45° Flamenco presents both traditional and cutting-edge flamenco singing, music, and dance with music director and guitarist Beau Bledsoe; singer from Sevilla, Spain, Antonio Rojas Flor; dancer/choreographer Melinda Hedgecorth; and various guest artists on percussion, cello, bass, and/or saxophone. Our performances are bilingual and full of rhythm and high energy. We have a variety of presentations which range from a typical mainstage flamenco show in Spain to educational presentations: Orígenes, a music and dance timeline about the different cultures that passed through the South of Spain from medieval to modern times; and Ida y Vuelta, which acknowledges “borrowed songs” from Cuba and Mexico and how they came to be woven into the fabric of Flamenco. 45° Flamenco is also available for classes, workshops and residencies and has experience working with both adults and children in English and/or Spanish.
Available on request
Pythons Drill Team is a community-based youth performing arts organization that provides a safe outlet for girls and boys to express their talents through music, drums, drills, precisions, and props. The team has traveled throughout the United States and has been featured in documentaries and reality shows.
Alberto Racanati is a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy, now based in Kansas City. His musical journey began at age 11 when he played his first notes on the trumpet, which in time took him to study at the Piccinni Conservatory (Bari, IT), the Moniuszko Academy (Gdańsk, PL), Western Illinois University (Macomb, IL), and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He can be seen performing as a freelancer in various genres on international stages. With his solo project Alber, he has released a self-titled album (2020), Journey (2021), and Lento (2024), creating an idiom at the crossroads between beat culture, acid jazz, and electronica. In May 2024, Alberto premiered Born At Sea, a multimedia show, as part of the ProdoLAB series at the Charlotte Street Foundation. Born at Sea centers around life near water from different perspectives, and features footage from Alberto’s hometown in Southern Italy, Bisceglie.
One power outlet within 10 feet
Vince Martin is a world-class Vocalist/Guitarist and Entertainer with amazing versatility, having the vocal characteristics of George Benson, Elvis Presley, and Roy Orbison and the instrumental prowess of Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. He has opened shows for maestro Barry White, Gladys Knight, War, Kiss, Howlin Wolf, and many others. His repertoire spans from Blues to Broadway, Sinatra to Santana. Vince emanates joy in every performance and is known for his superb musicianship. His many tribute performances include George Benson, Tom Jones, Chuck Berry/Aaron Neville/ Linda Ronstadt, Blues, and The Legends of Country tributes as well. Vince Martin is the complete package, technically skilled and aesthetically gifted. He is a true gem in the entertainment industry. Holding steadfast to the philosophy that his God-given talent was meant to be shared with all people. But best of all, he is a wonderful human being.
TBD per venue
An adept guitarist, Todd Mosby has garnered award-winning acclaim for his sophisticated, broad-minded blend of contemporary jazz, folk, new age, and North Indian raga traditions. After four releases and national tours, he continues to explore a mix of Western, Eastern, and Folk sounds. With his 2023 album Land of Enchantment, he turns his attention to the arid landscapes of America’s Southwest. A world-class lineup of award-winning musicians join Mosby’s Blue Horizons Band to present an exciting concert version of Land of Enchantment, a musical exploration into the beauty, mystique, and passion that the American Southwest held for artist Georgia O’Keefe. Painting a musical landscape from jazz to samba to folk-rock with Sergio Mendes-style vocals, Mosby’s upbeat compositions leave audiences dancing in their seats. Reimagined renditions of songs like By the Time I Get to Phoenix re-connect listeners with hits of the past. LINEUP: Solo-Quartet. OUTREACH: All Levels.
House system, mains, 4 monitors, 16 channels min. See website for detailed stage plot and tech sheet. Outreach available in concert hall or off site. See website for details.
The Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company has been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the most exciting, captivating dance troupes in the Midwest. Dance Magazine, in fact, has spotlighted Wylliams/Henry in their critic’s choice issue of favorite picks across America. Works by internationally acclaimed choreographers, such as David Parsons, Dwight Rhoden, Donald McKayle and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, as well as classics by some of the 20th century’s greatest masters, such as Jose Limon, Hanya Holm and Doris Humphrey, are presented by the Company in each of its seasons. Performances are given in both conventional and non-traditional spaces — often in partnership with community organiza¬tions — to introduce contemporary dance to new audiences. Wylliams/Henry connects with a broad spectrum of individuals in both urban and rural communities, while presenting the most powerful and uplifting works from the rich archive of American modern dance.
Instrumental jazz/rock/fusion and smooth jazz.
House sound equipment/sound tech.
Storytelling and music have been said to be a way of communication and an ancient way of teaching lessons in life. Dianne Moran is an award-winning folklorist and naturalist, who captivated audiences with her living history performances and live animal programs for over 30 years. Dianne and Pat Frank started ‘Buffalo Gals’ in 2001, their first venture with blending storytelling and music. Pat researched historical songs from the era, intrigued by what she had found she went on to compose her original music and lyrics. Since then, Pat and Dianne have performed in over 25 different venues. Pat and Dianne have been blending stories and music in performances of Mary Surratt, Sacagawea, Olive Oatman, and Calamity Jane. Pat and Dianne presented: ‘An Evening of Storytelling’ at the Bryan Haynes Gallery, on March 10, 2018. Woven Voices also performed ‘The Real Calamity Jane’ on February 9, 2019, at the Gallery. Calamity Jane was also presented in Defiance, MO as part of the ‘American Classics’ on July 26, 2019.
3 microphones on mic stands (or wireless clip-on microphones)
6 jacks to plug in microphones and instruments in PA sound system (Woven Voices can supply sound system for an extra charge)
Long table for display items
Emmy® Award winning recording artists and conservationists Jan and George Syrigos capture audiences with a musical adventure exploring wildlife, habitats and natural history. “Ribbit and Roll” to their original upbeat tunes energized with motion, media and the conservation message. Combining 19 years of conservation experience and training with their Parents Choice-recommended music, WildHeart truly brings the heart of the wild, to the heart of the child! Jan and George are deeply committed to sharing their combined passions for nature and music in creative and engaging ways, offering school programs, teacher workshops, and concerts for adults and children. WildHeart’s songs are strongly tied to Missouri Learning Standards.
45 minute set up. Electrical, 2 small tables.
Violet Vonder Haar is a songwriter, artist, activist, teacher and healer from mid-Missouri. She has been using her music as a tool for healing, education, consciousness awakening, and social justice since the age of 9. She is the founder of the all female rock orchestra, Jane Doe Revue, which has helped to raise over $30,000 for women’s healthcare and various organizations in Missouri. Through her work with JDR and her band, Violet and the Undercurrents, she has helped to elevate women’s voices, empowering them to stand stronger within their truest selves. Violet has been a music educator for over 10 years, and uses her teaching as a way to heal and awaken the power within each of her students. In 2019 and 2020 she was nominated for the Missourian Progress in the Arts award, and in 2017, was the recipient of the Sarah Dwyer Special Appreciation Award by Women in the Arts at National Women’s Music Festival.
1-3 vocal mics, 1-3 direct inputs, 1-3 drum mics.