Performances

Come celebrate some of the best local talent St. Louis has to offer! From Indie Rock to Jazz, R & B to Funk, the Main Stage will be sure to have you dancing the day and night away! Our Performing Arts stage near the Creative Castle will highlight culturally diverse talent, from visual storytelling and poetry to African, Irish, and Contemporary Dance. There will also be a few local featured bands gracing this stage.

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  • Main Stage
  • Performing Arts Stage

Main Stage

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Friday, September 8th

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
STL Rock School


Are you looking for an exciting way to learn music? Look no further than STL Rock School! We offer a wide variety of classes that are sure to appeal to music lovers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're interested in learning how to play an instrument or you want to join a real rock band, we have the perfect class for you. We even offer innovative music production courses, allowing students to learn how to write, record, and share their own songs with the world. Our approach is anything but boring, and we invite you to come check out St. Louis's original rock school in Olivette. As a locally owned and operated establishment, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality music education experience for our students and the future of St.Louis music. So why wait? Come check out STL Rock School today!

6:30pm – 8:00 pm
All4Nothin


8:30pm – 10:00 pm 
Chaz45


Since our inception in 2009, Chaz45 has worked to develop a captivating live music experience for all audiences.  Embracing the concept of musical communication through multiple genres such as Old School Funk, Classic Rock, Pop, Classic Rock, Blues, R&B and "Feel Good" Reggae.  Our Tag Line is, “Experience the Music”, but it’s more than just a statement. We are the soulful sound people are familiar with and our music and performance are pure entertainment. 

Saturday, September 9th

10:15am-11:15 am
Michael Marciano


Michael Marciano is a guitarist and singer in St. Louis, MO. He is a published BMI Songwriter who has had music from his catalogue placed within media outlets consistently over the years. Michael performs solo shows 3-4 times a week in the area and can be heard playing with other artists as a session player. His live show & playing style is a unique take on popular songs using live looping and skillful guitar playing that blends blues, psychedelic rock, reggae, R&B, and jazz. His music is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music & other streaming platforms.

11:30am-12:30pm
River Blenders Chorus

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The River Blenders Chorus returns to the St. Louis Art Fair's main stage! Area youth auditioned for The River Blenders annual Sing For Scholarships contest, competing for cash prizes. The chorus has successfully run this program for over 10 years and the contest allows students to showcase their   singing talents and win cash prizes for educational expenses.

 

The River Blenders Chorus (local charter of Sweet Adelines International) is an exceptional ensemble of 70+ talented women who excel in a cappella 4-part harmony. They've delighted audiences for 45 years, achieving impressive rankings and 16 regional championships. They enthusiastically welcome new singers!

1:00pm-2:00pm
Chamber Project


Hailed by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as "One of St. Louis' most important classical organizations". Chamber Project Saint Louis is a collaborative chamber music ensemble that celebrates the dynamic interactions between all members of the music-making process, from composers to performers to audience members. They strive to reinvent the chamber music experience for modern audiences by bringing their unique, intimate, concert experiences to non-traditional venues such as tasting rooms, libraries, art galleries, and more. Weaving together music by living composers and identities historically excluded from the stage alongside historically celebrated works through narrated, themed concerts, Chamber Project disrupts the gatekeeping practices that have limited access and representation to generations of classical artists as well as creating a welcoming and warm concert experience for all types of listeners. 

2:30pm-3:15pm
The Grooveliner


The Grooveliner is comprised of seven seasoned (funky/salty/sweet) St. Louis musicians who came together with one goal: to funkify the WORLD. Or at least St. Louis. So, give them your ear and let The Grooveliner take you on a musical journey unlike any other. 

4:00pm-5:00pm
Hard Bop Messengers


John Covelli, a 38-year veteran of the St. Louis music scene, leads his Hard Bop Messengers in the mission of spreading the love of jazz.  Deeply rooted in St. Louis, he combines young talent with top-notch seasoned veterans to deliver quality music for listeners of all ages. The group’s latest creative project focuses on jazz interpretations of the Grateful Dead. Their album “Live At The Last Hotel” has been revied by such journalists as Jack Bowers (All About Jazz), Scott Yanow (Downbeat) and Will Layman (Pop Matters) where the album was featured in Jazz Matters’ Best of Summer Releases in 2022.  Covelli has played in dozens of bands over the years and learned just as many styles. His compositions are infused with influences from Latin, funk, chamber-classical, soul, blues, and rock. Hard Bop Messengers are streaming on all platforms. 

