Cold Cave @ The Luminary, 5/19/2011

Former hardcore frontman Wesley Eisold’s drowny Cure-esque vocals atop Cold Cave’s jackhammer synthpop transformed the Luminary Center for the Arts into a 1980s underground club. A single blue light captured the intensity of Eisold’s theatrical breakdown as the rest of the crowd shouted along with introverts’ anthems.

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This entry was written by Kelly Glueck, posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:00 am, filed under Live and tagged , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

The Raveonettes @ The Firebird, 4/8/11

Playing a good portion of tracks from their just released Raven in the Grave , The Raveonettes radiated through their dark persona and fuzzed-out, noise-laden take on 60s garage .

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This entry was written by Kelly Glueck, posted on April 26, 2011 at 1:31 pm, filed under Live and tagged , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Theodore @ The Tap Room 3/11/2011

Playing a series of lovesick lullabies about break ups and false hopes, St. Louis indie-folk mainstays Theodore took some time to play a free show for their hometown fans. The band has been busy – in the last year, they recorded a Daytrotter session and were featured on a Misra compilation. (more…)

This entry was written by Kelly Glueck, posted on March 23, 2011 at 10:50 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Anja McCloskey @ The Lemp 2/18/11

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Playing accordion since she was five, UK native Anja McCloskey charmed the audience at the Lemp Arts Center with her sultry lullabies. Local female folk singer CJ Martin and multi-instrumentalist Josh Meyer started things off before McCloskey’s folky set. Collinsville’s Fragile Farm closed the set late that night. (more…)

This entry was written by Kelly Glueck, posted on March 1, 2011 at 9:29 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Hall of Champions: Designer Drugs @ 2720 Cherokee, 1/7/11


Saturday, January 9, Designer Drugs showed 2720 Cherokee what a 2011 party should be like. Despite the cold weather, the New York duo kept their hypnotizing performance of synthy, electro-wave remixes going until 1 AM.

Eleven met up with the lively crowd at 2720.

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This entry was written by Kelly Glueck, posted on January 27, 2011 at 12:04 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Hall of Champions: Le Castle Vania @ SOL Lounge, 11/20/2010

Making a triumphant return after a busy six months of touring, Le Castle Vania had the floors bumping and the taps flowing at SOL Lounge in the Central West End Saturday November 20. SOL also featured local favorites Andy Mon$y and Jaz E, as well as an upstairs set by the Spanish duo Dj Armandkroul and Taj Mahal.

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This entry was written by Kelly Glueck, posted on December 6, 2010 at 10:00 am, filed under Live and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.