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SUMMARY:Turn Back Time\, a Tribute to Cher
DESCRIPTION:Experience the decades of Cher through an unforgettable tribute brought to life by the mesmerizing Anne Kalaher.  From her iconic looks to that unmistakable voice\, relive the power and passion that Cher has shared with the world.  Coming from the St. Louis Metro area\, these talented musicians capture every essence that makes Cher legendary.  Sing along\, feel the nostalgia\, and let the music empower your soul!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/turn-back-time-a-tribute-to-cher/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Molly Lovette\, Matt Wynn and Steevie Steeves Songwriter Round
DESCRIPTION:Matt has been passionately churning out songs in mostly two-a-day writing sessions\, carving out his own unique style and laying the foundation to make his mark in today’s country. He’s had the opportunity to meet and write with several of his country heroes like Phil Vassar\, Aaron Tippin\, Billy Dean\, Andy Griggs\, Joe Dee Messina\, Reba McEntire & more.\nA seasoned performer\, Matt has played all over the country and abroad opening for artists like Luke Combs\, Maren Morris\, Brother Osborne\, Brett Young\, Sam Hunt\, Brantley Gilbert\, Vince Gill\, Chris Janson\, Russell Dickerson\, Scotty McCreery\, Tyler Farr\, Phil Vassar\, Trace Adkins\, Gretchen Wilson\, Jay Leno and more. On October 6th Reba McEntire released the companion CD\, Not That Fancy to her new book of the same title. Matt is proud to have the one new song\, “Seven Minutes In Heaven” on the 14-track compilation.\nRecently Matt wrote the end credits song “Live Like That” sang by Kristen Chenoweth to the animated feature film “King of Kings” by Angel Studios. The movie hit theaters April 11th to rave reviews.\nMatt has also written several songs recorded by Broken Bow recording artist Alexandra Kay that have amassed millions of streams online as well as her current single “Feminine Energy”. \nJustin proved that all roads really do lead to Nashville\, TN. Immersing himself in Music City’s one of a kind songwriting community\, Biltonen continued to refine his craft and establish himself as a force within the industry. \nEventually\, Justin Biltonen became a name to know as the bassist for alt-rock tastemakers 3 Doors Down. Touring globally as a member of one of the genre’s most timeless bands\, Justin was able to support numerous chart topping albums\, including Us And The Night\, which peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Rock Chart. A career changing moment for Justin Biltonen\, Us And The Night was the first major release he both wrote and played on in-studio. \n2025 Opener for Alexandra Kay in St Louis!!\nMolly made the move to Nashville\, TN in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. In just four years Molly has released 20 singles with over a million streams on Spotify alone\, opened for country stars Dierks Bentley\, Priscilla Block\, and Kylie Morgan\, and completed multiple tours thus far\, establishing herself as “one to watch” in country music. As she continues to grow her fanbase\, Molly connects deeply with her audience whether in person or via social media\, sharing her music and experiences\, and is actively building a community around her artistry that will last a lifetime. \nNashville based singer songwriter Steevie Steeves is all heart and raw emotion when it comes to her music. Whether she’s putting the pen to paper or singing into a microphone\, Steeves has an undeniable ability of captivating the ears with her honest lyrics and pindrop- powerhouse vocals. Born and raised in a small town in western Pennsylvania\, Steevie started taking the stage at a very young age performing in musical theater\, singing on river show- boats and fronting classic rock and country cover bands. Steeves packed up to move to Nashville shortly after graduating high school to pursue her dreams of becoming an artist and dove head first into the pool of hopefuls. It didn’t take long for music city to recognize Steevie’s natural ability to craft songs. In 2010\, Steeves received a scholarship to attend hit songwriter Skip Ewing’s Horse and Writer retreat in Dubois\,Wyoming. That same year\, Steevie formed the band Towne\, an Americana duo\, with fellow co-writer Jon Decious. Towne toured the country and recorded many projects\, most notably\, their full-length album titled “In The In Between” in 2019 produced by grammy award winning producer Mitch Dane. Steevie has shared the stage with country music star Lee Brice while making her Ryman Auditorium debut in 2021 and has also opened for legends Willie Nelson and Pam Tillis. Recently\, Steevie embarked on a solo career releasing her first single “Tell Em” and has since released five more songs independently in which she wrote\, recorded and produced on her own. Steeves is currently working on a full length album set to release at the beginning of 2026. \nKam Bugger – Artist Bio \nKam Bugger is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from the Midwest whose music blends alt-country grit with folk-inspired storytelling. Her style is inspired by the outdoors\, nature and life on the road. \nShe began writing and performing after inheriting her grandfather’s Takamine guitar\, quickly developing catalog of original work inspired by traditional cowboy songs. While still in high school\, Kam played her very first show at Venue on Main in Belleville and soon she was performing across Illinois\, Missouri\, Tennessee\, and Texas.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/molly-lovette-matt-wynn-and-steevie-steeves-songwriter-round/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Twitty & Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Live on the Lincoln’s stage: Twitty & Lynn and their internationally popular show “A Salute to Conway & Loretta”.  Tre Twitty & Taylor Lynn aren’t impersonators\, they are onstage celebrating country music\, the lost art of duet singing\, and the two beloved icons they refer to as “Poppy” and “Memaw.”  This is a must see show for country music fans!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/twitty-lynn/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Organ Concert: Featuring Juan Cardona
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting concert by Juan Cardona at the Lincoln Theatre\, brought to you by the St Louis Theatre Organ Society. \nJuan Cardona\, Jr. is a Connecticut-based organist who began studying piano and organ at age seven and earned a BFA in classical organ from the University of Connecticut\, studying with Angela Salcedo and later refining his theatre organ skills with Jelani Eddington. He has served as House Organist for the Thomaston Opera House for over 30 years and the Bardavon Opera House for more than 25 years\, and regularly performs concerts and silent films nationwide. His notable appearances include opening for the Boston Pops\, the Russian National Ballet\, and performing with artists such as Neil Sedaka\, Tito Puente\, and members of Phantom of the Opera. A specialist in silent film accompaniment\, Juan has performed over 30 films and was featured at the American Theatre Organ Society’s 2022 National Convention. Outside of music\, he is a Wireless Network Engineer\, enjoys radio-controlled model airplanes\, and pursues culinary interests.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/organ-concert-featuring-juan-cardona/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,History and Culture,Music,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Easter
DESCRIPTION:St. Matthew Church presents a dramatic and musical reenactment of the adult life of Jesus. Drama\, choir\, orchestra\, and live animals are just a few of the surprises that will be seen at the program. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. each evening. Call the church office at (618) 397-5994 for more information.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-joy-of-easter/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Easter
DESCRIPTION:St. Matthew Church presents a dramatic and musical reenactment of the adult life of Jesus. Drama\, choir\, orchestra\, and live animals are just a few of the surprises that will be seen at the program. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. each evening. Call the church office at (618) 397-5994 for more information.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-joy-of-easter-2/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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