British soul and R&B singer Joss Stone threw down an explosive performance in downtown St. Louis on July 4, putting her big pipes and old-soul moves on display in a knock out show that rivaled the Independence Day fireworks that followed.
Performing with a backdrop of the city, Stone kicked off the month-long Celebrate St. Louis concert series, which will include performances by Anthony Hamilton, The Black Crowes, and other headlining acts over the next month.
In 2007, Stone's third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone, broke Amy Winehouse‘s record with Back to Black for the highest-charting debut for a British female solo artist on the Billboard 200.
Photographer's Notes:
Let the record show that the City of St. Louis has celebrated the Declaration of Independence of the United States from the United Kingdom of Great Britain by inviting a British singer to perform during the festivities.
I shot this set for the first two songs from the pit, then ran to the back of the VIP seating to snap the above shot.
