Christopher Walters

Christopher Walters

New Orleans born pianist/singer/composer Chris Walters relocated to Nashville to tour
as Music Director & pianist for Barbara Mandrell. Upon her retirement in 1997 he
became pianist for the band Alabama, touring and recording with them from 1997-
2004. He toured as Music Director/pianist for Sony Music Masterworks Recording Artist
& Hall of Fame Songwriter JD Souther, opening each show with a set of his own original
music. He also tours as keyboardist with The Alison Brown Quartet, The Peter Mayer
Group, and The Jeff Coffin Mu’tet. He’s performed with the Nashville Symphony
Orchestra and recorded the soundtrack for a documentary film scored by Bela Fleck. At
the age of 18, he was a finalist in the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra’s Gershwin
competition. Chris attended the Jazz Studies Program at Webster University in St. Louis
and was listed by them as a notable alumnus in Downbeat magazine. His debut album,
“Strange Fruit”, was featured on National Public Radio’s “Jazz South” program. Chris
followed that with “Cool Blue Swing” (2003) and “Yay! Everybody, Yay!” (2012),
recordings that include his original compositions as well as works by Alberto Ginastera
and Cole Porter, and feature orchestral arrangements around his small band
performances. He has released two recent albums, “Boneyard Thieves” (2018), an
album of original songs and the Grammy nominated “Whisper & Howl” (2019), an
album of original instrumental Surrealist Pop. He is also an award-winning animator.
Two of his animated shorts won first place at the 2005 Key West IndieFest Film Festival.

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Wildfire Acoustic

Wildfire Acoustic

The HOTTEST country band in the Midwest, Wildfire brings a non-stop party with fresh high-energy arrangements of your favorite country songs. With this being a more mellow Wildfire, the duo or trio plays acoustic versions of the Wildfire setlist, perfect for any type of event!

The duo consists of female vocals and male vocals/guitar. The trio consists of female vocals, male vocals/acoustic guitar, and percussion. This group is sure to bring a fun spin on all of your favorite country songs.

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Scott Kirby

Scott Kirby

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, storyteller, traveler and road warrior are all words that aptly describe Scott Kirby. Finishing songs while driving through the Italian countryside, performing 100 plus live shows throughout the US and Canada, touring Ireland with 50 fans in tow, and recording his tenth album in Nashville, all keep the barnacles off this modern-day troubadour.

A creative lyricist and accomplished finger-style acoustic guitarist with an expressive voice, Kirby describes himself as a direct descendent of the ’70s singer/songwriter movement. His very first 45 was a Beatles record, and he came of musical age listening to James Taylor and other great songwriters of that era. He has never received any formal musical training, but often credits Taylor with teaching him how to play the acoustic guitar. “If it weren’t for the hundreds of solitary hours in my room in Concord, New Hampshire, with a guitar and a James Taylor book, I never would have learned to play,” says Kirby. Speaking of New Hampshire and musical influences, let’s not forget fellow New Hampshire native Tom Rush who was taking the folk scene by storm in Kirby’s formative years. Coincidentally, Kirby connected with both of these artists in Key West 30 years later, which is a whole other story.

After a few years in high school bands and a stint in his early 20s as a bass guitarist with a group, Kirby drifted away from music and became immersed in a career in politics: managing campaigns, writing and producing radio and TV ads, and overseeing the office of a leader in the New Hampshire legislature. He was also guitarless for eight years! In 1988, however, after tiring of the political rat race and the length and severity of New England winters, he bought a new guitar, relentlessly practiced his chops, and planned his escape. Six months later Kirby was living in Key West and performing five nights a week on a balmy beach facing the Gulf of Mexico.

Kirby started writing songs after some inspirational late-night words from legendary songwriter Shel Silverstein and further encouragement from Peter Mayer, who had just joined the Coral Reefer Band. A year later he found himself recording his first CD, Too Damn Yankee, in Jimmy Buffett’s Shrimpboat Sound Studio with Peter and Jim Mayer and Roger Guth. “This was a very lucky break for me, but I was in a bit over my head,” says Kirby. “Peter, Jim and Roger were incredibly patient with me and it was a fantastic learning experience.”

