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Ain’t nothing like when me and #freenation tear up some @jamiroquaihq live and in living color. @gregdallasgregdallas shreds his guitar with mean precision and then we introduce some @daftpunk for good measure….what more could you want? #eldracoandfreenation #livemusic #seekingbookings #wetour #midwestmusicscene

#stlmusic #stlmusicscene #indieband #queerart #blackqueerartist #popfunk #glamsoul

🎥: @jerryhillphoto
🎛️: @suburbanpro

Ain’t nothing like when me and #freenation tear up some @jamiroquaihq live and in living color. @gregdallasgregdallas shreds his guitar with mean precision and then we introduce some @daftpunk for good measure….what more could you want? #eldracoandfreenation #livemusic #seekingbookings #wetour #midwestmusicscene

#stlmusic #stlmusicscene #indieband #queerart #blackqueerartist #popfunk #glamsoul

🎥: @jerryhillphoto
🎛️: @suburbanpro

#livemusic is what #eldracoandfreenation does best and we are cooking up some magic for you real soon. Here’s a snippet of us performing our award winning song #butterflies the sixth track from our newest ep #glitter #linkinbio !

#indieband #popsoul #glamsoul #stlmusicscene #midwestmusic #availableforbookings #yournewfavoriteband #queersoul

🎥: @jerryhillphoto
🎛️: @suburbanpro
🏟️: @zackonlocust
🌹: @blair_lair_studios

#livemusic is what #eldracoandfreenation does best and we are cooking up some magic for you real soon. Here’s a snippet of us performing our award winning song #butterflies the sixth track from our newest ep #glitter #linkinbio !

#indieband #popsoul #glamsoul #stlmusicscene #midwestmusic #availableforbookings #yournewfavoriteband #queersoul

🎥: @jerryhillphoto
🎛️: @suburbanpro
🏟️: @zackonlocust
🌹: @blair_lair_studios

Sometimes you gotta let bitches know they just looking at the tip of the iceberg. #imjustgettingstarted #eldracoandfreenation #anticipation #stagedive #wearestars

Listen to #glitter now and share it with your friends.
#stlmusicscene #midwestmusic #availableforbookings #stlmusic #stlmusician #midwestfunk #indiepopmusic #queerartist #livemusicmatters

🎥: @jerryhillphoto
🎧: @suburbanpro
🏟️: @zackonlocust

Sometimes you gotta let bitches know they just looking at the tip of the iceberg. #imjustgettingstarted #eldracoandfreenation #anticipation #stagedive #wearestars

Listen to #glitter now and share it with your friends.
#stlmusicscene #midwestmusic #availableforbookings #stlmusic #stlmusician #midwestfunk #indiepopmusic #queerartist #livemusicmatters

🎥: @jerryhillphoto
🎧: @suburbanpro
🏟️: @zackonlocust

#shoutout to #fashiondesigner Damon @cultureandfate for creating some amazing pieces for me several times with exceptionally quick turnaround. Looking forward to our next collaboration!!!

He makes highly inclusive and interesting fashion for the fated souls who want their culture stand out!
#supportdesigners #artistsupportingartist #eldracoandfreenation #fashiongram #midwestartist #midwestandeastcoast #cultureandfate #eldraco

#shoutout to #fashiondesigner Damon @cultureandfate for creating some amazing pieces for me several times with exceptionally quick turnaround. Looking forward to our next collaboration!!!

He makes highly inclusive and interesting fashion for the fated souls who want their culture stand out!
#supportdesigners #artistsupportingartist #eldracoandfreenation #fashiongram #midwestartist #midwestandeastcoast #cultureandfate #eldraco

Get ready! #eldracoandfreenation takes over the Haps Stage at @articastl on Sunday the 5th at 6pm, preceding the iconic burn! If you haven’t experienced this festival, it’s a must-see art event in #stl and beyond! Don’t miss out – it’s #freefestival!!! #stlmade #stlthingstodo #thisweekend #bringyourfriends #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #art Our sister in song @po._.mia brings the heat on the turnage stage around the same time! #supporlocalartists

Get ready! #eldracoandfreenation takes over the Haps Stage at @articastl on Sunday the 5th at 6pm, preceding the iconic burn! If you haven’t experienced this festival, it’s a must-see art event in #stl and beyond! Don’t miss out – it’s #freefestival!!! #stlmade #stlthingstodo #thisweekend #bringyourfriends #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #art Our sister in song @po._.mia brings the heat on the turnage stage around the same time! #supporlocalartists

Amazing moments from #eldracoandfreenation triumphant turn @matistlouis . In triple digit heat we set the stage on fire and brought #glitter to the brave souls in the field! @websterjazzsingers came and helped us blow the roof off the stage for our finale! Sorry if you missed…

Then that night I was blessed with my #freenation brothers @gregdallasgregdallas and @benjaminshafermusic to show out and sing and dance with my hero @mspattilabelle . What a great day!

