Javier Mendoza is a former Warner-Chappell Latin writer. He has written songs for Latin artists Juan David, Carlos Robles, Enrique Iglesias, and Rosario. Javier is a Spanish/American singer songwriter who has independently sold over 50,000 albums and has received many honors including "Best Solo Artist," "Best Male Vocalist" & "Best Pop Artist" by the Riverfront Times Music Awards. He has also shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Los Lobos, The Roots, Ben Folds, Santana, Idina Menzel and more.

"Estereotipo" is his newest side project. Mendoza has put together a crème de la crème St. Louis Latin Jazz ensemble featuring renown jazz artist Dave Black on guitar, Marc Torlina (Peter Mayer) on bass and R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow, Peter Mayer) on percussion. The group also includes the magnificent Pete Ruthenburg on piano and drummer extraordinaire Grover Stewart (Additional horn section may also be included in certain performances). Javier Mendoza fronts this high energy, can't stay in your seat ensemble, and performs songs written and arranged specifically for this Latin Jazz group.

Through his travels, Farshid accumulated the music of the world, making it his own, weaving the variety of styles and influences together into a sound that is unique and familiar. His band, Farshid Etniko is an ensemble that performs Latin, popular jazz standards, as well as compositions that blend Middle Eastern instruments and influences with Latin beats and American blues sensibilities.

Just listening to his demo will give you a true sense of what Farshid's travels bring to the music scene of America. Farshid Soltanshahi, whose musical journey has taken him from Iran to France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and, most recently, Missouri will bring an extraordinary element to any event.

FatPocket is St. Louis’ highest energy party band featuring razor-sharp rhythms, hot horns and powerhouse vocals. This band will move your guests to the dance floor for a nonstop dance party until the house lights turn on.

With a set list ranging from Michael Jackson to Justin Timberlake, Tina Turner to the Chainsmokers and Nelly to the Weeknd, FP plays the hits from every era. With hundreds of luxury weddings, corporate parties, nonprofit fundraisers and festivals under their belt, FatPocket is ready to give your guests the party of a lifetime.

FatPocket has options to play for three or four hours including all emceeing. If you would like some elegant music for cocktails or dinner we offer solo piano and jazz duo/trio configurations as well.

Fine to Drive is an original Americana band residing in St. Louis, Missouri. Capturing the nature of traditional Americana they effortlessly blend country, folk and blues to create a fresh and yet comforting sound in their roots-driven music.

Their first full-length album What Whiskey Did,  written and performed by the duo, along with their supporting band of outstanding musicians, was released February 2018.  As versatile and energetic as they are true to the classic spirit of country music, Fine to Drive’s first album proves they are an undeniable powerhouse thanks to their distinct and dynamic male and female vocal harmonies, unique sound and authentic songwriting. The album starts off with just the right amount of twang and lyrical sass in the song “Everything but Love,” a playful take on the American dream and picturesque suburban life with that clap-your-hands and stomp-your-feet feel that invites you to the dance floor. Their wonderfully phrased two-part harmonies shine in the ballads “I Can’t Count on You” and “Wreck My Life” making you want to sing-along to every heartbroken verse and chorus. The title track “What Whiskey Did” is a bourbon soaked alibi highlighting the Dobro blues guitar sound that slides its way in and out of the entire album. “Nothing to Lose” stands out as the feel good song of the album making you want to hop in the nearest convertible and head for Mexico. As a whole What Whiskey Did is genuine, balanced, strong and goes down smooth just like the drink it’s named for.

The band began as an acoustic duo, founded by Michael Eisenbeis and Suzy Bacino. Michael is a well-respected veteran of the St. Louis music scene, founding the regional touring punk group The Nukes in the early 1990’s, as well as playing guitar and singing in a diverse mix of projects ranging from rock and roll to bluegrass. Suzy co-founded St. Louis Magazine’s A-List band Whiskey Morning in 2013, and has continued to sing and write music for various projects, including the 2016 release of Whiskey Morning’s album, The Here & Now.  After discovering they both have cats named after Loretta Lynn, the most awarded female country recording artist with a career spanning over six decades, Bacino and Eisenbeis knew they were destined to make music together. The harmonistic duo went on to form Fine to Drive and shortly thereafter, expanded the group to include heavy hitters: Bob Breidenbach on dobro, pedal and lap steel; Adam White on drums and percussion; and Quinten Coe on the upright bass.

Looking to make your event hot, hot, hot? Hire one of our Fire Breathers. Think of it as flare with flair! With varying levels of fire available, you can either have a Fire Breather steal the show or simply keep your guests warm with a smaller side performance.

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. 

The 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."

Press and Performance Highlights

• Home Opener for the Stanley Cup Winning Blues
• Listed among St. Louis’ best by the Riverfront Times in STL’s 77
• Performed at the Mayor's Ball for Mardis Gras 2019

Lenny Klinger's Galaxy Band is one polished and well-rehearsed group capable of handling your event with ease from start to finish. They can play anything: Big Band, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today's hits. Rock'n'Roll, Motown, Country, Blues, Top 40, Alternative, and everything in between, they got it covered.

Galaxy has opened coast to coast for acts including The Neville Brothers, Backman-Turner Overdrive, Ronnie Milsap, Sheena Easton, Melissa Manchester, The Bacon Brothers, Marilyn McCoo, Marvin Hamlish, Michael McDonald, Chick Corea, Nancy Wilson, The Righteous Brothers, and many more. They have backed up acts including The 4 Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wilson, The Platters, Jack Jones, Vic Damone, Jerry Vale, Henny Youngman, The Chiffons, The Shirelles, Smokey Robinson, Bob Newhart, and many others.

Customize your event: Galaxy will match any mood or theme you can dream of. We've designed shows ranging from Latin themes, 50's and 60's themes, 70's themes, to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Galaxy plays for public, private, and corporate events. Whatever your musical need, Galaxy can deliver!

Multi-talented media personality - native "Boricua"  from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gilberto has worked in front of the camera for local St. Louis television since 2001. Creator, Producer and Host of the 1st foreign language talk show and the 1st public affairs talk show about the LGBTQIA community in the State of Missouri both for STLTV.  

Gilberto's experience and talents are diverse and multifaceted, he is an: Actor, Master of Ceremonies, moderator, producer, writer, director, TV talk show host and broadcaster. His efforts earned him many awards and a permanent spot in Saint Louis television history.