Contemporary

Ahsa-ti Nu

Posted in Contemporary, Musicians, Jazz, World

Ahsa-ti Nu

AhSa-Ti Nu is a multi-disciplinary artist, sound engineer and producer whose work is rooted in soul, jazz, R&B and gospel. Established as a solo artist in 2015, AhSa-Ti Nu performs music that slides effortlessly between soulful riffs, heartfelt lyrics and fun grooves that are undeniable. Her music is created to ignite, fuel and empower the spirit, every song keeps the listener deliciously in tune throughout.

For years AhSa-Ti Nu performed as a background vocalist with accomplished artists in various genres. Having performed with artist such as Yvette Flunder and Shirley Miller of the renowned Edwin Hawkins ensemble, Meklit Hadero, Sean Hayes, Quinn DeVeaux, The Stone Foxes and many more, she has become a veteran to the stage and recording studio.

It is AhSa-Ti Nu’s goal to push the boundaries of commonplace practices of injustice in American society, and to inspire others to do the same. In a time where lives continue to be challenged and even taken due to race, gender, sexual or affectional orientation, it is imperative to empower those who are oppressed. It is more important than ever to represent and celebrate the strength, resilience and perseverance that our communities have demonstrated for generations and to give voice for generations to come.

Big Love - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Posted in Live Entertainment, Contemporary, Musicians, Covers, Tribute

Big Love - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Big Love, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac by some of the midwest's most well known and respected musicians, came flying out of the gate in early 2014. The group's presentation of Fleetwood Mac has been met enough enthusiasm they're just trying to keep up with the demand!

From the early blues in incarnation of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, through the famous Rumours and Tusk albums that feature Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, and beyond - even into the latest decades, Big Love will take you on a trip through time that features the many great hits - and even some deep album cuts - that this band made famous! Fleetwood Mac is that rare group that gets everyone - male and female; young and old - to jump to their feet in excitement when they hear the first words and notes of those famous tunes! It's no wonder that this tribute is drawing so much attention right out of the gate!

Big Mike Aguirre & The Blu City All Stars

Posted in Live Entertainment, Blues, Contemporary, Musicians, Covers

Big Mike Aguirre & The Blu City All Stars

Big Mike Aguirre and The Blu City All Stars have become one of the premier soul and blues bands in St. Louis. They are known for playing music of the Mississippi River: St. Louis Blues, Memphis Soul, New Orleans Funk, and everything in between. Big Mike is not only an incredible blues guitarist, but has a soothing and expressive voice with  a charismatic stage presence to go along with it.

The Blu City All Stars consist of Andy Coco on bass, guitar, and vocals, Nathan Hershey on organ, clavinet, Rhodes, keys, and vocals, and Kevin Bowers on drums and percussion. This group is made up of musicians of the highest ranking and talent in St. Louis.

Dawn Weber

Posted in Live Entertainment, Contemporary, Musicians, Covers, Electronic, Jazz, Weddings

Dawn Weber

Dawn Weber has a mesmerizing, high-energy stage presence. This St. Louis-based artist has a background that includes extensive training in both classical trumpet and flugelhorn as well as jazz. Weber's style ranges from jazz, rock, R&B, swing, and salsa to hip-hop, electronic, and funk. Currently, Weber is in charge of four projects which flow seamlessly together while each offering a distinctive sound:

Dawn Weber Group: up to a 6 piece playing jazz, pop, blues, R&B, and funk.

Dawn Weber Swinging Blues Review: 5-6 piece playing swing and jump blues. 

Dawn Weber and Naked Rock Fight: 6 piece band playing soul, groove, funk, and fusion.

Dawn Weber and the Electro Funk Assembly: 3-6 piece group playing acid jazz, lounge, and swing.

DRZHIVEGAS

Posted in Live Entertainment, Contemporary, Musicians, Covers, Rock

DRZHIVEGAS

DRZHIVEGAS (pronounced Doctor-zhi-vegas) the kings of the dance floor have charmed international audiences for 14 years with their unmistakable Je ne sais quoi! The irresistible combination of swagger and style.

Rock & Roll meets the dance floor!

This is the world famous DRZHIVEGAS.

Expertise rests in giving the people what they want. Always dancing, always rocking, always compelling, always playing your favorite song. DRZHIVEGAS is a live 21st century Juke Box! DRZHIVEGAS IS the party.

Fresh Heir

Posted in Live Entertainment, Contemporary, Musicians, Jazz, Missouri Touring Performers

Fresh Heir

Inspired by the world around us, as well as the innovators and dreamers that came before us... Fresh Heir's mission is to inspire a mass shift in consciousness towards positivity, love and hope through the power of their music, lyrics, and live performance. In a world full of uncertainty and questionable agendas, Fresh Heir shares a message of unity through positive lyricism, high energy performance and feel good sounds rooted in the American traditions of soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop. 

Drawing upon influences from musical groups such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Roots and John Legend the band creates their own eclectic “pop” sound. Connecting the body, mind, and spirit, Fresh Heirs' music keeps their audiences moving while they deliver meaningful words of encouragement in harmony over a high-energy musical platform featuring blazing keys and rippin' horn lines.

