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Eldraco+FreeNation Presents: THE GLITTER BALL
Sat, Jun 28
St. Louis
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I am proud to be able to play big #music with so many beautiful and talented human beings it is an honor it is a challenge and a privilege.

#eldracoandfreenation has so much to share coming soon. #newmusic dropping September 5th

#collaborationiskey #reginalartist #risingband #getonourlevel #stlmusicscene #stlmusic #stlouismusicians #queerartist #queermusic #seekingmanagement #indieband #stageshow

📸: @brooking.caldwell

I am proud to be able to play big #music with so many beautiful and talented human beings it is an honor it is a challenge and a privilege.

#eldracoandfreenation has so much to share coming soon. #newmusic dropping September 5th

#collaborationiskey #reginalartist #risingband #getonourlevel #stlmusicscene #stlmusic #stlouismusicians #queerartist #queermusic #seekingmanagement #indieband #stageshow

📸: @brooking.caldwell

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to #theglitterball this past weekend!#eldracoandfreenation is proud to be donating a percentage of the proceeds to the @ulstl for the #tornadorelief . Big thank you the amazing @kblizo @evan_palmtree @evan_palmtree and surprise guests @websterjazzsingers it was truly I night to remember!

We also announce our forthcoming #newep entitled #glitter stayed tuned to see and hear more!!!!

#moretocome #newmusic #septemberdrop #stlmusicscene #regionalartist #stlmusic #livemusic #indieband #indieartistmusic #queermusic

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to #theglitterball this past weekend!#eldracoandfreenation is proud to be donating a percentage of the proceeds to the @ulstl for the #tornadorelief . Big thank you the amazing @kblizo @evan_palmtree @evan_palmtree and surprise guests @websterjazzsingers it was truly I night to remember!

We also announce our forthcoming #newep entitled #glitter stayed tuned to see and hear more!!!!

#moretocome #newmusic #septemberdrop #stlmusicscene #regionalartist #stlmusic #livemusic #indieband #indieartistmusic #queermusic

Making magic with @blair_lair_studios . #theglitterball will be an #audio and #visual experience you don’t want to miss!!!!!

Come feel #freedom with #eldracoandfreenation this Saturday July 5th @thegrandelstl .

Ticket #linkinbio👈 or grab yours at the door!!!!

LIVEFREE LOVEFREE BEFREE

Making magic with @blair_lair_studios . #theglitterball will be an #audio and #visual experience you don’t want to miss!!!!!

Come feel #freedom with #eldracoandfreenation this Saturday July 5th @thegrandelstl .

Ticket #linkinbio👈 or grab yours at the door!!!!

LIVEFREE LOVEFREE BEFREE

You know you need to be there! #theglitterball will be a landmark performance featuring some of STL’s finest musicians. Queen @frankiedowop lady supreme of the @thefunk_tion will usher in the funk at 7pm.
A percentage of tickets sales will be #donated to the @ulstl to assist people affected by the by the recent tornado disaster!!!
#stlmade #supportstl #supportlocalartists

You know you need to be there! #theglitterball will be a landmark performance featuring some of STL’s finest musicians. Queen @frankiedowop lady supreme of the @thefunk_tion will usher in the funk at 7pm.
A percentage of tickets sales will be #donated to the @ulstl to assist people affected by the by the recent tornado disaster!!!
#stlmade #supportstl #supportlocalartists

#behindthescene rehearsal with #eldracoandfreenation joined by @blckbirdstrings ! We are working hard with some of the #stlmusicscene finest to finesse some epic sounds for you!

Don’t miss our #genredefying concert #theglitterball @thegrandelstl Saturday July 5th it will #funk you, #rock you, dig down into your soul and mold you!

Are you ready to feel free?
#seeyouthere #linkinbio

#behindthescene rehearsal with #eldracoandfreenation joined by @blckbirdstrings ! We are working hard with some of the #stlmusicscene finest to finesse some epic sounds for you!

Don’t miss our #genredefying concert #theglitterball @thegrandelstl Saturday July 5th it will #funk you, #rock you, dig down into your soul and mold you!

Are you ready to feel free?
#seeyouthere #linkinbio

We absolutely adore @brandicarlile and her song #thejoke is one of our favorites to perform! From the melody to the message and harmony its a testament to the superior power of her pen.

Come and see #eldracoandfreenation live at #theglitterball July 5th @thegrandelstl it will be an experience you don’t want to miss!!!
#eldraco #livemusic #queermusic

🎥: @jerryhillphoto

We absolutely adore @brandicarlile and her song #thejoke is one of our favorites to perform! From the melody to the message and harmony its a testament to the superior power of her pen.

Come and see #eldracoandfreenation live at #theglitterball July 5th @thegrandelstl it will be an experience you don’t want to miss!!!
#eldraco #livemusic #queermusic

🎥: @jerryhillphoto

Eldraco+FreeNation is proud to invite you to The Glitter Ball, a genre-blending concert experience that celebrates bold creativity, Black artistry, and fearless self-expression. #theglitterball

Presented by @kranzbergarts as part of the Road to Music at the Intersection @matistlouis 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program, this show brings together some of the most dynamic forces in St. Louis and beyond.

