From the Vault: LouFest Day 2

“I expect a miracle every day” : Loufest Day 2

By Nathan Moore, Photos By: Gale Whitehead

Noon on the second day of LouFest found Kim Massie with a half filled drum kit and down one keyboard player.  No matter, the regal Ms. Massie explained, “I was singing a capella way before I was singing with a band,” and proceeded to do just that, releasing a powerful version of “Amazing Grace” all by herself, converting her stage and audience into a friendly church congregation.   (more…)

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on November 12, 2010 at 10:00 am, filed under Live and tagged , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

LouFest Lineup Announced!

LouFest, an ambitious 2-day music festival in Forest Park, has for months been the speculation of anxious music-goers both in St. Louis and throughout the country. But wonder no more, dear readers, for Eleven is here to dispel any lingering doubts as to the festival’s ability to live up to the hype. Without further ado, here it is: the 2010 LouFest lineup!

Saturday, August 28
Broken Social Scene
Built to Spill
The Airborne Toxic Event
Lucero
Titus Andronicus
Adam Reichmann
So Many Dynamos
sephaniesid
The Northwoods

Sunday, August 29
She & Him
Jeff Tweedy
Alejandro Escovedo
Fruit Bats
Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons
Gentleman Auction House
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Magnolia Summer
Kim Massie (special Sunday-morning gospel set)

Eleven has a lot planned for the months leading up to the festival; be on the lookout for upcoming previews, interviews, and music from the bands playing LouFest!

Go to loufest.com for more info, and to buy tickets.

This entry was written by Matthew Ström, posted on April 7, 2010 at 9:00 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.