Dropkick Murphys @ The Pageant 3/5/11

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The Mardi Gras celebration in Soulard and Dropkick Murphys at the Pageant all in one night made for plenty of great factors for a rowdy night. The lights cut out as Dropkick Murphys took the stage while “The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy played in the background. Their beloved Irish punk sound and the sold-out capacity made for an awesome, energetic fist pumping Saturday night. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on March 10, 2011 at 12:00 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

So Many Dynamos @ The Firebird 3/4/11

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Hometown heroes So Many Dynamos played to a jam-packed crowd last Friday night at the Firebird. The band brought their friends Bo and The Locomotive and US English on stage to wrap up the night with a cover of “Don’t You Want Me” by The Human League. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on March 8, 2011 at 12:00 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Black Milk @ The Fox Hole, 3/3/11

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The Red Bull Music Academy On the Floor series welcomed Black Milk, a hip-hop artist and producer from Detroit to the Fox Hole. A lecture and Q & A with Black Milk started the evening, around 7 p.m. Local fans were eager to get answers about mixing, emceeing and his favorite rap artists around the Midwest. Later in the night, Black Milk kept everyone’s hands in the air with beat after thumping beat. Red Bull drinks were plentiful, and local star Black Spade warmed up the crowd before Black Milk and his full band took the stage. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on March 7, 2011 at 11:31 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound @ Off Broadway 2/25/11

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JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound erupted on Off Broadway’s stage Friday night with their retro thumping soul, style and sound. The crowd immediately started grooving as the Uptown Sound’s drumbeats and catchy horns brought everyone to the dance floor. Brooks’ prominent stage performance and resonating vocals carried the set well into the night. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on March 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

The Campfire Club @ Schlafly Tap Room 2/18/11

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The Tap Room’s commitment to serving up suds may have played a part, but Ryne Watts and the Campfire Club lifted our spirits under a full moon downtown. A carefully covered song embodied the evening, “Wrote a Song for Everyone,” and you know that ain’t easy. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on March 1, 2011 at 8:02 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Union Tree Review @ The Sheldon 2/18/11

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Union Tree Review brought new songs and and new lineup addition – a trumpet player – to the Sheldon Concert Hall Friday night. An acoustic folky number kicked off the set, and the band ended with a memorable performance of “Clouds.” Singer Tawaine Noah was glad to be back on stage, updating the crowd on the group’s recent activities and his personal beard growth. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:52 am, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Unwed Sailor @ The Firebird 2/11/11

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Unwed Sailor, an instrumental band, played the Firebird on February 11th, 2011. The four piece rock group gave a cinematically raw performance filled with emotion and a no-holds-back energy.

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Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials @ The Gramophone 2/10/11

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Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials brought their soulful Chicago blues and memorable stage energy to The Gramophone on Thursday, playing two sets late into the night. A master of the slide guitar, Lil’ Ed Williams and his booming voice hammered the blues into the crowd’s bones.  (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on February 23, 2011 at 8:26 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Humdrum @ Off Broadway 2/3/2011

The CD release of The Arrangement, Humdrum’s second full length album, brought together local friends to help them celebrate. Humdrum played the whole album, building up to the thunderous sound of a powerful addition to the record’s closer. The crowd showed their love for Humdrum, by cheering them back on stage for an two song encore. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on February 8, 2011 at 4:34 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

California Wives @ The Firebird 1/30/2011

Warnings of the threatening ice storm didn’t keep California Wives out of St. Louis Sunday night at The Firebird. The quartet tried out a smoke machine for the first time, adding to their ambient synth pop sounds. The crowd favorite track, “Blood Red Youth” got the crowd moving their feet and finished off the set. (more…)

This entry was written by Joshua Maassen, posted on February 6, 2011 at 6:42 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.