Head East, With Special Guest John Schiltt
Wildwood Springs Lodge Wildwood Springs Lodge P.O. Box 919 Grand Drive Steelville, MO 65565, Steelville, United StatesHead East, With Special Guest John Schlitt, Live at Wildwood Springs Lodge, Oct. 5, 2024, Steelville MO
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, full-vocal, goodtime rock harmonies that few bands can equal. Their high-energy shows are filled with superb vocals, flashy guitar work and memorable keyboard melodies that continue to rock audiences of all ages. Their signature song, “NEVER BEEN ANY REASON” with notable chorus “Save my life I’m going down for the last time” has long been considered by many radio stations across the country as “The Rock & Roll National Anthem.” This year Head East will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary by performing most cuts off of their iconic record “Flat As A Pancake”. The band has brought classic arena rock to countless audiences all across North America. According to founding member and keyboardist Roger Boyd, Head East will continue to bring their brand of dance and shout, good-time rock and roll to audiences of all ages for many years to come. “As long as I can lift my synthesizer over my head and the audience goes wild, we’ll keep rockin’ on!”
The Guardians
Meramec Music Theatre 26 West Highway 8, Steelville, Missouri, United StatesThe Guardians, live at Meramec Music Theatre, October 5, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M.
John Darin Rowsey, Pat Barker, Scott Mullins and Paul Lancaster, collectively known as The Guardians are a southern gospel quartet with a unique sound, tight harmony and a passion for sharing the gospel through their music. Occasionally, they are joined on stage by founding member, owner and manager, Dean Hickman, who has been in southern gospel music for over 60 years. With three Dove Award nominations, multiple #1 songs and Fan Awards, the Lord has blessed The Guardians with an incredible journey since their inception. Each member of the Group brings a sincere commitment to glorifying Jesus Christ. Therefore, their mantra remains echoing John the Baptist’s words in John 3:30: “He must increase but I must decrease.”
Yonder Mountain String Band
Wildwood Springs Lodge Wildwood Springs Lodge P.O. Box 919 Grand Drive Steelville, MO 65565, Steelville, United StatesYonder Mountain String Band, Live at Wildwood Springs Lodge, Oct. 12, 2024, Steelville MO
At 25 years old, Yonder Mountain String Band continues to exist at the forefront of the progressive bluegrass scene as undeniable innovators and pioneers of the modern jamgrass movement. Blending bluegrass with elements of rock, alternative, psychedelic and improvisational music, Yonder Mountain String Band brought their high-energy acoustic sound and light show into rock n’ roll settings with tremendous success, proving it was possible for a bluegrass band to not only exist but excel in a rock world, without drums. The inroads they made created opportunities for like-minded acoustic bands to perform at festivals, rock clubs, theaters and stadiums previously considered off-limits for string bands. Yonder Mountain’s high-energy sound, compelling original music and anything goes attitude cultivated a spirit of collaborative improvisation that continues to fuel today’s progressive bluegrass and jamgrass scenes.
The Isaacs
Meramec Music Theatre 26 West Highway 8, Steelville, Missouri, United StatesThe Isaacs ,live at Meramec Music Theatre, Saturday, October 12 @ 6 PM
Multifaceted award-winning group The Isaacs have spent five decades creating the undeniable family harmonies and distinct sound that have made them a favorite among audiences everywhere.
As matriarch Lily and her three children Ben, Sonya and Becky celebrate their 50th anniversary, the 2021 Grand Ole Opry inductees and Gospel Music Hall of Famers continue to build on the legacy first launched by the family back in 1971, with a newfound excitement and never-waning passion for the music they love to make.
Tab Benoit
Wildwood Springs Lodge Wildwood Springs Lodge P.O. Box 919 Grand Drive Steelville, MO 65565, Steelville, United StatesTab Benoit, Live at Wildwood Springs Lodge, Oct. 19, 2024, Steelville MO
In 1992 Benoit released his first recording Nice and Warm on the Justice Label. The title track became a AAA Radio hit and Benoit’s touring career kicked into high gear. Nice and Warm prompted comparisons to blues guitar heavyweights like Albert King, Albert Collins and even Jimi Hendrix. Tab began playing two-hundred and fifty shows a year, a schedule he has kept up for over twenty years.
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Wildwood Springs Lodge Wildwood Springs Lodge P.O. Box 919 Grand Drive Steelville, MO 65565, Steelville, United StatesOzark Mountain Daredevils, Live at Wildwood Springs Lodge, Oct. 26, 2024, Steelville MO
Since their early beginnings in 1971, the Daredevils have released a number of major label and independent record label recordings, traveled millions of miles performing throughout North America and Europe, and they continue to grow and maintain a loyal and dedicated fan base throughout the world. Their songs are regularly played on Classic Radio stations and, of course, songs like “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Jackie Blue,” “Chicken Train,” “Standing On The Rock,” and countless others are still fan favorites across all media. Their current lineup of talented musicians allows the band to perform songs from every corner of their vast catalog, and they continue to delight Dareheads with their live performances. With three of the original co-founders still on board, their signature sound and style remain intact and vibrant.
