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2nd Annual Gypsy Jazz Festival
October 21, 2016 - October 23, 2016 • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Enjoy the Gypsy Jazz talents of St. Louis and beyond!
Friday, Oct. 21
- 7-10 p.m. Kick off the second annual Gypsy Jazz Festival with the Fleur De Lou Allstars, a St. Louis-based Gyspy Jazz supergroup, followed by a special performance by the “abundantly talented” violinist and mandolin player Jason Anick, a rising star in the world of jazz from Boston.
- 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Participate in an open Gypsy Jazz Jam, hosted by Samuel Sheppard. Your chance to jam with Gypsy Jazz Festival performers.
Saturday, Oct. 22
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a special Saturday brunch to celebrate music created by Belgian Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, featuring new combinations of all of our Gypsy Jazz performers.
- 7-10 p.m. Performances by Franglais, featuring St. Louis musicians Eve Seltzer on vocals and Eric Slaughter on lead guitar, and Miles Griffith, a New York native and Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz vocalist.
- 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Participate in an open Gypsy Jazz Jam, hosted by Brian Foote. Your chance to jam with Gypsy Jazz Festival performers.
Sunday, Oct. 23
- 11 a.m-3 p.m. Enjoy a special brunch featuring Gypsy Jazz Festival performers, Dr. Bob’s “Be Nice or Leave” Bloody Mary Bar and pancake art by Dr. Dan the Pancake Man.
- 7-10 p.m. Performances by St. Louis’ own Phatz Django and Dario Napoli, a composer and guitar virtuoso for Cortona, Italy.
- 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Participate in an open Gypsy Jazz Jam. Your chance to jam with Gypsy Jazz Festival performers.
Participating Members:
Evangeline’s Bistro & Music House
Evangeline’s Bistro & Music House