Throughout his twelve-year music career, Javier Mendoza has been working hard and patiently waiting for his big break. Born in Virginia, raised in Spain and now living in St. Louis Missouri, Javier continues to create and perform his amazing music. His creativity and perseverance are easy to see in his evolution from a songwriter for Warner Chappell in 1996 to a full time singer, songwriter, and performer today.

Javier has received many honors throughout his career. He was a finalist in the Independent Music Awards 2007, won best St. Louis World Music and Pop Artist 2000-2004, became a Budweiser True Music artist in 2005, had songs featured on MTV's Real World, has multiple magazine features and live performances on several TV shows. He has also worked with some of the best musicians in the region and shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Blues Traveler, Everclear, Los Lobos, and The Roots. MAC-Logo-TouringPerformers

In November of 2009, Mendoza released his most recent albums, "You" and "Tu" in English and Spanish.

With 8 albums spanning ten years Javier demonstrates that he knows where he comes from and where he is going. On each CD he combines new influences, new musical inspirations and life experiences with the common thread of hope for the future. His dedication to creating new and different material and his passion for live performance keeps bringing the fans back again and again. Whether he's playing for 10 people or a crowd of 10,000, Javier makes each show unforgettable. The physical and emotional energy he delivers is truly amazing and must be experienced to be believed.

The approaching 10th anniversary of his first album, Tinta y Papel and reflection on his twelve year journey have inspired Javier to begin work on his 9th studio CD. Rather than focusing primarily on the future he is focusing on "Now" and how incredible the journey of life can be if you let it. For Javier living in the "Now" is about personal growth, working with great musicians, new fans, long time fans, and welcoming all that life has to offer without hesitation. When the big record labels come knocking Javier will be ready, but until then he plans to make the most of every second.

HIGHLIGHTS

* Readers Choice Tied Winner of 2009 Best Male Vocalist in River Front Times Music Awards

* Performed National Anthem at Home Opening Game for the St. Louis Rams in 2009

* Voted One of Colleges Hottest Artists for 2009 by Campus Magazine

* Finalist in the 2007 Independent Music Awards

* Won KDHX Audience Award for best Latin Artist in Saint Louis' 2006 Music Awards

* Nominated for Best Vocalist on the 2006 Independent Online Music Awards

* 2005 Budweiser True Music Artist

* Voted Best World and Pop Artist in St. Louis 2000-2004

* Has had 7 songs featured on MTV's Real World 2000-2005

* Has played with The Roots, Los Lobos, Ben Folds, G-Love, Willie Nelson, The Smithereens and more

* Has played over 100 colleges in over 20 states & is a regular in the U.S. club scene

* Was a semifinalist at the Independent Music World Series Conference in 2003

* 'Join The Party' was voted one of MECA Conference's best songs in Chicago in 2004

* Has performed at the Mid Atlantic, Northern Plains and North East NACA conferences

* Former Warner-Chappell songwriter

* Performed for Pope John Paul II in 1999

Born as Javier Alberto Mendoza in the state of Virginia to a Spanish mother and Mexican/American father, Javier's love for music burned bright from a young age. He started his musical career joining Warner-Chappell as a staff writer in Miami, FL. There he spent his time writing tunes for mega pop sensations such as Enrique Iglesias, Juan David, Ricky Martin, Rosario and more. The ever-winding path of life took him to St. Louis where he saw musical success with his new following. In 2014, Mendoza moved to Music City, Nashville, TN where he is embarking on a project as Hobo Cane. 

Hobo Cane was awarded a Telly Award in 2015 for Best Original Music in a docoumentary called "The Forsaken." He has also shared the stage with the likes of Chuck Berry, Los Lobos, Willy Nelson, Great Big World, and more. Most recently, Hobo Cane has found a warm songwriting community in Nashville with the Grammy-nominated Barry Dean as well as Grammy Award winners Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, and many others. Ever the dynamic performer, Hobo Cane has also performed alongside Nashville hit makers Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Chris Tomlin, and Ben Folds, in addition to securing countless television and movie song placements. 

Why Hobo Cane? "According to the critics, I've always been too Rock for Pop, too Pop for Alternative, too Anglo for Latin and even sometimes too Latin for Anglo. I think that's a good thing. A hobo is a transient and migrant worker. I've moved from place to place all my life, and I was raised among different cultures and languages. I think my songs are influenced and enriched by that diversity. I want to help destroy the stereotype of any music. My mother's last name is 'Cañas', which means 'Canes' in Spanish. So that's me... HOBO CANE.”

Legends Undercover is the all American cover band covering rock infused top 40 with a touch of midwest charm.