Doors open at 7 PM with a high-energy pre-show performance by St. Louis’ Queen of Funk, Frankie Dowop & The Thundacats @frankiedowop in The Dark Room.

At 8 PM, Eldraco+FreeNation takes the MainStage, joined by the Blck Bird String Ensemble @blckbirdstrings , Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Karin Bliznik @kblizo , and more. Expect a sweeping, genre-defying performance that fuses soul, funk, classical, and retro-futurist sound.

This immersive night also features custom set design by artist and fabricator Blair Lair @blair_lair_studios , turning the Grandel stage into a glittering visual spectacle you won’t forget.

Dress Code: #glitterglam
Sequins, rhinestones, glitter, metallics—wear your brightest and boldest look. This is your night to shine.

📸: @jerryhillphoto

Eldraco+FreeNation is proud to invite you to The Glitter Ball, a genre-blending concert experience that celebrates bold creativity, Black artistry, and fearless self-expression. #theglitterball

Presented by @kranzbergarts as part of the Road to Music at the Intersection @matistlouis 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program, this show brings together some of the most dynamic forces in St. Louis and beyond.

Doors open at 7 PM with a high-energy pre-show performance by St. Louis’ Queen of Funk, Frankie Dowop & The Thundacats @frankiedowop in The Dark Room.

At 8 PM, Eldraco+FreeNation takes the MainStage, joined by the Blck Bird String Ensemble @blckbirdstrings , Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Karin Bliznik @kblizo , and more. Expect a sweeping, genre-defying performance that fuses soul, funk, classical, and retro-futurist sound.

This immersive night also features custom set design by artist and fabricator Blair Lair @blair_lair_studios , turning the Grandel stage into a glittering visual spectacle you won’t forget.

Dress Code: #glitterglam
Sequins, rhinestones, glitter, metallics—wear your brightest and boldest look. This is your night to shine.

📸: @jerryhillphoto

#eldracoandfreenation are very proud and honored to bring noise to @matistlouis this year!!!! Don’t miss not one experience we bring you. Weekend passes go on sale this Friday along with the release of our concert film The Garden Party! #linkinbio👈

Get your passes here on Friday👇🏾:
http://www.matistl.org/

This and more exciting announcements to come!

#staytunedformore

#eldracoandfreenation are very proud and honored to bring noise to @matistlouis this year!!!! Don’t miss not one experience we bring you. Weekend passes go on sale this Friday along with the release of our concert film The Garden Party! #linkinbio👈

Get your passes here on Friday👇🏾:
http://www.matistl.org/

This and more exciting announcements to come!

#staytunedformore

Feel Free with #eldracoandfreenation this #newmusicfridays April 18th! Relive or experience for the first time The Garden Party a full live concert film in #4kresolution .

Filmed in front of a sold out crowd @zackonlocust get your life this Friday at 6pm!

Filmed and Edited by @jerryhillphoto
@idunnomarty - #productionassistant

Music Recorded by @electric_david

Mixed and Master by @matthewsawicki @suburbanpro

Stage Design in collaboration with - @blair_lair_studios

Apparel:
@shamaica.chanel

Featuring guest artists:
@_monkh_
@frankiedowop
@nathanrauschermusic

The Band:
@gregdallasgregdallas - #guitar
@dontgiveastit - #keyboard
@benjaminshafermusic - #saxophone #flute
@joshlastbass - #bass
@tm_madman - #drums
@camburnsmusic , @kel_kel_beeks , @danniefullerr - #backgroundvocals

#linkinbio #liveband #originalmusic

Feel Free with #eldracoandfreenation this #newmusicfridays April 18th! Relive or experience for the first time The Garden Party a full live concert film in #4kresolution .

Filmed in front of a sold out crowd @zackonlocust get your life this Friday at 6pm!

Filmed and Edited by @jerryhillphoto
@idunnomarty - #productionassistant

Music Recorded by @electric_david

Mixed and Master by @matthewsawicki @suburbanpro

Stage Design in collaboration with - @blair_lair_studios

Apparel:
@shamaica.chanel

Featuring guest artists:
@_monkh_
@frankiedowop
@nathanrauschermusic

The Band:
@gregdallasgregdallas - #guitar
@dontgiveastit - #keyboard
@benjaminshafermusic - #saxophone #flute
@joshlastbass - #bass
@tm_madman - #drums
@camburnsmusic , @kel_kel_beeks , @danniefullerr - #backgroundvocals

#linkinbio #liveband #originalmusic

Have you experienced #eldracoandfreenation entry to @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest for this year? The Ballad of Ronny James (Man-eater) is a #poprock epic that sways between #funk and #ska to create unique bombastic blend of sound.
Please #watchandshare this with your friends and help us get noticed!

