Get ready to sing, dance, and enjoy some fantastic music this September in Cape Girardeau! Whether you’re a fan of live bands, Broadway hits, or disco beats, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the best upcoming music events in town:
Singo at Scout Hall
September 5 | 5:30 PM
It’s like Bingo, but swap the numbers with song titles and play a series of tracks all evening until someone wins big! The game is free to join in, the drinks are cold, and the doors open at 5:30 PM with the first beat dropping at 6:30 PM. With limited seating, this one’s sure to fill up quickly, so get there when the doors open!
Brito & Young
September 5 | 7:30 PM
Join us for Dr. Brito’s recital at SEMO with Professor Yount! They will perform standard trombone works by Saint-Saëns, Weber, Pryor, and others at the Shuck Music Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public!
Tunes at Twilight at Ivers Square Gazebo
September 6 | 6:30 PM
Bring your friends and family to the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau for FREE Friday evening concerts. Tunes at Twilight has been a downtown tradition now for almost 20 years and is a favorite activity for many in our community.
Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party at Scout Hall
September 6 | 8:30 PM
Come sing along to all of your favorite Broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character at Scout Hall. There will be surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around!
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the SEMO District Fair
September 10 | 8:00 PM
Known for their popular songs like “Fishin’ in the Dark” and “Long Hard Road,” the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will be taking on the SEMO District Fair Grandstand Stage on September 10. Get your tickets here!
Reckless Kelly at the SEMO District Fair
September 11 | 8:00 PM
Reckless Kelly is coming to the SEMO District Fair on September 11. Reckless Kelly has been lighting up stages with their fusion of rock and country music since their inception in 1996. Buy your tickets to see Reckless Kelly at the Grandstands here!
Elton Dan and the Rocket Band at the SEMO District Fair
September 12 | 7:00 PM
An Elton Dan show pays tribute to one of the all-time greatest artists ever: Elton John. Elton Dan’s rapport and stage presence is second to none and his magical piano playing has a way of engaging you in the full Elton experience! Get your tickets here to see Elton Dan live at the SEMO District Fair.
Year of October at Ebb & Flow Fermentations
September 13 | 7:00 PM
Year of October, a rock band from Nashville, is bringing their dirty riffs and dark grooves to people everywhere. Made up of Phlecia Sullivan (vocals), Josh Sullivan (guitar), and James Varner (drums), their original music has been described as a Black Sabbath sound with Amy Winehouse in the lead. Don’t miss out on the Year of October at Ebb & Flow on September 13!
Trios by Twilight at Shuck Music Recital Hall
September 19 | 7:30 PM
Dr. Gabby Baffoni (clarinet) will be joined by Dr. Andrew Braddock (viola) of Western Kentucky University and Dr. Matthew Gianforte (piano) of Murray State University for an evening of chamber music for clarinet, viola, and piano. This event is free and open to the public!
Arkansauce at Scout Hall
September 19 | 8:00 PM
Arkansauce features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and thumping bass grooves. Each member sings lead and harmony parts as well as contributes to the lyrics, which offer authentic, intelligent songwriting with hard-hitting hooks. See them live at Scout Hall on September 19. Get your tickets here!
John Moreland with special guest Justin Bloss at Scout Hall
September 24 | 8:00 PM
With three of his songs featured on Sons of Anarchy, John Moreland is a force you do not want to miss. Get your tickets before it’s too late to see John Moreland’s performance at Scout Hall featuring Justin Bloss.
Gimme Gimme Disco at Scout Hall
September 28 | 8:30 PM
If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80s like the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, and so much more. Groove on over to Scout Hall on September 28 and get your tickets here!