Music & Performance Episodes

Kirk Sharp, the Executive Director of the Gordon Parks Museum, discusses his background and involvement with the museum. He shares becoming the Executive Director and highlights the importance of continuous learning and growth. The conversation then shifts to the impact of Gordon Parks on the community, focusing on his approach to photography and his use of the camera as a weapon against poverty, racism, and discrimination. We also discuss Parks' personal connection to Fort Scott and his accomp...

Director Tim Ocel highlights his vision for Suddenly Last Summer, the upcoming production at the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL) as well as his approach to directing theatre and opera. The Tickets are available at MetroTix. Since 2016, the Festival has attracted thousands to its readings, panel discussions, concerts, exhibitions, and productions, has reached hundreds of young people through its educational programming, and has garnered 13 awards from the St. Louis Theater Circle m...

Mark your calendar for August 26–27, 2023 at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, Missouri for a celebration of music, flavors, art, and culture from around the world at the annual Festival of Nations. Arrey Obenson, President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) discusses the Festival of Nations and how the IISTL has played a prominent role in assisting refugees and immigrants in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #fe...

Jeff Faulkner from Mr. Blue Sky was back in the studio to discuss the upcoming concert at Chesterfield Amphitheater on September 8 and how the fan base is growing by leaps and bounds. Mr. Blue Sky was voted the best cover band in 2023 in St. Louis magazine's A-list. Tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite. We also discuss what makes up a successful tribute band. Later, we go through cover songs that were better than the original version. Which ones will be covered? :) This is Season 6! For more ...

Nina Ferrigno, co-founder and Executive Director of the Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM) and Pianist discusses the upcoming 13th season. MOCM annually brings in nationally recognized artists to perform a series of chamber music concerts. MOCM's mission is to bring the fine art of small ensemble playing to a broad audience through dynamic and accessible performances of the highest quality. For individual concerts or festival passes, go to TICKETS CONCERT I – Murder Ballades: a dive into ...

Second Lieutenant Dorian Neuendorf, the Flight Commander and Associate Conductor of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois was our guest recently. She discussed bands in the military and the upcoming concerts in the St. Louis area, specifically at the Scott AFB Airshow on May 13 and 14 which will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. [01:06] Return to Civility [02:01] Interview with Second Lieutenant Dorian Neuendorf-Part I [18:04] Saint Louis In Tune Inf...

Circus Harmony is back with their annual, full-length, ticketed show. This year, it is an epic adventure with somersaulting, sword fighting, and a circus called Swashbuckle! The show features all-new acts co-created with Circus Harmony’s sensational staff and talented students. Circus Harmony artistic/executive director and founder Jessica Hentoff provides details of how Circus Harmony teaches the art of life through circus education. Circus Harmony works to build character and expand community ...

The National Dance Week - St. Louis event highlights and showcases some of the best dance talent in various disciplines including, but not limited to, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, African, middle eastern, modern, and more. This one-day event is celebrated with dozens of professional, university & studio companies all performing on stage, all for free! The outdoor event starting at noon is held on the corner of Washington and Grand, the Heart of the Art & Entertainment District in the City of St. ...

Foghat, are the undisputed Kings of Boogie Rock with their unique blend of blues, hard rock, boogie, and signature use of slide guitar. The band has earned eight gold records, one platinum album, and one double platinum record. Guitarist, Bryan Bassett who is also a songwriter, recording engineer, producer, and former music professor discusses his journey in the music industry and his time with Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet, and Foghat. Foghat will be in concert on Friday, April 14 at 8:00 pm at t...

Foghat, are the undisputed Kings of Boogie Rock with their unique blend of blues, hard rock, boogie, and signature use of slide guitar. The band has earned eight gold records, one platinum album, and one double platinum record. Guitarist, Bryan Bassett who is also a songwriter, recording engineer, producer, and former music professor discusses his journey in the music industry and his time with Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet, and Foghat. Foghat will be in concert on Friday, April 14 at 8:00 pm at t...

[01:50] Return to Civility [03:40] 13th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Finals Interview with Lee Anne Matthews On April 8 at 7:30 pm, 14 acts (22 students) will participate in the finals of the 13th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The final competition is FREE and open to the public. General Admission tickets are required and are available now at no charge through Metrotix online at metrotix.com and the Fox Box Office. The Finals production will be directed...

Arlene Rosengarten was an artist from St. Louis who inspired many artists with her passion, curiosity, and tenacity. In honor of her life and battle with ALS, Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers is hosting a show to raise awareness for ALS entitled, Arlene Creates. De'joneiro Jones, artist and curator of the show, and Bryan Laughlin, Executive Director at Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers discussed Arlene's impact on their lives and why they put the show together. The show, Arlene Creates will be h...

