St. Louis Cardinals Organist Jeremy Boyer and Mascot Fredbird Coming to Memphis for Battle of the Birds at AutoZone Park
MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds are bringing the sounds and spirit of Busch Stadium to AutoZone Park! The Redbirds are excited to welcome St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues organist Jeremy Boyer, along with the legendary Cardinals mascot, Fredbird, for the Battle of the Birds on March 24.
MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds are bringing the sounds and spirit of Busch Stadium to AutoZone Park! The Redbirds are excited to welcome St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues organist Jeremy Boyer, along with the legendary Cardinals mascot, Fredbird, for the Battle of the Birds on March 24.
Boyer is a well-known fixture in St. Louis sports, previously played the organ for three seasons at AutoZone Park, is now serving as the official organist for both the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues. His iconic melodies have set the stage for some of the biggest moments in St. Louis sports, including the 2013 National League Championship Series and World Series, the 2014 and the 2017 NHL Winter Classic at Busch Stadium, and the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. Now, he’s returning to Memphis, giving Redbirds fans an unforgettable ballpark experience with live organ music throughout the night.
Adding to the excitement, Fredbird will also be in attendance, bringing his signature high-energy antics, entertaining fans of all ages, and taking pictures with fans.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our fans to experience a taste of St. Louis right here at AutoZone Park,” said Craig Unger, Redbirds’ president and general manager. “Jeremy Boyer’s music has been the soundtrack to some of the biggest moments in St. Louis sports and having him play live at our ballpark—alongside the one and only Fredbird—will make this Battle of the Birds even more special.”
Fans won’t want to miss this special night of baseball, music, and fun! Tickets for Battle of the Birds are available now at memphisredbirds.com or by calling the AutoZone Park box office at (901) 721-6000.
For more information, visit memphisredbirds.com or follow the Redbirds on social media (@memphisredbirds) for event updates and special promotions.
About the Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Redbirds play their home games at AutoZone Park, one of the premier ballparks in the nation. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.
About the St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. Since joining the National League in 1892, the Cardinals have won more than 10,000 games and finished in first place 28 times, winning 3 National League Eastern Division Titles, 13 National League Central Division Titles, 19 National League Pennants, and 11 World Series Championships. There are 54 former players, managers, and executives with ties to the Cardinals organization enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
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