Market in The Loop Performance Stage
We cordially invite you to join the Loop in Motion Festival for
live music at the Market in the Loop Performance Stage.
Produced by Michele Racanelli and the Loop in Motion Festival
with support from the Market in The Loop and Larry Ash.
Stage Schedule
Zimbabwe Nkenya
Nkenya has incorporated the sacred sounds of the mbira into original jazz-based music
for more than 30 years. “In his hands, the Mbira becomes a vibrant channel for
spirited, authentic jazz improvisations… using ancient traditions to forge music for today.
The mbira, often referred to as a ‘thumb piano,’ is in fact a multi-octave instrument
requiring more than thumbs to achieve its full potential.
In the years preceding his recent return to the St. Louis area, Nkenya was known as
one of New Mexico’s foremost creative musicians. The Nkenya ensembles Black Jazz
Culture, ZIYA, Contrabass Quartet and African Space Project were regularly featured
in venues throughout the state including the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe
and the Outpost Performance Space in Albuquerque.
Inner Man & Mobile Productions
Elastik Soul
Elastik Soul is a groove oriented funk and jazz group
based out of St. Louis, Missouri. The group came
together in the Fall of 2006 and has been a rising
force in the St. Louis area and Midwest since the
formation. Elastik Soul is Pete Lombardo on guitar
and vocals, Chris Stevenson on keyboards, Teddy
Brookins on bass, and Grover Stewart on drums. This
group creates an original sound that conveys an energy
not typically heard from such a group. Elastik Soul's
sound is best described as soulful grooves with an in
your face funk sound and a strong jazz influence. The
group has opened for such noted artists as Jeff
Coffin, Roy Wooten, Karl Denson, and Felix Pastorius,
among others. Elastik Soul's influences range from
John Scofield, Soulive, Victor Wooten, Joshua Redman,
and many more. The group consistently infects crowds
with their contagious grooves and keeps them asking
for more everytime they are heard. Elastik Soul
brings an original vibe to any venue and always
creates an uproar with their energy and hypnotizing grooves.
Fresh Heir
Fresh Heir is a hot, young and talented group based out of Webster Groves, Mo.
Our music reflects elements of soul, blues, r&b, rock and hip hop while
incorporating improvisation rooted in the jazz tradition. The energy that we
bring to the stage will keep you dancing and grooving all night long.
Fresh Heir is a five piece, soulful, groove oriented jazz group based primarily
out of St. Louis, Missouri. Fresh Heir consists of trumpet, saxophone, guitar,
organ, bass keys, and drums.
Fresh Heir originally started in the fall of 2006 after group members met each
other while attending Webster University's Jazz Program. With the uncommon
combination of bass / keys, drums, and guitar for a rhythm section, Fresh Heir
has proven to be one of the hottest sounds in St. Louis' local music scene.
Fresh Heir has performed all throughout Missouri as well as Iowa, Minnesota
and will continue to approach all of the United States. Recently, the band
played with New Orleans prodigy Trombone Shorty in Columbia, Missouri. Also
this summer, in the 10,000 Lakes Music Festival becoming the youngest band
in history of the six year old festival to ever perform.
Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe
Thousands of years old! The lion dance is an important tradition in China and abroad. Usually the dance
is part of festivities like Chinese New Year, the openings of restaurants and weddings. If well-performed,
the lion dance is believed to bring luck and happiness. Lion Dance is considered a mandatory part of classical or
traditional Kung Fu. Those who practice Kung Fu are usually very good at the dance because the lion dance
utilizes the footwork, body movements, balance, and agility that is required in Kung Fu.
The Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe has evolved throughout the past twenty-seven years and is considered
to be the most experienced, respected and sought-after demonstration team within the state of Missouri. The
team was formally known as the HuangSe' GeBei Xi'Tong's - Lion Dance and Demonstration Team (1997-2004 A.D.).
Prior to that, it was know as the Lohan Gung Fu Demo Team (1994-1997 A.D.) and before that, it was simply
known as the Lo'Han Group (1979-1994 A.D.).
As a 'Northern Kung Fu School', they specialize in the Northern Lions. They have the strength and leg speed
that is necessary for 'bold' lion dances. Due to this fact, their Southern Lion Dances are powerful,
acrobatic and extremely pleasurable to watch. Since the system tends to do a great deal of reaching with
normal techniques, they are more capable to reach-out further with the lions. They are also the only Troupe, in
the area, capable of performing the fantastic Dragon Dance properly. It is without question that the
Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe is the most diverse, exciting and professional Lion Dance Troupe in Missouri!
