Upcoming events

The Sheldon and the St. Louis Symphony are pleased to partner on five thrilling chamber performances curated by the renowned musicians of the SLSO! Curated by Shannon Wood (Principal timpani).

A diverse and dynamic program featuring Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale Suite, Martinů’s Quartet with snare drum, and a new work by Shannon Wood for English horn, cello, piano and timpani. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Live at The Sheldon is sponsored by the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation and welcomed by Classic 107.3.

For more information, email Chris Peimann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

https://www.thesheldon.org/events/stravinsky-martinu-and-shannon-wood/

Eliades Ochoa is one of the most renowned Cuban “soneros” of all time, a notable defender of traditional Cuban music, and one of the best guitarists of his generation. An original member of the famed Buena Vista Social Club, his musical style reflects his place of origin in the Cuban countryside, the anecdotes he listened to, the “guateques campesinos,” and a series of other elements of Cuba’s rich culture that made him the artist he is today.

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https://www.thesheldon.org/events/eliades-ochoa/

Audience favorites Steve Neale and Ben Nordstrom return to The Sheldon stage and take audiences on a trip throughout the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s with their favorite pop and rock tunes, with some musical theatre thrown in. Join the fun as they celebrate their meteoric descent into middle aged nerdiness. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m.!

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https://www.thesheldon.org/events/steve-neale-ben-nordstrom/

After the death of their patriarch, the entire family returns to the family home - tensions rise and tempers flare.

For more information, email Ashton Beck at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull has come a long way since her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10. The Tennessee-bred virtuoso mandolinist released her fourth full-length album, 25 Trips, for Rounder Records in 2020, after her widely acclaimed album Weighted Mind, a Béla Fleck-produced effort nominated for Best Folk Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards. She has performed with such icons as the Indigo Girls, Garth Brooks and Gillian Welch, and spent the last year touring on Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart tour.

For more information, email Chris Peimann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The Sheldon and the St. Louis Symphony are pleased to partner on five thrilling chamber performances curated by the renowned musicians of the SLSO! Curated by Roger Kaza (Principal horn) and Julie Thayer (Fourth horn).

Majestic horns herald the arrival of spring with a program of music including Beethoven’s enchanting Sextet in E flat major for two horns and string quartet, and Paul Hindemith’s masterly Sonata for Four Horns. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Live at The Sheldon is sponsored by the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation and welcomed by Classic 107.3.

For more information, email Chris Peimann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

https://www.thesheldon.org/events/beethoven-and-hindemith/

Oumou Sangaré is a Grammy Award-winning Malian Wassoulou musician, often referred to as “The Songbird of Wassoulou.” Since the release of her debut album Moussoulou in 1989, Sangaré’s musical journey has included some of the most definitive recordings in the history of contemporary African music. With numerous international tours and performances on prestigious stages such as the Sydney Opera House and London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall to her credit, Sangaré is recognized as one of today’s most influential international female singers.

For more information, email Chris Peimann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

https://www.thesheldon.org/events/oumou-sangare/

Get ready for a total knockout as St. Louis heavy hitters Sweetie & The Toothaches give you ring side seats to the best jump blues in the Midwest! Specializing in 1940s through 1960s R&B, blues and ballads, St. Louis’ premier swing band will have you stomping your feet and shaking your hips, and leave you with a permanent sweet tooth! Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m.!

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https://www.thesheldon.org/events/sweetie-and-the-toothaches/

Alt-country originators The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound emerged from a thriving Minnesota folk music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost four decades, 11 albums and countless live shows, this beloved band won the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process, sharing stages with everyone from Bob Dylan and Tom Petty to Lucinda Williams and Wilco. Gary Louris and his long-time bandmates, bassist Marc Perlman, drummer Tim O’Reagan and keyboardist Karen Grotberg, come together to reacquaint audiences old and new with the band’s timeless musical vision.

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https://www.thesheldon.org/events/the-jayhawks/

Philadelphia-born bassist/bandleader Christian McBride is a Grammy Award winner with over 300 recordings as a sideman and 11 critically-acclaimed albums as a leader. He has recorded and performed with everyone from James Brown, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis to Sting, The Roots, Bruce Hornsby and Paul McCartney. In 2009 McBride began focusing his energy through a more traditional lens with the debut of his critically acclaimed Inside Straight quintet.

“…the phrase “Inside Straight” captures this band’s aesthetic well: It’s both “inside” a comfortable groove pocket and “straight”-forwardly bluesy.” –NPR Music

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https://www.thesheldon.org/events/christian-mcbride-and-inside-straight/