Keep Live Alive Saint Louis was formed to provide assistance to Live Entertainment professionals in financial need due to the ongoing 'intermission' of live events. You can donate online in any amount at: keeplivealivestl.org/donate.

This FREE 90-minute special will feature some of St. Louis' most iconic venues, many performers & personalities, plus interviews with top entertainment executives. Be prepared to be entertained and maybe even learn a thing or two about the rich history of live events in St. Louis.

Keep Live Alive Saint Louis will include appearances and performances by national and local musicians and personalities including:

• Sammy Hagar
• Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon)
• Pat and Danny Liston (Mama's Pride)
• Stanley Kipper (Gypsy, Minnie Riperton, Jay Ferguson)
• Roland Johnson
• Michael 'Supe' Granda (Ozark Mountain Dardevils)
• Lady J Huston
• Bell Darris
• Lindsay Ell
• Alexandra Kay
• Bonnie Bramlett (Delaney & Bonnie)

Also joining the show will be comedians Paula Poundstone, Greg Warren and Joe Marlotti along with radio personalities Mark Klose, Lauren 'Lern' Ewell, and Favazz from KSHE-95, Rizzuto from 105.7 The Point, Mason & Remy and Kasey from 92.3, and Courtney Landrum and Donny Fandango from 106.5 The Arch.

Friday, March 12 at 7:00pm (CT). You can view the special for FREE here at KeepLiveAliveSTL.org

The entertainment special can be viewed here at KeepLiveAliveSTL.org, or by going to the following radio station websites KSHE-95, 106.5 The Arch, 92.3 WIL and 105.7 The Point. The special will be available on demand for free after Friday, March 12.

Go to keeplivealivestl.org/donate - Paypal, Credit Cards or Checks accepted.

Net proceeds from fundraising and sponsorships will benefit entertainment industry professionals in the St. Louis region who are suffering financially due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and loss of work. Any member of the live entertainment industry – on stage, off stage, front of house, back of house, in the office or on the road, tending bar or parking cars – all may call on Keep Live Alive Saint Louis.

Individual grants of $1,000 will be awarded based on financial need using an impartial point-based system. Grant applications are available now at: keeplivealivestl.or/grant_application and the number of grants awarded will depend on fundraising and sponsorship efforts. Grants will be administered by the St. Louis Classic Rock Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

CLICK HERE to go to the Grant Application page. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2021.

 

 

Yes. The St. Louis Classic Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) organization. You can find our tax letter and other information by clicking: this link.

Yes. All online payments are processed through PayPal, which is also scure.

Yes. Please have the check made payable to Keep Live Alive Saint Louis and mail to:

Saint Louis Classic Rock Preservation Society
P.O. Box 260109
St. Louis, MO 63126

The IRS requires that we send letters of receipt for any donation over $250. We also, after the end of the year will send letters to those who have donated $250 or more in total during the year.

We are keeping production costs and other expenses such as mailings to an absolute minimum. All proceeds after these expenses are met will go to grants.

The number of recipients depends on the net proceeds after fundraising and sponsorship efforts. Each recipient will receive a one time grant for $1,000. You can read more about the grant application process HERE.

Please send your query to sponsor@keeplivealivestl.org

 

 

Entertainment professionals in the St. Louis Region who are suffering financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic and loss of work. Any member of the live entertainment industry — on stage, off stage, front of house, back of house, in the office/on the road, tending bar, or parking cars — may request support from Keep Live Alive Saint Louis.

No, these grants are for individuals only

No, this is a one-time grant award of $1,000 USD per individual.

The number of recipients depends on the net proceeds after fundraising and sponsorship efforts.

The deadline to submit applications is May 1, 2021, and we expect the review process to take up to 60 days. We will do our best to work through applications as quickly as possible.

Keep Live Alive Saint Louis administered by the St. Louis Classic Rock Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will select recipients based on an objective, point-based determination of need.

You will receive a one-time grant of $1,000 USD.

No. This is a one-time gift, but please consult your tax advisor.

All household W-2s, 1099s, or other income documentation for 2020 and two of the previous four years from 2016-2019. Please black out personally identifiable information like social security numbers and birth dates

Grant money is to be used for living expenses. We realize those needs might vary by individual, the money CANNOT be used for:

• Buying new real estate
• Making investments or loans
• Making contributions to, or on behalf of, political parties, political committees or candidates for election

All grant recipients will be notified by June 30, 2021.

No. Due to the volume of grant applications, only applicants selected will be notified.

Please email grants@keeplivealivestl.org with any questions about the application process.