Lollapalooza 2011 – a quick summary

You can’t rain on Perry Farrell’s parade. Lollapalooza returned this year with enough momentum (the festival was sold-out with 90,000 fans/day) and a solid lineup to blast through some stormy weather which plagued the final day of the weekend’s activities. I caught a few photos during the festival, which will guide you through a quick Lolla recap. (more…)

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:45 am, filed under Live and tagged , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

What’s Going On: 6/8 – 6/15

1. Red Bull Thre3style w/ DJ Who, DJ Deception, DJ D-Mega, DJ Needles, DJ A-Flex, DJ Kue, DJ Uptown, and DJ Lonnie Bee

-Where: The Old Rock House
-When: Thursday, June 9th @  10:00 PM
-How Much: $5 (21+)
-Why: Only two rules: three genres and fifteen minutes. The rest is left wide open to let the true STL party rock champion show his might and blast the dance floor the entire time. Go support our local DJs, and help choose who will rep the Lou in the national championships! (more…)

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on June 8, 2011 at 10:05 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

On The Road (Day 0): Champaign, IL and Chicago, IL

There’s never a bad time for a road trip. Concerts, parties, and adventure are waiting on every turn, and who doesn’t like sleeping on couches? Assuming Chicago has been excavated from last week’s blizzard, we figured our fellow Midwestern metropolis would be a fine destination for the weekend. Time for Eleven to hit the road.

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This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on February 10, 2011 at 1:18 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Happy New Year!

Wherever you are – welcome the year of ’11!

Together as One, Los Angeles (above)

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on January 1, 2011 at 10:00 am, filed under Uncategorized. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

New Year’s Eve from Coast to Coast

Not in STL for NYE?  Don’t fret – here are some other options to keep you busy away from home:

1. New York City: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

-Where: Best Buy Theater
-How Much: $39.50-$55
-Why: This will be the funkiest place in all of NYC, so go get down!
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This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on December 30, 2010 at 3:00 pm, filed under Uncategorized, Upcoming and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

What’s Going On: New Year’s Eve

1. The Blind Eyes w/ Kentucky Knife Fight and Dino’s House Band

-Where: Off Broadway
-When: Friday, December 31st @ 9 PM
-How Much: FREE (21+)
-Why: Ring in 2011 with some great rock ‘n’ roll and a few inevitable, drunken sing-a-longs with STL supergroup Dino’s House Band. (more…)

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on December 29, 2010 at 8:08 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Sights “Live at Euclid Records” 10″ EP – drops Dec. 23rd

Get in line.  With only 300 copies of the new Euclid Records 10″ EP of Detroit garage rockers the Sights’ in-store performance, you better get moving.  Packed with goodies (a poster, all access pass, etc.), the EP boasts three solid Sights’ originals and a cover of Nolan Strong’s “My Heart Will Always Belong to You.”  Visit Euclid Sessions’ website here for more information, or just swing by the store to grab one before they’re gone.

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on December 21, 2010 at 2:39 pm, filed under New Music and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Verbal Kent feat. Lance Ambu – “Examples”

No – this isn’t Kevin Spacey’s hip-hop breakout.  Chicago emcee Verbal Kent (a Usual Suspects reference) is dropping a new album on 1/11/11 (a damn good date), and it has got plenty of raw production.  Check this track, and grab the album next month.

Verbal Kent feat. Lance Ambu – “Examples”

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This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on December 14, 2010 at 3:18 pm, filed under New Music and tagged , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Starting the week with a jolt

I’ve got the cure for a Monday with the temperature outside ranging in the low teens: OFF!, a punk supergroup composed of members from the legendary Circle Jerks, Rocket from the Crypt, Burning Brides, and Black Flag, just dropped a short, rowdy, and rapid-fire collection of songs on First Four EPs.  Hopefully this track will help when your caffeine buzz dies down:

OFF! – “Upside Down”

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This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:09 am, filed under New Music and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Pokey LaFarge…on a train!?

If you happen to be on the westbound Metrolink train departing from the Fairview Heights station on Saturday, December 18th at 2:31 PM, you may be surprised by some of your fellow passengers.  KDHX and Metro are facilitating Rhythm ‘n’ Rails, a free concert on a train (well, you still have to pay for a Metro ticket) with (Eleven alums) Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three – just make sure to mind the gap.  More deets here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181583818525765.  Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three: http://www.pokeylafarge.net/

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on December 9, 2010 at 9:54 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

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