bands & djs
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BANDS
gaslight squares
As a trumpet player T.J. Muller toured worldwide with Pokey Lafarge for 3 years, performing classic styles of American music and making tv and radio appearances including, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Grand Ole Opry, A Prairie Home Companion, and PBS Documentary: American Epic. Most recently, in 2023, he appeared alongside a group of fellow musicians in Martin Scorsese’s film adaptation of Killers of the Flower Moon.
After working with the Pokey Lafarge band T.J. settled in St. Louis full time, establishing The Arcadia Dance Orchestra and The Gaslight Squares Jazz Band. T.J. turned his focus to historic St. Louis jazz, ragtime and blues, performing and speaking around St. Louis and hosting a weekly jazz and ragtime radio show on Classic 107.3FM.
T.J. Muller is known for his charismatic approach to early jazz, energetic performances and passion for sharing the stories and history behind the music.
Born and raised in England, T.J. first began performing with his family jazz band. Finding work with local groups in the north of England and touring with Newcastle based group Rob Heron and The Tea-Pad Orchestra landed T.J. a contract playing trumpet with St. Louis Americana band, Pokey Lafarge.
Miss jubilee
Miss Jubilee (aka Valerie Kirchhoff) is a St. Louis bandleader and vocalist specializing in 1920s and 30s blues, jazz and hokum. Kirchhoff is inspired by the female blues singers of old and the rich musical heritage of St. Louis. Accompanied by pianist Ethan Leinwand, multi-instrumentalist T. J. Müller, and other world class musicians from throughout the country, Miss Jubilee performs with joy, precision, and an infectious energy. They prove that this wonderful old music isn’t ready for the museum quite yet!
“Kirchhoff is the dynamic voice of Miss Jubilee, a name that has been synonymous with blues & hot jazz in St. Louis for a decade. The piano/vocal core of the group is what drives the sound. Pianist Ethan Leinwand is an excellent barrelhouse blues piano player nestled in the cradle of ragtime. Kirchhoff’s excellent rhythmic vocalization transforms old blues songs into something fresh and relatable. Her voice is an instrument, her impeccable timing guiding the band and getting right down in the ensemble mix.”
–Joe Bebco, Syncopated Times
“A kind of hot elegant rawness, a wild oxymoron that will make sense with the first listening.” – Michael Steinman , Jazz Lives
the showboat jazz collective
Showboat Jazz Collective is a St. Louis-based vintage jazz ensemble, specializing in swing-era classics and swing takes on traditional jazz standards. The group's primary goal is to provide excellent entertainment for a variety of event types, tailored to fit the unique needs of every client.
With decades of combined experience on stage, Showboat's performance style is cool, confident, and comfortable. Whether you are looking for a trio to bring background music to your cocktail hour, a six-piece ensemble to be the main event for dancers or concert goers, or something in between, Showboat is ready to bring the right energy to your event.
the hot club of st. louis
The Hot Club of St. Louis is an all-star line up of the city’s finest acoustic jazz musicians led by guitarist Joe Park. The group will perform many of the classics made famous by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France as well as some of Park’s own original compositions.
Rinn Netherton - violin
Joe Park - guitar
Paul Davis - guitar
Joey Glynn - bass
DJs
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