Scenes from Shipyard Music Festival 2021 ~ Friday

Brooke Holford and Tyler Graef

Saturday, September 18, 2021

The third Shipyard Music Festival set sail for Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, and brought with it a large crowd of area residents and travelers with performances from five national and local music acts. The first night of the festival kicked off with Roanoke, followed by locals Ivas John and Jason Heeter, then Motherfolk and Son Volt finished off the night. The event features two stages, one sponsored by Southeast Missouri State University and one by the casino, and continues all-day Saturday.

Motherfolk performs at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
Locals Ivas John and Jason Heeter perform on the Scout Session Stage at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
Spectators enjoy the music Friday evening at the third Shipyard Music Festival at Century Casino in Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
A member of Ivas John plays the harmonica during the band's performance at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)

Spectators enjoy the music during the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
The lead singer of Roanoke performs at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
An attendee claps during musical performances at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
A large crowd cheers while Motherfolk performs at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
A member of Motherfolk sings during the band's performance at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)

The lead singer of Motherfolk performs at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
A member of Motherfolk plays an electric guitar during the band's performance at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
Spectators cheer during musical performances at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
The lead singer of Son Volt performs at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
A member of Son Volt plays an electric guitar during the band's performance at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members of Son Volt perform at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
A group of spectators cheer during musical performances at the third Shipyard Music Festival Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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