Imagine the classics - Bach, Beethoven, Mozart - performed in exciting new ways... modern jazz, African, and Latin rhythms. Bach to the Future brings an exciting, whimsical approach to the most beloved music of all time, and some of the most interesting cutting-edge instruments you'll ever see. How about a Drumitar? An electric violin that glows when you play it? 

All four players are world renowned performers, best-selling authors, and highly acclaimed composers. This is a show you won't want to miss! Bach to the Future - The Bach that Rocks!

Dave Black has worked with many artists from a wide range of musical genres that includes Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, Bluegrass and Folk. He has worked with various notables including Richard 'Groove' Holmes, Bucky Pizzerelli, David Liebman, Fareed Haque, Little Anthony & The Imperials and The Drifters. Plus, Dave keeps himself busy working as a freelancer in the St. Louis area, performing and recording with many local artists.

In 1997 St. Louis' all-original jazz quartet, Brilliant Corners released their CD 'Two Road' (MaxJazz) featuring compositions by Dave and other fellow band members including Paul DeMarinis, Dan Eubanks and Kevin Gianino. Then, in 2000 Dave released his own CD 'Alone & Together' (Wildstone Audio) which showcases his advanced skill as a solo guitarist.

Dave's latest release, 'Departures' (Wildstone Audio) released in 2006 features his own group that includes bassist Marc Torlina and drummer Matt Kimmick. It contains all original material with styles ranging from Jazz, Funk, Fusion to Samba, Tango and even Celtic.

Dave is an adjunct professor at Webster University where he teaches Jazz Guitar, Jazz Ensemble and various music history courses.

Dawn Weber has a mesmerizing, high-energy stage presence. This St. Louis-based artist has a background that includes extensive training in both classical trumpet and flugelhorn as well as jazz. Weber's style ranges from jazz, rock, R&B, swing, and salsa to hip-hop, electronic, and funk. Currently, Weber is in charge of four projects which flow seamlessly together while each offering a distinctive sound:

Dawn Weber Group: up to a 6 piece playing jazz, pop, blues, R&B, and funk.

Dawn Weber Swinging Blues Review: 5-6 piece playing swing and jump blues. 

Dawn Weber and Naked Rock Fight: 6 piece band playing soul, groove, funk, and fusion.

Dawn Weber and the Electro Funk Assembly: 3-6 piece group playing acid jazz, lounge, and swing.

World class trumpet player. Prolific songwriter. Stylish vocalist. Mesmerizing, high-energy stage presence. Add it up and you are given one, and only one person– Dawn Weber. But that's just a basic overview of what the multi-talented, eclectic Dawn Weber brings to every performance. The St. Louis-based artist has a background that includes extensive training in both classical trumpet and flugelhorn. But Dawn's talent and personality really shine in other styles of her music– ranging from jazz, rock, R&B swing and salsa to hip-hop, electronic and funk styles. Dawn starred in the groups Vargas Swing, Urban Jazz Naturals and Mo and Dawn (The Remix Project) and is now leading her own bands.

The larger version of Dawn's Electro Funk Assembly brings it with an explosive, high-energy show! The full EFA group features a live drummer, bassist, keyboard player and guitarist supporting Dawn's vocals and trumpet -- fused with an electronic blend bubbling under. You'll hear original music blending house music, funk, hip-hop, and electronica elements that will make you get down and move your body! You'll have a blast!

The smaller, three-piece EFA Lounge band offers a more sophisticated approach adding classic hits– performed in Dawn's unique style – to the musical mix. Dawn's EFA trio creates a high-energy blend of jazz, Latin, and funk grooves with electronic elements to create great dance music that flows non-stop!

'CREATIVELY CUSTOMIZING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES'

A respected artist, educator, and arranger, Lamar Harris has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business such as New Edition, Babyface, Bilal, Chrisette Michele, Chico DeBarge, Lee Fields, Biz Markie, Doug E.Fresh, Vintage Trouble, Marc de Clive Low, and many others.

Lamar's creative range from music to fashion earned him a featured spot in ALIVE Magazine as a Men of Style Winner in 2013. His intensely creative sound soothes the ears with melodic, abstract sounds that leave audiences craving for more. The music forces the listener’s mind and soul inside the sounds, releasing their energy into a place of solitude and relaxation.

In 2010, he was one of twenty-one award winners in Missouri of the Peabody Logos Leadership in Education Award. For eight years, he was the Director of Bands at Crossroads College Preparatory School where he designed and instituted a $65,000.00 music production lab, organized fundraisers and community events.

As the RFT’s 2013 and 2010 Best Jazz Artist and Best Funk/R&B/Soul award winner, he has performed on the Jamie Foxx "Foxhole Radio Show" and Old School 95.5, performed for John Legend, Bill Bellamy, Sommore & Miguel, Porsche, IKEA, Brooks Brothers, The United Way, Circus Flora, St. Louis Ballet, St. Louis Arc, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Nieman Marcus, ISES National Convention, PROMO- STL, National Association of College Organizations, The Taste of St. Louis, Black Caucus of the American Library Association, St. Louis Fashion Week and has been featured at Jazz St. Louis. In July 2014, St. Louis Magazine named him as the Best Multi-talented DJ in St. Louis. Lamar was a cast member for the musical, “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story” at the Muny Theater in St Louis, Missouri. He has partnered with various organizations such as Pepsi, Junior Chamber International, Black Caucus of the American Library Association, College Bound and countless others.

