Music scene · Imperial
An unincorporated Jefferson County community south of St. Louis, where school bands and church choirs anchor local music and performers drive north toward the metro for paying gigs.
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An unincorporated Jefferson County community south of St. Louis, where school bands and church choirs anchor local music and performers drive north toward the metro for paying gigs.
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Imperial is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, south of St. Louis. Its musical life centers on school bands, church choirs, and small community events. Residents often drive north to St. Louis county for concerts, lessons, and gigging opportunities.
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