The Fates are traveling to St. Louis for two concerts–one in the folkie haven of MoKaBe’s coffee shop,  one at the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Center for Spirituality and Sustainability.

The Traveling Fates is the latest collaboration of S.J. “Sooj” Tucker, Ginger Doss and Bekah Kelso. All three have independent recording careers. The trio last appeared in the St. Louis area in July while on their way to another event. As they so often do to earn extra cash between official gigs, they set up in a friend’s living room for a few sets. It was the first time I’d heard Tucker live. And the first time I knew she’d teamed up with a couple other singers. (That sound you hear is my friends deleting several “cool points” from my tally.)

The Traveling Fates are S.J. Tucker, Ginger Doss, and Bekah Kelso. Photo courtesy Traveling Fates.

As I love three-part harmony, folk music,  alternative bluesy rock, and Pagan or Celtic-themed lyrics, I was instantly hooked. I’ll definitely catch one of the concerts.

The Thursday, Oct. 8 concert at MoKaBe’s starts at 8 p.m. There is no cover, but donations will be accepted. Doss and Kelso will headline. Tucker will join for some songs. MoKaBe’s is at 3606 Arsenal St., across from Tower Grove Park. Phone number: 314-865-2009.

The Saturday, Oct. 10 concert also starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $25 for two tickets. At the door, tickets will be $15 for the general public, $10 for SIUE students, free for children under 12. Tickets are available at the Stewards of Abundance Web site. For directions to the Center, call 618-650-3246 or click here.