Friday, January 15, 2010

Sheldon Concert Hall to present Haitian relief benefit on Tuesday, February 9

A diverse group of St. Louis musicians will take the stage of the Sheldon Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 9 to raise money for Doctors Without Borders’ Haitian earthquake relief efforts.

“St. Louis Musicians for Haiti” will feature jazz, blues, soul, folk, classical and more, from a lineup that includes singer Brian Owens; folk group Mayor Taylor, featuring Lydia Ruffin and Charlie Pfeffer; the Bottoms Up Blues Gang; pianist Peter Martin; singer Mardra Thomas and her pianist/husband Reggie Thomas; singer Kim Massie; pianist Peter Henderson; singer Christine Brewer; and more. Author and former TV newscaster Julius Hunter will serve as host for the evening.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16. You can purchase tickets via metrotix.com or by calling 314-534-1111. For more information, call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 during normal weekday business hours, which are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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