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Friday, July 4

11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fair St. Louis Hours
 
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 pm.
The Jive and Wail Dueling Pianos. No matter what the age, everyone in the audience will enjoy a fun environment of dueling pianos.
 
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The Usual Suspects
 
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Charles Glen Band
 
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Shannon Nicole, opening for Joss Stone
A perfect blend of contemporary and classic, Shannon integrated gospel teachings of her Southern Baptist education with the sounds of more modern songwriters, such as Tori Amos and Sarah McLachlan.

Saturday, July 5
 
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Gloria Brand, opening for Anthony Hamilton
Gloria Brand is quickly making her mark in St. Louis and surrounding areas with her beauty, poise, charm and incredible vocal talent. With such a passion for music, it is clear that Gloria Brand is fulfilling her dream of becoming a successful musical performer.
 
Friday, July 11
 
There is no opening act due to the double bill of Umphrey's McGee and STS9.
 
Saturday, July 12
     
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Borderline, opening for Lonestar
For the past eight years, Borderline has been playing in large venues in and around St. Louis.  Borderline, the official house band of WIL 92.3, was honored with this title after winning the Reuther Jeep - WIL Battle of the Bands in October 2007.   
 
Friday, July 18
     
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Steel Train, opening for O.A.R.
This New Jersey band released its debut album, Twilight Tales from the Prairies of the Sun, in 2005. Seen as a part of today's emo and punk scene, Steel Train is on the rise for their ability to jam.
 
Saturday, July 19

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Marquise Knox, opening for WAR
Marquise Knox has proven that there is no age requirement to play the blues.  Marquise, who is only 16 years old, has been channeling legendary blues musicians by enthralling audiences with his soulful performances in St. Louis nightclubs since 2005.  In addition to the guitar, Marquise plays harmonica, drums, bass and piano. 
 
Friday, July 25
 
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, opening for The Black Crowes
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals is a neoclassic rock & roll band from Vermont that has been jamming its way to the illustrious status it occupies today. Even though they are regarded as a popular jam band, the 2007 release of the album This is Somewhere is a true testament to the band's pure rock roots.
 
Saturday, July 26
 
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
LAPUSH, opening for OneRepublic
The quartet has mastered absorbing the emotion and intent of its influences and then creating a similar, yet unique vision of those concepts. According to Amplifier Magazine, LAPUSH is part of a brand new generation of good old American, heartfelt rock & roll.
 
Friday, August 1
 
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Fabulous Motown Revue, opening for Boyz II Men
Imagine going back in time to the early 1960s, when the "Motown Sound" was on the rise. One band has been dedicated to recreating the whole Motown experience in music and dance — the Fabulous Motown Revue. 
 
Saturday, August 2
 
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Bockman, opening for Rusted Root
Bockman is an "arena-rock" band that has been captivating local audiences.  Having recently sold out both the Lucas School House and Off Broadway in St. Louis, Bockman's unique musical style is influenced by a wide range of artists from Chuck Berry to Boston to Beck.

 

 

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