Summer is ending, and it is signing off with some amazing concerts and comedy shows in September. Here are our picks for the month's must-see concerts, which include Billy Joel and Sting, John Legend, Sarah Silverman and some honorable mentions. John Legend 'A Night of Song and Stories with the St.
Louis Symphony Orchestra' When: 8 p.m. Sept.
7 Where: The Muny, 1 Theatre Drive How much: $75-$300 More info: metrotix.com EGOT winner John Legend is bringing music magic back to the Muny. Accompanied by the St.
Louis Symphony Orchestra, Legend’s performance is the first live concert at the storied theater in over 30 years. Expect to hear renditions of songs from his 2022 album "Legend," as well as symphonic spins on classic tracks like "Ordinary People" and "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)." The concert is Legend’s first time performing with the St.
Louis Symphony and perhaps the beginning of a new era of live music performances at the Muny. Justin Willman 'The Illusionati Tour' When: 7 p.m.
Sept. 7 Where: The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield How much: $43.50-$53.
50 More info: thefactorystl.com/event/justin-willman Justin Willman is a magician known for his sense of humor. You probably know him from one of his two Netflix series, "Magic for Humans" or "The Magic Prank Show" or his appearances on "The Tonight Show.
" He's come a long way since graduating from Ladue High School or learning magic at Gibbol’s Novelties and Costumes. Talib Kweli When: 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 Where: City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way How much: $60-$68 More info: citywinery.com Most old-school hip hop heads are familiar with Talib Kweli.
The Brooklyn emcee has been shaking up the scene for nearly 20 years. Whether he’s spitting a hot 16 alongside fellow Black Star member Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, or stirring the pot on Twitter, Kweli’s bars have spoken for themselves for decades. His City Winery performance comes just days before the release of “The Confidence of Knowing,” a collaborative album between Kweli and Black Star producer J.
Rawls. Cage the Elephant ‘Neon Pill Tour’ When: 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 12 Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights How much: $40-$177 More info: livenation.com Cage the Elephant is finally riding high after a tumultuous several years that saw the band deal with the death of loved ones and frontman Matt Schltz's arrest and hospitalization.
Schultz was arrested in January 2023 for having firearms in his room a Manhattan hotel. He says he'd been suffering from psychosis due to medication. After he recovered, he focused on finishing the band's latest album, "Neon Pill.
" According the Associated Press, the result is "a kaleidoscope of rock." Sexyy Red When: 7 p.m.
Sept. 13 Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Avenue How much: $45.50-$145.
50 More info: ticketmaster.com Rapper Sexyy Red is one of the latest music sensations to emerge from St. Louis.
Her provocative, outspoken raps have gained head nods from hip hop artists like Drake and Nicki Minaj and the up-and-coming rapper represents her hometown every chance she gets. Sexyy Red's brand of in-your-face rap is full of controversial lyrics that keep going viral. Her “Get It Sexyy” was certified gold and her 2023 hit “Pound Town” went platinum.
Rumor has it, Sexyy Red is bringing a few special guests to her show, with rappers Hunxho, Blakeiana, and Loe Shimmy kicking things off. Music at the Intersection When: 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 14 and 11 a.m.
Sept.15 Where: Grand Center Arts District How much: $95-$899 More info: metrotix.com Music at the Intersection celebrates music, creativity and culture Also called MATI, the festival kicks off its fourth iteration this month and the headliners keep getting bigger.
Psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas will headline on Saturday night and the legendary Chaka Khan performs on day two. With performances from Big Boi, Thumpasaurus, and over 50 other national, regional and local acts, MATI is the perfect end-of-summer serenade. Orchestra Noir ‘The Y2K Meets ’90s Tour’ When: 8 p.
m. Sept. 14 Where: The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard How much: $71-$101 More info: ticketmaster.
com Since being founded in 2016, Atlanta’s Orchestra Noir has highlighted African American music greats from every genre. Major artists have fallen in love with the orchestra including 2Chainz and Grammy Award–winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox, both of whom have worked alongside the orchestra. Expect to feel a wave of frisson as the biggest R&B and hip-hop hits flow classical-style from this award-winning ensemble.