Based in St. Louis, MO, Legends Undercover was started in 2012, and features Porter Scott (lead vocals and guitar), Steve Gleeson (lead guitar), Keith Ford (bass) and Ben Pitts (drums). Scott, Gleeson, and Ford came together playing in a hard rock cover band before getting together with Pitts and evolving into Legends Undercover. Their high-energy performances give a gentle nod to their hard rock roots. Covering music from mostly the last 20 years, with everything from Justin Timberlake to Johnny Cash, Legends Undercover is your go-to dance band. Their contagious energy and charisma have accrued a solid following and reputation in just a few years. Whether they are pumping up a crowd post-Cardinals game at Ball Park Village or serenading a bride and groom for their first dance, these guys know how to move a room.

Richie is an introspective and old soul, dynamic vocalist, emotionally driven songwriter, and multifaceted instrumentalist transitioning proficiently amidst piano, guitar, drums and the occasional bout of harmonica. As a performer, he brings an undeniable energy and authentic sound to both his solo shows and his adventures fusing with fellow musicians in the Richie Kihlken Band. Striving to make his unyielding passion for music be his lifelong career, he continues to devote his time to making and performing his music and constantly evolving as an artist. 

Richie leads the band with his timeless voice, groovy piano riffs, and charismatic honest-to-goodness personality. After years of flying solo, Mr. Kihlken chose to seek out a brood of like-minded musicians with extraordinary talent and instrumental expertise and found exactly that in Martha Mehring (vocals), Nate Gilberg (bass), Matt Rowland (guitar), John Lum (drums), Ryan Marquez (organ/keys), and Charlie Cerpa (saxophone). Together they blend blues, jazz, and funk to create modern soul music that brings people to the dance floor.

Tele-Starr is an emerging husband-and-wife duo, whose self-proclaimed western jukebox sound evokes the energy and spirit of the 1950's and 60's, covering golden oldie favorites from stars like Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, the Everly Brothers, and more. Their ringing harmonies give rich tribute to the classics, while also offering a genuine, nostalgic tone with Tele-Starr originals. Their sound is sure to take you on a melodic trip down America's Mother Road.

As a solo artist and as frontman of Guerrilla Swing, Tommy Halloran performs over 300 shows per year, playing everywhere from airports and smokey clubs to historic theaters and grand outdoor festivals.  His music is a gumbo of jazz, blues, bossa nova, folk, and rock n' roll.  Tommy Halloran performs old-timey music anyone would appreciate... He is to jazz as Uncle Tupelo was to country-western or Steve Earle to bluegrass. He possesses the schooling (both formal and hard-knocks) as well as the "chops" of a great jazzman... The basic truths of Delta-blues, swing, Gospel, and Bohemia are deeply rooted in Tommy's songwriting psyche. Like Randy Newman or Tom Waits (who seldom appear in the same sentence), his cooking belies his ingredients.

Whiskey Morning is a five-piece country band with some of the best musicians in the Midwest. Suzy Bacino (guitar, vocals, original songwriter), Bob Breidenbach on pedal steel/lap steel and vocals, Michael Eisenbeis (vocals and guitar), Kevin Gagnepain on bass, and Adam White on drums, take country to a whole new level.

Suzy Bacino, guitar and vocals. Suzy is the founder of Whiskey Morning Band and a singer-songwriter with a deep love of country music. She has been playing in the St. Louis music scene since 2010. Suzy is also a co-founder with WMB bandmate Michael Eisenbeis of the original Americana band Fine to Drive (www.finetodriveband.com).

Michael Eisenbeis, guitar and vocals. Michael has played in many notable St. Louis bands for the past 25 years, including The Nukes, Shooting With Annie, The Who-Band, and The Lodge Brothers. Michael is also a co-founder with WMB bandmate Suzy Bacino of the original Americana band Fine to Drive (www.finetodriveband.com).

Bob Breidenbach, lap steel, pedal steel and vocals. Bob is a native St. Louisan who has played professionally since the 70s. Playing all over the country, from California to Louisville and Texas in between, he has played with the likes of Vince Gill and John Hartford, honing his dobro and lap steel skills. He plays all types of genres but his fortes include country and bluegrass but also swing and jazz. The bands he has been in include The Road Apples, The Bluegrass Alliance, The Lazy River, The Orbits, The Lonesome Pines, Colonel Ford, The Palominos, The Western Satellites, Mama Tried and Whiskey Morning.

Kevin Gagnepain, bass. This veteran musician is a founding member of Stir, El Monstero, Joe Dirt, Shooting with Annie and others.

Adam White, drums. Adam has toured with many national acts as well as being an active session drummer and appearing on recordings with Tiffany, John Waite, Randy Brecker, Sonny Landrith and The Born Again Floozies. Adam has worked with producers such as Steve Albini (Nirvana, Robert Plant, The Pixies), Charlie Peacock (Switchfoot), Steve Millikan (Ray Boltz, Bill Gaither) and J.J. Wiesler (Jonathan Richman, Chuck Prophet). Adam has played on numerous music publishing sessions for Warner Bros., Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press and Alfred Music. Adam has recently been on tour with Grammy award winning gospel singer Sandi Patty.

Awarded 2017 A-List Southern Style Band of the Year by St. Louis Magazine!