Walking down Grand Avenue on a Thursday night, one hears gorgeous music echoing through the streets.
Following the sound leads to Strauss Park where the summer long concert series, Thursdays at the Intersection, sets up on the corner of Grand and Washington, featuring tasty food and homegrown tunes.
Week after week this summer, PNC Arts Alive, 88.1 KDHX and Grand Center Arts have teamed up to provide St. Louis with free and quality musical entertainment. Five more Thursdays are still on the schedule until the final show on Oct. 4.
Whether out for an afternoon bike ride or a walk, dining finely at a restaurant in Grand Center or just looking to salvage some peace and serenity in the midst of a hectic week, Strauss Park is an ideal place to spend some time.
Additionally, the remaining lineup for Thursday at the Intersection is sure to please all. In its third year running, the event has become a smorgasbord for eardrums, aiming to attract music fans of any genre.
On Sept. 6, local blues and folk virtuoso and River Front Times’ 2010 Best Folk Artist, Ryan Spearman will be taking the stage, filling the St. Louis air with foot stomping guitar work and melodies so sweet it’ll feel good to feel “bad.” Following him, bluegrass and classic country band Colonel Ford, aim to satisfy with a sound that is as old as St. Louis itself.
Next up on Sept. 20, are The Dynamites. These “crusaders on behalf of old-school soul” feature Charles Walker, who once opened for legends like James Brown and Wilson Pickett. This is The Dynamites last performance before leaving the U.S. for Europe in October. On Sept. 27, Nashville neo-folk & roots up-and-comers Humming House will make a stop in Strauss Park to play songs reminiscent of fellow artists, The Head and the Heart.
Missouri natives Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin will play at this year’s concluding Thursday on Oct. 4. These Missouri boys just recently made an appearance at LouFest the last weekend in August. There, they brought with them one of the weekend’s best sets.
Each time a person attends the festival, they have the opportunity to check in at the Grand Center Arts table to get his or her booklet and stamp. After collecting five stamps, individuals are automatically entered into a drawing for a free iPad or a road bike.
Being a part of the community, supporting local flavors, seeing free live music, drawings for free giveaways and enjoying cool Thursday nights in the city—one couldn’t ask for more.
