State Radio @ The Pageant, 2/17/10
Photo by Eric Dougherty. More on Flickr
It is somewhat rare, this day in age, to witness a genuine performance. Whether it’s a rapper who writes rhymes about living the thug life but comes straight out of middle-class suburbia, or a punk band who sings of angst despite their charmed life, we have all seen some acts that are just that…acts. But to see State Radio live is to behold a group of people who truly practice what they preach. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 19, 2010 at 4:55 pm, filed under Live and tagged Chad Urmston, State Radio, The Pageant. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Langhorne Slim @ Off Broadway, 2/12/10
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Langhorne Slim, a folk-rock/country-twang group of four – anchored by lead singer/guitarist Sean Scolnick aka Langhorne Slim – played to a surprisingly diverse crowd at Off Broadway this Friday. With almost everyone wearing flannel, the show looked and felt like a giant family reunion of hipster cousins and farmer uncles, and Slim played up the “we’re all in this together” vibe throughout the show with great success. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 16, 2010 at 5:01 pm, filed under Live and tagged Langhorne Slim, Off Broadway. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Polysics @ the Firebird, 2/9/10
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Oh, Japan, you’ve given us so much. Sony, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Panasonic, Honda, and Nintendo. Not to mention the countless famous musicians. Who can forget rock favorites L’Arc~en~Ciel (perhaps better known as Raruku an Shieru in their home country) or 90’s pop sensations SMAP? Alright, alright, the number of people in the Midwest that have heard of these bands probably numbers in the dozens. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 12, 2010 at 11:43 am, filed under Live and tagged Polysics, The Firebird. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Girls @ the Gargoyle, 2/7/10
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Seeing Magic Kids open for Girls is about the most darling lineup to hit up St. Louis in a while (with the possible exception of GWAR’s annual show at Pop’s…). Their February 2nd show at the Gargoyle happily exceeded expectations, even without considering all the hard knocks that Girls, have been through. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 11, 2010 at 1:38 pm, filed under Live and tagged Girls, The Gargoyle. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Umphrey’s McGee @ The Pageant, 2/4/10
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With a lighting rig that would rival a Pink Floyd cover band’s and an audience that was, dare I say, unrivaled in energy, Umphrey’s McGee at the Pageant was a Midwestern delight. Known for their groovy tunes and jammy style, the group had a clear target audience (the Midwestern-type stoner type who inevitably will be in annual attendance at Bonnaroo) and one objective: throw a great fucking party. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 10, 2010 at 12:23 pm, filed under Live and tagged The Pageant, Umphrey's McGee. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Photos: Jon Hardy and the Public @ Off Broadway, 2/5/10
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This entry was written by , posted on February 8, 2010 at 2:01 pm, filed under Live and tagged John Hardy and the Public, Off Broadway. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Future Rock @ 2720 Cherokee, 2/5/10
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This Must Be the Band @ 2720 Cherokee, 1/30/10
Photo by Ryan Dornfeld.
This Must Be the Band is aptly named. Complete with a wannabe Tina Weymouth, they rocked through hours of Talking Heads covers ranging from the straightforward “Psycho Killer” to experimental musings from Remain in Light. And for a second, if you closed your eyes, you could see an image of a pontificating David Byrne in your mind’s eye.
This entry was written by , posted on February 4, 2010 at 3:41 pm, filed under Live and tagged 2720 Cherokee, This Must Be the Band. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Keller Williams @ The Pageant, 1/30/10
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As the second set of Keller Williams’ show at the Pageant began, it became clear that he was getting down to business. A one-man-show with no opener, this was truly “An evening with Keller Williams,” as the ticket stubs had advertised. Just a few minutes into this second set, Keller began the looping for which he’s famous – and the crowd got down. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 1, 2010 at 7:09 pm, filed under Live and tagged Keller Williams, The Pageant. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Yo La Tengo @ The Pageant 1/24/10
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For the past 25 years, Yo La Tengo has produced genre-defying music that has received nearly universal critical praise yet little mainstream success. In the decades since guitarist Ira Kaplan and drummer Georgia Hubley formed the group, they have released 12 studio albums, including 2009’s Popular Songs. The back album art of that most recent album – a striking array of beautiful buttons- graced the enormous stage backdrop on Sunday night at the Pageant as Kaplan, Hubley, and bassist James McNew ventured through a perfectly paced exploration of Yo La Tengo’s impressive repertoire. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on January 29, 2010 at 1:52 pm, filed under Live and tagged The Pageant, Yo La Tengo. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
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