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SUMMARY:Beth Bombara @ Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Joni and Beyond: Beth Bombara explores the music of our treasured female songwriters. \nBeth Bombara is a dynamic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in St. Louis\, Missouri\, celebrated for her evocative blend of Americana\, folk\, and indie rock. With a voice often likened to Rosanne Cash and a musical sensibility that bridges the raw energy of rock with the introspective depth of folk\, Bombara has carved out a distinctive niche in the American roots music scene. \nBorn on August 4\, 1983\, in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Bombara’s musical journey began with piano lessons in her youth\, eventually leading her to the guitar and songwriting. She formed her first band\, a melodic punk group called Green Means Go\, during high school\, which continued into her college years. After earning an interdisciplinary degree in Music & Culture from Greenville College in Illinois\, she relocated to St. Louis in 2007\, immersing herself in the city’s rich musical landscape. \nBombara’s solo career took off with the release of her debut EP\, Abandon Ship\, in 2007. Since then\, she has released several acclaimed albums\, including Wish I Were You (2010)\, Beth Bombara (2015)\, Map & No Direction (2017)\, Evergreen (2019)\, and It All Goes Up (2023). Her music showcases her versatility as a vocalist and instrumentalist\, often featuring her on guitar\, piano\, and drums. Collaborating closely with her husband and bassist\, Kit Hamon\, Bombara crafts songs that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth. \nA respected figure in the St. Louis music community\, Bombara has been honored with multiple awards\, including the Riverfront Times’ Best Americana Artist in 2014 and 2015. Her performances at venues like the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Whitaker Music Festival and her active engagement with fans through live shows and social media have solidified her reputation as a compelling live performer and dedicated artist. \nBeth Bombara continues to captivate audiences with her heartfelt songwriting and genre-blending sound\, embodying the spirit of modern Americana while honoring its roots.
URL:https://www.therootsfm.org/event/beth-bombara-kirkwood-performing-arts-center/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Performing Arts Center KPAC\, 210 E Monroe Ave\, Kirkwood\, MO\, MO\, 63122\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Special Consensus @ Focal Point
DESCRIPTION:Special Consensus\, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025\, continues to deliver a vibrant contemporary bluegrass sound deeply rooted in tradition. The band released a brand-new album\, Been All Around This World\, on the Nashville-based Compass Records label in June\, 2025. Led by founder Greg Cahill\, a recipient of the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Distinguished Achievement Award and an inductee into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) Hall of Greats\, Special Consensus has been a cornerstone of the bluegrass community for five decades. The group has released 22 acclaimed recordings\, earned eight IBMA awards\, and received two Grammy nominations – a testament to their enduring artistry and innovation. \nSpecial Consensus’ sound is grounded in a deep appreciation and understanding of bluegrass music\, incorporating both the drive and harmonies of the traditional sound with the more contemporary sounds and repertoire of today. With the foundation of Greg’s unique banjo playing style and the vocal prowess of the 2023 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Greg Blake (guitar)\, Dan Eubanks (bass) and Brian McCarty (mandolin)\, these musicians effortlessly support each other and consistently maintain their bluegrass center whether they’re playing a jazz-tinged instrumental or a song from any of their award-winning recordings. These four talented vocalists and instrumentalists follow their creative desires without straying too far from their roots.
URL:https://www.therootsfm.org/event/the-special-consensus-focal-point/
LOCATION:Focal Point\, 2720 Sutton Blvd\, Maplewood\, MO\, 63143.\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blood Brothers @ Wildey Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Blood Brothers ft. Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia are bringing the CD Release Party for our brand-new album “Help Yourself” to The Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville\, IL\, Friday\, October 3 & Saturday\, October 4!  This will be a special blues celebration you don’t want to miss – two nights of brotherhood\, guitar fireworks\, and brand-new music!\n\n\nThe dynamic duo of guitarists\, Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia\, have come together to create the super-group “Blood Brothers”.  For over 45 years combined in the music business\, their musical journeys have paved their way in the Blues and Roots genre and have provided them with experience and life lessons.  Nine-time Blues Music Award Winner Mike Zito\, and five-time BMA winner Albert Castiglia have each won awards in the Blues Rock Artist of the Year category as well as the BMA for Blues Rock Album of the Year for their independent works.  With both artists on the exciting Gulf Coast Records label\, it only made sense for them to join forces and give the fans what they’ve been clamoring for: Blood Brothers.  In 2024\, their Blood Brothers debut album\, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith\, won the Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album of the Year. In November 2023\, Zito and Castiglia released Blood Brothers: Live in Canada\, an album with perfectly captures all the excitement and blues/rock energy created by the two during a recent tour.   Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music\, they have created both individually and collectively\, joining forces in a collaborative effort of songwriting and high-energy performances to create a total listening experience greater than the sum of its parts.
URL:https://www.therootsfm.org/event/blood-brothers-wildey-theatre/
LOCATION:Wildey Theatre\, 252 N. Main St.\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
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