Directed by @jerryhillphoto
Production assistant: @idunnomarty

Recorded @highlowstl by @electric_david & @chesanz_
#mixedby @buzzkillstl @electric_orchid_studio

#band
#keyboards @dontgiveastit
#guitar @gregdallasgregdallas
#bass @joshlastbass
#drums @tm_madman
#sax @benjaminshafermusic
#backgroundvocals @kel_kel_beeks @camburnsmusic @danniefullerr

Have you experienced #eldracoandfreenation entry to @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest for this year? The Ballad of Ronny James (Man-eater) is a #poprock epic that sways between #funk and #ska to create unique bombastic blend of sound.
Please #watchandshare this with your friends and help us get noticed!

Directed by @jerryhillphoto
Production assistant: @idunnomarty

Recorded @highlowstl by @electric_david & @chesanz_
#mixedby @buzzkillstl @electric_orchid_studio

#band
#keyboards @dontgiveastit
#guitar @gregdallasgregdallas
#bass @joshlastbass
#drums @tm_madman
#sax @benjaminshafermusic
#backgroundvocals @kel_kel_beeks @camburnsmusic @danniefullerr

Watch The Ballad Of Ronny James LIVE!
#eldracoandfreenation entry into @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest 2025 with me and @benjaminshafermusic

Go to the #linkinbio to watch it now!

Watch The Ballad Of Ronny James LIVE!
#eldracoandfreenation entry into @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest 2025 with me and @benjaminshafermusic

Go to the #linkinbio to watch it now!

Beloved It’s here! Please check the #linkinbio to experience #eldracoandfreenation 2025 #nprtinydeskcontest entry! Watch #theballadofronnyjames Now and #share far and wide! Help us let @nprmusic know what’s up!

#freenation:
Keyboard: @dontgiveastit
Guitar: @gregdallasgregdallas
Saxophone: @benjaminshafermusic
Bass: @joshlastbass
Drums: @tm_madman
Background Vocals:
@kel_kel_beeks @danniefullerr @camburnsmusic

🎥 Filmed By: @jerryhillphoto @idunnomarty
🎬 Directed & Edited By: Jerry Hill | Jerry Hill Media
🌐 Visit: www.jerryhillphotography.com

🎛 Recorded On Location @highlowstl by:
@electric_david @chesanz_
🎚 Mixed By: @buzzkillstl
@electric_orchid_studio

Beloved It’s here! Please check the #linkinbio to experience #eldracoandfreenation 2025 #nprtinydeskcontest entry! Watch #theballadofronnyjames Now and #share far and wide! Help us let @nprmusic know what’s up!

#freenation:
Keyboard: @dontgiveastit
Guitar: @gregdallasgregdallas
Saxophone: @benjaminshafermusic
Bass: @joshlastbass
Drums: @tm_madman
Background Vocals:
@kel_kel_beeks @danniefullerr @camburnsmusic

🎥 Filmed By: @jerryhillphoto @idunnomarty
🎬 Directed & Edited By: Jerry Hill | Jerry Hill Media
🌐 Visit: www.jerryhillphotography.com

🎛 Recorded On Location @highlowstl by:
@electric_david @chesanz_
🎚 Mixed By: @buzzkillstl
@electric_orchid_studio

We are back beloved! #eldracoandfreenation will be bringing to you so much next level work. Kicking it off is our submission for @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest #2025 #TheballadofRonnyJames this one’s a banger! #linkinbio
Dropping tomorrow Friday the 7th at 5pm central standard time! Set a reminder and prepare thine self.

Big thank you to the big chief
#Director
@jerryhillphoto
#productionassistant
@idunnomarty

Thank you to @electric_orchid_studio for the full detail service!
#recordingengineers
@chesanz_ @electric_david
#mixingandmastering
@buzzkillstl

Always a huge thank you to @kranzbergarts for facilitating me and my band’s chaos.
#recordedonlocation
@highlowstl

#herewegoagain #livemusic #indiemusic #stlmade #stlmusicscene #maneater #stlmusicians

We are back beloved! #eldracoandfreenation will be bringing to you so much next level work. Kicking it off is our submission for @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest #2025 #TheballadofRonnyJames this one’s a banger! #linkinbio
Dropping tomorrow Friday the 7th at 5pm central standard time! Set a reminder and prepare thine self.

Big thank you to the big chief
#Director
@jerryhillphoto
#productionassistant
@idunnomarty

Thank you to @electric_orchid_studio for the full detail service!
#recordingengineers
@chesanz_ @electric_david
#mixingandmastering
@buzzkillstl

Always a huge thank you to @kranzbergarts for facilitating me and my band’s chaos.
#recordedonlocation
@highlowstl

#herewegoagain #livemusic #indiemusic #stlmade #stlmusicscene #maneater #stlmusicians

Honored once again bring noise to the MainStage @articastl this year.
We have the privilege of ushering in this year‘s burning of our Lady of Arctica #burn
Come bear witness to the #freedom and #funk this Sunday at 6pm!
#eldracoandfreenation #eldraco #livemusic #band #pop #funk #soul

Honored once again bring noise to the MainStage @articastl this year.
We have the privilege of ushering in this year‘s burning of our Lady of Arctica #burn
Come bear witness to the #freedom and #funk this Sunday at 6pm!
#eldracoandfreenation #eldraco #livemusic #band #pop #funk #soul

Had the honor of meeting and speaking with one the single most gifted musician on gods green earth and a hero @esperanzaspalding and see one of my idols #goddessoffunk @chakakhan !