Our stage per usual was styled by the amazing @blair_lair_studios (my favorite collaborator)

Big thanks to @nathanrauschermusic and @ellepatterson_music for assisting behind the scenes.

Love to my media guru @jerryhillphoto

Love to @trellseyephotography for capturing the magic in these pictures!

Finally Respect and kudos to @kranzbergarts for giving E+F the platform to sore!

Listen to our new album #glitter out now #ʟɪɴᴋɪɴʙɪᴏ

Amazing moments from #eldracoandfreenation triumphant turn @matistlouis . In triple digit heat we set the stage on fire and brought #glitter to the brave souls in the field! @websterjazzsingers came and helped us blow the roof off the stage for our finale! Sorry if you missed…

Then that night I was blessed with my #freenation brothers @gregdallasgregdallas and @benjaminshafermusic to show out and sing and dance with my hero @mspattilabelle . What a great day!

Our stage per usual was styled by the amazing @blair_lair_studios (my favorite collaborator)

Big thanks to @nathanrauschermusic and @ellepatterson_music for assisting behind the scenes.

Love to my media guru @jerryhillphoto

Love to @trellseyephotography for capturing the magic in these pictures!

Finally Respect and kudos to @kranzbergarts for giving E+F the platform to sore!

Listen to our new album #glitter out now #ʟɪɴᴋɪɴʙɪᴏ

#eldracoandfreenation had a storm of greatness and excitement this past weekend with a gloriously successful set @matistlouis in a triple digit heat index! (More media to come!)

I then had the honor to join thee #godmotherofsoul @mspattilabelle on stage for some hollering and a bootscoot and boogie. What an honor!!! #meetyourheroes

Big thanks to @trellseyephotography for the amazing #concertphotography

Eldraco+FreeNation is ascending keep your finger on the pulse! Check out our album #glitter out now!!!#linkinbio

#eldracoandfreenation had a storm of greatness and excitement this past weekend with a gloriously successful set @matistlouis in a triple digit heat index! (More media to come!)

I then had the honor to join thee #godmotherofsoul @mspattilabelle on stage for some hollering and a bootscoot and boogie. What an honor!!! #meetyourheroes

Big thanks to @trellseyephotography for the amazing #concertphotography

Eldraco+FreeNation is ascending keep your finger on the pulse! Check out our album #glitter out now!!!#linkinbio

Had the pleasure of rocking the stage @mystllive with #eldracoandfreenation so proud of my #freenation family!!! Thank you @kmovnews4 for the spotlight and @maurice.drummond for the great interview!!! An even bigger thanks to @davidmacrunnel for championing our rag tag group!

Listen to our new EP #glitter out everywhere and come see us slay the @matistlouis MainStage September 14th at 3:30pm!

#stlmusicscene #stlmusic #popfunk #linkinbio #livemusic #glamsoul #indiemusic #stlmusician #lookmomimontv #queermusic #glitter

Had the pleasure of rocking the stage @mystllive with #eldracoandfreenation so proud of my #freenation family!!! Thank you @kmovnews4 for the spotlight and @maurice.drummond for the great interview!!! An even bigger thanks to @davidmacrunnel for championing our rag tag group!

Listen to our new EP #glitter out everywhere and come see us slay the @matistlouis MainStage September 14th at 3:30pm!

#stlmusicscene #stlmusic #popfunk #linkinbio #livemusic #glamsoul #indiemusic #stlmusician #lookmomimontv #queermusic #glitter

@websterjazzsingers had me singing up in the rafters far to early in the day prepping for @matistlouis Catch them on the MainStage with #eldracoandfreenation this Sunday the 14th at 3:30pm you don’t want to miss the epic noise we are bringing!

#stream our new album #glitter out on all streaming platforms now and see you at #musicattheintersection 2025!
#slystone #funk #popfunk #glamsoul #livemusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusic #musicarrangement #bigsounds #queerartists #linkinbio #seeyouthere

@websterjazzsingers had me singing up in the rafters far to early in the day prepping for @matistlouis Catch them on the MainStage with #eldracoandfreenation this Sunday the 14th at 3:30pm you don’t want to miss the epic noise we are bringing!

