Terri Langerak and Vesna Delevska
As a young child, Terri Langerak dreamed she was a magical fairy with beautiful butterfly wings, playing a harp & singing, and she is living proof that dreams can come true! A survivor of a strict classical piano childhood, she finally took up the Harp in college and never looked back! She has performed regionally for over 40 years as a soloist, and also with various local orchestras, and with several local musical artists. On her Electric harp with bluesy vocals, she is a unique and eclectic performer, and her improvisational mix of original songs, jazz, classic rock, and other styles leaves her audiences amazed, amused, and perhaps even a bit enlightened.
Vesna Delevska is a prominent artist from Skopje, Macedonia, currently living in St. Louis, Missouri. Her artwork, inspired by ancient Macedonian monasteries, blends realism with abstract expression. With a degree from the School of Applied Arts in Skopje, Macedonia and a BA in Visual Arts and Design, Vesna has created nearly 30 murals and participated in over 100 live painting events. Since 2015, she has owned Vesna Art Gallery, now located in St. Peter’s, MO showcasing 500 original pieces and offering private lessons.
To learn more, visit vesna-art.com.
Willem von Hombracht plays contrabass in a wide variety of musical situations, easily shifting from one style to another. He moved to St. Louis in 1995, and quickly established himself as an important member of the local music scene. He plays with orchestras, various folk/world music groups, and is especially in demand as a jazz bassist, in styles ranging from traditional to bebop to free form improvisation. He also collaborates on projects with poets, dancers, and actors.
Terri’s Annual Birthday Bash started in the mid 90’s, taking place in a variety of coffeehouses and small concert venues around St. Louis, with various friends joining in along the way. When Terri and Vesna met in 2009 and realized their birthdays were just a few days apart, their first Annual Birthday Extravaganza was born! Willem became our special guest in 2013, and we’ve been performing together ever since. Come celebrate our birthdays with awe inspiring painting, and an eclectic mix of jazz, originals, maybe even some classic rock, including some special surprise guest performers.
