Performers at the Vespers
Sunday, April 18: Erin Bode GroupReleasing her third major album, "The Little Garden," Playback says, "the lyrics and tone of her songs embody the spirit of the American Midwest." |
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Sunday, October 18, 6:00 pm: Bosman TwinsAs Dwight Bosman puts it, he and his brother Dwayne have been gigging since they were 14. Their love of music - specifically the jazz they have been playing for more than 40 years - came from their father, the late Lloyd Smith, a former sideman with Count Basie and Duke Ellington. They are both best known as saxophone players. Dwight is band director at Central Visual Performing Arts School, and the brothers helped develop the Symphony Music School at the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club. Their sound is jazz but rooted in blues and gospel. "We don't think of ourselves as just musicians. We're jazz artists. We paint a portrait each time." |
Sunday, November 15, 6:00 pm: Soulard Blues BandNine straight wins in a local popular poll: "Best Blues Band" in St. Louis! |
Sunday, January 17, 2010: Mardra and Reggie ThomasThis husband-wife team recorded "Standard Time" on Victoria Records and "Fade to Blue" with Max Jazz. |
Sunday, February 21: Ray Vollmar and Deborah SharnRay has played professionally since the early 70's with many of the great legendary jazz musicians. Deborah has been singing professionally for 20 years and co-hosts the weekly radio show, "Break a Leg Theatre" on KDHX. |
Sunday, March 21: Big George Brock & the New HouserockersA fan says: "He's the closest thing to seeing Muddy Rivers in his heyday that I'll ever get to see! It just doesn't seem possible that a band could be that good." |