#stream our new album #glitter out on all streaming platforms now and see you at #musicattheintersection 2025!
#slystone #funk #popfunk #glamsoul #livemusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusic #musicarrangement #bigsounds #queerartists #linkinbio #seeyouthere

Go stream #eldracoandfreenation #newep #glitter everywhere now!!!!!! #allstreamingplatforms

Catch us live playing the whole album @matistlouis Sunday the 14th on the #mainstage alongside thee @mspattilabelle
#stlmusicscene #stlmusic #stlmusician #indieband #tourbooking #queermusic #pop #popfunk #glamsoul #newmusicalert #discovernewmusic #originalmusic

Go stream #eldracoandfreenation #newep #glitter everywhere now!!!!!! #allstreamingplatforms

Catch us live playing the whole album @matistlouis Sunday the 14th on the #mainstage alongside thee @mspattilabelle
#stlmusicscene #stlmusic #stlmusician #indieband #tourbooking #queermusic #pop #popfunk #glamsoul #newmusicalert #discovernewmusic #originalmusic

It’s here! It’s time! #eldracoandfreenation is so proud to bring to our new EP Glitter #onallstreamingplatforms ! #listenandshare as much as you can wherever you can!

Credits:
Written, arranged, and performed by Eldraco+FreeNation

Music & Lyrics: Dominique Eldraco Price

Executive Producers:
@jettison.bloom & Dominique Eldraco Price

#stringarrangements : Dominique Eldraco Price
#vocalarrangments : Dominique Eldraco Price

Horn Arrangements: Dominique Eldraco Price & Benjamin Shafer (except Track 5)

Drum Programming:
Eldraco Price
Daniel Mehrmann
Tim Moore (except Tracks 3, 5, and 6)

Recording Engineer: Daniel Mehrmann

Mixed by: Daniel Mehrmann @midtownsoundhouse ,

Mastered by:
@magicgardenmastering (Tracks 1–5)
@chrisgehringer @sterlingsound (Track 6)

Personnel:
Lead Vocals: Eldraco

#backgroundvocals :
@kel_kel_beeks #soprano
@camburnsmsc #tenor
@danniefullerr #alto (except on Tracks 1–4)
Eldraco Price

#guitar : @gregdallasgregdallas

#drums :
@tm_madman (except Tracks 3, 5, and 6)
@jerryondrums (except track 1, 2, and 4)

Tambourine:
Daniel Mehrmann (Tracks 2, 4, and 5)

#electricbass :
@joshlastbass (except Track 6)
@lowmuses (track 6)

#keyboard :
@dontgiveastit (except Track 5 and 6)
@kara_baldus (track 6)
@eldracoprice (track 5)

Auxiliary #synths :
Ben Stizel (track 4)
Eldraco Price

#organ :
Ben Stizel (Track 2)

#trumpet :
@kblizo (Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5)

#saxophone :
@benjaminshafermusic (Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5)

#trombone :
@evan_palmtree (Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5)

#violin #viola :
@hollyhuelskamp (Tracks 1 and 6)

#cello :
@ranyacello (Tracks 1 and 6)

Album Photography:
@josh.tyler14

It’s here! It’s time! #eldracoandfreenation is so proud to bring to our new EP Glitter #onallstreamingplatforms ! #listenandshare as much as you can wherever you can!

Credits:
Written, arranged, and performed by Eldraco+FreeNation

Music & Lyrics: Dominique Eldraco Price

Executive Producers:
@jettison.bloom & Dominique Eldraco Price

#stringarrangements : Dominique Eldraco Price
#vocalarrangments : Dominique Eldraco Price

Horn Arrangements: Dominique Eldraco Price & Benjamin Shafer (except Track 5)

Drum Programming:
Eldraco Price
Daniel Mehrmann
Tim Moore (except Tracks 3, 5, and 6)

Recording Engineer: Daniel Mehrmann

Mixed by: Daniel Mehrmann @midtownsoundhouse ,

Mastered by:
@magicgardenmastering (Tracks 1–5)
@chrisgehringer @sterlingsound (Track 6)

Personnel:
Lead Vocals: Eldraco

#backgroundvocals :
@kel_kel_beeks #soprano
@camburnsmsc #tenor
@danniefullerr #alto (except on Tracks 1–4)
Eldraco Price

