Soulard Blues Festival Rocks Labor Day WEEKEND
Get ready to groove, St. Louis! The 2nd Annual Soulard Blues and Roots Festival is set to light up your Labor Day Weekend from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1. This vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture is a love letter to the historic Soulard neighborhood, where the heartbeat of Blues and Roots music still thunders strong.
Kicking off the festivities, Big Daddy’s Soulard, in partnership with Dogtown Records Radio and Entertainment, invites you to a FREE Kickoff Party on Friday, August 30, from 5-10 p.m. on the Shady Patio Stage. Enjoy performances by Margaret Bianchetta and Western Satellites, Brother Jefferson, and Big Mike Aguirre and the Blu City All Stars featuring Renee Smith. Plus, catch the action live on the Dogtown Records Radio App.
On Saturday and Sunday, the party continues from noon to 10 p.m. with non-stop music on two stages. Saturday’s lineup includes the likes of the School of Rock - Kirkwood, Matt "Rattlesnake" Lesch Band, and the John McVey Band. Don’t miss the Blues "Harp" Harmonica Workshop with Eric McSpadden and Jon Erblich, featuring accompaniment by Taylor Strieff.
Sunday promises even more musical magic with performances by the Kingdom Brothers Band, Hamilton Band with Hillary Fitz, and the Saint Boogie Brass Band, to name a few. Also, dive into the Blues Bass “Bass”ics workshop with Tecora Morgan, Sharon Bear, Eugene Johnson, and Art Dwyer.
Both days will also feature engaging community activities, such as “Brushes and Blues” with Soulard artist Janet French and the St. Louis Blues Society Archive Project: “Stories of the Blues” hosted by Tecora Morgan.
The festival honors local legends with the lawnchair-friendly street stage named after Kim Massie and the Shady Patio Stage dedicated to Tom Hall. Expect a soulful mix of live Blues, Roots, and Soul music, alongside industry conversations and arts workshops.
Advance General Admission single-day tickets are just $10, or snag a two-day pass for $15. Reserved seating near each stage is available via EventBrite. For more details, visit SoulardBlues.com or connect with the festival on Facebook. Don’t miss out on this epic celebration of St. Louis’s rich musical heritage!
Poster image courtesy of Soulard Blue and Roots Fest.