KMOX Good Spirits Music festival coming Edwardsville June 23
The entertainment lineup features some of the St. Louis area's top jazz musicians, including Anita Rosamond, Denise Thimes, Kim Massie and Groovethang.
Kate Bennett, events manager for KMOX Radio, said the station has wanted to plan an event on the Illinois side for a while."Good Spirits" describes the "spirit" of the event, with wine and great entertainment, she said.
Born near St. Louis, Rosamond began her musical career in her early teens playing piano, singing and recording music with her older brother's band. She now has four CDs to her credit, including a Christmas recording, released in November.
An experienced performer, Rosamond has sung to audiences across the country, as well as in England and Australia.
A graduate of Spelman College, St. Louis native Thimes has been featured at the Sheldon Concert Hall, The Fox Theatre, the St. Louis Black Repertory and Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
Thimes has toured and sang with many jazz greats across the country and internationally, including stints in Italy and Germany.
Massie grew up singing in church, and has since performed with a number of jazz legends at clubs and concert halls.
With a voice described as sweet, soulful and sassy, she regularly performs at jazz and blues festivals, including the annual St. Louis Labor Day Big Muddy Blues Festival, and the St. Louis Art Fair.
Since 1997, Groovethang has been known for special "tribute" songs and faithful reproduction of some of music's most popular groups.
The group has performed locally at The Pageant, and recently opened for Sheryl Crow and Michael Buble in St. Louis.
Rosamond performs from 2 to 3 p.m.; Thimes is on stage from 3 to 4 p.m.; Massie, 5 to 6 p.m.; and Groovethang, 6 to 8 p.m.
Participating wineries and distributors include Hidden Lake Winery, Vintner's Cellar Winery and Erato Wine Bar and Restaurant, and Ravissant Winery, Belleville.
Market Basket, a Metro East grocer, will be sampling and selling imported beer and Boar's Head Deli products.
Food will be provided by Andria's Countryside Restaurant, Ravanelli's Restaurant and Annie's Frozen Custard.
Attendees can take a break in the cooling tent sponsored by Viviano Heating and Cooling.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. To order advance tickets, call the ticket hotline at (314) 444-1862.
For information, visit www.kmox.com. The Edwardsville City Park is located at 101 S. Buchanan near the Edwardsville Public Library.
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