Ice Cube When: 7:30 p.m. Sept.
15 Where: The Factory How much: $64.50-$166 More info: ticketmaster.com Ice Cube has reigned as a jack-of-all-trades in the entertainment industry for decades: he raps, acts and even owns his own basketball league.
However, it was his bold lyrics with NWA back in 1988 that influenced a new generation of rappers. It’ll be "a good day" when Ice Cube hits the stage at the Factory to perform some of his iconic tracks that reshaped hip hop culture. Teddy Swims ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour’ When: 7:30 p.
m. Sept. 18 Where: The Factory How much: Sold out More info: ticketmaster.
com Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims has come a long way since covering popular songs on his social media. Armed with his yellow-tinted aviators and covered in eclectic tattoos, the angelic crooner effortlessly bends any genre to his vocal will. Still at the beginning of his career, Swims leads a fresh wave of contemporary singers who are raising the lyrical bar.
Sarah Silverman ‘Postmortem Tour’ When: 7 p.m. Sept.
19 Where: Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market Street How much: $35-$175 More info: ticketmaster.com Two-time Emmy Award–winner Sarah Silverman first rose to fame on the small screen when she joined "Saturday Night Live" in 1993. She's kept our attention with her undeniable wit, honesty and humor.
‘Summer Sayonara’ with the Used, Story of the Year, Plain White T’s When: 6 p.m. Sept.
19 Where: Saint Louis Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights How much: $25-$109.50 More info: ticketmaster.com Alt-rock bands the Used and Story of the Year will say help fans say good-bye to summer and are bringing a few friends along: the Plain White T’s and Raue.
(This is your chance to belt out Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah" at the top of your lungs in memory of romances of summers past.) The Used is still riding the wave from the release of its 10th studio album "Medz" in June, and Story of the Year is returning home to St. Louis where it got its start.
Dashboard Confessional When: 6:30 p.m. Sept.
21 Where: The Pageant How much: $49.50 More info: ticketmaster.com Dashboard Confessional has been a force in alternative rock for over 20 years.
However, its 2022 album "All The Truth That I Can Tell" is all about stumbling through fear towards rediscovery. The album was released two years after frontman Chris Carrabba was in near-fatal motorcycle accident, forcing him to relearn his instrument and see life through a different lens. Barenaked Ladies When: 7:30 p.
m. Sept. 22 Where: The Factory How much: $155-$388 More info: ticketmaster.
com The Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Grammy-nominated rock band has released 18 studio albums over the last 35 years and done 15 million in album sales. Frontman Ed Robertson's songwriting is still full of wit, humor and raw humanness. Add to that Jim Creeggan’s bass thumps, Kevin Hearn's (keyboard, guitars) melodies and Tyler Stewart on the drums, and you've got an act built to last.
Billy Joel, Sting When: 7 p.m. Sept.
27 Where: Bush Stadium, 700 Clark Avenue How much: $295-$1150 More info: ticketmaster.com The Piano Man is headed to Bush Stadium. And he’s not coming alone.
Billy Joel is co-headlining with Sting. The two have performed together before, but never co-headlined a tour. Yes, they'll perform together and solo as they go through their seemingly endless catalogs of hits including songs from Sting's former band the Police.
Evolution Fest When: Sept. 28-29 Where: Forest Park, Langenberg Field 5595 Grand Drive How much: $189.50-$1,099.
50 More info: frontgatetickets.com Last year, Evolution Fest packed out Langenberg Field with 25,000 people. The music festival is back again, bringing even more music acts and immersive experiences to Forest Park.
