Arts and Entertainment
August 22, 2025
From: Saint Louis Art FairA Celebration of Art Since 1994
Entertainment Schedule:
Friday September 5, 2025
Main Stage
5:00 – 6:00 pm
SINGER-SONGWRITER
Kelly's Heroes
Classic rock & roll... in the true "Dad Band" tradition!
6:30 – 8:00 pm
The All4nothin Band Sponsored by CF Society Saint Louis
8:30 – 10:00 pm
TreHitz
Performing Arts Stage
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Vincent Varvel Quartet
The Vincent Varvel Quartet, featuring Joel Vanderheyden on saxophone and electronics, Eric Warren on bass, Joe Meyer on drums and Varvel on electric guitars, plays music that combines atmospheric electronica with deep grooves and captivating melodies along with exploration and improvisation.
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Dizzy Atmosphere
Collectively influenced by an range of American (Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang, Stuff Smith), European (Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli) and Latin (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Xavier Cugat) recording artists, Dizzy Atmosphere's repertoire demonstrates a variety of musical expressions, playing Hot Club classics from Paris, America's greatest standards, interpreting the understated charm of Brazilian composer Jobim, or presenting the dazzling dance rhythms of Xavier Cugat
Independent Artist Stage
5:00 – 6:00 pm
SINGER-SONGWRITER
Michael Marciano
Michael Marciano is a unique one man band out of St Charles, MO. Playing unique versions of your favorite rock & blues, rockabilly, popular reggae jams, country, 60’s to today with some funky stuff mixed in.
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Roxie & The Moon King
A dusty neo-traditional folk duo comprised of singer-songwriters–Jenna English and Michael Stanton Armstrong. Based out of the rolling hills of Springfield, Missouri, Roxie & The Moon King are known for their rich harmonies steeped in earnest storytelling and poetic lyrics. Their intimate sound blends traditional folk with modern indie-pop roots, painting from a broad musical palette.
8:00 – 9:00 pm
Blayd Law & Tara Nickole
Blayd Law and Tara Nickole, the dynamic duo of independent artists, call the enchanting Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri their home. Their mesmerizing performances blend the soulful essence of the region with a captivating fusion of southern rock and melodic harmonies. From heartfelt originals to irresistible renditions of popular favorites, this vivacious pair delivers an unforgettable musical experience. Prepare to be swept away by the irresistible charm and infectious energy of Blayd Law and Tara Nickole.
9:30 – 10:00 pm
Comedian Brandon Taylor
A standup comedy performance rooted observation and personal experience by Brandon Taylor
Saturday September 6, 2025
Main Stage
10:00 – 11:00 am
Alex Rich Trio
The Alex Rich trio is going to bring you a fun engaging twist of the hits that everyone knows and loves!
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
River Blenders Chorus
We are St Louis’s only Sweet Adeline award winning women’s a cappella barbershop chorus. Sweet Adeline’s is the world’s largest women’s singing organization with over 20,000 members worldwide.
The River Blenders Chorus has been entertaining audiences for over 45 years, is a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International and the 2023 Region 5 chorus champions!
Do you LOVE to sing? Do you miss SINGING in a group? Looking for a new hobby, new friends and a lot of FUN? Join the Blenders every Monday night for A Cappella SINGING!
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Spectrum Trio
Spectrum Trio features female vocals, guitar, and bass with electronic percussion and performs a variety of different musical styles from vocal and instrumental jazz to classics, 80's pop and rock, country, and songs from modern pop artists. The trio is comprised of members of the St. Louis based variety dance band Spectrum Band. Spectrum Trio covers Etta James, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Adele, Tina Turner, Shania Twain and many more artists in a smaller format.
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Aida Aide
Aida Ade is a singer/songwriter/producer based in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a trauma therapist and classically trained violist who has transitioned into the world of vocal music. With inspirations ranging from Nina Simone to Chaka Khan to Sade to Fall Out Boy to Chronixx, Aida displays a truly eclectic sound in each of her works. Her most recent release, "The Unbreakable Aida Ade" is an EP which embodies unique blending of her many musical influences as well as her mental health background. In May 2025, she will release her first full-length album which continues to wrap around mental health and eclectic musical themes.
4:00 – 5:00 pm
STL Rock School
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Chaz45
The Chaz45 Band believes music is a universal language and we perform a variety of different genres - Funk, R&B, Classic Rock, Blues, Pop, etc. The crowd sets the tone, and we fulfill the need. We urge everyone to "Come Experience the Music" of Chaz45!
