tours 10:30 am. & 1:30 pm. (closed Mon.)
Forest Park - HISTORY MUSEUM 5700 Lindell Blvd, 63112
Ph 314-746-4599 see http://www.mohistory.org/calendar/2013-08
“The Louisiana Purchase” includes the actual 1803 document that made the Louisiana Purchase official, doubling the U.S. size at
a cost of $15 million (less than 4 cents an acre) plus the elkskin journal kept by Wm. Clark while exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Free.
Open 10a -5p daily & till 8p Tues. Till April 19, 2015. "250 in 250” thru Feb 2015 (50 people, 50 places, 50 images, 50 moments, & 50 objects.
LINDENWOOD Univ, J Scheidegger CENTER For ARTS 2300 W Clay, St. Charles, 636-949-4433
Jan 24 Russian National Ballet: Cinderella;
Feb. 7 Evening With Bernadette Peters;
http://www.luboxoffice.com
Feb 14 Beach Boys w/ Mike Love & Bruce Johnson
LORETTA-HILTON Center (The Rep), 130 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119, 314-968-4925 http://www.repstl.org
Jan 7–Feb 1, 2015 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner;
Feb 11-Mar 8 The Winslow Boy’
OMNIMAX Theatre, Science Center, Titans of the Ice Age; D-Day Normandy; Madagascar; http://www.slsc.org/jerusalem
The PAGEANT, 6161 Delmar Blvd, STL http://www.thepageant.com/shows Jan 10 Memories of Elvis (Steve D. & Mid Douth Revival);
Jan 22 The Devil Makes three;
Jan 30 Wit, Grit & Grace;
Jan 31 The Sklar brothers;
Feb 4 Tesla;
PEABODY OPERA HOUSE http://www.peabodyoperahouse.com/events
Jan 13-18 Book of Mormon;
Jan 22-25, Sesame Street: Let’s Dance;
Feb 20-22 Shen Yun;
Mar 19 Brit Floyd – Space & Time
POWELL Symphony Hall (St. Louis SYMPHONY) http://shop.stlsymphony.org Jan 17-18 Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony;
Jan 23-24 Beethoven’s Mass in C Major;
Jan 25 Science of Sound & the Art of Noise; Jan 30-31 All -Bach
SCOTTRADE Center http://www.scottradecenter.com/stc-calendar
Fri Jan 2 Harlem Globe Trotters;
SHELDON Concert Hall
Sat., Jan 24 Winter Jam;
Fri., Jan 30 Guns & Hoses Backstoppers Benefit
http://www.sheldonconcerthall.org/concert-list.php 314-576-0033
Jan 24 Angel Romero (guitarist with long list of accolades);
Jan 31, The Muny Kids;
Feb 3 Timothy Jansen, Solo Piano
STAGES St.Louis 314-821-2407 Robert Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Comm. Ctr, 111 S. Geyer Rd. http://www.stagesstlouis.org No shows till May
TOUHILL Arts Center UMSL http://www.touhill.org//default.asp?touhill=11&urlkeyword=Events Dec 12-14 Ambassad. Harmony; Dec 18-23 Nutcracker
Get OUT!
Listen to the MUSIC!
SMILE!
Dance to the MUSIC!
Be SAFE!
RBurns Misc. File: Ralph’s MUSIC List © 2015 Jan.