Nine Free Concerts All Events will be held Rain or Shine

Saturday, June 7, 2008



Debby Lennon

Coffee Concert featuring the Arianna String Quartet
Since their formation more than 15 years ago, the Arianna String Quartet has firmly established itself as one of America’s finest chamber ensembles. 10:00 a.m. Gutenberg Street Concert Tent

“Four Hundred Years of Love Songs”
Jeff Noonan, professor of musicology and classical guitar at Southeast Missouri State University, and mezzo soprano Nancy Bristol will perform songs from the 16th to the 20th century. 11:30 a.m. Hofgarten Concert Tent

Paul DeMarinis Quintet
with Debby Lennon
The director of jazz studies at Webster University, Paul DeMarinis, and fellow faculty members will perform original jazz compositions. 12:30 p.m. Gutenberg Street Concert Tent

Javier Mendoza Band
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, storyteller Javier Mendoza brings his Spanish/Mexican culture out in a pop-rock sort of way. 2:00 p.m. Gutenberg Street Concert Tent
Sounds from Argentina
Violinist Brandon Christensen, bandoneón player Heather Baker Moberly, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra bass player Ron Moberly and pianist Jennifer Judd will entertain the audience with Argentinean tango music. 3:30 p.m. Hofgarten Concert Tent

Nuclear Percussion Ensemble
Henry Claude, Matt Henry and Adam Rugo comprise St. Louis’s cutting-edge drumming group. The ensemble will present innovative percussion music based on ethnic traditions of the world. 4:30 p.m. Gutenberg Street Concert Tent

Pops Concert
featuring the St. Louis Chamber Orchestra & Friends
A hit at the 2007 “Taste for the Arts,” Dr. James Richards and the orchestra will perform popular movie theme songs and hits from Broadway. 7:30 p.m. Clara Eitman Messmer Amphitheatre
Sunday, June 8, 2008

The Grass Pack
 With their roots planted in the tradition of rural American music, this hard-driving band plays a brand of music that harkens back to the first generation of bluegrass. Their full and fresh sound appeals to even the most modern audiences. 11:00 a.m. Hofgarten Concert Tent

Steve Schenkel Sextet
The festival wraps up with a concert featuring
Steve Schenkel, Debby Lennon, Carolbeth True,
Scott Alberici, Ric Vice and Kevin Gianino. Their program of jazz and pop standards will include music by Miles Davis, John Lennon, Oliver Nelson, Bill Withers, and George Gershwin. 1:00 p.m. Gutenberg Street Concert Tent

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