I feel fed!

Thank you to @kranzbergarts and @musicatintersection for the opportunity !

#moremusictocomesoon

Had the honor of meeting and speaking with one the single most gifted musician on gods green earth and a hero @esperanzaspalding and see one of my idols #goddessoffunk @chakakhan !

I feel fed!

Thank you to @kranzbergarts and @musicatintersection for the opportunity !

#moremusictocomesoon

So honor and excited to appear @thedarkroomstl along side Queen @frankiedowop and the Thundacats tomorrow night at 7pm as one of the most exciting events leading up to this years @musicatintersection #festival !!!

@kranzbergarts better have a contractor on retainer because the roof is coming off the building!

So come out and experience two of the cities #finest and #funkiest in a #freeconcertexperience !!!! You do not want to miss!!!!

#stlmusicscene #matiplaces #musicattheintersection #funkpop #soul #rock #livemusic #thingstodoinstl

So honor and excited to appear @thedarkroomstl along side Queen @frankiedowop and the Thundacats tomorrow night at 7pm as one of the most exciting events leading up to this years @musicatintersection #festival !!!

@kranzbergarts better have a contractor on retainer because the roof is coming off the building!

So come out and experience two of the cities #finest and #funkiest in a #freeconcertexperience !!!! You do not want to miss!!!!

#stlmusicscene #matiplaces #musicattheintersection #funkpop #soul #rock #livemusic #thingstodoinstl

#30isworthy

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes…and love to the many souls I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know this far.

To my #eldracoandfreenation family thank you for celebrating me! @benjaminshafermusic you’re a real one.

To my @thelustrelights family thank you for nuturing my calling.

To my friends thank you for the laughter and the support.

To my family thank you for my foundation.

And to my supporters thank you for continuing to help a 30 year old boy make his #dreamscometrue !

Photo credits 📸:
@oddsoulsight
@idunnomarty
@josh.tyler14
@ellepatterson_music
@dhfein

#30isworthy

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes…and love to the many souls I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know this far.

To my #eldracoandfreenation family thank you for celebrating me! @benjaminshafermusic you’re a real one.

To my @thelustrelights family thank you for nuturing my calling.

To my friends thank you for the laughter and the support.

To my family thank you for my foundation.

And to my supporters thank you for continuing to help a 30 year old boy make his #dreamscometrue !

Photo credits 📸:
@oddsoulsight
@idunnomarty
@josh.tyler14
@ellepatterson_music
@dhfein

Hey #eldracoandfreenation has been on fire! Come experience the heat with us this Saturday at 5pm on the MainStage of #saintlouisartfair ! We will bring the #music and the #grooves you bring your spirit and your #dancingshoes !

Thanks to @kranzbergarts and @stlouisarts for presenting our mighty band!

Photo credit📸: @oddsoulsight

Hey #eldracoandfreenation has been on fire! Come experience the heat with us this Saturday at 5pm on the MainStage of #saintlouisartfair ! We will bring the #music and the #grooves you bring your spirit and your #dancingshoes !

Thanks to @kranzbergarts and @stlouisarts for presenting our mighty band!

Photo credit📸: @oddsoulsight

#eldracoandfreenation had an absolute blast bringing our noise to @festofnations ! Check out some highlights from our performance! Thanks to @iistl and @kranzbergarts for giving us the opportunity to bring our #music to the MainStage!!!

Peep the #audio …we have some exciting things and announcements in the works!

Thanks to everyone who came and met me after the show #muchlove

📸: @oddsoulsight

#eldracoandfreenation had an absolute blast bringing our noise to @festofnations ! Check out some highlights from our performance! Thanks to @iistl and @kranzbergarts for giving us the opportunity to bring our #music to the MainStage!!!

Peep the #audio …we have some exciting things and announcements in the works!

Thanks to everyone who came and met me after the show #muchlove

📸: @oddsoulsight

This was our second take (sorry Bens)😅

Come #dance and get your life with #eldracoandfreenation this Sunday at noon @festofnations on MainStage in @towergrovepark !

We will bring the noise, power, funk, and fire all you need to do is bring yourself! See you there!

📸: @oddsoulsight

This was our second take (sorry Bens)😅

Come #dance and get your life with #eldracoandfreenation this Sunday at noon @festofnations on MainStage in @towergrovepark !

We will bring the noise, power, funk, and fire all you need to do is bring yourself! See you there!

