Events

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…

  ** This show has been rescheduled from 11/29/2025 to 02/06/2026 - All the tickets will be good for this new date! **   A proven force in the St. Louis jazz scene, the Hard Bop Messengers have built a reputation for regularly sold-out performances, showcasing not only original compositions but also inventive thematic deep…

    Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King and Albert King. Over the years, Cain has been invited to share stages with blues legends old and young.…

In the Strauss Black Box Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center The Kirkwood Arts Commission invites you to the Spring Gallery Opening Concert at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, featuring the Wild Horses. The evening begins with the unveiling of the Spring Gallery Exhibition, showcasing works by three outstanding visual artists in KPAC’s lobby gallery spaces during…

Clay Street Unit Everything began in Denver, Colorado, where Clay Street Unit formed in 2021. Many of the band's members — mandolinist Scottie Bolin, banjo player Jack Cline, pedal steel guitarist Brad Larrison, drummer Brendan Lamb, and singer/guitarist/ringleader Sam Walker — had grown up elsewhere, spending their teenage years in cities like Atlanta, Charlottesville and…

In the Strauss Black Box Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Welcome to the soulful and vibrant world of Playadors. Spearheaded by keyboardist, Dave Grelle, the St. Louis ensemble brings a fresh feel to the 70’s soul-funk-dance sound featuring a lineup of St. Louis's finest musicians. Playadors infuse their music with heavy grooves, intricate…

The Grooveliner is taking the stage for a night of unstoppable funk, soul, and rock & roll! And the energy will be high all night long with support from Old Souls Revival. Come for the Album Release Party and stay for an awesome experience. The Grooveliner was formed in February 2015 with the idea of…

Our Lady Peace (sometimes shortened to OLP) is a Canadian alternative rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992.  Led by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band currently also features Duncan Coutts on bass, Steve Mazur on guitars, and Jason Pierce on drums. The band has sold several million albums worldwide, won four Juno Awards, and won ten MuchMusic Video Awards—the most MMVA's ever awarded to a band (tied…

Robert Jon & The Wreck bring their signature blend of Southern rock and West Coast soul to the stage, captivating audiences around the world with searing guitar work, soulful harmonies, and honest songwriting. Since forming in 2011, they’ve toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe, sharing stages with Joe Bonamassa, Blackberry Smoke, Rival Sons, Samantha…

Known for their signature sound that fuses classic R&B, rock ‘n’ roll swagger, and gritty blues, Tommy Castro and his Painkillers are a force of nature live. This is true roots music played with passion and undeniable groove. If you love powerful guitar and deep soul, this show is for you! “The hardest thing to…