His high octane pop-funk band Eldraco+FreeNation has made appearances at many festivals including the historic Whitaker Music Festival where they performed to an ovationing audience of 13,000+ in 2023. In 2024 the band placed as grand finalists in the NPR Tiny Desk Contest with the awarding song Butterflies. The music of E+F dances between electric grooves and sweeping soulful melodies that inspire and excite!
7:30 – 9:00 pm
The Boogaloo Crew
Performing Arts Stage
9:00 – 10:00 am
STL Stretch
11:00 – 11:30 am
STL Rhythm Collaborative
STL Rhythm Collaborative's mission is to connect, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages through rhythm. Our primary focuses are the art forms tap dance and music. Our professional tap dance and music ensembles are the only ones of their kind in the area, nationally recognized for their work in celebrating the legacy and collaboration of these two art forms. Our non-stop performances engage audiences with interactive rhythm activities and high energy performances that make it impossible to sit still.
12:00 – 12:30 pm
Dances of India
Come experience colorful, rhythmic, expressive classical Indian dance with Dances of India in St. Louis, a two-time National Endowment for the Arts Award Recipient. Dances of India is now in its 48th season and one of the oldest classical Indian dance companies in the US!
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Soul Impressions
Soul Impressions perform a rich sonic blend of grooving original compositions and jazz-infused Soul/Pop from the 1960s & 70s. Interpretations of classic tunes by Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye, & Stevie Wonder are interspersed with infectious jazz/funk tunes that draw upon a broad swath of Black American Pop Music. Featuring an all-star cast of the finest jazz musicians in St. Louis, Soul Impressions offer a warm and inviting sound that caters to all audiences.
1:45 – 2:45 pm
Dance Teachers on Tour
Dance Teachers on Tour performing Tap, Ballet & Musical Theater Dance with dancers ages 5 thru adults. Our mission is to bring the joy and benefits of dance into the lives of those who may not otherwise have access to dance education.
3:00 – 3:45 pm
Dp the Musician
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Alma de Mexico
Mexican folklore dance group, that has been active in St Louis for over 20 years.
4:45 – 5:15 pm
Integrity Productions
Integrity Productions is a nonprofit performing arts organization devoted to inspiring the youth and young at heart through puppetry paired with positive, lyric-based music. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling and creativity—especially in communities where joy and safe artistic expression are scarce. Our mission is to spread messages of hope, encouragement, and peace in a world that often feels overwhelmed by distress.
Independent Artist Stage
10:00 – 11:00 am
Kevin Gruen
Solo artist & one-man-band performer Kevin Wayne Gruen has had the thrill of performing over 1,000 shows across 48 states, along with his first European Tour Fall 2025. Solo & with his band, he has opened for internationally touring acts such as Bailey Zimmerman & Ernest, even most recently for a sellout 3,000 capacity show at Stifel Theatre. With a signature blend of old soul, blues rock & outlaw country influences, he has be featured for performances across the nation on television shows such as Fox 2 in the Morning e/ Tim Ezel, The Spiel on Fox TV & featured most recently for his last 2 EPs a Spotify Studios Nashville, TN; with radio play on FM stations across the nation including KVCM Los Angeles, KDHX St. Louis, WJBM Jerseyville, 93.7 The Bull, & 105.7 The Point. Upcoming events include a live session at the world-famous "The Church Studio" in Tulsa, Oklahoma, built by Leon Russel in the 1970s, where he recorded his first album. It is an honor for Mr. Gruen to get to record a new record where the likes of Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson & so many more huge names have once recorded. For updates on Kevin Gruens Worldwide Tour Dates, check the calendar at kevingruenmusic.com or linktr.ee/KGruenMusick for all the up to date information!
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Nicolette Emanuelle
Nicolette Emanuelle blends cello with a looping pedal to craft enchanting soundscapes that transport listeners to whimsical, faraway lands.
The River Blenders Chorus has been entertaining audiences for over 45 years, is a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International and the 2023 Region 5 chorus champions!
Do you LOVE to sing? Do you miss SINGING in a group? Looking for a new hobby, new friends and a lot of FUN? Join the Blenders every Monday night for A Cappella SINGING!
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Dp the Musician
Professional violinist
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Dance Teachers on Tour
Dance Teachers on Tour performing Tap, Ballet & Musical Theater Dance with dancers ages 5 thru adults. Our mission is to bring the joy and benefits of dance into the lives of those who may not otherwise have access to dance education.
5:30 – 6:30 pm
The Funks
The Funks are a husband/wife duo. They perform a mix of originals and cover songs ranging from progressive folk to RnB.
