photo courtesy of WCHOF
The World Chess Hall of Fame is kicking off a monthly music series this Wednesday February 26 with the acoustic group the 442s, shown above. The 442s, whose music explores the boundaries of jazz, classical, folk and rock, consists of cellist Bjorn Ranheim and violinist Shawn Weil who are with the St. Louis Symphony, and double bassist Syd Rodway and composer/keyboardist Adam Maness, who play with the Erin Bode Group. According to an interview on St. Louis Public Radio, "they got to know each other when Ranheim and Weil collaborated with the Erin Bode Group and also shared an interest in good food and fine beer."
Marc Thayer, Deputy Director of St. Louis-based American Voices (read more about this worthwhile organization here), is the Music Director for the series which will be held the last Wednesday of each month. Marc is working with the WCHOF's Lauren Stewart to program the concerts and find a wide variety of musicians and ensembles from St. Louis and beyond.
The Phil Dunlap Quintet is scheduled for March 26, and Edo Sadikovic & Bosona Band will perform on April 23. Future groups will be announced on the WCHOF website.
The 442s, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, $10 ticket price includes complimentary admission to the WCHOF's FABULOUS Queen Within exhibition, refreshments following the performance & valet parking. Doors open at 6:30. Seating is limited, World Chess Hall of Fame website, or (314) 367-9243 x 106, or at the door.