TICKETS
Reserved: $50 VIP, $35, $20.
Doors at 2pm | Show at 3pm
Presented by LISTENING ROOM NETWORK and The Palladium at SPC.
Join us for the biggest event of LRFest – the Showcase! Featuring Daniel Kimbro, Andy Sydow, Hobo Cane, and The Honey Badgers! It’s a truly amazing collection of singer-songwriters to delight you once again.
“Real music and real voices.”
“I became an instant-fan of four artists in one night!”
“My favorite annual event for 15 years!”
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Andy Sydow – Americana, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, Andy Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist whose lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Touring both solo and with his band (Andy Sydow & The Minor League), Sydow is known to sway an audience with acoustic guitar ballads, surprising keyboard chops, and even sing a few numbers on his lap steel. He draws comparisons to voices like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne, mixed with a roots rock vibe reminiscent of Tom Petty or Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
In a career spanning over a decade, Sydow has released several albums and singles, toured internationally, received Triple-A airplay, and climbed the AMA Charts. He has been a finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Competition (twice!), and supported numerous acts including: Shane Smith & The Saints, Dick Dale, Chuck Prophet, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Lucero, and Anders Osborne. Learn more.
Daniel Kimbro is an accomplished bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and music director whose career bridges bluegrass, Americana, jazz, and roots music. A graduate in Strings Performance and Studio Music & Jazz, Kimbro began touring professionally shortly after college with The Lovell Sisters, later helping connect his bandmates with fellow musicians to form the Grammy-winning roots rock band Larkin Poe.
In 2013, he joined legendary resophonic guitarist Jerry Douglas after being heard on tour, and in 2024 he was tapped as bassist for Sarah Jarosz’s nationwide Polaroid Lovers tour. Kimbro also serves as house bassist and Music Director for the Woodshed Guitar Experience, where he has performed alongside renowned guitarists including Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Robben Ford, Brent Mason, and many others. Known for his versatility, musical sensitivity, and deep groove, Kimbro brings world-class musicianship to every stage. Learn more.
The Honey Badgers When Michael Natrin asked Erin Magnin to dust off her fiddle and join him for a couple songs at a local songwriter showcase, the two never imagined they were creating a musical partnership that would continue far into the future. Playfully calling themselves The Honey Badgers, more to make themselves chuckle than to make any sort of a statement, the two discovered a chemistry between their voices that demanded to be heard. Thus, the duo was born.
The Honey Badgers’ folk/Americana sound has been likened to that of The Civil Wars and The Swell Season. They are known for their intense, unique harmonies, their sincere lyrics and melodies, and their undeniable and captivating onstage charm. Weaving their voices together with Michael’s driving guitar and Erin’s wistful violin, they spin stories and songs about finding yourself, finding each other, and finding your way in the world. Learn more.
Hobo Cane Pure heart. Pure soul. Pure music. That’s the spirit of Hobo Cane. Born Javier Alberto Mendoza in Virginia to a Spanish mother and a Mexican-American father, music was woven into Javier’s life from the very beginning. His passion ignited early and led him to Miami, where he launched his professional career as a staff writer with Warner-Chappell Music. There, he penned songs for global pop icons including Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Rosario, and more—cutting his teeth at the highest level of the industry.
Life’s winding road eventually led Javier to St. Louis, the legendary city of Miles Davis, Tina Turner, and Chuck Berry, where he built a devoted following and deepened his artistic voice. In 2014, he followed that voice to Nashville, Tennessee, embarking on a new chapter and birthing his most personal project yet: Hobo Cane. Today, Javier splits his time between St. Louis and Nashville, constantly traveling, creating, and evolving.
At the core of Javier’s artistry is an unshakable belief that music heals, connects, and fills the soul. Over the years, he has performed hundreds of benefit concerts, supporting both local and international nonprofit organizations such as World Pediatrics, Nurses for Newborns, Pan y Amor, and many others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while confined to his home, Javier transformed isolation into unity by composing an instrumental piece titled “Respira.” Featuring more than 20 musicians recording remotely from around the world, the project raised over $10,000, which he distributed to out-of-work musicians and struggling St. Louis music venue owners. Learn more.
