Cafe Soul’s new performance series starts Friday
R&B open microphone event Café Soul is ushering in its new performance series “In the Spotlight” Friday night at Lucas School House.
Café Soul’s Nichol Stevenson says the idea is to give overdue recognition to some deserving artists. “We want this to be a platform to get their music out there, give them a chance to expand,” she says.
“We really want to spotlight those artists who are out there hustling and grinding,” she adds.
“In the Spotlight” acts for the October-December Cafe Soul will perform a mini-set during the monthly event.
– McDonald’s R&B Soul Search winner Kristin Stimage, Friday
– The return of female group Tiorah, Nov. 21
– Singer-producer Bradd Young, Dec. 19
Admission is $10, doors are at 8 p.m., and more information is at www.myspace.com/cafesoulstl.
Kevin C. Johnson has covered the St. Louis' music and nightlife scene for the past decade. 
I hadn’t planned on going but I don’t think I can miss out on Ms. Kriss…she always puts on a great show and I was impressed once again by her vocals when she opened up for Avant on Monday. Better go see her now before she leaves St. Louis
I am glad that the ladies of Cafe Soul have come up with an idea which will surely inject a bit of freshness into their monthly showcase.
I do not believe that I am also looking forward to seeing and hearing Kristin Stimage at and on the mic once again. I have not been too impressed by her vocals–in the interest of full disclosure, I have only heard her during the McDonald’s R&B Soul Search but that was enough! It will be nice to see how and if my thoughts of her singing quality have changed. I surely hope so because I want to give up to her the rightful props she deserves. Good luck Ms. Stimage on your performance and make me a fan!