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After a 3 year void of touring, Sixpence None the Richer humbly took the stage on Wednesday night at Mississippi Nights in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.  The long pause of inactivity for Sixpence came from numerous record company changes, all the while their fresh CD, Divine Discontent sat in offices for a couple years while "corporate" decisions were being made.  This was the third night of their month long tour with opening band Luce and a local outfit.

Local opening band, Sevenstar, was a perfect fit for the night with their edgy pop sound. Not over the top, and definitely not a sleeper the music worked for the older than college crowd age group which, sat back in their bar stools and nodded heads.

After a quick set change, Bay area band, Luce, took the stage.  With their radio song, "Good Day," it will be a miracle if this band isn't a one hit wonder.  While the musicianship was very high and everything on stage was tight, their music was progressively outdated.

Ever anticipating the upcoming band, some of the sitting crowd edged towards the stage upon first glance of Leigh Nash, front-girl for Sixpence.  With the first note played, the crowd knew they were in for a special treat from the 6-piece band.

Opening with an upbeat number, they quickly went into the hit cover, "Don't Dream It's Over."  The crowd sat filled with expression, as several ballads were played from the lead acoustic guitar.

Between tunes, Nash, showed her child-like innocence as she told the crowd about the songs, and their origins.  She made a funny point to tell the crowd after singing, "There She Goes" that the song was a cover song and not a cry for a homosexual relationship.

Not only is Nash a beautiful young lady, she has a little girl voice, with an artistic mind behind the whole package.  The crowd was enamored with the person before them and could only sit speechless. 

Excellent musicianship moved the show from one place to another.  Sixpence played favorites like "Kiss Me" and introduced the crowd to songs from their late 2002 release.  A rhythmic force of acoustic guitar, piano, and rhythm guitar drove every song.  Every note seemed to have a purpose.  Throughout the 3-year interim, they have perfected the quality of live performance.

Though the band sang in a smoke filled bar, there was a spiritual mood in the air.  People on the floor seemed to be worshipping God, while others connected in their own way.  With all of the record company squabbling in the wayside, the band is positioned to roar.