📸: @oddsoulsight

So excited and honored to have the opportunity to bring the force to @festofnations next week with #freenation . We will be set the MainStage on fire bringing the moves, grooves, and mood like we usually do!

See you there Sunday August 25th at Noon you don’t want to miss!!!!

#livemusic #mainstage #sltmusicscene #stlmusicians #stlmusician

So excited and honored to have the opportunity to bring the force to @festofnations next week with #freenation . We will be set the MainStage on fire bringing the moves, grooves, and mood like we usually do!

See you there Sunday August 25th at Noon you don’t want to miss!!!!

#livemusic #mainstage #sltmusicscene #stlmusicians #stlmusician

Had a blast setting the atmosphere @drinkplatypus whilst opening for @forager.music on their #sliceofthecloud tour. @kvthewriter Opened the night with poignant lyric and introspection that was the moment and the vibe. #stlisamusictown

Thank so much to 📸 @oddsoulsight for capturing the evening with his talent and energetic perspective!

Look out for some exciting performance announcements coming on Friday!!!!

#music #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusicians #festivalmusic

Had a blast setting the atmosphere @drinkplatypus whilst opening for @forager.music on their #sliceofthecloud tour. @kvthewriter Opened the night with poignant lyric and introspection that was the moment and the vibe. #stlisamusictown

Thank so much to 📸 @oddsoulsight for capturing the evening with his talent and energetic perspective!

Look out for some exciting performance announcements coming on Friday!!!!

#music #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusicians #festivalmusic

Come and see #eldracoandfreenation rock @drinkplatypus with fellow #nprtopshelf finalist @forager.music for their #sliceofthecloud tour. We will be join by STL’s own @kvthewriter for an exciting night of music all for only $10.

Don’t miss this amazing night of music see you there!
#livemusic #multigenre #bands #popfunk #soulrock #eldraco #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusicians

Come and see #eldracoandfreenation rock @drinkplatypus with fellow #nprtopshelf finalist @forager.music for their #sliceofthecloud tour. We will be join by STL’s own @kvthewriter for an exciting night of music all for only $10.

Don’t miss this amazing night of music see you there!
#livemusic #multigenre #bands #popfunk #soulrock #eldraco #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusicians

Hello beloved me and #freenation are back with a bounty of exciting musical moments for you to enjoy!

#joinus August 11th as we take the stage with fellow #nprtinydesk finalist @forager.music and #stlmusician gem @kvthewriter . The night will be packed with #music and you will not want to miss!

Keep your eyes peeled for more!!!

Hello beloved me and #freenation are back with a bounty of exciting musical moments for you to enjoy!

#joinus August 11th as we take the stage with fellow #nprtinydesk finalist @forager.music and #stlmusician gem @kvthewriter . The night will be packed with #music and you will not want to miss!

Keep your eyes peeled for more!!!

The Garden Party will be a feast for the eyes, ears, and mouth. #Dance amongst flowers and @blair_lair_studios #artinstallations , #hear the bombastic sounds of #eldracoandfreenation with @_monkh_ @churchoffunkstl and special guest @frankiedowop , Taste sumptuous drinks @zackonlocust with our bartender.

Experience The Garden Party in all its splendor Saturday 25th at 7pm you really should make a point to be in attendance!

#specialevents

The Garden Party will be a feast for the eyes, ears, and mouth. #Dance amongst flowers and @blair_lair_studios #artinstallations , #hear the bombastic sounds of #eldracoandfreenation with @_monkh_ @churchoffunkstl and special guest @frankiedowop , Taste sumptuous drinks @zackonlocust with our bartender.

Experience The Garden Party in all its splendor Saturday 25th at 7pm you really should make a point to be in attendance!

#specialevents

Congratulations to @thephilharmonik for his well deserved victory in this years #tinydeskcontest
An even bigger congratulations to the team that help pull #eldracoandfreenation into the #topshelffinals
@jerryhillstl , @idunnomarty , @familiarcat , @matthewsawicki / @suburbanpro . Much love much thanks much praise to you gentleman.

If you liked our entry come see us live in #power @zackonlocust on May 25th with @_monkh_ and the @churchoffunkstl with super special appearance by @frankiedowop #funkqueen . Drink, Dance, and make merry in our Garden this Saturday tickets on sale now!!!!!.

Congratulations to @thephilharmonik for his well deserved victory in this years #tinydeskcontest
An even bigger congratulations to the team that help pull #eldracoandfreenation into the #topshelffinals
@jerryhillstl , @idunnomarty , @familiarcat , @matthewsawicki / @suburbanpro . Much love much thanks much praise to you gentleman.

If you liked our entry come see us live in #power @zackonlocust on May 25th with @_monkh_ and the @churchoffunkstl with super special appearance by @frankiedowop #funkqueen . Drink, Dance, and make merry in our Garden this Saturday tickets on sale now!!!!!.

