Robert Nelson

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ROBERTNELSON is an extraordinary artist whose golden voice is a unique blend of standard jazz tones similar to Joe Williams and Johnny Hartman, with 50’s and 60’s Rat Pack vibrato of Dean Martin and melancholy emotion of Johnny Mathis, 60’s and 70’s soulful jazz  reminiscent of Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls and Natalie Cole, as well as more modern and smooth jazz styles of Gregory Porter, Kurt Elling, Will Downing, and Leslie Odom Jr.

Today, he continues to write, record and perform music, works as a consultant for the Heal the Arts Jazz Initiative and Intellectual Artist Series and wows audience of all ages at such venues as The Dark Room, The Palladium, Roadhouse 61, The Historic Judson House, The Savoy and private estate events, fundraisers, festivals, lounges, and celebratory events of all kinds.

Amber Bullock

Friday, August 9

American urban contemporary gospel artist; winner of the fourth season of Sunday Best (B.E.T)

D.K. Harrell

Friday, August 9

One of the most talked about young Blues Guitarist, D.K. Harrell was nominated for best emerging artist for the 2024 BMAs (Blues Music Awards)

Jeremiah Johnson

Saturday, August 10

BMA Nominated guitarist, Singer & Songwriter, Jeremiah Johnson blends sounds of the south, with Mississippi River Blues and a touch of country flair.

The Soulard Blues Band

Saturday, August 10

After 45 years and many incarnations, the Soulard Blues Band still tears up the town one show at a time!

The SlideShow STL

Saturday, August 12

The Mission of the SlideShow is to share the passion of the slide dance with family, friends and the community using positive energy to provide exceptional instructions.

Lamar Harris

Saturday, August 10

A trombonist with a unique style and sound, His influences flow from Jazz, hip-hop and world music to classical themes and are incorporated into his music.

Marquise Knox

Saturday, August 10

The master bluesman who takes you deep into the kind of blues that has mostly disappeared today. Born in St. Louis from a musical family, Mr. Knox lives by the motto “The Blues were passed to me through the Blood”

Nikki Hill

Saturday, August 10

Hailing for Durham, North Carolina, Nikki Hill is sweet seduction, sweeter threat, and smoldering energy. An original force in American Music, she is tender and tough, flamboyant, witty and dangerous.

The Coleman-Hughes Project

Blues Brunch - Sunday, August 11

The Coleman Hughes Project is one of the region’s premier smooth jazz and classic R&B collectives from the deeply music-rich St. Louis area. Referred to as a “smooth version of Rufus featuring Chaka Khan”