Annie Malone Annual Festival
The McDonald’s May Day Blues Fest immediately follows the May Day Parade in downtown St. Louis’ Kiener Plaza. All of St. Louis is invited to come and enjoy live music from some of St. Louis’ most talented blues singers and musicians while basking in beautiful May weather. The live concert is free and open to the entire family. In the past, concert supporters have enjoyed artists such as Denise Thimes, Anita Jackson, and Tony Simmons. This event has also included a guest appearance from DeAndre Perryman of American Idol fame.
2008 McDonald's May Day Bluefest
The 2008 McDonald's May Day Bluefest being held at Kiener Plaza is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, immediately following the parade. This year's event promises to close out the May Day weekend events in beautiful style. McDonald’s has partnered up with Café Soul, voted St. Louis’ #1 Open Mic by The RFT in 2007, to provide various local artists for this year's McDonald's Bluefest. Café Soul hosted special auditions for artists to perform specifically for this year's festival.
Follow the parade route to the McDonald's May Day Blues Fest at Kiener Plaza starting at 4pm. This FREE family event highlights some of the area's top neo soul and blues performers. The voice behind Café Soul, CoCo Soul will host this two-hour concert. Justin Hoskins, the 2007 Grand Prize Winner of the McDonald's R&B Soul Search will perform as well as Ms. Shelley Miller the 2007 McDonald’s R&B Soul Search 1st Runner-Up.
McDonald's, a proud supporter of the St. Louis community, will present a $10,000 check to the Annie Malone Center for the third year in a row, which includes a special appearance by Ronald McDonald and the McDonald's Street Team. The Street Team will be passing out FREE coupons for ice cream and other yummy McDonald's menu items.
Café Soul is an OPEN MIC platform for poets, singers and musicians from all backgrounds to perform while being backed by a live band. The monthly event gives exposure to local and national talent and is associated with some of the hottest events in Louis! More info on Café Soul can be found at http://www.myspace.com/cafesoulstl
