“Picnics on the Plaza,” a series of casual outdoor concerts at The Sheldon, makes a return this fall to Grand Center.
Beginning Sept. 17, The Sheldon’s Steward Family Plaza will host some of St. Louis’ best musicians as guests enjoy boxed picnic dinners and drinks at assigned, socially distanced tables in an outdoor setting. Three concerts are planned for Friday, Sept. 17; Thursday, Sept. 30; and Friday, Oct. 8.
The artist lineup is as follows:
Uncle Albert, Friday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
The veteran St. Louis band has showcased midwestern blues throughout the region since its founding in 1991. Consisting of band leader and guitarist Tim Albert, vocalist and pianist Lisa Campbell-Albert, bassist Vince Corkery, and drummer Keith Robinson, Uncle Albert has released five albums to date.
Roland Johnson, Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
A seasoned treasure from the rich soil of the St. Louis Rhythm & Blues scene, Roland Johnson has been singing and recording for more than 50 years. Drawing inspiration from the 1960s, with a sound reminiscent of Otis Redding and James Brown, Johnson turns out ballads and booty shakers and everything in between with an authenticity that captivates.
Devon Cahill and The Bronx Cheers, Friday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Consisting of David Newmann on drums/percussion, Simon Chervitz on bass, and singer Devon Cahill leading on guitar, The Bronx Cheers bring indie folk and pop to the Steward Family Plaza with a jazzy twist. Devon Cahill is an original singer-songwriter from St. Louis with sounds rooted in wistful folkiness, greasy honky tonk and elements of jazz.
Tables are available for parties of two to four people, with capacity limited for each event.
Tickets for each event are $20 for a table of up to two guests, and $40 for a table of up to four guests. Attendees will have the option to pre-purchase a picnic dinner. Bottles of wine will also be available for pre-purchase and an on-site bar will be available the night of each concert (credit card sales only). Picnic dinners must be ordered two days prior to each performance.
Advance registration is required. Guests ages 5 and older are required to wear face masks except when seated at their reserved tables.
Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix at (314) 534-1111 or via The Sheldon website.
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