A New Festival Hits St. Louis Labor Day Weekend!

The Eco Music Festival Brings Dynamic Talent & Environmental Awareness

Produced by Sky Promotions, the Eco Music Festival is an environmentally friendly event featuring multi-Grammy nominated Jazz Fusion band, Spyro Gyra and saxophonist Mindi Abair on Saturday, August 30^th from 2 pm to 10 pm in the beautiful natural surroundings at the Chesterfield Amphitheater (631 Veteran’s Place Drive). Also on the line-up are St. Louis’ own, Tim Cunningham and Bach to the Future.  

Spyro Gyra headlines the Eco Music Festival

 

Spyro Gyra, known for their hit singles "Morning Dance" and "Shaker Song," have made more than two-dozen albums, many of them bestsellers on the Jazz charts. Their unique sound combines elements of Jazz, Pop, Latin and R&B. Spyro Grya’s most recent album, The Rhinebeck Sessions, was released last year.

 

Saxophonist, Mindi Abair is no stranger on Billboard’s Jazz chart. Her newest album, Wild Heart debuted at number one on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart when it was released earlier this year. She has collaborated with numerous Jazz, Blues and Pop performers including Bobby Lyle, Jonathan Butler, Trombone Shorty, Booker T Jones, Keb’ Mo’, Teena Marie, Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Aerosmith and more.

 

The festival also features an eco-educational vendor village, delicious food and drinks from local restaurants, including a specialty cocktail made with organic ingredients from Unique Syrups.

 

Portions of the proceeds benefit Plan It Green, Inc a 501 (C)(3) organization. Advance tickets for the Eco Music Festival are $28 for lawn seats and $48 for general admission "preferred seating" in the amphitheater’s fixed seats. General admission group rates are available for 10 or more until August 15^th. Tickets purchased at the door will be $33 and $53. Also available are VIP tables for groups of 10 for $1,000 each. VIP table purchasers will be able to order picnic baskets in advance. Tickets are on sale now via ecomusicfestivals.org

Support provided by WSIE 88.7 FM, Fresh 102.5 FM, HIP 96.3 HD-3, Jazz at the Bistro, La Tremenda 880 AM, St. Louis American and Unique Syrups.

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