Fresh Heir has been putting on high-energy performances since 2007. Originally a 5- piece ensemble the band now can extend 10+ pieces. Meeting at Webster University (St. Louis, MO) in the jazz studies program, their beginning sound featured instrumental originals & covers similar to groove/jam artists like Soulive, RH Factor, and Charlie Hunter. Evolving, the band added vocals to the energy and began writing positive inspired lyrics in 2009 as showcased on their "Alive Around The World" and "Sky's The Limit" albums.

Nick Savage and Ryan Marquez have remained the band's core founders, as membership has been fluid through the years. The current configuration has been together for 5 years and features a cast of the regions top players. FH now operates similar to Steely Dan, in that it always features Savage & Marquez but integrates the other members to create the sound most appropriate for the request at hand.

The group has experience playing in different configurations all over the world as one can see in their videos. FH can jam an acoustic setup with 2-5 people or can produce a full-scale production featuring 10+ members utilizing high-level audio/video production skills. 

Funky Butt Brass Band

Posted in Live Entertainment, Contemporary, Musicians, Jazz, Missouri Touring Performers

Funky Butt Brass Band

A listThe Funky Butt Brass Band was formed in 2008 by six musicians who revere and respect the New Orleans brass band tradition. Made up of members of Gumbohead, The Feed, Musica Slesa, Bob Kuban's Everyday People and other St. Louis musical groups, the FBBB takes traditional New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a funky new flavor, in the style of the Dirty Dozen or Rebirth Brass Band. Don't be surprised if you also hear a little Motown, Southern rock, blues and some straight-ahead Chicago blues to go along with the second line "street beat" groove. The Funky Butt Brass Band is guaranteed to get your toes tapping, your feet marching and kick any party into overdrive.

The New Orleans brass band tradition has its roots in that city's jazz funeral processions. Once the dearly departed was buried, the brass band would "cut the body loose" by playing uptempo, joyous music. As they marched, they would be joined by revelers who formed a line alongside and behind the band. This was known as the "second line."

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Galaxy RED

Posted in Live Entertainment, Contemporary, Musicians, Covers, Electronic, Weddings

Galaxy RED

GalaxyRed is one of a kind in the music industry. Combining the live music of long-time St. Louis favorite the Galaxy Band with St. Louis' legendary DJ Crucial gives the audience an experience like they have never known.
 
What makes this combination truly exceptional is the ability of the Galaxy Band and DJ Crucial to play TOGETHER and independent of one another to provide four hours of seamless, non-stop music ranging from the 1950's to the edgy R&B and Hip Hop sounds of today and everything in between. Galaxy Band leader Lenny Klinger and his crew combine with the turntable man DJ Crucial in a way that is so unexpected, precise in its execution and producing music in such a new and authentic way that it is impossible to compare them to any other artists living or dead. DJ Crucial’s ear leans toward the Golden Era when groups like KMD, Das Efx, and Black Moon reigned supreme. The same kind of positive vibe comes through in his beat catalogue, and he provides his emcees with personalized soundscapes that reflect their respective perspectives, meanwhile always creating more beats for an ever-growing clientele in St. Louis and beyond
 

High Velocity

Posted in Contemporary, Musicians, Covers

High Velocity

Brand New st. louis top 40 band of recognizable professionals. From classic Motown to Top 40 hits, High Velocity is always serving up a good time.Core of the band is 6 piece, but offer configurations from 4-10pc

Javier Mendoza Presents Hobo Cane

Posted in Live Entertainment, Contemporary, Musicians, Missouri Touring Performers, World

Javier Mendoza Presents Hobo Cane

Born as Javier Alberto Mendoza in the state of Virginia to a Spanish mother and Mexican/American father, Javier's love for music burned bright from a young age. He started his musical career joining Warner-Chappell as a staff writer in Miami, FL. There he spent his time writing tunes for mega pop sensations such as Enrique Iglesias, Juan David, Ricky Martin, Rosario and more. The ever-winding path of life took him to St. Louis where he saw musical success with his new following. In 2014, Mendoza moved to Music City, Nashville, TN where he is embarking on a project as Hobo Cane. 

Hobo Cane was awarded a Telly Award in 2015 for Best Original Music in a docoumentary called "The Forsaken." He has also shared the stage with the likes of Chuck Berry, Los Lobos, Willy Nelson, Great Big World, and more. Most recently, Hobo Cane has found a warm songwriting community in Nashville with the Grammy-nominated Barry Dean as well as Grammy Award winners Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, and many others. Ever the dynamic performer, Hobo Cane has also performed alongside Nashville hit makers Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Chris Tomlin, and Ben Folds, in addition to securing countless television and movie song placements. 

Why Hobo Cane? "According to the critics, I've always been too Rock for Pop, too Pop for Alternative, too Anglo for Latin and even sometimes too Latin for Anglo. I think that's a good thing. A hobo is a transient and migrant worker. I've moved from place to place all my life, and I was raised among different cultures and languages. I think my songs are influenced and enriched by that diversity. I want to help destroy the stereotype of any music. My mother's last name is 'Cañas', which means 'Canes' in Spanish. So that's me... HOBO CANE.”

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