7:30pm – 9:00pm
Casey Penn Band


Based in Central Arkansas, Casey Penn is an award-winning songwriter and a performing bluegrass/ Americana artist. A proud new member of the Mountain Fever Records roster, Casey's first three  singles have enjoyed good airplay and have included "Chasing Rainbows”, (which debuted at #18 on the Bluegrass Today weekly chart), "Little Lives", and "We Go Together Like a Guitar and a Fiddle,” which is now climbing the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30. Penn is a former founding member of an Americana duo, Lee Street Lyrical. Now dissolved, the band was signed to Travianna Records and was a repeat nominee in the Arkansas Country Music Awards. Their release, "I'll Never Be A Mountain Girl,” written by Penn and Nashville artist Irene Kelley, reached #8 on Bluegrass Today's Weekly Grassicana chart (2021). Penn's debut album, One Step Away, released Feb. 10, 2023 with a successful album-release celebration at The Station Inn in Nashville, Tenn. See clips from the show on YouTube (@caseypennmusic). Learn more about her and her band at caseypennmusic.com.

Sunday, September 10th

11:00am-12:00pm
Off the Charts with Joseph Dreyer


12:30pm-1:30pm
The Late Greats


We are four friends from St. Louis who got together in 2018 for the love of playing and creating music. We’re an Indie Folk-Rock band writing original songs. We have played in St. Louis at the Duck Room and most recently Off Broadway. We’re excited to play the St. Louis Art Fair in Clayton for the second consecutive year and couldn’t be happier to share our music with you. Thanks for listening and supporting us. And remember, “Music is the shorthand of emotion.” ― Leo Tolstoy

2:00pm-3:00pm
Big George and the NGK Band


"The Best Kept Secret in Entertainment" - it's the consensus of many people about the NGK Band. Nephew Davis, Big George Brock Jr, and Keith Robinson are the core of the band with over 150 years of combined musical experience in all genres. Formed in 2015 they play all around the St Louis Metro area covering fairs, corporate parties, weddings, and clubs.

NGK stands for:
N= Nephew Davis who has performed with the Impressions and many studio sessions with popular artists. G= Big George Jr who is a Talented Harmonica player and vocalist and has performed nationally with Delbert McClinton, and Buddy Whittington, and is the son of Hall of Fame bluesman Big George Brock Sr. K= Keith Robinson who for the last 15 years of Chuck Berry's career was his drummer. Keith is also a studio musician and has performed in many sessions. Together they form a popular and talented group that can bring the Groove to any event or show. 

3:30pm-5:00pm
The Whiskey Raccoons


The Whiskey Raccoons are an acoustic duet, located out of St. Louis, MO. We are best friends and have a dynamic relationship that shines through on stage. We’ve been a band for 6+ years and have played well over 1,000 shows all over the Midwest USA including Missouri, Arkansas, Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois and more! We have one original album, This Is Us, that was released in 2017 and are releasing 4 singles throughout 2021 plus an EP at the end of 2021. Our latest single, “Long Way Down”, was released on March 12th, 2021. Our goals when performing are to deeply connect with our listeners and provide our audience with a unique and unforgettable experience! We pride ourselves in truly connecting and keeping in touch with those who follow us.

Performing Arts Stage

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Saturday, September 9th

9:00am-10:00am
STL Corporate Yoga/Michelle Maue


Michelle Maue received her Masters in Social Work at SIUE in 2001. She designed a corporate yoga program in which she has taught over 100 students at A G Edwards Headquarters in downtown St. Louis and started her own yoga studio in Clayton, Missouri. She currently leads a yoga alliance registered teacher training. Her inspiration comes from following the rapture of her soul while watching her students remember and embrace their sacred path. 

11:00am-11:30am 
Two Hands | One Engine


Two Hands | One Engine is the ambient soundscape project of St. Louis based guitarist Justin Mank. Known as a founding member of STL hardcore band Not Waving But Drowning in the late 90’s, Justin’s current musical endeavors are the polar opposite of his noisy past.  He currently creates sonic explorations suitable for meditation, relaxation, yoga, and focus using guitar, synths, bass tracks and tape manipulation. Two Hands | One Engine’s plans include more live performances, upcoming collaborations, and a concept album titled “Ambient Blues”. Two Hands | One Engine can be found on all major streaming platforms.   