This year has started off with a whirlwind of blessings. Please help #eldracoandfreenation and the amazing team that brought our top shelf entry; Butterflies to win @nprmusic #fanfavorite award for this years #tinydeskcontest by head over to:
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1248446544/tiny-desk-contest-fan-vote
To vote for Eldraco+FreeNation - #butterflies

To #thelou and beyond we need to vote and share the word E+F for fan favorite!

This year has started off with a whirlwind of blessings. Please help #eldracoandfreenation and the amazing team that brought our top shelf entry; Butterflies to win @nprmusic #fanfavorite award for this years #tinydeskcontest by head over to:
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1248446544/tiny-desk-contest-fan-vote
To vote for Eldraco+FreeNation - #butterflies

To #thelou and beyond we need to vote and share the word E+F for fan favorite!

Hello Beloved I am so excited to announce my inaugural #concertexperience as a @kranzbergarts #artistinresidence

Come #drink , #dance, and #live @zackonlocust in a #psychedelicart garden with floral installations crafted by the amazing @blair_lair_studios . Dress in the wildest colors and floral clothing while taking in the electric sounds of #eldracoandfreenation . @_monkh_ will also be bring the #funk and fire as the nights musical guest!

Come out May 25th, Doors open at 7pm! Tickets on sale Tommorow with a #flashsale through the month of April! #linkinbio

Don’t miss this experience!
#eldraco #concert #flashsale

Hello Beloved I am so excited to announce my inaugural #concertexperience as a @kranzbergarts #artistinresidence

Come #drink , #dance, and #live @zackonlocust in a #psychedelicart garden with floral installations crafted by the amazing @blair_lair_studios . Dress in the wildest colors and floral clothing while taking in the electric sounds of #eldracoandfreenation . @_monkh_ will also be bring the #funk and fire as the nights musical guest!

Come out May 25th, Doors open at 7pm! Tickets on sale Tommorow with a #flashsale through the month of April! #linkinbio

Don’t miss this experience!
#eldraco #concert #flashsale

Me and @benjaminshafermusic sat together and took in the love of being recognized by @nprmusic

Thanks to @durandbernarr and @djcuzzinb for the love!

If you haven’t seen #eldracoandfreenation entry #Butterflies please go and watch: #linkinbio

Share with @nprmusic and let them know you want to see us behind the desk!!!!

Me and @benjaminshafermusic sat together and took in the love of being recognized by @nprmusic

Thanks to @durandbernarr and @djcuzzinb for the love!

If you haven’t seen #eldracoandfreenation entry #Butterflies please go and watch: #linkinbio

Share with @nprmusic and let them know you want to see us behind the desk!!!!

So unbelievably excited and honored to announce that #eldracoandfreenation have been selected by @nprmusic Judges to feature as one their #topshelf selections for this years #tinydeskcontest.
@durandbernarr and @djcuzzinb will host tomorrow’s top shelf episode which will go live on the official NPR music YouTube page at 3pm ET #linkinbio !!!!

See you there beloved!!!

So unbelievably excited and honored to announce that #eldracoandfreenation have been selected by @nprmusic Judges to feature as one their #topshelf selections for this years #tinydeskcontest.
@durandbernarr and @djcuzzinb will host tomorrow’s top shelf episode which will go live on the official NPR music YouTube page at 3pm ET #linkinbio !!!!

See you there beloved!!!

Proud to release the flutters of #love with this award-winning single #butterflies🦋 an eclectic musical fantasy of love. Featuring sweeping #strings, bouncing flutes, and shuffling piano this tune dances between a sugary sweet groove and decadently lush harmonies. #newmusicfriday

Please Follow and Share via your preferred #musicplatform .#playlistthis NOW!

Thanks to @lennonbus and @nprmusic for recognizing this song!

#linernotes 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
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#mixedandrecorded by @jettison.bloom @midtownsoundhouse

#mastered by @chrisgehringer @sterlingsound

MUSIC&LYRICS BY: Dominique Eldraco Price
STRING ARRANGEMENT BY: Dominique Eldraco Price
VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY: Dominique Eldraco Price
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Eldraco and Daniel Mehrmann
BACKGROUND VOCALS: Eldraco, @kel_kel_beeks , @danniefullerr
KEYBOARDS: @kara_baldus
AUXILLIARY SYNTHESIZERS: Eldraco
RYHTHM GUITAR: @gregdallasgregdallas
BASS: @lowmuses
PERCUSSION: @jerryondrums
VIOLIN 1&2: @hollyhuelskamp
VIOLA&CELLO: @ranyacello

Proud to release the flutters of #love with this award-winning single #butterflies🦋 an eclectic musical fantasy of love. Featuring sweeping #strings, bouncing flutes, and shuffling piano this tune dances between a sugary sweet groove and decadently lush harmonies. #newmusicfriday

Please Follow and Share via your preferred #musicplatform .#playlistthis NOW!

Thanks to @lennonbus and @nprmusic for recognizing this song!

