Dec 05 Thursday
Two exceptional musicians with a lifelong career of performance on the world stage, ROGERS & NIENHAUS are just that.....world-class!!! With pristine harmony and searing instrumentation, they are truly a 'not to be missed' act, whether performing as a duo or with The ROGERS & NIENHAUS Band. Terry Jones Rogers & Scott Nienhaus have been performing together since meeting in Nashville,TN in 1993, when Terry invited Scott to join the newly formed group, The Byrds Celebration, along with Byrds alumni Skip Battin and Gene Parsons. Both Terry and Scott had storied pasts when they began their long career working together; Terry's Macon,GA roots, recording at famed Capricorn Records Studio with The Pound & Rogers Band and touring the world with classic rock veterans; and Scott's St. Louis,MO roots with his band, Blueberry Hill Records recording artists Acousticity, and touring the world with The Nicolette Larson Band. Now based out of the St. Louis Metro area, ROGERS & NIENHAUS have become local favorites with their fiery performances and flawless harmonies, as well as performing national and international engagements.
Don’t miss this intimate performance of Terry Jones Rogers & Scott Nienhaus along with the great Bill Murphy on piano, accordion & vocals!! There will also be LIVESTREAM available for our friends and fans Nationally and Internationally.
Dec 13 Friday
With her powerhouse vocals, captivating stage presence, and the emotional connection she creates with her audiences, Stella Cole is a singer you won’t forget. Stella exists out of time. She could have been plucked straight out of and old MGM movie. The joy she feels from the Great American Songbook is palpable and irresistible, and the honesty of her performance profoundly moving.
On her highly anticipated debut studio album, produced by Matt Pierson, Stella performs a collection of her favorite standards with an all star band featuring Alan Broadbent, Ben Paterson, and Chico Pinheiro. For Stella, singing is putting herself inside the lyrics of a song and letting the story carry her away. She sings these songs like they were written about her own life, an approach that requires a deep vulnerability. Watching her, people often wipe away tears. Along with her rich tone and impressive vocal control, a unique approach to interpretation sets her versions of these classics apart from any you’ve ever heard.
Stella Cole is a multifaceted performer based in New York City. You might know her from social media, where she has amassed well over 1.5 million followers, beloved by a worldwide audiences of all ages. Her videos have been praised and reposted by Michael Bublé, James Taylor, Meghan Trainor, Betty Buckley, Stephanie J Block, and Donna Murphy. In New York, Stella has performed at iconic venues such as Dizzy’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, 54 Below, Town Hall, Mezzrow, and the Cafe Carlyle as a guest soloist with Darren Criss. She has toured the country with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ). She recently collaborated with PMJ on a jazzy cover of "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus. The music video has already racked up a combined total of 5 million views between PMJ's youtube and Stella's social media.