#guitar : @gregdallasgregdallas

#drums :
@tm_madman (except Tracks 3, 5, and 6)
@jerryondrums (except track 1, 2, and 4)

Tambourine:
Daniel Mehrmann (Tracks 2, 4, and 5)

#electricbass :
@joshlastbass (except Track 6)
@lowmuses (track 6)

#keyboard :
@dontgiveastit (except Track 5 and 6)
@kara_baldus (track 6)
@eldracoprice (track 5)

Auxiliary #synths :
Ben Stizel (track 4)
Eldraco Price

#organ :
Ben Stizel (Track 2)

#trumpet :
@kblizo (Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5)

#saxophone :
@benjaminshafermusic (Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5)

#trombone :
@evan_palmtree (Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5)

#violin #viola :
@hollyhuelskamp (Tracks 1 and 6)

#cello :
@ranyacello (Tracks 1 and 6)

Album Photography:
@josh.tyler14

#outtommorow the a #newep from #eldracoandfreenation #glitter .

Get ready for a musical voyage though pop funk vibes glamourous #soul and rocking grooves. Get ready to feel free with #eldracoandfreenation tomorrow on all streaming platforms!!!

Which song are you gonna put on repeat??? Let us know!
#newmusicalert #tracklist #discovernewmusic #stlmusic #indieband #followｍe

#outtommorow the a #newep from #eldracoandfreenation #glitter .

Get ready for a musical voyage though pop funk vibes glamourous #soul and rocking grooves. Get ready to feel free with #eldracoandfreenation tomorrow on all streaming platforms!!!

Which song are you gonna put on repeat??? Let us know!
#newmusicalert #tracklist #discovernewmusic #stlmusic #indieband #followｍe

Of course there��’s #vocoder on the #ep @dontgiveastit absolutely insisted on it!!!!

Track List to drop tonight! #tracklistreveal

#eldracoandfreenation #stlmusicscene #stlmusicians #vocoderfunk #band #newmusic #newmusicomingsoon #keyboard #booty #queerartist #popfunk #glamsoul

Of course there’s #vocoder on the #ep @dontgiveastit absolutely insisted on it!!!!

Track List to drop tonight! #tracklistreveal

#eldracoandfreenation #stlmusicscene #stlmusicians #vocoderfunk #band #newmusic #newmusicomingsoon #keyboard #booty #queerartist #popfunk #glamsoul

#behindthemusic In the process of #recording even a gang vocal needs a little finesse to get just the right sound!

You can hear my friends/#bandmates @kel_kel_beeks and @camburnsmsc along with @danniefullerr all over the #glitter ep out this Friday!!!!!
#eldracoandfreenation #band #popfunk #glamsoul #recordingsession #behindthescenes

#behindthemusic In the process of #recording even a gang vocal needs a little finesse to get just the right sound!

You can hear my friends/#bandmates @kel_kel_beeks and @camburnsmsc along with @danniefullerr all over the #glitter ep out this Friday!!!!!
#eldracoandfreenation #band #popfunk #glamsoul #recordingsession #behindthescenes

@gregdallasgregdallas is #eldracoandfreenation #guitar master and he only know how to lay down the illest of licks and riffs! #gofollowhim #guitarist #musicians #band #popfunk #glamsoul #retropop

#glitterep out September 5th #onallstreamingplatforms !!!

If you’re wondering we recorded this upcoming opus @midtownsoundhouse with @jettison.bloom as #producer !

@gregdallasgregdallas is #eldracoandfreenation #guitar master and he only know how to lay down the illest of licks and riffs! #gofollowhim #guitarist #musicians #band #popfunk #glamsoul #retropop

#glitterep out September 5th #onallstreamingplatforms !!!

If you’re wondering we recorded this upcoming opus @midtownsoundhouse with @jettison.bloom as #producer !

#practicemakesprogress here a little clip of the FreeNation horn section @benjaminshafermusic , @kblizo , and @evan_palmtree honing their parts for #recording the #glitterep ! 10 points if you’re a E+F fan and know what song this is from!
#behindthemusic #hornsection #popfunk #glamsoul

#eldracoandfreenation is so blessed to have such talented #musicians in its ranks get ready to experience our glamour SEPTEMBER 5th #onstreamingplatforms

#practicemakesprogress here a little clip of the FreeNation horn section @benjaminshafermusic , @kblizo , and @evan_palmtree honing their parts for #recording the #glitterep ! 10 points if you’re a E+F fan and know what song this is from!
#behindthemusic #hornsection #popfunk #glamsoul

#eldracoandfreenation is so blessed to have such talented #musicians in its ranks get ready to experience our glamour SEPTEMBER 5th #onstreamingplatforms

It’s the four anniversary of my first release #freelove just a month before #eldracoandfreenation drops our new ep #glitter! Please #followｍe on your preferred #streamingplatform and prepare for the slay we are dropping!

