Events

The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space — and they’ve been in tune with tearing it…

  In the Strauss Black Box Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Where the fiery spirit of flamenco meets the soulful rhythms of Cuban tradition, Gipsy Social emerges as a vibrant tribute to two legendary groups -the Gipsy Kings and Buena Vista Social Club. Gipsy Social returns to the Kirkwood Performing Art Center after their sold…

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians - Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan…

Dusty James and Abalone Pearl mix up the music, playing pop acoustic and traditional tunes, Americana and Beatles and original songs. They bring a carload of stringed musical instruments, swapping off banjo, mandolin, guitar, dulcimer and harmonica. Dusty James is a champion flat-picker who was awarded third place in the guitar competition at the Walnut…

A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy recipient, Jorma was at the forefront of popular rock and roll, one of the founders of the San Francisco sound and a progenitor of Psychedelic Rock. He is a founding member of two legendary bands, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna.…

Get ready for a high-voltage musical experience as Tower of Power teams up with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Fusing their signature funk and soul with sweeping symphonic arrangements, this concert transforms iconic hits like “What Is Hip?” and “You’re Still a Young Man” with lush orchestrations. The band’s powerhouse horns and irresistible grooves meet…

In the Strauss Black Box Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center This show has been CANCELLED. This brand-new, live musical production tells the story of the myriad songwriters who flocked to Laurel Canyon in the Hollywood Hills during the 1960s and 1970s. From the Mamas and the Papas to the Eagles, from the Byrds…

  The Route 66 Jazz Orchestra is a 22-piece jazz band dedicated to the preservation and promotion of "Big Band" Jazz.  Ron Wilkinson appears as a featured vocalist. The roots of the Route 66 Jazz Orchestra trace back to 1969, when Meramec Community College band director, Dr. Ron Stilwell, realized the need and potential to…

Mississippi Moon is St. Louis’s very own tribute to the music of the Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald. Crossroads is a tribute to the music of Eric Clapton.    

Temptress is a trio of veteran touring musicians, which includes Andi Cuba drums/vocals, Kelsey Wilson guitar/vocals, and Christian Wright bass/vocals. All members converged in Dallas, Texas and began their musical journey in 2019.  In five months, these experienced players went from jamming for fun to writing and recording some potent heavy songs. They immediately began…