Tunes at Twilight 2025
Tunes at Twilight returns for 2025 with a free spring and fall concert series on select Friday nights at Ivers Square, just outside City Hall on North Lorimier Street. As part of our mission to spotlight local happenings, Cape Rocks is proud to help promote this cherished Cape Girardeau tradition. It’s the perfect way to enjoy live music, local food, and a welcoming community vibe downtown.
Spring 2025 Lineup (7:00 PM Start)
Friday, May 9 – Keith Sykes
Food Vendor: Smoke Shack BBQ
Free Face Painting by: Chrissie Paints
Bio: Grammy-winning songwriter and Americana artist with a long-standing legacy in roots music.
Website: https://keithsykes.com
Friday, May 16 – Andy Tanas
Food Vendor: Zimzala Vibes
Free Henna by: Amber Franklin
Bio: Former bassist for Black Oak Arkansas delivering soulful Southern rock and acoustic grit.
Website: https://www.andytanas.com
Friday, May 23 – Missy Andersen and Her One Man Band
Food Vendors: Wats Knots, Simply Swirled
Free Henna by: Amber Franklin
Bio: Powerful soul blues vocalist paired with guitarist Heine Andersen for an intimate, rootsy sound.
Website: https://missyandersen.com
Friday, May 30 – Mean Mary
Food Vendor: Mudcat
Free Face Painting by: Chrissie Paints
Bio: Lightning-fast banjo picking meets heartfelt folk storytelling.
Website: https://meanmary.com
Friday, June 6 – Jessie Ritter
Food Vendor: Zimzala Vibes
Free Face Painting by: Chrissie Paints
Bio: Country artist blending Southeast Missouri roots with Nashville polish.
Website: https://jessieritter.com
Friday, June 13 – Annie Sellick
Food Vendors: Encore Pizza, Simply Swirled
Free Henna by: Amber Franklin
Bio: Celebrated jazz vocalist with warmth, swing, and humor.
Website: https://www.anniesellick.com
Fall 2025 Lineup (6:30 PM Start)
Friday, August 1 – Lucas Wayne and the Cottonmouths
Food Vendors: TBA
Bio: Americana storytelling rooted in Southern Illinois tradition.
Website: https://lucaswaynemusic.com
Friday, August 8 – Royce Martin
Food Vendors: TBA
Bio: St. Louis pianist fusing classical technique with modern jazz.
Website: https://www.roycemartinmusic.com
Friday, August 15 – Cheley Tackett
Food Vendors: TBA
Bio: Americana singer-songwriter with powerful vocals and emotional depth.
Website: https://cheleytackett.com
Friday, August 22 – Miss Jubilee and Ethan Leinwand
Food Vendors: TBA
Bio: Vintage jazz and blues duo bringing the 1920s–30s to life.
Website: https://miss-jubilee.com
Friday, August 29 – Seth Walker
Food Vendors: TBA
Bio: Bluesy, soulful, and smooth — Walker blends genres with ease.
Website: https://sethwalker.com
Friday, September 5 – Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones
Food Vendors: TBA
Bio: Chicago-style blues meets West Coast swing in a high-energy ensemble.
Website: https://dougdeming.com
Rain Plan
Tunes at Twilight is a rain-or-shine event. In case of bad weather, concerts will be moved indoors to:
Gospel Life Church
817 Broadway, Downtown Cape Girardeau
Coolers, food, and beverages are welcome inside.
Hats off to the Old Town Cape team as they are always working hard to support our community! Be sure to follow them on Facebook and DowntownCapeGirardeau.com.
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