Community Calendar

The St. Louis Steady Grinders are a piano/vocal duo that specialize in the low down blues of the 1920s and 30s. Featuring Valerie Kirchhoff (Miss Jubilee, vocals) and Ethan Leinwand (piano), the pair have been entertaining audiences with their uniquely St. Louis style of blues since 2014.

They have performed across the United States and Europe, from an Alaskan saloon to a storied Viennese jazz club. They have headlined blues and boogie-woogie festivals in France, England and Austria, and are regulars of the ragtime and early jazz circuits in the US.

"Ethan and Valerie have a certain brash tenderness that is very much appealing... and even when they perform songs that are by today’s standards 'ancient,' they seem full of emotion and fun." - Michael Steinman JAZZ LIVES

The Arcadia Dance Orchestra is an 11-piece St. Louis band, led by bandleader T.J. Muller. Named after the once famous Arcadia Ballroom ("On Olive, near Grand"), The Arcadia Dance Orchestra specializes in recreating the music of St. Louis’ ‘Roaring Twenties. The group consists of 11 musicians playing era correct instruments. Audiences will feel as though they have stepped back in time as this group brings the music of speakeasies and dance halls back to life, with red hot energy and keen historical accuracy.

For this performance the Orchestra will feature music arranged and composed by African Americans, specifically spotlighting St. Louis African American Jazz musicians of the 1920s and 30s.

The concert is free, and no reservations are required. Bring a chair or blanket. You are welcome to bring food and beverages as well. For more information call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

Summer Solstice with Denise.

The longest day of the year is at hand. The summer solstice is the right time for the dazzlingly bright jazz vocal star Denise Thimes to sunshine into the night at Blue Strawberry.

In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month, Lady J Huston brings her show "Celebrating the History of Jazz, Blues & Soul in America" to Blue Strawberry on Friday, June 30th. Lady J is an award winning recording artist, vocalist, trumpeter, and songwriter with a multi-talented ensemble of show-stopping musicians. Lady J is renowned for her captivating stage presence and interplay with the audience.

The Lady J Huston Show debuted in St. Louis in 2018 with rave reviews and has continued to rise as one of the area’s most admired groups. The show is an electrifying blend of Las Vegas pizzazz with the sass of St. Louis Blues, Classic Soul & Jazz. The band members also showcase their talents providing an array of unquestionable, foot-tapping fun that audiences love.

Lady J's new full length album, "Groove Me Baby" will debut on May 19. It has received tremendous response with radio DJs. The same titled single is a Semi-Finalist in the International Songwriters Competition (2022), and Bronze Award winner in the Global Music Awards (2022) for R&B and Best Female Vocalist.

Doors Open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm
VIP ticket includes reserved seating 
Orchestra and Balcony seating is open seating within the area.