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Brian Owens

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Masters Series: The Music of Otis Redding, June 5

May 28, 2014  /  Brian Owens

Brian Owens returns to the Sheldon Stage on June 5th to perform the music of Otis Redding, the latest installment of The 2014 Masters Series. All Masters Series concerts are sponsored by  Sterling Bank and Cuppabean and all proceeds will go to the Little Bit Foundation.

The Little Bit Foundation is a non profit that works in the St. Louis public schools to provide basic needs for children at or below the poverty level who wish to learn music, particulary using a beginners gutiar. Patrons who bring donations of new children's sock and/or underwear for Little Bit inventory will receive a $5-per-ticket voucher for a future Masters Series show. 

Individual tickets to The Music of Otis Redding are $15 - $50 and are available by visiting the Sheldon online or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111

15% discount for groups of 10 or more - contact groups@brianowens.tv

Little Bit donations eligible to receive the $5-per-ticket discount are:
New boys and girls socks sizes small (xxs) through large (xl)
New boys and girls underwear sizes 3/4 through 18/20

More about The Little Bit Foundation
The Little Bit Foundation (Little Bit) was born in 2001 out of a small request from an inner-city teacher and has grown into an organization serving 4,300 elementary and middle school students in 16 St. Louis area schools. Ninety to 100 percent of the students in Little Bit schools are at or near the poverty level. Their 100+ volunteers develop strong partnerships with sponsored schools to offer consistent, empowering hope to children in need. Our presence in the schools, working one-on-one with each child, combined with providing necessities such as clothing, shoes, guitar starter kits, food, wellness checks and eyeglasses, ensures each child’s personal dignity and has the power to change lives. Visit their website. 

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Master Series: The Music of Ray Charles, April 18

April 08, 2014  /  Brian Owens

St. Louis based artist Brian Owens continues his classic soul series with the music of Ray Charles on Friday, April 18th at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The show is sponsored by The Guitar Junky and proceeds from the show will go directly to The Little Bit Foundation.

“I am blessed to have opportunities to perform so many styles of music in such a wide range of venues. To me, the message of the music is at the core, and delving into the catalogues of these great artists is a great ‘home base’ for me as I continue to write my own music.”
— Brian Owens

The show is part of the 2014 installment of The Masters Series, Brian’s version of a “PhD in classic soul.” Other Masters Series concerts planned for 2014 are Otis Redding, Johnny Cash, Marvin Gaye and a Motown holiday concert. All Masters Series concerts are sponsored by Sterling Bank.

The Ray Charles concert comes on the tail of Brian’s performance at Lincoln Center with pianist Peter Martin and right before Brian leaves on a tour performing his original music in Japan in partnership with Sweet Soul Records and Blue Note. 

On the 18th, Owens will be joined by 15 local musicians - an 8 piece band and additional vocals by Theresa Payne, Sarah Stephens, Tequila Henry and quartet Double Date. Owens will perform some of Ray Charles’ great hits, including “What’d I Say,” “Hit the Road Jack,” “I Got a Woman” and more.

For the entire series, Brian has partnered with the Little Bit Foundation, a non profit that works in the St. Louis public schools to provide basic needs for children at or below the poverty level. Patrons who bring donations of new children's sock and/or underwear for Little Bit inventory will receive a $5-per-ticket voucher for a future Masters Series show. 

On Tuesday, April 15th, Brian will lead a discussion in conjunction with a free screening of the movie "Ray" at The Stage at KDHX. The Sheldon and KDHX have partnered to produce "Master Series Salons" to precede each of the Sheldon Masters Series shows and give audiences a chance to go deeper into the music of each artist. Donations for Little Bit will be accepted at the Salons as well. The Masters Series Salons are free. 

Individual tickets to The Music of Ray Charles are $15 - $50 and are available by visiting the Sheldon online or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111

15% discount for groups of 10 or more - contact groups@brianowens.tv

Little Bit donations eligible to receive the $5-per-ticket discount are:
New boys and girls socks sizes small (xxs) through large (xl)
New boys and girls underwear sizes 3/4 through 18/20

More about The Little Bit Foundation
The Little Bit Foundation (Little Bit) was born in 2001 out of a small request from an inner-city teacher and has grown into an organization serving 4,300 elementary and middle school students in 16 St. Louis area schools. Ninety to 100 percent of the students in Little Bit schools are at or near the poverty level. Their 100+ volunteers develop strong partnerships with sponsored schools to offer consistent, empowering hope to children in need. Our presence in the schools, working one-on-one with each child, combined with providing necessities such as clothing, shoes, food, wellness checks and eyeglasses, ensures each child’s personal dignity and has the power to change lives. Visit their website. 

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The Masters Series

March 28, 2014  /  Brian Owens

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"> Performing At Sheldon, The Performing Fri. Apr 18, 2014 - 08:00 PM Brian Owens continues his version of a PhD in classic soul through a celebration of the music of Ray Charles, presented by Sterling Bank. "It's a musical challenge for me to really dig into the work of these great artists," says Owens. "It's not only musically fulfilling, but a chance to share with audiences live performances of work that is only heard on recordings and that some of my generation have never heard live. It can remind us all of the power and universality of this music." $50 VIP ticket includes free parking and pre-concert VIP Lounge. All seating is reserved. Student pricing is valid in the Balcony only. http://www.metrotix.com/r.php?action=event&eventId=6143

Performing At
Sheldon, The

Performing
Fri. Apr 18, 2014 - 08:00 PM
Brian Owens continues his version of a PhD in classic soul through a celebration of the music of Ray Charles, presented by Sterling Bank. "It's a musical challenge for me to really dig into the work of these great artists," says Owens. "It's not only musically fulfilling, but a chance to share with audiences live performances of work that is only heard on recordings and that some of my generation have never heard live. It can remind us all of the power and universality of this music."

$50 VIP ticket includes free parking and pre-concert VIP Lounge.

All seating is reserved.
Student pricing is valid in the Balcony only.
http://www.metrotix.com/r.php?action=event&eventId=6143

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