PERFORMING ARTISTS
The musicians AND Groups performing at THE catholic art festival
BaileMe Academy
BailaMe Academy collaborates with Saint Juan Diego Parish to provide formation to the members of our dance ministry and the wider community. We perform folkloric Mexican dance to hand on culture, tradition, virtue, and faith. We take as our motto “Aquí se narra” (Here it is recounted), the first words of the Nican Mopohua, an early written account of the Guadalupe apparition in Mexico in 1531. Our ministry tells the story of God’s goodness in sending Our Lady of Guadalupe to announce and share Her Son with the people of this continent.
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Watch a video of their performance on Facebook.
TODD MesLER
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Todd Mesler, Jr. is a seasoned music minister with almost two decades of experience in enhancing liturgical services through music. He holds a Master’s degree in Catholic Theology and a degree in Music Composition, and is currently a Doctoral student in Sacred Music. Todd has dedicated his career to deepening the spiritual life of parish communities across the Midwest. As a director of music, composer, and educator, Todd has led numerous workshops and retreats aimed at enriching congregational singing and fostering a vibrant musical culture within churches.
Little Hills
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Established in 2023 as both a creative outlet for Phill to write and stage test original music, as well as a band name for Phill & Timm to give to clubs and bars, Little Hills strives to provide the best feel good Americana they can muster with just two dudes and an SR-16 drum machine.
Their debut EP, a self-produced collection of tracks recorded, mixed, and mastered from Phill’s South StL City sunroom, aptly named “The Sunroom Sessions” came out, harmonicas blaring, in July 2024. The influences of John Denver and Tom Petty can be heard in the lyrical honesty and approachable arrangements, and the EP is definitely Americana, but with a midwestern flavor.
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Check out their Spotify site for more info.