Beck and the Killers headline this year with Killer Mike, Billy Idol and more than a dozen other artists hitting the stage for the two-day event. T Dubb O, Tef Poe, Rockwell Knuckles, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7, .Zack, 3224 Locust Street, $20-$40, eventbrite.
com Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Bridge City Sinners, Bedouin Soundclash, 7 p.m. Sept.
13, the Pageant, $37.50, ticketmaster.com Jim Jefferies, Dan Soder, Mark Normand, 7 p.
m. Sept. 13, Fox Theatre, 527 Grand Boulevard, $49.
75-$109.75, metrotix.com Kaitlin Butts, Ken Pomeroy, 8 p.
m. Sept. 13, the Golden Record 2720 Cherokee, $20, etix.
com LastTimeDown, Andrew Ryan and the Levee, Modern Pasta, 8 p.m. Sept.
13, Blueberry Hill Duck Room, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City, $15, ticketmaster.com Kenny Wayne Shepherd, 8 p.m.
Sept. 14, the Factory, $49.50-$154.
00, ticketmaster.com The Record Company, Kiely Connell, 8 p.m.
Sept. 14, Delmar Hall, 6133 Delmar Boulevard, $25, ticketmaster.com Eric Benet, 5 p.
m. Sept. 15, City Winery, $75-$95, citywinery.
com Mat Kearney, Darren Kiely, 7:30 p.m. Sept.
16, the Pageant, $27.50-$117.50, ticketmaster.
com Joywave, Hunny, 8 p.m. Sept.
16, Delmar Hall, $32, ticketmaster.com Burton Cummings, “King” Solomon Hicks, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 17, the Factory, $106.25-$397.
75, ticketmaster.com Arlo Parks, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 18, the Hawthorn, 2231 Washington Avenue, $30, ticketweb.com Paquito D'Rivera, Chucho Valdés, 6 p.
m. Sept. 18-19, the Sheldon, 3648 Washington Avenue, $150-$700, metrotix.
com Marquise Knox, 7:30 p.m. Sept.
19, City Winery, $35-$45, citywinery.com Jeff Arcuri, 7 p.m.
Sept. 20, the Factory, $144, ticketmaster.com Marsha Ambrosius at Frizz Fest, 5:30 p.
m. Sept. 21, Tower Grove Park, free, eventbrite.
com Falling In Reverse, 5:45 p.m. Sept.
21, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $41.30-$486, livenation.com King + Country, 7 p.
m. Sept. 21, Enterprise Center, $24.
99-$179.99, ticketmaster.com Mother Mother, Winnetka Bowling League, 8 p.
m. Sept. 21, the Factory, $37.
50-$63, ticketmaster.com Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, the Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard-Clark , 7 p.m.
Sept. 22, Enterprise Center, $51-$191, ticketmaster.com Chris Botti, 7:30 p.
m. Sept. 22, the Factory, $59.
50-$114, ticketmaster.com Pitbull, 8 p.m.
Sept. 22, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $78.70-$989.
95, livenation.com The Ton3s aka the Hamiltones, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 23, City Winery, $48-$65, citywinery.com Megadeth, 6:30 p.
m. Sept. 26, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $54.
35-$389.40, livenation.com Citizen Soldier, 7 p.
m. Sept. 26, Red Flag, 3040 Locust Street, $27.
50-$32, etix.com Snarky Puppy, 8 a.m.
Sept. 26, Atomic Pavilion, 4140 Manchester Avenue, $45-$100, ticketweb.com Damien Escobar, 6 p.
m. Sept. 27, City Winery, $60-$75, citywinery.
com Corey Holcomb, 8 p.m. Sept.
27, the Pageant, $40.50-$139, ticketmaster.com Malik B, 8 p.
m. Sept. 27-28, Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St.
Louis Galleria Street, Brentwood, $20-$28, st-louis.heliumcomedy.com Colin James, 7:30 p.
m. Sept. 28, City Winery, $35-$45, citywinery.
com Amy Grant, 7:30 p.m. Sept.
29, the Factory, $55-$266.50, ticketmaster.com.