#linernotes 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
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#mixedandrecorded by @jettison.bloom @midtownsoundhouse

#mastered by @chrisgehringer @sterlingsound

MUSIC&LYRICS BY: Dominique Eldraco Price
STRING ARRANGEMENT BY: Dominique Eldraco Price
VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY: Dominique Eldraco Price
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Eldraco and Daniel Mehrmann
BACKGROUND VOCALS: Eldraco, @kel_kel_beeks , @danniefullerr
KEYBOARDS: @kara_baldus
AUXILLIARY SYNTHESIZERS: Eldraco
RYHTHM GUITAR: @gregdallasgregdallas
BASS: @lowmuses
PERCUSSION: @jerryondrums
VIOLIN 1&2: @hollyhuelskamp
VIOLA&CELLO: @ranyacello

Just hours until #butterflies🦋 flutters on to #allstreamingplatforms !!! Follow #eldracoprice on your preferred #musiclistening app!

I thought I’d share my favorite #lyric Easter egg in the song referencing a #pokemon #butterfree 🤓!

I’m so proud to share this with you all Butterflies takes flight 03/22/24 at 7pm!
#newmusicfriday #indiemusic

Just hours until #butterflies🦋 flutters on to #allstreamingplatforms !!! Follow #eldracoprice on your preferred #musiclistening app!

I thought I’d share my favorite #lyric Easter egg in the song referencing a #pokemon #butterfree 🤓!

I’m so proud to share this with you all Butterflies takes flight 03/22/24 at 7pm!
#newmusicfriday #indiemusic

Hello Beloved there’s only 4 more days until the new award winning single #butterflies🦋 flutters #onallstreamingplatforms !!! Hear the magic on #newmusicfriday 03/22/25 at 7pm

Follow the #linkinbio to #presave on @spotify and or #presale @applemusic

#eldraco

Hello Beloved there’s only 4 more days until the new award winning single #butterflies🦋 flutters #onallstreamingplatforms !!! Hear the magic on #newmusicfriday 03/22/25 at 7pm

Follow the #linkinbio to #presave on @spotify and or #presale @applemusic

#eldraco

#storytime of how one victory does lead to another as long as you stay focused in the game long enough! #keepworking friends!

An enormous thank you to @lennonbus of the #jlsc for this amazing recognition! Can’t wait to utilize the prize package provided by the folks @artiphon much love!

Who’s ready to flutter with Butterflies🦋?
#eldraco #newmusicfriday

📸: @josh.tyler14

#storytime of how one victory does lead to another as long as you stay focused in the game long enough! #keepworking friends!

An enormous thank you to @lennonbus of the #jlsc for this amazing recognition! Can’t wait to utilize the prize package provided by the folks @artiphon much love!

Who’s ready to flutter with Butterflies🦋?
#eldraco #newmusicfriday

📸: @josh.tyler14

Thanks for the #flower @nprmusic ! Me and #freenation are still riding high from being #deskoftheday ! What an honor!

Pre-Save the #butterflies🦋 single now!!! #outonallplatforms where you get music 03/22/24!!!

Thanks for the #flower @nprmusic ! Me and #freenation are still riding high from being #deskoftheday ! What an honor!

Pre-Save the #butterflies🦋 single now!!! #outonallplatforms where you get music 03/22/24!!!

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#recordedandmixed @midtownsoundhouse by @jettison.bloom #producer

#mastered by @chrisgehringer @sterlingsound

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#recordedandmixed @midtownsoundhouse by @jettison.bloom #producer

#mastered by @chrisgehringer @sterlingsound

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

“You’re my type so damn fine”
Get the studio single Butterflies Friday March 22nd on all streaming platforms!

#newmusicfriday #eldraco #butterflies #presave #allstreamingplatforms #indiemusic #sterlingsound #midtownsoundhouse

📸: @josh.tyler14

Special announcement tomorrow…🦋🦋🦋

Go watch #eldracoandfreenation @nprmusic tinydesk submission word on the street it’s pretty premium.#linkinbio

📸 @idunnomarty

Special announcement tomorrow…🦋🦋🦋

Go watch #eldracoandfreenation @nprmusic tinydesk submission word on the street it’s pretty premium.#linkinbio

📸 @idunnomarty

Have you went over to the YouTube and watched me and #freenation #tinydesksubmission ? We are so proud of our submission this year to @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest and need your support to #share it with the world! #linkinbio

The labors of so many amazing artists came together on Super Bowl Sunday to make this cool little project. Go and give them their flowers with a follow!

An announcement about a #studiorelease is coming SOON!
#butterflies🦋 #eldraco #eldracoandfreenation
📸: @idunnomarty

Have you went over to the YouTube and watched me and #freenation #tinydesksubmission ? We are so proud of our submission this year to @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest and need your support to #share it with the world! #linkinbio

The labors of so many amazing artists came together on Super Bowl Sunday to make this cool little project. Go and give them their flowers with a follow!

An announcement about a #studiorelease is coming SOON!
#butterflies🦋 #eldraco #eldracoandfreenation
📸: @idunnomarty

Me and #freenation are so happy to share this amazing work with you. #butterflies🦋 a lovely grooving original song about falling in love to help usher in spring!

