Grammy-nominated percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez leads his Afro-Cuban quintet in a high energy blend of Cuban timba, traditional rumba and the sacred sounds of Yoruba.

From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming and Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau continues to garner awards and acclaim from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike.

World-renowned guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli takes The Sheldon stage with one of the great interpreters of American popular song, Catherine Russell.

Grammy Award winner Christian McBride returns to The Sheldon stage with his critically acclaimed Inside Straight quintet.

The Black Opry Revue explores the sounds and intersections that weave together country, blues, folk and Americana music, and showcases the diversity in the sound and stories that Black artists bring to these genres.

From the imagination of Las Cafeteras, “Hasta La Muerte” is a two-act, multi-dimensional performance that examines the stages of grief and loss through the celebration of life and death. Las Cafeteras showcase mesmerizing choreography, combined with a score of original and traditional songs.

Bluegrass legend, multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush, has helped expand the horizons of bluegrass music, fusing it with jazz, rock, blues, funk and more. He returns to The Sheldon stage with his jaw-dropping skills on the mandolin.

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull has come a long way since her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10. She returns to The Sheldon after spending the last year touring on Béla Fleck’s “My Bluegrass Heart” tour.

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.

SLSO wind and string musicians launch this new Live at The Sheldon chamber music series with a fascinating program including music by Valerie Coleman and Louis Spohr’s inventive and charming Nonet, op. 31, for wind quintet, violin, viola, cello and double bass.

Curated by Bjorn Ranheim (cello) and Angie Smart (violin). A celebration of strings, bringing together a quintet of SLSO string players performing a rich array of music by Jessie Montgomery and Christian Quiñones, as well as Franz Schubert’s Quintet in C major, op. 81.

SLSO Concertmaster David Halen leads a program that showcases the lush sounds of Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet and Antonín Dvořák’s masterpiece Piano Quintet in A major, featuring pianist Peter Henderson.

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.

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.

Acclaimed vocalist Denise Thimes has delighted audiences with her world-class vocal stylings for almost 30 years.

Saxophonist Kendrick Smith swings into the season with jazzy holiday favorites!

Janet Evra returns to The Sheldon in style to perform favorites from the bossa nova and Latin jazz songbooks, as well as her own original music.

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 tunes.

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!