Join us on Dec 14th from 6-9pm at The Key STL
It’s a musical benefit for St. Louis musician Bob Walther!
A $20 admission, all proceeds go to Bob Walther
Bob Walther’s contribution to St. Louis blues extends beyond his bass playing. Through Kingdom Brothers, he has helped carry forward the city’s rich blues tradition while demonstrating that the blues can be both deeply soulful and joyfully uplifting.
Bob Walther is a veteran St. Louis blues bassist, bandleader, and founder of the acclaimed Kingdom Brothers, a group known for blending traditional blues with R&B, gospel, and uplifting original music. Walther spent years performing alongside legendary St. Louis pianist Johnnie Johnson, gaining valuable experience with one of the most influential figures in blues and rock ’n’ roll.
In 2005, he founded Kingdom Brothers with a vision of bringing something different to the St. Louis blues scene. Champions blues that celebrates hope, faith, and the human spirit without sacrificing the music’s emotional power. Walther’s contribution to St. Louis blues extends beyond his bass playing. Through Kingdom Brothers, he has helped carry forward the city’s rich blues tradition while demonstrating that the blues can be both deeply soulful and joyfully uplifting.
This is our way to help uplift Bob.
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