Between 1993 and 2006, Kirby continued to write new material and recorded four more CDs with Key West producer/engineer Dan Simpson. In 2008 luck struck again when famed drummer/producer Russ Kunkel offered to produce Kirby’s Row Me Home CD at his studio in Los Angeles. “Next thing I know I’m cutting my songs in the Hollywood Hills with Russ, bassist Leland Sklar and guitarist Dean Parks and feeling like the luckiest guy in the world.”

Speaking of luck, Kirby’s wistful ballad “Lucky Enough” struck a chord with listeners on Sirius/XM Radio Margaritaville, which exposed his music to more markets around the country and led to his current touring schedule through 35 states each year. He continues to receive regular airplay on the station.

Kirby joined a group of friends in 2011 to open the Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, a 200-seat bar and music venue in Key West, where Kirby often performed in the winter months. The Tuna is also host to the Key West Songwriter’s Festival, which has exploded into the largest event of its kind, in the world.

In 2013 Kirby released his seventh CD, Sol Searching, a collaboration with producer/engineer/musician Lew London. “Lew was great to work with as he’s so multi-talented,” says Kirby. “He performed for years with Steve Goodman and is such a fine songwriter in his own right that he really understands how to build a sound around acoustically- based songs.”

Scott Kirby’s eighth CD, La Casa Cayo Hueso, was a live collaboration with occasional bandmates, Brendan and Peter Mayer. His ninth effort, Chasing Hemingway’s Ghost, was recorded in Nashville with producer Andy Thompson in 2017.

When it comes to songwriting, Kirby respects authenticity and counts on everyday life and his coastal roots for much of his inspiration. “I don’t wake up every day thinking about writing the next commercial hit,” says Kirby. “Songwriting for me is about telling stories, expressing emotions, and commentary on things I may find funny or absurd.”

Over the years Kirby has shared the stage with some of his favorite artists: Carole King, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Rush, Mac McAnally, Darius Rucker, Livingston Taylor, Marty Stewart, Asleep at the Wheel and others. When not on the road or performing in Key West, Kirby splits his time between Key West and the coast of Maine, where he can often be found sailing, a lifelong passion of this descendent of Newfoundland fishermen. He’s also recently discovered a little town in Southern France, where he plans to lay his head a month or two each year.

Yes, Scott Kirby is—as he readily admits—lucky enough.

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Nick Lampman

Nick Lampman

There’s no big secret to putting on a great show.  It’s all about the music.  When you book Nick Lampman, that’s exactly what you get; a great show thats all about sharing the best hit songs.  Nick has been performing professionally since the age of 18.  With a wealth of experience playing different styles from jazz to country,  he brings a contagious passion for music to any event.  As a solo performer,  Nick strives to connect with and include his audience.  Sharing songs from artists ranging all the way from The Temptations to Garth Brooks,  people are sure to be singing along and dancing with every tune!

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Arvell & Co – The Music of Lionel Richie

Arvell & Co – The Music of Lionel Richie Band

Hear Arvell Keithley sing the enormously popular Lionel Richie catalog! From the Commodores, through his solo and later career, hear All Night Long, Truly, Say You Say Me, Brick House, You Are, Dancing on the Ceiling.

Arvell has had the privilege of working with many talented artists enabling him to fine-tune his craft of musical entertainment to the highest caliber. He has opened for B.B. King, Fabian, Gladys Knight, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kool & the Gang and the O.J.’s, just to name a few.

This high energy 5 piece group covers a full 90 minutes of songs made famous by Lionel Richie.

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Arvell & Cheri

Arvell & Cheri Band

Arvell & Cheri Duo entertains audiences of all ages with their soulful voices and ability to move seamlessly through many musical genres. Their talent and chemistry on stage is unmatched. Whatever the occasion, Arvell & Cheri will leave you and your guests hoping the music never ends.

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Wildfire

Wildfire

The HOTTEST country band in the Midwest, Wildfire brings a non-stop party with fresh high-energy arrangements of your favorite country songs.