Javier Mendoza is a former Warner-Chappell Latin writer. He has written songs for Latin artists Juan David, Carlos Robles, Enrique Iglesias, and Rosario. Javier is a Spanish/American singer songwriter who has independently sold over 50,000 albums and has received many honors including "Best Solo Artist," "Best Male Vocalist" & "Best Pop Artist" by the Riverfront Times Music Awards. He has also shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Los Lobos, The Roots, Ben Folds, Santana, Idina Menzel and more.

"Estereotipo" is his newest side project. Mendoza has put together a crème de la crème St. Louis Latin Jazz ensemble featuring renown jazz artist Dave Black on guitar, Marc Torlina (Peter Mayer) on bass and R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow, Peter Mayer) on percussion. The group also includes the magnificent Pete Ruthenburg on piano and drummer extraordinaire Grover Stewart (Additional horn section may also be included in certain performances). Javier Mendoza fronts this high energy, can't stay in your seat ensemble, and performs songs written and arranged specifically for this Latin Jazz group.

Through his travels, Farshid accumulated the music of the world, making it his own, weaving the variety of styles and influences together into a sound that is unique and familiar. His band, Farshid Etniko is an ensemble that performs Latin, popular jazz standards, as well as compositions that blend Middle Eastern instruments and influences with Latin beats and American blues sensibilities.

Just listening to his demo will give you a true sense of what Farshid's travels bring to the music scene of America. Farshid Soltanshahi, whose musical journey has taken him from Iran to France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and, most recently, Missouri will bring an extraordinary element to any event.

Drawing upon influences from musical groups such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Roots and John Legend the band creates their own eclectic “pop” sound. Connecting the body, mind, and spirit, Fresh Heirs' music keeps their audiences moving while they deliver meaningful words of encouragement in harmony over a high-energy musical platform featuring blazing keys and rippin' horn lines.

Fresh Heir has been putting on high-energy performances since 2007. Originally a 5- piece ensemble the band now can extend 10+ pieces. Meeting at Webster University (St. Louis, MO) in the jazz studies program, their beginning sound featured instrumental originals & covers similar to groove/jam artists like Soulive, RH Factor, and Charlie Hunter. Evolving, the band added vocals to the energy and began writing positive inspired lyrics in 2009 as showcased on their "Alive Around The World" and "Sky's The Limit" albums.

Nick Savage and Ryan Marquez have remained the band's core founders, as membership has been fluid through the years. The current configuration has been together for 5 years and features a cast of the regions top players. FH now operates similar to Steely Dan, in that it always features Savage & Marquez but integrates the other members to create the sound most appropriate for the request at hand.

The group has experience playing in different configurations all over the world as one can see in their videos. FH can jam an acoustic setup with 2-5 people or can produce a full-scale production featuring 10+ members utilizing high-level audio/video production skills. 

The Funky Butt Brass Band was formed in 2008 by six musicians who revere and respect the New Orleans brass band tradition. Made up of members of Gumbohead, The Feed, Musica Slesa, Bob Kuban's Everyday People and other St. Louis musical groups, the FBBB takes traditional New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a funky new flavor, in the style of the Dirty Dozen or Rebirth Brass Band. Don't be surprised if you also hear a little Motown, Southern rock, blues and some straight-ahead Chicago blues to go along with the second line "street beat" groove. The Funky Butt Brass Band is guaranteed to get your toes tapping, your feet marching and kick any party into overdrive.

The New Orleans brass band tradition has its roots in that city's jazz funeral processions. Once the dearly departed was buried, the brass band would "cut the body loose" by playing uptempo, joyous music. As they marched, they would be joined by revelers who formed a line alongside and behind the band. This was known as the "second line."

Press and Performance Highlights

• Home Opener for the Stanley Cup Winning Blues
• Listed among St. Louis’ best by the Riverfront Times in STL’s 77
• Performed at the Mayor's Ball for Mardis Gras 2019

Lenny Klinger's Galaxy Band is one polished and well-rehearsed group capable of handling your event with ease from start to finish. They can play anything: Big Band, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today's hits. Rock'n'Roll, Motown, Country, Blues, Top 40, Alternative, and everything in between, they got it covered.

Galaxy has opened coast to coast for acts including The Neville Brothers, Backman-Turner Overdrive, Ronnie Milsap, Sheena Easton, Melissa Manchester, The Bacon Brothers, Marilyn McCoo, Marvin Hamlish, Michael McDonald, Chick Corea, Nancy Wilson, The Righteous Brothers, and many more. They have backed up acts including The 4 Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wilson, The Platters, Jack Jones, Vic Damone, Jerry Vale, Henny Youngman, The Chiffons, The Shirelles, Smokey Robinson, Bob Newhart, and many others.

Customize your event: Galaxy will match any mood or theme you can dream of. We've designed shows ranging from Latin themes, 50's and 60's themes, 70's themes, to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Galaxy plays for public, private, and corporate events. Whatever your musical need, Galaxy can deliver!