12:00pm – 12:45pm 
Vincent FanFare


Fanfare plays a variety of styles of music with a great deal of, well… Fanfare! Kittie Moller’s vocals will capture and enthrall you while Vincent Golomski plays keyboards and sings, Dave Black plays guitar, and David True plays drums. They have appeared all over St. Louis and the US on the concert stage and at conventions, fairs, and festivals. Fanfare has been rated one of the top musicals groups and Kittie one of the top female vocalists in the St. Louis area. They have released ten albums, did a USO tour to Africa, had two number one Independent Record Chart hits out of Nashville, and have appeared on local and national TV and radio. Fanfare will get you dancing through the decades. 

1:00pm – 1:30pm 
Dances of India


Dances of India in St. Louis is a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Award Recipient and one of the oldest classical Indian dance companies in the US! It is celebrating its 46th Annual Season in 2023-2024. Please visit DancesofIndiaStLouis.org for more info. 

3:00pm-3:45pm
Jalisa Renay


When you experience Jalisa Renay you get the REAL - the real voice of a woman, a black woman, and a voice of the people. Not to be imitated or duplicated. Influenced by jazz & neo soul music, she covers songs and sings them like they were written for her. You hear an honest and raw yet silky soulfulness in her voice. Jalisa Renay will provide a sultry performance everyone can enjoy. This opportunity will allow her to share her deep love of music and poetry. It is her desire to broaden the minds and reach the hearts and spirits of those who seek to live in their truth.

4:45-5:15pm 
STL Rock School


Are you looking for an exciting way to learn music? Look no further than STL Rock School! We offer a wide variety of classes that are sure to appeal to music lovers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're interested in learning how to play an instrument or you want to join a real rock band, we have the perfect class for you. We even offer innovative music production courses, allowing students to learn how to write, record, and share their own songs with the world. Our approach is anything but boring, and we invite you to come check out St. Louis's original rock school in Olivette. As a locally owned and operated establishment, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality music education experience for our students and the future of St.Louis music. So why wait? Come check out STL Rock School today! 

Sunday, September 10th

10:00am-11:00am 
Michelle Maue (STL Corporate Yoga)


Michelle Maue received her Masters in Social Work at SIUE in 2001. She designed a corporate yoga program in which she has taught over 100 students at A G Edwards Headquarters in downtown St. Louis and started her own yoga studio in Clayton, Missouri. She currently leads a yoga alliance registered teacher training. Her inspiration comes from following the rapture of her soul while watching her students remember and embrace their sacred path. 

11:45am-12:15pm
Meghan Torno School of Irish Dance


1:00pm-1:30p
Alma Mexico


The folkloric Mexican dance group “Alma de Mexico” has been active in St Louis, MO for several years, under the direction of Octavio Nieto. The group repertoire includes folkloric dances from the states of Mexico including - Jalisco, Veracruz, Yucatan, Chihuahua, Monterey, Puebla, Michoacán, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Tabasco and Tamaulipas. Octavio Nieto, the artistic director of the Group, began dancing in Guadalajara Mexico. There he studied a variety of dance styles including ballet, Mexican folklore, Spanish/Flamenco, tap, jazz, ballroom and modern.   
The group has performed at different events including The Festival of Nations, The VP Fair, Hispanic Festivals, the History Museum, Dancing in the street, Cinco de Mayo, and the Mexican Independence dinner Gala.

2:15pm-2:45pm
St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society


The St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society was founded in 1984, by Artistic Director, Marisel Salascruz as a not-for-profit organization. Our company delivers educational and artistic programs for all members of the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Illinois. Our programs support our mission to promote, preserve and integrate Spanish traditions, art, and culture into our local community. You can see us throughout St. Louis at various festival events, youth dance productions, guest artist performances, summer camps, dance instruction, and fundraisers. By connecting with local families, businesses, schools, districts and neighborhoods, we are able to build a platform for multicultural interaction, appreciation of the arts, and socioeconomic cohesion.

3:15pm-4:15pm
STL Rock School


Are you looking for an exciting way to learn music? Look no further than STL Rock School! We offer a wide variety of classes that are sure to appeal to music lovers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're interested in learning how to play an instrument or you want to join a real rock band, we have the perfect class for you. We even offer innovative music production courses, allowing students to learn how to write, record, and share their own songs with the world. Our approach is anything but boring, and we invite you to come check out St. Louis's original rock school in Olivette. As a locally owned and operated establishment, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality music education experience for our students and the future of St.Louis music. So why wait? Come check out STL Rock School today!

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