Shea Presents: Janet Evra- An Evening in Paris

Thursday, September 30, 2021, 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm
FREE SHOW! THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE SHEA!

Evra performs on premier stages across the USA and Europe, including the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Romania, and Finland. Evra has collaborated with Grammy winners and international jazz superstars including Randy Brecker, Taylor Eigsti, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, and Diego Figueiredo as well as many St. Louis jazz legends. She sings in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. The musicians will be Janet Evra (vox & bass), Will Buchanan (guitar), David Gomez (sax), and Tim Moore (drums).

She is a co-creator of the popular social media music video series St. Louis Music Box. In 2018 Evra self-released her debut album "Ask Her to Dance" to critical acclaim, showcasing her original music and signature style. Evra was a 2019-2020 Artist in Residence at the Kranzberg Arts Foundation in St. Louis.

In 2020 Evra signed with Lotown Records and released her second album "Janet Evra & Ptah Williams: New Friends, Old Favorites", recorded live at The Sheldon. Evra's music is played internationally on hundreds of AM/FM/satellite radio programs based in the USA, UK, France, India, and New Zealand.

"Janet Evra... An absolute must-see for anyone in St. Louis who loves jazz." Riverfront Times

"Evra blends the different flavors and languages of jazz tradition, all anchored in her warm, sweet-as-honey voice." St. Louis Magazine

"Janet Evra's arrival brought a breath of fresh air to the St. Louis jazz scene." Dennis Owsley, St. Louis Public RadioJanet Evra is an international jazz vocalist, bassist, songwriter, and bandleader based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

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This tour/performance/show/event is supported in part by Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Exciting News for A Happening V: The Bestiary

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received generous grants from the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Community Foundation of Western MA to support our 2025 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening V: The Bestiary.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 50 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by Aesop's Fables, George Orwell's Animal Farm, newly imagined cautionary tales, and creature myths of all origins.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!