Their teams have served countless respectable organizations with their duty, tradition, skill, professionalism,
punctuality and honor. Some of the Organizations that they have served, and continue to serve are the City and
County of Honolulu, the City of Springfield, Missouri, the Springfield Taiwanese Women's Association, the
UMR Students & Scholars Association, the City of Saint Louis, the St. Louis City Museum, the St. Louis Children's Aquarium,
the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Kansas City, Harrah's Casino - St. Louis, Ameristar Casino - St. Charles,
the City of Maryland Heights, the Asian American Business Association, the Worldways Children's Museum and many more.
They also serve as the only demonstration team for both Oriental Martial Arts Society (OMAS), Inc. within the
Continental United States and the Midwest Martial Arts Council. The Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe has been
recognized as one of the "TOP 10 Dragon & Lion Dance Teams in the U.S.A." !
psychotronics is a four-piece musical group living in the moment. no overdubs
or edits. brutally honest conversational playing by guys ready to leap from the musical
precipice- and fly. psychotronics molds the sounds of rock, pop, jazz and
psychedelia, chews it up and spits it out for your enjoyment. the music can be pensive,
exciting, cacophonus, simple, melodic or dissonant ... and then we leap into the next song.
branching out from a lineage of excellent St. Louis bands- Electric sheep,
Funkabilly, Plaid Cattle, Go, Dog. Go! Ticket to the Beatles- psychotronics
have decidedly loosened their firm grip on song form and freed themselves to explore
those musical places not normally visited yet strangely familiar to even the
freshest set of ears.
drawing upon influences from the grand tradition of early Weather Report,
King Crimson, The Stooges, Miles Davis, Aphrodite's Child, Gong and Funkadelic
to modern day ground breakers, psychotronics can take you places you
have loved all your life as well as places you will love as soon as you arrive.
we don't let a little thing like lyrics get in your way, either.
... and all you have to do is listen.
Blues Rock with a hint of Floyd
Logos was formed in January 2005. The band began writing music immediately and
hasn't stopped yet. Logos plays all the classic rock and roll styles you've been
waiting to hear again. The band's sound is a fusion of Floyd and Zeppelin with
a hint of jazz and blues. All the ingredients come together for an incredible
sound that will knock your socks off ! This three piece band both entertains
and amazes audiences. Although still very young, each of the band's members
is a sensational musician. Arrangements and lyrics are very tight, especially
for their age.
Winners of the Exposure Battle of the Bands at Mississippi Nights on April 23, 2005.
| Logos is: |
| Cullen O'Donnell |
Guitar / Vocals |
Zach Czajkowski |
Bass / Vocals |
| Alex Eckhoff |
Drums |
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Oasis Dance Beyond The Veil
Tribe Ayaka
This dance group features North & West African Tribal Dances.
Somra El Nubia began dancing under the direction of Clara Brooks at Elmwood
Elementary in St. Louis, Mo in the late 60's. Somra performed with
Mrs. Brooks' group "The Crumb Crunchers" for a St. Louis show known as
the "St. Louis Hop". Because of Somra's love of dance, she took interest
in Middle Eastern Dance. She studied under the direction of Anne Marie of University
City, Mo. Later, began studying under Simone Prouty in the late 70's.
Somra continues to study and teach. She provides private lessons from her home
and also instructs at the West Florissant YMCA. Somra has performed at various
festivals in many cities and around the St. Louis area. Somra also studies
West African under the direction of Artie Hamilton from "Spirit of Angela".
Njeri Sofiyah, "Daughter of an African Warrior", is the assistant director of
Oasis Beyond the Veil Dance Troupe. She is not only an instructor but a performer,
performing in many venues in different cities and around the St. Louis area.
Njeri has studied North African dance under the direction of Somra El Nubia
for six years. Njeri has also studied West African Dance and Dunham Technique.
Along with Njeri's extensive dance history, she is a certified dance instructor
through NDEITA.
Big Thumb
Big Thumb is a handsome group with many different musical styles to offer you.
A collaboration of funk, rock, blues, jazz and reggae with a fair amount of
improv. Jamming is our speciality and is served on a nightly basis. Big Thumb
can be seen playing at Pop's Blue Moon, Venice Cafe, and the Broadway Oyster
Bar in St.Louis and other fine establishments in the midwest.
Stage Location: Market in The Loop at 6655 Delmar.
Parking is available on municipal lots, in the garage across from the Tivoli Theatre,
and on Delmar and the side streets. Loop in Motion will take place in the Loop along Delmar Boulevard in
University City and the City of St. Louis. For more information, call (314) 727-8000 or
email loopadm@ucityloop.com.
Click below for information on the events scheduled at the 2007 festival:
2007 Loop In Motion Festival HOME
2007 Loop in Motion Art Walk
2007 Performance Stage at the Market in The Loop (Friday)
2007 Performance Venue at Regional Arts Commission (Friday)
2007 Performance Stage at Leland (Saturday)
2007 Performance Stage at the Market in The Loop (Saturday)
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