First Friday
First Friday has been playing for over 25 years appealing to a multi-generational fan base,
performing both originals and covers of artists such as Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Dire Straits and
Van Morrison. They bring high energy with a wide melodic range of vocals , soaring guitar solos and a
driving rhythmic groove. They have played in many venues across the country, including The Double Door in Chicago
and Humphrey’s in San Diego.
The band consists of Norm Zeller ( guitar) who has played with Natalie Cole, Undisputed Truth and Stargard. Jack Prendergast (piano/bass) who has shared the stage with Dionne Warwick, Fats Domino and Bobby Freeman, Andy Wallace (bass, vocals) who in addition to his musical skills has mixed/produced over 140 albums/groups including Nirvana’s Nevermind, Slayer, Ghost, Avenged Sevenfold and has won a Grammy for Sheryl Crow’s The Globe Sessions. Additionally on vocals are lead vocalist Bob Ewan ,who has multiple albums streaming on Spotify and iTunes ,Mike Duell , who has sung with Nazgul and Second Wind and Jim Stynes (drums) who has played in the Illinois Jazz band and toured the Midwest with a number of rock bands.
The band has an eponymous album , First Friday, and recently released its second album, First Friday Second Chances in 2023.
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Will I be able to sit down?
Some shows have limited seating (or no seating) on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don't worry, though – you will want to be on your feet once the music starts!
Where can I buy tickets for shows at Blueberry Hill Duck Room?
Unless otherwise noted, tickets for shows at Blueberry Hill Duck Room can be purchased in advance on Ticketmaster.com, at The Pageant's Box Office (6161 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63112), and Suite 100 at The Pageant. Tickets can also be purchased at the Duck Room door on the night of the show, an hour prior to door time, unless the show is sold out. Tickets are not available at the Blueberry Hill bar.
Are shows wheelchair accessible?
All shows at Blueberry Hill in the Duck Room are wheelchair accessible via an elevator in the Piano Room hallway. (Please call us 24 hours in advance to coordinate.) A small percentage of shows are in the Elvis Room, which is not accessible.
Whom should I contact about band bookings?
Go to the Contact Us page and select Band Booking from the category options.
Or go to https://blueberryhill.com/band-bookings/
How do I sign up for your weekly concert newsletter?
https://engage.ticketmaster.net/PageantWeb/
Do you do separate checks?
Yes!