Chippewa Chapel Traveling Guitar Circle,
Medicine Show, Musicians' Networking, and Open Mic Night
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHIPPEWA CHAPEL IS RESSURECTED AT THE STABLE
Thursday Night Open Mic Returns Beginning September 4, 2008
Despite its long name, The Chippewa Chapel Traveling Guitar Circle, Medicine Show, Musicians' Networking and Open Mic Night comes from humble beginnings. The CC is an offshoot of the Noiseday Hootenanny, which began almost ten years ago at Frederick's Music Lounge. Due to Fred's lack of a Sunday liquor license, drinking buddies who would drop by on the Sabbath began referring to the little shrine as The Chippewa Chapel.
Since the closing of Frederick's and the inception of The Chippewa Chapel in early 2006, the open mic has been known to call several places home. Their tenure with Off Broadway came to an amicable end on July 24, and since then, local musicians have been asking when and where The Chapel will return.
After a short hiatus, The Chapel's free Thursday night frolic returns to the south-side September 4, 2008 at The Stable, located in the stables of the old Lemp Brewery (1821 Cherokee St., 63118). The Stable is St. Louis' newest hotspot. Complete with a 300-year-old bar, wrought iron chandeliers, an upscale bar menu, and a fantastic selection of both inexpensive and hard to find beers, The Stable is a great fit for the eclectic group of misfits who call the Chapel home. Don't be fooled by the pious-sounding name. This open mic night is home to some of the raunchiest, whiskey drinking, cigarette smoking, foul-mouthed hooligans this city knows; but also some of the greatest talent St. Louis has to offer.
The event opens at 8:00 pm with the hilarious rocker, Jonathan Baer. He will play from 8 to 9 and then the open mic gets moving in full force. Hosts Catherine Kustelski, Deanna Bosse, Justin Brown and Jesse Irwin keep the evening rolling smoothly.
The Chapel has always welcomed diversity. On any given Thursday, local musicians might share the stage with belly dancers, stand up comics, improv comedians, jugglers, yodelers, tap dancers, lasso artists, burlesque acts and other performers. Singer/songwriters are always well represented at the Chapel, as are musicians from every conceivable genre: country, rock, blues, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, etc. Bands are also encouraged to come out and play. The Chapel supplies a backline including electric and acoustic guitars, an electric bass and a small drum kit. Musicians are also welcome to bring their own instruments. Each act is allowed only 2 songs or ten minutes, to keep the night varied and interesting.
The Chapel makes The Stable their new home beginning Thursday, September 4th. News regarding special events will follow as information becomes available. Look for the Chippewa Chapel Annual Revival Meeting sometime in October or November as well as the upcoming Band Scramble.
FEATURING FREAKS, GEEKS, GUITARS, SNAKE OIL SALESMEN, SPOON PLAYERS, CHARLATANS, HARMONICA BLOWERS, DANCING GIRLS, TRICKSTERS, LIARS, BOASTERS & CLOWNS, SWORD SWALLOWERS, VAMPIRES, FIRE EATERS, ASTOUNDING FEATS OF LEGERDEMAIN, CIGARETTE SMOKERS, WHISKEY DRINKERS, AMAZING INSTRUMENTS OF MUSICAL DESTRUCTION, AND YOU
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If you would like more information about the Chippewa Chapel, or to schedule an interview, please contact Deanna Bosse at (314) 853-4244 or send an email to chippewa_chapel@yahoo.com.