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Vudu Childe
Vudu Childe is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. 2024 winner of the Cincy Blues Challenge, Vudu Childe competed in the 2025 International Blues Challenge. His sound has been compared to modern day musicians Hozier, KALEO, and Gary Clark Jr, with original tunes deeply rooted in a fusion of blues, soul, rock, and country western with lyrics pulling from spiritual and literary themes.
His high octane pop-funk band Eldraco+FreeNation has made appearances at many festivals including the historic Whitaker Music Festival where they performed to an ovationing audience of 13,000+ in 2023. In 2024 the band placed as grand finalists in the NPR Tiny Desk Contest with the awarding song Butterflies. The music of E+F dances between electric grooves and sweeping soulful melodies that inspire and excite!
8:30 – 9:30 pm
Farshid Etniko
Latin Jazz world music
Sunday September 7 2025
Main Stage
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
West End Junction
West End Junction is a folk rock powerhouse from St. Louis, MO, comprised of Cara Ristau (vocals, keyboard), Dan Ristau (guitar), Sylvie June (bass), and Drew Weiss (drums). Their most recent album, All Fall Down (2024), tells a story of resilience and fortitude in the face of grief. Using a wide variety of instrumentation to their advantage, West End Junction pairs expressive singing over a lush landscape of harmonies, Trey Anastasio-influenced guitar solos, and the occasional warm tremolo of the Hammond B3.
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Rachel Schumacher
Rachel Schumacher is a country artist from St. Louis Missouri, but currently living in Nashville doing music full time. She writes and records her own music & has performed all over the country.
2:00 – 3:30 pm
The Remedy
We're a band that covers it all. From top 40, old school, new school, pop and hip hop & R&B. We played the St Louis Art Fair main stage in 2021 and 2022
Charlie Kuehl, St. Louis native, has played locally in Missouri and Illinois bars and concert nightclubs. Best known as one of the founding members of White Star Line cover band, which originated in the ‘70s. Now the driving back beat for The Wolf Pack.
David “PoPo Beck” Beckman is both an acoustic & electric guitarist from Collinsville, IL. He has been performing live since 2005. David also performs as a solo acoustic singer (PoPo Beck) and also performs in a country/rock acoustic duo named The Whiskey Revival.
The Wolf Pack Motto continues to be: “As long as the room keeps singing that’s just the business we’re in.” and “The dance floor is always open.”
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Kim Vassie Robinson
Kim Vassie Robinson is a native of St. Louis. She grew up listening to the Jazz divas. A performance by Ike and Tina Turner at her elementary school in Elmwood, Missouri, inspired her to perform. The Streisand, Sinatra and Carpenters albums that her mom brought home from work provided the material to practice with and hone her craft. Whitney Houston showed Kim the spirituality of love and song. Kim teaches science, but music is her life’s passion, and through it she aims to make you feel the meaning of the title of her set, “A Theory of Love.”
Performing Arts Stage
10:00 – 11:00 am
STL Stretch
11:15 – 11:45 am
Sinead Angele
Sinead Angele is a local singer/songwriter with a sound mostly influenced by folk, rock, and americana. When not performing as herself, she fronts Taylorville, St. Louis' very own unofficial tribute to Taylor Swift.
12:00 – 12:45 pm
The Rep Theatre
1:00 – 1:30 pm
The Chamber Project St. Louis
1:45 – 2:15 pm
Gentlemen of Vision
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Trio Classico
Duo Clássico, featuring guitarists Tom Byrne & Carol Eder, creatively combine Jazz, Classical, and Pop musical repertoire to arrive at their unique sound!
3:15 – 4:15 pm
STL Rock School
Independent Artist Stage
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Trio Classico
Duo Clássico, featuring guitarists Tom Byrne & Carol Eder, creatively combine Jazz, Classical, and Pop musical repertoire to arrive at their unique sound!
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Lancelot Hueston
My performances feature a blend of guitar and mandolin, with a focus on warm, melodic instrumentals ideal for dinner service, cocktail hours, and events. Beyond instrumental music, I also offer the option of singer-songwriter sets, blending folk-inspired covers with my own original songs.
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Dusty James and Abalone Pearl
We have excellent instrumentation and vocals. We play a variety of instruments, like guitars, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, harmonica and washboard. And we include numerous stories, bits of history, and humorous tall tales to boot! We are also proud that we have been recognized as top finalists in several national and international competitions for our songwriting skills.
Date and Time:
Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Downtown Clayton, MO. The event is flanked (in most part) by Brentwood Boulevard, Maryland Avenue, Bemiston Avenue, and Carondelet Avenue.
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