It is our submission for @nprmusic #tinydesk2024

STUDIO RECORDING WILL BE DROPPED #onallplatforms NEXT MONTH!#keepyoureyesandearsopen

I must give flowers and thanks to @jerryhillstl for directing this video so expertly with his team.
@idunnomarty Marty Stepney #assistantdirector
@familiarcat Brady Georgen #productionassistant

Much love and respect to @matthewsawicki @suburbanpro for mixing and mastering the #livesession to a slick finish.

Snaps and praise to @shamaica.chanel for creating my wardrobe!

A big thank you to @themustache.1 Terry Whitehall for his contributions as #lightingconsultant

@kranzbergarts for equipping me with infrastructure as an #artistinresidence

Last but far from least my FreeNation family:
@dontgiveastit on #piano and #synthesizer
@gregdallasgregdallas on #guitar
@benjaminshafermusic on #flute
@tm_madman on #drums
@joshlastbass on #bass
@danniefullerr singing #alto
@cervidday singing #tenor
@margert_beekman_654 singing #soprano

Me and #freenation are so happy to share this amazing work with you. #butterflies🦋 a lovely grooving original song about falling in love to help usher in spring!

It is our submission for @nprmusic #tinydesk2024

STUDIO RECORDING WILL BE DROPPED #onallplatforms NEXT MONTH!#keepyoureyesandearsopen

I must give flowers and thanks to @jerryhillstl for directing this video so expertly with his team.
@idunnomarty Marty Stepney #assistantdirector
@familiarcat Brady Georgen #productionassistant

Much love and respect to @matthewsawicki @suburbanpro for mixing and mastering the #livesession to a slick finish.

Snaps and praise to @shamaica.chanel for creating my wardrobe!

A big thank you to @themustache.1 Terry Whitehall for his contributions as #lightingconsultant

@kranzbergarts for equipping me with infrastructure as an #artistinresidence

Last but far from least my FreeNation family:
@dontgiveastit on #piano and #synthesizer
@gregdallasgregdallas on #guitar
@benjaminshafermusic on #flute
@tm_madman on #drums
@joshlastbass on #bass
@danniefullerr singing #alto
@cervidday singing #tenor
@margert_beekman_654 singing #soprano

A pretty epic little video may or may not be dropping tommorow….you might wanna check the #linkinbio . You might wanna get ready for a subsequent #studiorelease . But what do I know?
#🦋 #eldraco+freenation #livemusic #indiemusic

📸 @benjaminshafermusic

A pretty epic little video may or may not be dropping tommorow….you might wanna check the #linkinbio . You might wanna get ready for a subsequent #studiorelease . But what do I know?
#🦋 #eldraco+freenation #livemusic #indiemusic

📸 @benjaminshafermusic

Announcement coming very soon followed by a drop followed by a release… hmmmm.
#newmusic #butterflies #eldraco #eldraco+freenation #indiemusic

We’re this chaotic only like 10% to 50.5% of the time I promise!

Announcement coming very soon followed by a drop followed by a release… hmmmm.
#newmusic #butterflies #eldraco #eldraco+freenation #indiemusic

We’re this chaotic only like 10% to 50.5% of the time I promise!

Have some very exciting work coming to you…

Me and #freenation have been toiling up some noise for you to imbibe. Are you prepared?🦋

#newmusic #artistinresidence #kranzbergartsfoundation #eldraco #eldraco+freenation #stlmusic

Have some very exciting work coming to you…

Me and #freenation have been toiling up some noise for you to imbibe. Are you prepared?🦋

#newmusic #artistinresidence #kranzbergartsfoundation #eldraco #eldraco+freenation #stlmusic

I’ve been away for a spell but I have been saving, planning, and working.

Next year expect lots of exciting #newmusic #liveperformances and #newlevels of Eldraco.

#follow and share to stay in the loop!

I’ve been away for a spell but I have been saving, planning, and working.

Next year expect lots of exciting #newmusic #liveperformances and #newlevels of Eldraco.

#follow and share to stay in the loop!

So unbelievably honored and resoundingly validated by @kranzbergarts including me in the 2024 #artistinresidence cohort!

I am so excited to stand along side the chanteuse @dreavocalz and the hip-hop maestro @tdubbo as the #musicianinresidence !

Beloved prepare thine self #freenation will be coming at you hot with so much madness on new levels!
#eldraco #newlevels

So unbelievably honored and resoundingly validated by @kranzbergarts including me in the 2024 #artistinresidence cohort!

I am so excited to stand along side the chanteuse @dreavocalz and the hip-hop maestro @tdubbo as the #musicianinresidence !

Beloved prepare thine self #freenation will be coming at you hot with so much madness on new levels!
#eldraco #newlevels

There she burns!!! #burning #festival #stlmusicscene #artica

There she burns!!! #burning #festival #stlmusicscene #artica

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