A big thanks to @jettison.bloom and @midtownsoundhouse where both projects were crafted and produced!
#anniversary #indiemusician #popfunk #queermusicians

It’s the four anniversary of my first release #freelove just a month before #eldracoandfreenation drops our new ep #glitter! Please #followｍe on your preferred #streamingplatform and prepare for the slay we are dropping!

A big thanks to @jettison.bloom and @midtownsoundhouse where both projects were crafted and produced!
#anniversary #indiemusician #popfunk #queermusicians

So happy to have sat down with @beingblairledet for her @fox2now show #backstage with Blair to discuss #eldracoandfreenation and our upcoming release #glitter on September 5th! We also chatted about @matistlouis and our band #ethos

Check out the full interview #linkinbio

#popband #funkband #soulband #indiemusic #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusician #newmusiccoming #iwasonthenews #himom #fox2now #queermusic

So happy to have sat down with @beingblairledet for her @fox2now show #backstage with Blair to discuss #eldracoandfreenation and our upcoming release #glitter on September 5th! We also chatted about @matistlouis and our band #ethos

Check out the full interview #linkinbio

#popband #funkband #soulband #indiemusic #stlmusic #stlmusicscene #stlmusician #newmusiccoming #iwasonthenews #himom #fox2now #queermusic

#eldracoandfreenation is releasing a new #ep on #allstreamingplatforms September 5th just ahead of our performance at @matistlouis on Sunday 14th.

We will be rocking the same stage as the legendary @mspattilabelle #godmotherofsoul

Are you ready to #livefreelovefreebefree ?
#stlmusicscene #liveauthentic #indiemusic #stlmusic #queerartist #musicfestival #newmusiccomingsoon #getready

#eldracoandfreenation is releasing a new #ep on #allstreamingplatforms September 5th just ahead of our performance at @matistlouis on Sunday 14th.

We will be rocking the same stage as the legendary @mspattilabelle #godmotherofsoul

Are you ready to #livefreelovefreebefree ?
#stlmusicscene #liveauthentic #indiemusic #stlmusic #queerartist #musicfestival #newmusiccomingsoon #getready

@matistlouis is only a month and some change away good people #eldracoandfreenation will be storming the stage on the festival’s final day September 14th and will be bringing the #noise and bringing the #funk.
We are planning some goops and gags for you and you wont want to miss our set amongst some on the finest musicians in the land.

More announcements and magic to coming the following weeks! #newmusiccoming #newrecord #indiemusic #liveband #ep #festivaldebut #queerled #stlmusic #stlmusicscene

@matistlouis is only a month and some change away good people #eldracoandfreenation will be storming the stage on the festival’s final day September 14th and will be bringing the #noise and bringing the #funk.
We are planning some goops and gags for you and you wont want to miss our set amongst some on the finest musicians in the land.

More announcements and magic to coming the following weeks! #newmusiccoming #newrecord #indiemusic #liveband #ep #festivaldebut #queerled #stlmusic #stlmusicscene

#behindthescenes🎬 last minute run through with the amazing @websterjazzsingers and #eldracoandfreenation singers: @kel_kel_beeks @danniefullerr and @camburnsmusic .

This amazing choir joined #freenation for our finale number to a thunderous standing ovation.

If you missed it you might see more @matistlouis this year….

#newmusic #choir #stlmusicscene #indiemusic #music #queerartistofcolor #queermusic #rehearsals #rawvocals #powerfulmusic #originalmusic

📸: @camburnsmusic

#behindthescenes🎬 last minute run through with the amazing @websterjazzsingers and #eldracoandfreenation singers: @kel_kel_beeks @danniefullerr and @camburnsmusic .

This amazing choir joined #freenation for our finale number to a thunderous standing ovation.

If you missed it you might see more @matistlouis this year….

#newmusic #choir #stlmusicscene #indiemusic #music #queerartistofcolor #queermusic #rehearsals #rawvocals #powerfulmusic #originalmusic

📸: @camburnsmusic

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!!!!

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