SLCL Foundation Presents Grammy-Award Winning Musician Darius Rucker

St. Louis County Library Foundation is thrilled to host a special event with three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Darius Rucker. Rucker will discuss his new memoir, “Life’s Too Short” on stage with KSDK TV News Anchor Rene Knott. 

The event is the kick-off for St. Louis County Library’s Clark Family Branch Post Event Space–an 800 seat event venue and the new home to SLCL's nationally-renowned author event series. 

The event will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis MO 63131. 

Book sales provided by The Novel Neighbor.

Tickets can be purchased starting April 22 through Eventbrite. 

INDIVIDUAL TICKET $45 (Admits ONE and includes one pre-signed copy of “Life’s Too Short”)

PACKAGE TICKET $65 (Admits TWO and includes one pre-signed copy of “Life’s Too Short”)      

Due to time constraints, there will not be a photo or autograph opportunity following the presentation.

Darius Rucker is a three-time Grammy award-winning American singer, guitarist and songwriter. He first achieved multi-platinum status as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish, selling more than 25 million albums worldwide.

Raised by a single mother in Charleston, South Carolina, Rucker founded Hootie & the Blowfish with three classmates at the University of South Carolina in 1986. What began as a party band playing frat houses and dive bars quickly became a global rock pop phenomenon through their Diamond-certified debut album Cracked Rear View, featuring the era-defining hit songs “Only Wanna Be With You,” “Let Her Cry,” and “Hold My Hand.” Later, Darius would also chart a pioneering path as a solo Country music artist, with the Diamond-certified hit “Wagon Wheel,” while sharing the stage and a mic with the likes of David Crosby, Al Green, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Adele, Taylor Swift, and more. 

Nearly 40 years into his illustrious career, Darius tells the story of his life through the music that made him, including songs by everyone from Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder to R.E.M., KISS, Prince and, of course, his own music with Hootie and as a solo artist. He recounts the unlikely ascent of his band and wild tales of his road-hardened life—one filled with stumbles, missteps and battles with demons, but ultimately resulting in triumph. “Life’s Too Short” is the story of a man, his music and his life; a page-turning memoir that is raw, real, hilarious and deeply emotional. 

Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.