Wildfire is a country crossover band, performing Pop Country hits, along with Classic Country, Southern Rock and Top 40 from Carrie Underwood to Dolly Parton and Luke Bryan to Johnny Cash.

Offering both male & female lead singers, this band will be sure to have everyone singing along with all of the country hits. No other band compares to this group of talented musicians giving you the show of a lifetime!

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Up All Night

Up All Night is a high energy party band with a passion for playing songs that will keep our friends singing and dancing all night. The band is led by Ashley, a fresh face to the scene with a powerful voice and is backed by veteran musicians from Saint Louis who collectively have toured and played all over the country.

On stage, the band powers through song to song with no down time, making it hard to leave the dance floor. While the band focuses on today’s top pop and country such as Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Maren Morris, don’t be surprised to hear a few classics mashed in between, such as Journey, Michael Jackson, and Donna Summer.

Off stage the band loves connecting with friends, new and old and making sure ALL guests feel welcome at our party.

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Trixie Delight

Trixie Delight

Take all of your favorite bands from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and now…then, have them play your favorite songs, all on one stage, all in one night. This is what the audiences coming to see Trixie Delight have come to love and expect from their favorite St. Louis cover band. Sounds like a huge exaggeration, and biased self opinion made by the band – IF you’ve never seen them before. Once you hear Trixie Delight live, you’ll know the truth for yourself. All performances are 100% live, without pre-recorded backing tracks or pre-recorded vocals.

Formed in 2001, Trixie Delight quickly rose to the top 4 of all of the cover bands in St. Louis.

Kelly Wild, is the front woman/screamer/MC/ lead vocalist – and has become one of St. Louis’ top vocalists. She is very personable and engaging with the crowd. The biggest WOW factor with this band, is that she can cover songs by the male vocalists who had recorded them, and sound remarkably like the original recording. People couldn’t believe what they were seeing and hearing when they would turn around to find a female singing, as the band was performing songs from groups like Chris Stapleton, Metallica, and Pearl Jam. The band runs a tight show by also covering female Rock artists too – like Adele, Heart, Evanesance, and Gaga to name a few.

Their fans LOVE the variety in Trixie Delight’s playlist.

The only way Trixie Delight could cover such a wide variety of songs, is by having one of the most versatile lead guitarists in town, Clint Wilson. The band’s rhythm section, Matt Crown on drums, and

Jonathan Vorce on bass – can keep the dance floor groovin’ all night long. They are some of the most talented musicians in St. Louis and keep the mood light and fun on stage. The guys round out the unique sound of Trixie Delight with their full bodied back up vocals.

The show tends to be a little more on the raucous and risqué side at bars and nightclubs, and adjusts itself accordingly to the climate of private parties, corporate events, and casinos.

Trixie Delight has performed for

the St. Louis Cardinals, and the St. Louis Blues organizations.

Kelly Wild has performed at times over the years, with 2 annual tributes at The Pageant – Celebration Day (a Led Zeppelin tribute) and El Monstero (a Pink Floyd tribute.)

Trixie Delight, is all about making the audience have fun while being treated to some of the best music and vocals in the area. So come out and catch a show when you are ready to lose your cares for a few hours, and drink and dance the night away.

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Superjam

Superjam

Superjam! The word invokes the glory of a bygone era. A time when the Rock was so immense only stadiums could contain it. A time when a bad seat mean’t you probably weren’t going to see anything at the show except a cheap beer and some shirtless girls… and that was fine.

Superjam is a mighty quintet of St. Louis rockers-nay-dreamers, who dare to dream that they can bring back those heady days of yesteryear. Bring back screaming guitars and killer rock poses! Bring back racks of keyboards and questionable fashions! Bring back ear splitting vocals and soul crushing bass! Bring back senseless drum solos! Bring back lava lamps and black light posters! Superjam! A blinding beacon of light in a dark world of oppressive monotony…

Featuring spectacular re-creations by artists such as: Boston, STYX, Journey, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, The Who, Toto, Supertramp, Manfred Mann, April Wine, Shooting Star, .38 Special, Eddie Money, Night Ranger, Steve Miller Band… And many, many more.

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