"The Innocents" is a film that follows two acclaimed musicians determined to use their talents to advocate for social justice. Allen Otte and John Lane tour the country with their performance of "The Innocents," a piece created to shine a spotlight on the growing problem of wrongful convictions in the United States. The film culminates with a performance attended by Anna Vasquez, an exoneree who spent 13 years in a Texas prison system for a crime that never happened. The film is directed by Wojc...

Chamber Project Saint Louis wants you to GROOVE: Toe-tapping tunes from around the globe. A spirited and eclectic program of music for flute, clarinet, strings, and keyboards; including a world premiere by Blake Hernton, along with music by Antonio Vivaldi, Libby Larsen, and more. When: Friday, November 18, 2022, from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Where: 560 Music Center, Pillsbury Ballroom; 560 Trinity Avenue in University City, MO TICKETS: Chamber Project STL-GROOVE OR Washington University Events This...

Founded by pianist Nina Ferrigno of the Calyx Piano Trio and clarinetist Scott Andrews of the St. Louis Symphony and completely powered by volunteers, the nonprofit Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM) brings the fine art of intimate classical music ensemble playing to a wide audience through dynamic and accessible performances of the highest quality. Nationally recognized professional musicians perform a series of chamber music concerts each June. Diverse programming, including new and commis...

John Ford Coley is an American singer, guitarist, classically trained pianist, actor, and author. He is most revered as half of the Grammy-nominated duo, England Dan and John Ford Coley. They released the song “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” and had four top-ten hits and two top-twenty hits. John has created many memorable hits including: “Love Is The Answer”, “Gone Too Far”, “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight”, “We’ll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again”, “Nights Are Forever Without You”, and...

The 2022 season of The J’s New Jewish Theatre (NJT) features the world premiere of The Bee Play. The Bee Play, by playwright Elizabeth Savage, is a story of what dreams, anxieties, hopes, and forgiveness might look like in the 21st century. We talked with Miles Brenton who portrays 18-year-old Carver Washington, a brilliant black Bronx beekeeper. He meets Devora, a recent Yale graduate, amidst his beekeeping on the roof and they share hopes and anxieties amidst the immediate world around them an...

We talked with Kathy Lawton Brown from Classic 107.3 about an upcoming event, Wine & Jazz Under the Stars. Great music, sculpture, food, and friends. Music provided by The Ryan Marquez Quartet. This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #music #classicalmusic #classic1073 #ryanmarquez #wine&jazz

Mr. Blue Sky creates all the majestic splendor that is the music of the Electric Light Orchestra. There is a focus on the band’s hits from the 70s and 80s, the latest records, and a mix of selective deep cuts; Mr. Blue Sky produces the ultimate ELO experience! Jeff Faulkner fronts Mr. Blue Sky which will appear at the Chesterfield Amphitheater on September 23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be obtained at Mr. Blue Sky Music, Eventbrite, or Chesterfield Amphitheater. This is Season 5! For more episodes,...

“Samarpan” is an artistic rendition of the Indian freedom struggle against British colonial rule. This dance drama has been conceptualized, written, and directed by American-based artist - Mr. Prasanna Kasthuri, the Artistic Director of Soorya Performing Arts in St. Louis. The World Premiere of Samarpan is on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, at Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Covid precautions and protocols for the performance. ...

The 7th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has multiple events planned highlighed by this season's performance of The Rose Tattoo, a not to be missed production of Williams' romantic comedy, seen through the lens of an Italian one-ring circus! The season hosts more about Tennesse Williams and Italy including panel discussions, a film, short plays, and a bocce ball tournament! Executive Artistic Director Carrie Houk, provides key insight into the plans for another successful season! ...

Rivermont Records, a Virginia-based label that specializes in early jazz and ragtime, is proud to announce the premiere release of One Step to Chicago, a 14-track album that features an all-star lineup of jazz music legends. Recorded in 1992 and then laid aside until now, the album is the product of legendary producer George Avakian. Avakian brought three generations of jazz giants together in RCA’s New York studio to record the exciting music of Frank Teschemacher (a pioneering jazz clarinetist...

Lakesha Glover describes her role as part of the cast of Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea which runs at the Black Rep from July 6-23 at Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University. Lakesha also gives some background on her career as an actor, producer, and her show Rosebud by her production company, Tootsie Productions. This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #blackrep #dontrellwhokissedthesea #theatre #stlouis #lakeshaglover #washingtonu #neworleans #nathanalandavis

Celebrate Juneteenth in the Delmar Loop with art, music, and food. The event will open with a Drum Call by Baba Kunma. Performances include African Mascarade-Mask to Stilts, African Dance by Spirit Angel of African Dance, and Red Black & Brass Band. DJ KP will be the dj for the event. Look for live art including a community mural painting and activities at St. Louis Artworks. Fun for the whole family with bounce houses, Face Painting, Henna Painting, Science Lab, art activities, 360 Photo Boot...