Jimmy Griffin, Dave Grelle and Emily Wallace @ City Winery-STL

It’s medically unlikely that Jimmy Griffin was born with a guitar in his hands, but that instruments been a fairly present part of his life for the past two-decades, a time that’s seen him move from one of St. Louis’ hottest young guitar-slingers, to a sought-after sideman, and into a surprisingly-comfortable and evolving role as a riff-steady songwriter. With his latest project, The Incurables, now rounding into a third year of live work and recording, Griffin’s never been as poised to show the world his multiple talents: as a writer of words and music; as a vocalist; as a bandleader; and someone who’s been able to synthesize all of his past experiences into a tuneful new whole.

Dave Grelle is a soul-jazz pianist and composer who leads the Playadors band.  He is known for his original music and has a background in various bands, including The Feed, Celebration Day, Kevin Bowers’ Nova, and the Funky Butt Brass Band.  Grelle’s passion for jazz and its evolution is evident in this band’s performances, which feature a magical mingling of sounds, styles, and grooves.

Emily Wallace is a visual and musical artist based out of St. Louis, Mo. Known for her dynamic, powerhouse vocals, Wallace performs around town solo along with her acoustic guitar. She is also a vocalist in Dave Grelle’s Playadors and frequently collaborates with multiple local ensembles such as the Funky Butt Brass Band. Emily is currently working on an album at Sawhorse Studios.