St. Louis music fans have a fresh reason to head to the Delmar Loop next month. Shooting With Annie, with special guest Ethan Jones, will perform at the Blueberry Hill Duck Room on Friday, December 4. The show was just added to the calendar and tickets are already on sale.
The Duck Room remains one of the city’s most storied intimate rooms. Tucked inside the historic Blueberry Hill restaurant, the space carries a direct connection to Chuck Berry, who inspired its name and regularly played there for years. With a capacity around 340, it has long served as a go-to stage for both touring acts and strong local bills, offering the kind of close-quarters atmosphere that rewards fans who want to hear every note clearly.
Shooting With Annie has been part of the St. Louis rock scene for years. The band has shared stages with major artists, including an opening slot for Willie Nelson, and has continued to play local rooms such as Delmar Hall as recently as July 2025. Their catalog draws on rock roots with original material that includes tracks such as “American Heart,” “Cautious Optimism,” “November Ocean,” “L-Train,” and “You Should Know Better.” The group also carries a notable local connection through its ties to The Urge, with trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski contributing to horn arrangements over the years. That background gives the band a distinctive edge that fits naturally in a room like the Duck Room.
Opening the night is Ethan Jones, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from the Metro East side of the St. Louis area. Jones gained early attention as a contestant on American Idol Season 11 after his St. Louis audition, later spending time in Nashville where he worked with country artist Gretchen Wilson. He maintains a busy schedule that often reaches 200–250 shows a year across original material, tributes, and band work, including guitar duties with St. Louis’s Dr. Zhivegas. His versatility as a performer has made him a familiar presence on local stages.
The December 4 pairing puts two established local acts in a room that has hosted generations of St. Louis music. For fans who appreciate original rock and the city’s deep talent pool, the date offers a straightforward chance to catch both in one of the Loop’s classic venues. Tickets are available now through the Duck Room’s etix listing.
