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ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S 2015 NOT SO QUIET! CONCERT SERIES LINEUP FEATURES NEW FACES, CROWD FAVORITES, AND NEW SUMMER FORMAT

The St. Louis Public Library is proud to announce the new season of its popular NOT SO QUIET! Concert Series.  Now in its eighth season, 2015 boasts new faces, crowd favorites, and a new summer format  .All concerts are held on the third Thursday of each month at Central Library, 1301 Olive St., at 7 p.m.  Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Shows are FREE and open to the public.  Seating is first-come, first-served.

For 2015, NOT SO QUIET! offers a new format from June through September  .LIVE On Olive! takes place outdoors on Central's front steps*, where concertgoers can spend warm summer evenings enjoying great music played against one the city's most spectacular backdrops. They can bring their lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinners, or just relax on the steps or in the grass.  (*Events will move indoors to the Auditorium in case of inclement weather.)

SPRING CONCERTS

(Central Auditorium)

· February 19

The Melvin Turnage Band featuring Tonya Poynter.  The Melvin Turnage Band featuring Tonya Poynter thrills music lovers of all ages with the timeless sounds of 1960s Motown, R&B, Jazz, and Big Band. Part of the Library's celebration of Black History Month.

· March 19

Coco &Mo and Friends.  As a duo performing with musical friends, Coco Rochelle and Mo Egeston effortlessly slide from dance parties to concerts at the Sheldon, while always staying true to their signature sounds of soul, disco, house, and R&B.

· April 16

Ticket to The Beatles.  Voted the #1 cover band in 2014 by the Riverfront Times Readers Poll,Ticket to the Beatles returns to Central Library to perform selections from every Beatles album and period. From I Want to Hold Your Hand to Here Comes the Sun, you'll hear it all.

· May 21

Silver Bullet STL Unplugged.  Take an acoustic trip with a tribute to one of rock's legendary singer/songwriters—Bob Seger. Close your eyes and you'll swear that the "ramblin' gamblin' man" himself is on stage.

LIVE ON OLIVE!

(Outdoor concerts on Central Library's front steps)

· June 18

After 25 years and 7,500 performances, the Ralph Butler Band remains one of the most sought after bands in St. Louis. Blending traditional Motown with today's most popular songs, Butler has earned the title of "Public Entertainer Number One."

· July 16

American Idiot: A Tribute to Green Day.  Whether you're a Green Day fanatic or a casual fan, American Idiot will have you jumping, singing, and fist-pumping to favorites spanning Green Day's incredible career. We hope you'll have the time of your life.

· August 20

For nearly 40 years, Jake's Leg has been more than a tribute band. They interpret The Grateful Dead's iconic sound with their own musical and emotional identity, while upholding the integrity of one of the world's greatest touring bands.

· September 17

Steve Ewing is best known as the voice behind the alt-rock band The Urge, whose mix of punk, reggae, hip hop, and ska created a sonic shockwave.  The Steve Ewing Band pumps out Urge favorites, classic covers, and music from Ewing's solo albums.

Autumn Concerts

(Central Auditorium)

· October 15

AZ/DZ is an amazing tribute to not only one of the heavy metal's most influential bands, but to one of the greatest rock albums of the 20^th century, Highway to Hell. AZ/DZ plays the entire album, in order.

· November 19

Bruiser Queen.  Original, spontaneous, and electric, no two BQ shows are the same. Their reckless sound provides an addictive adrenaline rush that few live bands can bring anytime—anywhere.

· December 17

HARMONEE! Merry X-Mas Show.  This soul-stirring vocal group lowers the curtain on the 2015 NOT SO QUIET! Concert Series season and rings in the holidays with traditional Gospel and soul-inspired songs. Their voices blend together to warm the spirit and soothe the soul.

MAKE AN EVENING OF IT!  Before the concert, stop by Urban Eats Café Central in the Atrium until 7 p.m.to enjoy mouthwatering food and drinks with an ethnic twist.  It's the perfect way to satisfy an early evening appetite and get in the mood for tasty tunes!

For details, click slpl.org or call 314.539.0347

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