Scotty Inman & Anthem Edition
Meramec Music Theatre 26 West Highway 8, Steelville, Missouri, United StatesScotty Inman & Anthem Edition, Live at Meramec Music Theatre, October 26, @ 6PM, Steelville MO
Anthem Edition burst onto the scene into 2003, initially as a trio called The Old Paths. Founding members Doug Roark and Tim Rackley set forth with a clear vision and mission: to glorify the Lord and seek His ways in everything. The trio soon morphed into a quartet, and started gaining national attention.
In late 2022, The Old Paths announced that they would be changing the name of the group. After much consideration and discussion, the new name Anthem Edition was announced, as well as the addition of Andrew Utech as the group’s new bass vocalist. While the music and message have stayed the same from the beginnings, Anthem Edition fully embodies the vision of the award-winning quartet, and positions them to forge their path into the future.
The Booth Brothers
Meramec Music Theatre 26 West Highway 8, Steelville, Missouri, United StatesThe Booth Brothers,live at Meramec Music Theatre, Saturday, November 2 @ 3 PM
Meet the Booth Brothers... Michael, Paul, and Buddy love Southern Gospel music. They believe it touches the soul and offers encouragement and hope. By singing and ministering to audiences through word and song, these gentlemen are fulfilling God’s call on their lives.
Michael, Paul, and Buddy are deeply committed to musical excellence yet have a greater desire to impact the hearts of those listening to their music. Refreshing humor, inspiring songs, and encouraging words are embedded in every concert. This trio, collectively and individually, has been acknowledged as one of the finest in the business having received many awards over the years, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Trio of the Year, Male Group of the Year, and Best Live Performers among other awards. Although the group is grateful for the recognition of their work, their aspiration is for all honor and glory to be God’s alone.
Asleep At The Wheel
Wildwood Springs Lodge Wildwood Springs Lodge P.O. Box 919 Grand Drive Steelville, MO 65565, Steelville, United StatesAsleep At The Wheel, Live at Wildwood Springs Lodge, Nov.2, 2024, Steelville MO
For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.
The Lesters “Celebrate America”
Meramec Music Theatre 26 West Highway 8, Steelville, Missouri, United StatesThe Lesters "Celebrate America",live at Meramec Music Theatre, Saturday, November 9 @ 2 PM
Harvey B. Lester was born February 27, 1902, in West Plains, MO. He met Opal LuMeart in 1922 while attending an "Old Fashioned Singing ;" Opal played the pump organ at Dry Bayou Baptist Church in Hayti, MO. Harvey & Opal married and moved to St. Louis where they began The Lester Family gospel music ministry in 1925.
Simply put, we love music. . . and we love introducing others to Jesus Christ through our music and personal ministry. It’s a passion that began with our grandparents, Harvey and Opal Lester, in 1925. And it’s one that has endured to the third, fourth and fifth generations.
The Marshall Tucker Band
Wildwood Springs Lodge Wildwood Springs Lodge P.O. Box 919 Grand Drive Steelville, MO 65565, Steelville, United StatesThe Marshall Tucker Band, Live at Wildwood Springs Lodge, Nov.9, 2024, Steelville MO
The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space — and they’ve been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small all across the globe ever since. Plus, the band’s mighty music catalog, consisting of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases, has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over. A typically rich MTB setlist is bubbling over with a healthy dose of hits like the heartfelt singalong “Heard It in a Love Song,” the insistent pleading of “Can’t You See” (the signature tune of MTB’s late co-founding lead guitarist and then-principal songwriter Toy Caldwell), the testifying “Fire on the Mountain,” the wanderlust gallop of “Long Hard Ride,” and the explosive testimony of “Ramblin,’” to name but a few.
The Hoppers
Meramec Music Theatre 26 West Highway 8, Steelville, Missouri, United StatesThe Hoppers,live at Meramec Music Theatre, November 16, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M.
The Hoppers are comprised today of family members Claude & Connie, son Dean and his wife, Kim, son Mike, and Dean & Kims daughter, Karlye. The Hoppers were formed in 1957 in the rural-farm town of Madison, NC, and have grown continuously for decades, touching countless lives around the world. A cancer survivor, Connie has been honored with the prestigious Marvin Norcross Award, in addition to numerous industry and fan honors; and she has been inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Sons Dean and Mike have continued the family legacy with their musical talents and business abilities; and Kim, Dean’s wife, hails from her own nationally acclaimed musical family, The Greenes. She is noted for the excitement she brings to any live performance, and her unmistakable, rafter-ringing soprano vocals have taken The Hoppers to new heights for many years.